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Three boats gathered around the location of where the body of 44 year-old Constantin Pascal was found late Saturday evening.

Three boats gathered around the location of where the body of 44 year-old Constantin Pascal was found late Saturday evening.

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Lake Hartwell claims victim ahead of Father’s Day Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recovered the body of a Gwinnett County man near a boat ramp at Paynes Creek Campground on June 17. Constantin Pascal, 44, of Lawrenceville was pulled from 40 feet of water, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland.
Erin Isbell, of Hartwell, was crowned Miss Lake Hartwell during the Miss Lake Hartwell pageant Saturday, June 17 in the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School. Isbell was one of 79 contestants for the pageant that was first started in 1971.

Erin Isbell, of Hartwell, was crowned Miss Lake Hartwell during the Miss Lake Hartwell pageant Saturday, June 17 in the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School. Isbell was one of 79 contestants for the pageant that was first started in 1971.

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Miss Lake Hartwell pageant returns to stage

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The return of an al­most  forgotten tradition in Hart County has led to the crowning of a new Miss Lake Hartwell. Erin Isbell, 20, of Hart­well, was given the  high honor on Saturday, June 17 in the theater of the Lonnie Burns Fine  Arts Center at Hart County High School.
April Garner and Pat Harper are just two members of the Hartwell Service League who have been hard at work preparing a new mural that will be displayed during this year’s Pre-4th Festival.

April Garner and Pat Harper are just two members of the Hartwell Service League who have been hard at work preparing a new mural that will be displayed during this year’s Pre-4th Festival.

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Independence Day celebrations have early start

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Hart County will get its annual jump on Independence Day celebrations with the 46th Annual Pre-4th Festival set to be held on Saturday. For 46 years, the Hartwell Service League has hosted an event that can only be described as an all-out extravaganza.
Hart County Commission Chairman Marshall Sayer spoke to the Hart County Property Owners Association Monday night. Sayer brought up the topic of a transportation special purpose local option sales tax that would help pave county roads.

Hart County Commission Chairman Marshall Sayer spoke to the Hart County Property Owners Association Monday night. Sayer brought up the topic of a transportation special purpose local option sales tax that would help pave county roads.

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Sayer opens TSPLOST conversation at property owners’ meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
On Monday, property owners in Hart County gathered at the Hart County Library for the monthly Property Owners Association meeting. County commissioner Marshall Sayer was invited to speak about what’s currently happening in the county.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:      June 6 •Johndravis Alexander, 36, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation. •Mikendricus Campbell, 19, of Bowersville was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated assault.
Photo by kimi lee

Photo by kimi lee

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Finding the funding for Georgia highways

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wounds were still being licked this time 10 years ago. A year earlier, the ballyhooed effort to implement a new transportation tax had been thumped at the ballot box in most parts of Georgia, including in metro Atlanta where the need for new infrastructure was dire.
Photo by Jochen van Wylick

Photo by Jochen van Wylick

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Thanks to the men behind the scenes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Fifty eight years stand between the establishment of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mothers in the United States have been awarded the honor since 1914, but Father’s Day was not recognized as a national holiday until Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.
Photo by Elan smith

Photo by Elan smith

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Jekyll Island: A gem among our Golden Isles

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Millions of Georgians would probably ask, “Who was Melvin Ernest Thompson?” Four times in the past week, I passed over the M.E. Thompson Bridge. And each time, I said, “Thank you, Melvin Ernest Thompson.” M.E. Thompson, Georgia’s 70th governor, didn’t serve long.
Todd London (left) stands next to his son Benjamin London (right), who is holding a very happy Baylor Kate.

Todd London (left) stands next to his son Benjamin London (right), who is holding a very happy Baylor Kate.

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A first-time perspective on Father’s Day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
This Father’s Day will mean more to me this year than any other year. Back on November 11, 2022 (which was also my 24th birthday), my wife Madison and I walked into AnMed Women’s and Children’s Hospital at around 7 a.m. for her to be induced.