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Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

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Main Street tackles litter on city streets

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
‘Breathe Easy’ signs have been installed at various locations throughout Downtown Hartwell in an effort to discourage individuals from discarding their cigarette butts on city sidewalks.
Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

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New ‘Tea Room’ a place to sit, shop and dream

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Downtown Hartwell has seen dramatic growth in new businesses in the last few years, and that trend will continue when Darlene Nixon and her daughter Brooke Dutton officially open the doors to their new store, Allafair’s Tea Room, Books, and Boutique.
Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

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Hart County AARP celebrates 50 years

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Hart County AARP Chapter 2006 was established in 1973 by a group of Hartwell citizens who wanted to give back to their community, and  they recently celebrated 50 years. This is the oldest chapter in the state of Georgia, and the only chapter left in Northeast Georgia.
The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

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ESPLOST dollars going to work

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Construction on a new Multi-Purpose Athletic Building for the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is expected to begin by the end of the year, providing several Hart County sports with a much needed home.
Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

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Another Habitat build finished, two more to go

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Habitat for Humanity recently unveiled ‘Habitat House 21’ to Yolanda Feaster in a ceremony at the home on Savannah Street. In addition to the unveiling, recipients of ‘Habitat Houses 22 and 23’ were also revealed to the crowd in attendance.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

Commissioners deny annexation request

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to take no action on petitions filed by two property owners petitioning to de-annex from the town limits of Bowersville.
Rising senior kicker Axsel Fajardo gets ready to boot the ball away to kickoff the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19.

Rising senior kicker Axsel Fajardo gets ready to boot the ball away to kickoff the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19.

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Football position breakdown: Special Teams

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Summer football is underway, and each week leading up to kickoff versus Elbert County, The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team.
On Monday, June 5 the special education students from the Hart County Charter System started their summer fun with games at the Bell Family YMCA. Pictured from left to right is Makerria Roebuck, MyKenzie McCan, Phoenix Mullis, Justin Temples, and Kannon Heard.

On Monday, June 5 the special education students from the Hart County Charter System started their summer fun with games at the Bell Family YMCA. Pictured from left to right is Makerria Roebuck, MyKenzie McCan, Phoenix Mullis, Justin Temples, and Kannon Heard.

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Special Education students to have the best summer ever

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Special Education students of the Hart County Charter System plan to make the most of their summer with trips and activities schedueled for June and July. It all started on June 5, as students went to the Bell Family YMCA for some games with the YMCA sports director, Kerv Augustin.
Pictured is the Hart County baseball team along with the FCA directors and families in the Dominican Republic. Pictured in the front is Miguel Terrero (FCA Dominican Republic Director). In the front row from left to right is Julie Sanders, Rhyann MacKay (FCA Dominican Republic Admin), Rose Terrero (FCA Dominican Republic Director), Chad Posey, Alvis Santana (FCA Dominican Republic Staff), and Mac Campbell (FCA South Carolina Foothills Area Director). In the back row from left to right is Coach Leland Jones,

Pictured is the Hart County baseball team along with the FCA directors and families in the Dominican Republic. Pictured in the front is Miguel Terrero (FCA Dominican Republic Director). In the front row from left to right is Julie Sanders, Rhyann MacKay (FCA Dominican Republic Admin), Rose Terrero (FCA Dominican Republic Director), Chad Posey, Alvis Santana (FCA Dominican Republic Staff), and Mac Campbell (FCA South Carolina Foothills Area Director). In the back row from left to right is Coach Leland Jones,

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The Diamond Dogs return home with gratitude

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County baseball team returns to the States with grateful hearts after their trip to the Dominican Republic. Lake Hartwell FCA area director Chad Posey was in charge of the trip and spoke recently about what the team did each day while serving in the Dominican Republic.
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Two Dogs represent Hart in FCA All-Star Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Two senior Diamond Dogs competed for Team Georgia in the FCA All Star Classic on June 1 at Emmanuel College. Two seniors from each selected school were able to tap two seniors to compete in the 2023 FCA All-Star Classic.