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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Sept. 24-30, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
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The different types of breast cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
From Staff Reports   The term “breast cancer” does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous.
Donna Greer, who won The Hartwell Sun’s Mother-of-the-Year contest this year, is also a breast cancer survivor. Photo by Stephanie Crump Studios.

Donna Greer, who won The Hartwell Sun’s Mother-of-the-Year contest this year, is also a breast cancer survivor. Photo by Stephanie Crump Studios.

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‘Don’t assume’: A breast cancer survivor’s words of wisdom

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
As Breast Cancer Awareness is observed this week, one local survivor, Donna Greer, shares her most crucial piece of advice: “don’t assume.” Not “assuming” she was cancer free, and going to her annual mammogram in July 2001, may have saved Greer’s life.
Owner of The Summer House Amelia Hays (right) standing next to her mother, Elexis Hays, before the business opened in April this year.

Owner of The Summer House Amelia Hays (right) standing next to her mother, Elexis Hays, before the business opened in April this year.

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The Summer House is more than a house

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
There’s more to the yellow house on Benson Street than meets the eye. As of April this year, it has been transformed into The Summer House: a consignment and thrift store with something to offer to every customer, melding local art, antiques, furniture, and other goods.
The scene on Carolina St. during the 2022 Depot Days.

The scene on Carolina St. during the 2022 Depot Days.

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Depot Day & HartOberFest take Hartwell this Saturday

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
This Saturday, Oct. 19, Depot Day and HartOberFest will fill downtown Hartwell for a day of community and fundraising efforts. This is the third year the two events will share the same day in order to offer the best experience possible for the community, with a total of 96 vendors.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

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Early voting in Georgia off to brisk start

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
ATLANTA - Early voting is off to a fast start in Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported Tuesday. As of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, about 72,000 Georgians already had cast their ballots on the first day of the early voting period.
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Comet descends over Hart County

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, a rare, once-in-a-lifetime comet visible once every 80,000 years, has been spotted all across the United States over the last week. The comet graced the Hart County skies as well, as it was seen in this picture which was submitted to us by Brandon White.
Hart County Charter System Principals were recognized by the Board of Education in honor of National Principals Month. Pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Hart County Middle School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Hartwell Elementary School Principal Ashley McNeill, South Hart Elementary Principal Marion Hanahan, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County Charter System Principals were recognized by the Board of Education in honor of National Principals Month. Pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Hart County Middle School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Hartwell Elementary School Principal Ashley McNeill, South Hart Elementary Principal Marion Hanahan, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

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Board of Ed. gives thanks for recent successes

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The recent successes of the Hart County Charter System were on full display Oct. 14 during the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), recently recognized the Hart County Board of Education as an exemplary board of 2024.