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Five-year-old Jack Martin makes a trip to see the City of Hartwell’s new fire department which is now fully operational. The photo was taken by Jack’s mom Jessica Martin as the two came to visit Jack’s uncle, Hartwell firefighter Drew Martin.

Five-year-old Jack Martin makes a trip to see the City of Hartwell’s new fire department which is now fully operational. The photo was taken by Jack’s mom Jessica Martin as the two came to visit Jack’s uncle, Hartwell firefighter Drew Martin.

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Hartwell’s new fire house “fully operational”

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Thirteen months following the groundbreaking of the City of Hartwell’s new fire station, city manager Jon Herschell reported earlier this week that the new structure is now “fully operational.
Photo by Billy Freeman

Photo by Billy Freeman

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Terri Partain to be IBA Director

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
At their meeting Aug. 27, the BOC unanimously approved the Industrial Building Authority’s recommendation for their new director of economic development: Terri Partain. Partain will take the place of IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye upon his retirement later this year.
Louise Bisso with one of her paintings, inside ElsieBee Originals.

Louise Bisso with one of her paintings, inside ElsieBee Originals.

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Louise Bisso is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Stepping through the doors of ElsieBee Originals (a craft store and gallery also offering art classes) in downtown Hartwell, it is crystal clear that art is a major influence upon owner Louise Bisso.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Georgia unemployment rate ticks up

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% last month, up from 3.3% in July, even as the state continued to set records in several jobs categories. The state’s labor force was up 13,947 to more than 5.
The community garden located in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood does not currently have running water, which is a top priority for the garden’s volunteers.

The community garden located in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood does not currently have running water, which is a top priority for the garden’s volunteers.

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Community garden requires community effort

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The community garden in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood needs additional volunteers, participation, and donations–and not just from Rome residents.
The demand for timber is on the decline. As a result, prices for wood are down to levels not seen since the 1970s.

The demand for timber is on the decline. As a result, prices for wood are down to levels not seen since the 1970s.

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Georgia lawmakers looking to boost struggling timber industry

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s forestry industry is a victim of its own success. Advanced genetics leading to fast-growing trees and a favorable climate have combined to make Georgia the No.-1 forestry state in the nation, a $42 billion industry responsible for 143,000 jobs.