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A straight-line wind event did severe damage on Saturday evening along Highway 77. The storm ripped the roof off of the Hicks family barn and destroyed a large number of trees.

A straight-line wind event did severe damage on Saturday evening along Highway 77. The storm ripped the roof off of the Hicks family barn and destroyed a large number of trees.

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Wind causes damage following severe storms

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
At approximately 10 p.m. last Saturday night, a straight-line wind event caused severe damage to the Hicks family properties belonging to brothers Bruce and Brian Hicks. Bruce and Brian, who are co-owners of the radio station WKLY, own separate properties along Highway 77 where the storm hit.
Photo by David von Diemari

Photo by David von Diemari

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Pedestrian hit and killed on Royston Highway Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A female pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on Royston Highway, at approximately 7:20 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. The woman, Shiree Ann Lee, 58, frequently walked along the highway, according to Cleveland.
Britney Morrison, the 2023-2024 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year, pictured right, poses for a photo at Convocation alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

Britney Morrison, the 2023-2024 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year, pictured right, poses for a photo at Convocation alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

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Morrison named Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Hart County Charter System is excited to announce Britney Morrison is the 2023-2024 System Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the district’s convocation July 26, which gathers employees across the district prior to the beginning of the school year.
Hartwell resident and Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book today

Hartwell resident and Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book today

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Vietnam veteran to hold book signing today

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Hartwell resident and  Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book “And the Tears Flowed,” Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knotheads Bar and Grill located at 1541 Anderson Highway.
Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett grounds a hard hit ball to second base during a summer practice as the Lady Dogs prepare for their season opener on August 5 at Gainesville.

Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett grounds a hard hit ball to second base during a summer practice as the Lady Dogs prepare for their season opener on August 5 at Gainesville.

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Softball position group breakdown: infield

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s time for a softball position group breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School softball team leading up to the first pitch on August 5. We start with a group who will have four new faces on the  mound, and that is the pitchers.
Photo by Austin Pacheco

Photo by Austin Pacheco

Hart County Charter School System bus routes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
HARTWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   Bus 023 Driver Larry Skelton 7:04 AM  Colfax St. 7:06 AM  Peachtree St. 7:06 AM  Rome St. 7:08 AM  Ricefield Rd. 7:10 AM  Fay Kight Circle 7:13 AM  Council St. 7:14 AM  Rome St. 7:21 AM  West Franklin Place 7:25 AM  Gordon St. 7:28 AM  Jefferson Ave.
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Photo by kaleb tapp

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Community baptism event taking place Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Several local churches are working together to co-host an open baptism event this coming Saturday, July 29, at Lake Hartwell. The event will take place at Shelter #1 at Long Point at the end of Old 29. The baptisms are scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and will end at 5 p.m.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Arrest made in Hartwell dog mauling

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A Hartwell man was arrested Tuesday morning on four counts of reckless conduct after allowing his pit bulls to maul a pedestrian on Maple Street last week.
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Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

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Beaverdam Creek bridge opening delayed

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The replacement bridge which has been under construction on SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek has been delayed due to the impacts of weather and supply chain issues. The new completion date is expected to be August 31, 2023, according to Elizabeth C.
Breaking ground for the new Fire Station Project are Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Manager Jon Herschell, Fire Chief Alan Daniels, Kevin Price, President of Kevin Price Construction, Retired Fire Chief Terry Vickery, team members of Price Construction and Precision Planning Inc., and Fire Department personnel.

Breaking ground for the new Fire Station Project are Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Manager Jon Herschell, Fire Chief Alan Daniels, Kevin Price, President of Kevin Price Construction, Retired Fire Chief Terry Vickery, team members of Price Construction and Precision Planning Inc., and Fire Department personnel.

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City breaks ground on new fire department

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A ground breaking ceremony, which launches construction for the new City of Hartwell Fire Station, took place on Tuesday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m.