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Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals.

Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals.

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Moderna, J&J boosters to begin

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Hartwell's newest road sign waiting in production. The sign is currently under black paper, which will be stripped off at the ceremony Nov. 11.

Hartwell's newest road sign waiting in production. The sign is currently under black paper, which will be stripped off at the ceremony Nov. 11.

Royston Highway in Hartwell to be renamed ‘Veterans Memorial Highway’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hartwell will soon be the home of a state-sanctioned Veterans Memorial Highway thanks to a year-long effort by American Legion Post 109. The Legion will host a special Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. on Nov.
Irene Mai finds out she’s Hart County High’s Homecoming queen.

Irene Mai finds out she’s Hart County High’s Homecoming queen.

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A HAPPY HOMECOMING: Dogs bounce back with thrilling win; queens receive crowns

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hart County High School's homecoming at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 22 was one to remember, as the Hart County football team played itself back into contention for a regional title with a 9-7 win over Stephens County and the school’s Homecoming courts were announced.
Ethan McDowell, 2021 band captain and first bass.

Ethan McDowell, 2021 band captain and first bass.

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Drum majors, captain lead band

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County Marching Band is a group with a lot of youth compared to past years. It’s also fortunately led by a student leadership core to help bring underclassmen up to speed on the expectations of longtime director Alan Tolbert.
The Hart County Marching Band performs "Mulan" for its home crowd on Oct. 8.

The Hart County Marching Band performs "Mulan" for its home crowd on Oct. 8.

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Band taps into Disney nostalgia with ‘Mulan’ theme

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
By Dan Hunt Publisher/Editor   Band director Alan Tolbert is no stranger to artistic, even charmingly-unorthodox halftime shows and his 2021 program Mulan may be the most creative during his time with Hart County.
Schyck swims the freestyle at the YMCA, one of his favorite places in Hartwell.

Schyck swims the freestyle at the YMCA, one of his favorite places in Hartwell.

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Steve Schyck is loving life

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Retirement is going swimmingly for Steve Schyck in Hartwell after 52 years in public and private education. On most fair weather days, Schyck can be found at the YMCA in Hartwell swimming laps or hitting the pickleball on the court.
The Hartwell Sun

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
  The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 12 •A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. Oct. 13 •Brian Taylor Chastain, 45, of Royston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, probation violation and violation of family violence order.