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Scouts with bat houses built for a Wildlife Viewing Grants project in Watkinsville (Photo by the City of Watkinsville)

Scouts with bat houses built for a Wildlife Viewing Grants project in Watkinsville (Photo by the City of Watkinsville)

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Grant funds available for Georgia wildlife viewing opportunities

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Viewing Grants Program, the state is now aiding funds for wildlife projects that allow the public to observe animals, plants, and habitats covered by their Wildlife Action Plan.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Weekend car chase has fatal consequences

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Around 10 p.m. on Friday, a fatal crash occurred following a high-speed pursuit on GA 77 South. Georgia State Patrol Trooper Corporal William Jordan of GSP Post 52 Hartwell provided details about the ongoing investigation.
Megan Dean with daughters Landry and Henley at last year’s Hart Life Holiday Bazaar

Megan Dean with daughters Landry and Henley at last year’s Hart Life Holiday Bazaar

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Cornerstone Baptist Church to host holiday bazaar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Over 50 artists, crafters, and designers will be showcased this weekend at the 14th annual Hart Life Holiday Bazaar Dec. 2 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell. Hart Life’s Executive Director Tammy Frye says the holiday bazaar has become a community tradition.
The Eagan house on Brown St. in Hartwell will be one of the five properties featured in the Christmas tour of homes.

The Eagan house on Brown St. in Hartwell will be one of the five properties featured in the Christmas tour of homes.

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Christmas tour of homes returns Dec. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Hartwell Service League annual Christmas Tour of Homes comes back to Hart County Dec. 9 for its twentieth year. This year, five festively decorated homes will be featured on the tour which runs from one end of the county to the other. The tour begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs through 4:30 p.m.
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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya

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Poverty Task Force brainstorms assessment strategies

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Hart County Poverty Task Force met on the morning of Nov. 28 at the Adult Learning Center to evaluate how to determine and address the needs of locals living under the poverty threshold. The lengthy discussion reflected the challenging and delicate approach required to tackle the issue.
The lighting of the Campbell Christmas tree at 840 E Franklin St. in Hartwell

The lighting of the Campbell Christmas tree at 840 E Franklin St. in Hartwell

Mouchet restores a Hartwell Christmas tradition

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Thirty years ago, Mr. Charles Campbell and his sister Aurelia began lighting a big spruce tree in the front yard of their home at 840 E. Franklin St. in Hartwell, which became a holiday landmark as the years went by.
Candidate RIchard Sheller campaigns in the Azalea Lane neighborhood of Hartwell ahead of the runoff election Dec. 5. Sheller will face off against Debbie Henry to replace Stephen Ayers

Candidate RIchard Sheller campaigns in the Azalea Lane neighborhood of Hartwell ahead of the runoff election Dec. 5. Sheller will face off against Debbie Henry to replace Stephen Ayers

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Runoff for Hartwell city council seats Dec. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
City of Hartwell voters head to the polls next Tuesday, Dec. 5 to decide two seats on the city council. In the race to replace councilman Stephen Ayers, real estate and banking executive Debbie Henry will face off against Reverend Richard Sheller.
Photo by Billy Freeman

Photo by Billy Freeman

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BOC continues land development debate

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
On the evening of Nov. 28, the Hart County BOC met for a prolonged meeting which included discussion of land development standards, amendment of language regarding a mobile home ordinance, and the intergovernmental agreement between Bowersville and Hart County.
Junior Harrison Krause pins an Oconee County Warrior during a 2022-2023 match.

Junior Harrison Krause pins an Oconee County Warrior during a 2022-2023 match.

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Stowe to rely on leadership in his first year as head coach

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Mat Dogs will look to get more placements at state under first year head coach Jay Stowe. A season ago, the Mat Dogs had three wrestlers placed at state. Stowe will rely on them to step into a leadership role this season.
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YMCA gears up for a big winter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell is set to host soccer, basketball, and volleyball leagues and programs during the winter. The first program the YMCA will begin to offer this winter will be the Kick in Confidence Youth Soccer Training Program.