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Volunteers in Lavonia on Saturday load a truck full of supplies for Haitians in need after last month’s earthquake. From left to right are Fred, Mirlanda, Belinda, Samaika, Willy (truck driver), Samuel and Redaphca. All are students at Barnes Academy, with the exception of Willie, a pastor from Alabama, and Samuel who is in college.

Volunteers in Lavonia on Saturday load a truck full of supplies for Haitians in need after last month’s earthquake. From left to right are Fred, Mirlanda, Belinda, Samaika, Willy (truck driver), Samuel and Redaphca. All are students at Barnes Academy, with the exception of Willie, a pastor from Alabama, and Samuel who is in college.

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Volunteers from Hart, nearby counties come through for Love Him Love Them, Haiti

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Dozens of volunteers met over the weekend in Lavonia to pack a shipping container from Love Him Love Them Haitian Ministry to earthquake-stricken Haiti.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Airport Authority considers adding more hangars

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is looking for ways to offset costs of expanded operations at the airport. The Franklin-Hart Regional Airport in Canon recently added a taxiway running parallel to the runway.
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Man allegedly attempts to burn house with woman sleeping inside

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Elberton man set fire to a woman’s house in Hartwell she was sleeping inside, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. Rondal Booth Morrison, 46, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking, arson in the first degree and criminal damage to property in the first degree on Aug.26.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Capt. Phillips, Navy SEAL detail famed pirate encounter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Captain Richard Phillips, whose dramatic rescue at sea was made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks, told his story Sunday at the Cateechee Golf Club to help raise money through the charity Toughest Kids, Inc. for the Gold Star Family Trust Project.
Spectators from around the region came to Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell over Labor Day weekend to view the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, seen above.

Spectators from around the region came to Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell over Labor Day weekend to view the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, seen above.

The Wall that Heals

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
On September 2, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Tomb of The Unknown Soldier made their way to the City of Hartwell and visitors paid their respects.
The five-foot tall sculpture features painting work from seven artists, including unique designs on each of the daisy’s six petals.

The five-foot tall sculpture features painting work from seven artists, including unique designs on each of the daisy’s six petals.

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Artists reveal new painted metal daisy at Hartwell Lakeside

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The entrance of Hartwell Lakeside Park is just a little more beautiful thanks to the completion of a community project led by metal sculptor Kyle Wilkerson. On Friday, Aug.
Hart EMC public relations director Angie Brown (center-left) presents a $3,000 check at the Railroad Street train depot to TORCH board members Sharon Morris (left), Kristin Joyner (center right) and TORCH president Mary Gidley (right).

Hart EMC public relations director Angie Brown (center-left) presents a $3,000 check at the Railroad Street train depot to TORCH board members Sharon Morris (left), Kristin Joyner (center right) and TORCH president Mary Gidley (right).

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Hart EMC makes donation for new platform at historic depot

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
On Thursday, Aug. 26, Hart EMC donated $3,000 to go towards a new, solid ground platform at the recently renovated train depot on Depot Street in Hartwell. TORCH (Transportation Opportunities in Revitalizing Communities of Hart) has overseen the fundraising and renovation of the historic depot.
The Hartwell Sun

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Coronavirus cases continue to rise in county

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
COVID-19 case numbers and deaths continued to increase in Hart County this week. As of Tuesday, Aug. 31, Hart County had 140 active cases, or cases within the last two weeks, according to the Georgia Department of Health. The figure per 100,000 rose to 536.