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Pictured above is driver John Lee Bohannan’s race car a day after the Hartwell Speedway accident which killed one spectator and injured two more.

Pictured above is driver John Lee Bohannan’s race car a day after the Hartwell Speedway accident which killed one spectator and injured two more.

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Inspectors close Hartwell Speedway investigation; ‘No charges anticipated’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The State Fire Marshal’s Office reported on Monday, Aug. 30 that it completed its investigation of the July 3 Hartwell Speedway tragedy, during which a driver lost control of his race car, sending it through barriers and into the infield, killing spectator Paul Ballenger and injuring two others.
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire Tuesday in the former Royce Theatre building in downtown Royston. The building was being used for storage at the time of the fire, which was contained to just that building.

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire Tuesday in the former Royce Theatre building in downtown Royston. The building was being used for storage at the time of the fire, which was contained to just that building.

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Tuesday fire threatens downtown Royston

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
ROYSTON – A building with a lot of memories for Royston natives burned Tuesday night. A fire at the former Royce Theatre building, located on Bowers Street, was reported Tuesday about 7:20 p.m.
TORCH Board of Directors members cut the ribbon, marking the opening of the train depot and Railroad Street Park.

TORCH Board of Directors members cut the ribbon, marking the opening of the train depot and Railroad Street Park.

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TORCH dedicates Railroad Street depot

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Government officials, contributors and volunteers cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Railroad Street Park on Saturday, July 10. Much revitalization of the area still lies ahead.
Dozens gathered at the Hartwell courthouse square on July 9 for a vigil in mourning of Jennifer Cobb, who died in connection to alleged sexual abuse.

Dozens gathered at the Hartwell courthouse square on July 9 for a vigil in mourning of Jennifer Cobb, who died in connection to alleged sexual abuse.

‘I think the system failed our daughter’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
From the outside, Jennifer Cobb appeared to be the average girl from Hart County. She loved to make people laugh. She loved animals, especially her German shepherd Abby Gail. She loved the outdoors and the ocean. She loved gymnastics, swimming, skiing, fishing and camping.
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Man disguised as officer pulls woman over, deputies say

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
From the Hart County Sheriff's Office:   On March 31, 2021 at approx. 07:00 AM a black or darker colored unmarked Dodge Charger with only a dash mounted blue light performed a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a female on Royston Highway at Old Hwy 29 Road in Hart County.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Gun bill to ease cross-state carry permits in Georgia clears Senate

News Staff
Monday, March 29, 2021
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service     Legislation to loosen restrictions on gun owners who carry weapons into Georgia from out of state is close to clearing the General Assembly amid backlash from recent mass shootings in the Atlanta area.   The bill, sponsored by Rep.