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Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

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TSPLOST “needed,” residents say

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
After a whirlwind of discussion on TSPLOST and road issues throughout this month, traffic and transportation concerns resurfaced at the Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) July 23 meeting. The BOC addressed a dangerous intersection and residents expressed support for a future TSPLOST.
Glen Moon was named the friendliest person in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell awards on June 27.

Glen Moon was named the friendliest person in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell awards on June 27.

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Glenn Moon is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Glenn Moon’s motto is “If I can’t help you, I sure won’t hurt you”--a most fitting expression for a man described as kind by all who know him. Indeed, Moon was voted the Hartwell Sun’s 2024 “Friendliest Person” in the annual Best of Hartwell Reader’s Choice Awards.
Special to The Hartwell Sun

Special to The Hartwell Sun

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Oglethorpe upping commitment to natural gas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
ATLANTA - Oglethorpe Power is going all-in on natural gas as a source of electrical generation. The Tucker-based utility, which serves 38 electric cooperatives, announced plans Thursday to build two new natural gas projects in Monroe and Talbot counties.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 8   Austin Johnson, 23, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with entering an automobile, theft by taking, and terroristic threats and acts.
District four county commissioner Jeff Brown was the featured speaker at the Hart County Property Owners Association meeting July 15.

District four county commissioner Jeff Brown was the featured speaker at the Hart County Property Owners Association meeting July 15.

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Commissioner Brown explains T-SPLOST

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
On Monday night, the Hart County Property Owners Association (HCPOA) hosted Commissioner Jeff Brown to discuss TSPLOST (a 1% sales tax used to fund transportation-related capital outlay projects), which the city and county are now aiming to put on the Nov. 2025 ballot as of Tuesday night.