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Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

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State House Rep. Powell opens Red Clay Properties in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
For State Representative Alan Powell, working as a politician means doing what is best for his constituents. Working as the owner of Red Clay Properties is what he loves to do for himself and his employees.
Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

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Late band director leaves musical mark on HCHS

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Former Hart County band director Ron Jonson’s contagious love for music left a legacy of music educators impacting the Hart County band program to this day. Jonson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 78.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City authorizes $500 bonuses for all employees

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
After Monday’s City of Hartwell council meeting, the group announced it was authorizing Christmas bonus checks worth $500 to all employees, full time and part time. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the bonus “had been on our minds” for some time.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Hartwell a finalist to hold Santa-themed fishing event

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The City of Hartwell was notified this week that it has been selected as a top 5 finalist for a contest hosted by Berkley Fishing called “What does Santa do after Christmas?” If selected, Hartwell would host an initiative called “He goes fishing,” which answers the initial question.
The Hartwell First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra captivates concert goers on Sunday evening, Dec. 5 with its show, “Christmas Changes Everything.”

The Hartwell First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra captivates concert goers on Sunday evening, Dec. 5 with its show, “Christmas Changes Everything.”

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Hart Christmas season in full swing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hart County had several Christmas events in the spirit of the holiday season this weekend that created opportunities for its citizens to give and receive.
A single-car accident, seen above, killed Jace Matthew Moorhead.

A single-car accident, seen above, killed Jace Matthew Moorhead.

Hartwell man killed in single-car crash

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
A single vehicle fatality on Highway 368 (Anderson Highway) near Harmony Road in Elbert County claimed the life of a Hartwell man Tuesday afternoon. Jace Matthew Moorhead, 23, of Liberty Hill Church Road, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond. Just before 4 p.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Businesses lobby for loosening of alcohol restrictions

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Several businesses in Hartwell want less restrictions on alcohol and expressed their wishes at the Hartwell City council meeting. Scott Barfield, owner of Southern Hart Brewing Company, spoke in favor of Hartwell implementing the “mimosa law”, or Georgia Senate Bill 17, at the meeting on Dec. 6.
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Dickens elected as Atlanta mayor

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
ATLANTA – Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens was elected the next mayor of Georgia’s capital city Tuesday, easily defeating City Council President Felicia Moore in a runoff. With 75% of the precincts reporting shortly after 11 p.m., Dickens led Moore 62% to 38%, according to unofficial results.