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BOC extends moratorium

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The moratorium on subdivisions in Hart County was extended an additional 120 days at the board of commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Pictured left: singer Rickey Eberhardt belts out a solo.

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Cateechee draws crowd for community Christmas singalong

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Hart Community Chorus, The Hartwell Art Center and Cateechee Golf Club put on Carols at Cateechee on December 9 for members of the community. The show took place inside the ballroom at Cateechee.

Aerators at the Hartwell sewage plant at work. The aerators are one of many facets of the plant that the city is looking to upgrade.

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City plans $12 million sewer plant improvement

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The City of Hartwell is planning to spend up to $12 million on improvements to its sewer plant. “This is a big project. We’re addressing a lot of operational things,” city manager Jon Herschell said.

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City’s bid for post-Christmas fishing event comes up short

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The city of Hartwell came up just short in a vote that would have brought a Santa-themed fishing event to town, according to Jason Ford, Economic and Community Development Director. The event hosted by fishing retailer Berkley fishing is called “What does Santa do after Christmas?

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes its way through town as part of the 2021 Christmas parade in Hartwell.

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HARTWELL HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

There was hardly a seat available for a mile along Franklin Street by the time the annual Christmas parade got under way in Hartwell on Sunday, Dec. 12. Hartwell families enjoyed the return to a normal parade after a couple of at least slightly abnormal events.

Officers talk to a driver after a wreck that took down a power line along Royston Highway,

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First responders sent to 14 wrecks, 3 DUIs in 1 day

News Staff

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

In just one day, Hart County’s law enforcement responded to 14 wrecks and three DUIs, with five of the wrecks categorized as “serious.” The accidents on Tuesday, Dec. 14 started early in the morning and went throughout the day into the evening.

Photo of the small alleged threat posted inside a girls bathroom at Hart County High.

School system reacts to threat posted in bathroom

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Students, parents and faculty were on alert at Hart County High School on Friday, Dec. 10, after a potential threatening note was found on campus. According to authorities, the note was written on a piece of paper found in a girl’s bathroom. It was discovered on Thursday, Dec. 9.

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Hartwell’s AARP last one remaining in region

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Hartwell’s AARP managed to stay alive through a pandemic that shuttered many organizations like it, and is determined to continue its work as a force for good. AARP chapters across the state of Georgia suffered from the pandemic and soon collapsed due to numerous circumstances their members faced.

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

1915: Mr. S.F. Hembree, of Route 5, killed a wild feral pig near his farm that weighed in at 625 pounds. Mr. Hembree summed up his kill in three words: “That’s some hog.

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The Blotter

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 30 •A man was arrested and charged with family violence simple battery. Dec.