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Question to allow package stores could appear on ballot: City council to mull possibility of referendum to allow for sale of liquor in shops

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Hartwell City Council will be discussing adding package stores to the ballot at its next meeting. At the February meeting, council member Tray Hicks stated that the council would in March be discussing adding a question regarding the allowance of package (liquor) stores to the next ballot.
From left to right, Rotarian Joe Whittemore, Barbara Edmunds, Cathy Edmunds Redfern and Rotary president Rich Mewborn smile after celebrating a moment for their friend and family member Jack Edmunds.

From left to right, Rotarian Joe Whittemore, Barbara Edmunds, Cathy Edmunds Redfern and Rotary president Rich Mewborn smile after celebrating a moment for their friend and family member Jack Edmunds.

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Rotary awards wife of late community leader

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week, the Rotary Club of Hartwell awarded Hartwell resident Barbara Edmunds a Paul Harris Fellow +1 pin, one of the highest honors the club can bestow. Edmunds is the wife of Jack Edmunds, a five-decade champion of volunteer and philanthropic work in Hart County who died in August.
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Photo credit: Owen Beard

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Hartwell to host wellness fair March 4

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
MedLink Georgia and The Blood Connection will present a Wellness Fair & Blood Drive on Friday, March 4, hosted by Cateechee Golf Club. “MedLink has teamed up with The Blood Connection and many local business partners to present this special health fair,” said Dr.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
1985: Melvin Adamson from Alabama fell 70 feet at the city water tower while it was in the process of being completed on Pecan Drive. After the fall, Adamson was listed in critical condition after suffering a broken back and other injuries.
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Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 15 •Moesha Shyna Crew, 24, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
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Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week was full with debate in the House Chamber and in our committees.  We passed House Bill 910 to amend the FY 2022 budget ending June 30, 2022. The AFY 2022 budget is set at $29.8 billion, allowing the state $2.6 billion in new funds to utilize prior to fiscal year end.
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Photo credit: Azamat E Hire

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Woman warns of housing contractor scam

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A local real estate investor was allegedly scammed by a contractor and wants to help others avoid making the same mistakes. Michelle Wetherbee, who also is a representative of Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, said a contractor accepted a payment from her without doing the contracted work.