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From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

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Hart Life receives life-like dolls for pregnancy program

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Earn While you Learn program at Hart Life is a service for young pregnant women in Hart County which encourages and rewards willingness to learn how to be a good mother. Last week, the organization introduced 23 life-like, interactive baby dolls to their inventory.
First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

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GSP: 3 people injured but stable after dangerous Reed Creek Highway wreck

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Three people were transported to the hospital after a car accident in Hartwell on Monday, Sept. 27. Georgia State Patrol corporal William Jordan said the accident occurred at the intersection of Woodlake Landing and Reed Creek Highway at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

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City to update Howell Street with sidewalks, other aesthetics

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The city is remodeling the streetscape of East Howell Street as part of a bigger vision to make Hartwell more walkable. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city council wants to turn their attention towards walk-ability and connecting neighborhoods to downtown by improving sidewalks.
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Sheriff: Plans for new Hart Co. jail progressing

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Planning for the new Hart County jail is nearly complete and Sheriff Mike Cleveland expects the Board of Commissioners to vote on an option at a meeting next month. In July, the commissioners  selected Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. as the construction manager-at-risk for the jail project.
Archived photo Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department’s Medal of Valor in February for his response to a murder in January.

Archived photo Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department’s Medal of Valor in February for his response to a murder in January.

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Steady as she goes for reliable Hartwell police

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hartwell police chief Anthony Davis said his department isn’t exactly doing anything flashy lately and keeping the order in Hartwell has been a relatively smooth process. “We’re just doing day-today work,” Davis said, “My folks just come in, do their job and go home everyday.
The Hart County JROTC competes in the tire flip.

The Hart County JROTC competes in the tire flip.

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JROTC performs well in Raider meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County High School JROTC program found its will to grind through the grueling circuit and obstacle course this past weekend to finish strong in the region. On Sep.
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Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
1937: Mrs. Andrew O’Neil liked to feed the animals that came up to her home whenever she could. One day she found herself feeding one of the squirrels in her yard some peanuts.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Sept. 14 •Javier Perez-Cristobal, 19, of Toccoa, was arrested and charged with DUI and speeding 67 in a 55. Sept. 15 Jimmy Edwin Savage, 51, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
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Hartwell Helps expo returns to YMCA

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hartwell Helps Expo is set to return Oct. 3 to the Bell Family YMCA. The event hosted by the Hart Interdenominational Ministry has been offering health care resources and information to Hart County residents every year since 2015, with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic.