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Hart County Chamber of Commerce members gather at 78 Ridge Road for the opening of Storage Master and Wilson Industrial Parts and Outdoors.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce members gather at 78 Ridge Road for the opening of Storage Master and Wilson Industrial Parts and Outdoors.

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Husband, wife open pair of Ridge Road stores

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 9 to officially open two new businesses owned separately by husband and wife duo, Terri and Melissa Black. The new businesses are located at 78 Ridge Road, where they operate out of the same building. Storage Master is owned and operated by Terri Black.
Hartwell author Darlene Nixon

Hartwell author Darlene Nixon

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Author releases latest novel about Melungeon life

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hartwell resident Darlene Nixon’s writing career hit another milestone with the release of her newest novel based upon her mother’s life. Nixon began her writing career a decade ago when she published her first novel and has since continued to write about subjects that are meaningful to her.
Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines stands alongside star student Francis Hoang who was recently named as the school’s representative to the state superintendant’s student advisory council.

Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines stands alongside star student Francis Hoang who was recently named as the school’s representative to the state superintendant’s student advisory council.

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HCHS senior selected to advisory council for state superintendent

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hart County High School senior and aspiring medical student Francis Hoang is determined to make a positive impact on society and last week he received news that he may get a jump start on that goal.
The above house at 299 Savannah Street will soon be Hart County’s 21st Habitat for Humanity home.

The above house at 299 Savannah Street will soon be Hart County’s 21st Habitat for Humanity home.

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County’s 21st Habitat home nearly complete

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hart County Habitat for Humanity is drawing close to finishing its handicap-accessible home for Yolanda Feaster and her family.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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BOE approves raises for substitute teachers

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Board of Education approved a pay increase last week to substitute teachers and lowered the millage rate. The board voted anonymously at a called meeting Sept. 16 to increase the pay rate for substitute teachers in  the Hart County Charter System.
Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

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StoryWalk adds 5 books to the area

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Students and parents alike can soon look forward to not only working out their bodies while taking a walk at any of the elementary schools in the Hart County Charter System, but also exercising their minds.
Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

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Scarecrow Bash, Mayor’s Monster Mash set to return

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Scarecrows will take residence in downtown Hartwell for the 11th year this October. The Scarecrow Bash will run from Sept. 25 until the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash on Oct. 30. This year’s theme is American Patriotism, Strength and Resiliency to commemorate 20 years since 9/11.
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Hart County EMS badge

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Honoring Hometown Heros

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Hart County EMS is going beyond their duty to provide medical care when hospitals are full. Hart County EMS director Mike Adams said the past few months have been difficult for them.
Bailey, who won Best in Show on Saturday, shows off her athletic ability with owner Michael Ruff.

Bailey, who won Best in Show on Saturday, shows off her athletic ability with owner Michael Ruff.

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A doggone good time at the dam

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Humane Society hosted a successful Dam Dog Walk on Sept. 11 to champion the welfare of animals in the community. At the Big Oaks Recreation Center, people of all ages gathered with their dogs to have some fun and support the humane society.