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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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Police

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.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Federal COVID-19 relief funds spark debate

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - Legislative Democrats and advocates for low-income Georgians say the state should spend its windfall from the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill on making a full economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Football scrimmages nixed, cheer delayed

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Hart County High School football team’s planned pre-season scrimmages for Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 won’t happen, according to the Georgia High School Association, but the regular season schedule remains unchanged.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

BoE approves plans for school year

News Staff
Monday, July 13, 2020
Hart County schools are set to return to the classroom on Aug. 17 with safety precautions in place, and parents will have the option to choose between in-person instruction or online learning.