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A sign indicating that Latin Flavors will be “coming soon” currently on the door at 33 Carolina Street.

A sign indicating that Latin Flavors will be “coming soon” currently on the door at 33 Carolina Street.

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Latin Flavors moves in to Chicago Steakhouse location

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The new restaurant coming to the former location of Chicago Steakhouse, will be unlike anything Hartwell has seen in recent years. The restaurant, Latin Flavors, will be the second location of a concept created by owner Daniel Diaz, first in Winder.
Football legend and Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker speaks at the Northeast Georgia Republican rally in Franklin Springs on Saturday.

Football legend and Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker speaks at the Northeast Georgia Republican rally in Franklin Springs on Saturday.

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Senate candidates headline GOP rally

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Four of the leading candidates for the Republican nomination for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat this year spoke Saturday morning at the Swails Center.
Tyler Avant Carter

Tyler Avant Carter

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Alleged threats at Wendy’s lead to high speed chase

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
An argument at Wendy’s resulted in a police chase through town and a wrecked vehicle. At approximately 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, Hartwell police responded to a report of a man locking himself in a room to avoid another man allegedly identified as Tyler Avant Carter, 17.
Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

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Teen survives race day wreck: Dad: ‘She was ready to get back in the car that night’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A scary accident at Lavonia Speedway involving a 16-year-old on Saturday, Feb. 19 thankfully ended without major injuries or tragedy. Kaylee Worley, 16, from Gaffney, SC was on the checkered flag lap when she passed out due to a medical issue, according to her father Seth Worley.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 1 •A woman was arrested and charged with battery. Feb. 2 •A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and obstruction of an officer. Feb. 3 •Brandon Anthony Massey, 23, of New York, N.Y.
Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Hannah Jones, sets up ABii to read aloud to a group of students.

Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Hannah Jones, sets up ABii to read aloud to a group of students.

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Robots engaging young students

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Robots are attention grabbers. Students, and adults alike, are fascinated by them. They’re also quickly becoming a part of the ever-evolving technological landscape. But how could they help in the classroom?
Bill Powell - A picture from last year's low country boil.

Bill Powell - A picture from last year's low country boil.

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Low Country Boil set for takeout Feb. 25

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
It’s that time again. The Tony Hilton Imagination Library Low Country Boil will be held Feb. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ag Center on Bowman Highway. The boil is takeout only due to COVID precautions.
Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 3

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Session was in full swing last week, with committees and subcommittees meeting to discuss issues that impact Georgians across our state.  Besides redistricting and the state budget, public safety and mental health are major issues facing the state.