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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 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 Aug 13-19, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Unemployment ticks downward

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced Aug. 22 that eleven of Georgia’s twelve regional labor commissions reported a decrease in July unemployment rates. The Georgia Mountains Commission (GMRC), which encompasses Hart County reported a decrease of one-tenth of a percent to 3.
Justin Strickland, who graduated from Hart County High School in 2006 and is now the city manager of Peachtree City.

Justin Strickland, who graduated from Hart County High School in 2006 and is now the city manager of Peachtree City.

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What are Hart County graduates doing now? One manages a city

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Hart County school system takes pride in its students’ accomplishments post-graduation–and for good reason. One such graduate, Justin Strickland of the class of 2006, is the new city manager of Peachtree City. Strickland was appointed city manager on Aug.
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.