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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.
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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.
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.