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Anna Gray Seymour learning how to pass at the Volley Dogs youth camp on July 18-20.

Anna Gray Seymour learning how to pass at the Volley Dogs youth camp on July 18-20.

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Volley Dogs build up the future at youth camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Hart County High School Volley Dogs helped build up the future of the program by hosting their second annual youth volleyball camp on July 18-20.
Photo by Aaron Burden

Photo by Aaron Burden

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America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
These are very perilous times! The reason I continue to write about my concern for America is because I love this country so much and because I see little evidence that the average American has any idea of the immediate and incredible danger in which we find ourselves.
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Photo by Waldemar

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Local News is Good for Business

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses.
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.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Arrest made in Hartwell dog mauling

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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.
Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

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Beaverdam Creek bridge opening delayed

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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

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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.
Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

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Reeling in the National Championship

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Hart County Middle School Anglers Kale Temple and Luke Schnell competed in and won the Bassmaster Junior National Championship on Lake Hartwell, July 21-22. Kale Temple and Schnell got off to a slow start on Friday morning. But once 10 a.m. came around, the fish were being brought in.
Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

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Tensions during Bowersville meeting draws deputies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Bowersville Town Council meeting drew a response from four Hart County Deputies on Thursday, July 20, who were dispatched in reference to a fight.