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James Brinley

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Chainsaw carving artist comes to the Botanical Gardens

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Botanical Gardens wanted to add some wooden carving pieces to the gardens. As they began to look around for an artist, they found a man by the name of James Brinley who was suggested a garden board member’s woodworking contract.
A boat is loaded with Christmas trees to be sunk in Lake Hartwell near Sadlers Creek State Park for fish and insect habitats.

A boat is loaded with Christmas trees to be sunk in Lake Hartwell near Sadlers Creek State Park for fish and insect habitats.

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Sadlers Creek reaches tree milestone

Josh Brannen
Friday, January 27, 2023
A milestone was reached for Sadlers Creek along Lake Hartwell. More than 1,500 Christmas trees were sunk into the lake, making a viable shelter for creatures of the lake to thrive and feed.
Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Crump Photography)

Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Crump Photography)

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Birchwood performing at High Cotton Feb. 17

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Friday, January 27, 2023
The critically-acclaimed, young blues artist Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17.
Photo by Alex D'Alessio

Photo by Alex D'Alessio

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POA kicks off year with CCA presentation

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
Hart County Property Owners Association  opened the year on January 20 with a comprehensive presentation about the College and Career Academy  by its new and energetic  CEO Steve Burton. Mr.
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Mack’s Funeral Home under new ownership

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
When Alan Eppinger, former owner and director of Mack’s Funeral Home, announced on Facebook that he was retiring and selling his business, he paired the announcement with a promise that the new ownership would take the business to the next level.
The City of Hartwell’s new rendering of the new fire station for the downtown firehouse near city hall.

The City of Hartwell’s new rendering of the new fire station for the downtown firehouse near city hall.

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New look for firehouse

Dan Hunt
Friday, January 27, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson reported last week the latest rendering of the new planned fire station, which will be built at the location of the current City Hall parking lot. The build is expected to begin in spring, and once completed, the old facility will be paved over.
Brian Fleming, left, won the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.

Brian Fleming, left, won the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.

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Georgia Farm Bureau honors Hartwell native

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Friday, January 27, 2023
MACON, Ga. – Hart County Farm Bureau (HCFB) member Brian Fleming represented Georgia in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Excellence in Agriculture competition held at the 146th Annual AFBF Convention Jan. 6-10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pictured left Ms. Morgan-Philllips and pictured right is senior HCHS student Tate Phillips as he was named the STAR Student for the class of 2023.

Pictured left Ms. Morgan-Philllips and pictured right is senior HCHS student Tate Phillips as he was named the STAR Student for the class of 2023.

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Phillips named STAR student

Josh Brannen
Friday, January 27, 2023
After being named the STAR Student for the class of 2023, Hart County High School senior, Tate Phillips, 17, is setting his sights on schools near and far for his next step in academics.
Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

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Redistricting?

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners discussed potential boundary changes for the county’s five districts Jan. 24, voting unanimously to take further action on Feb. 15 after it’s passed by the Hart County Board of Education.
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

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Arrests net cash, drugs, guns, and a ‘Hell Cat’

Dan Hunt
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office made six arrests on Jan. 17, following a drug sting, in which 40 pounds of “high quality” marijuana was seized along with multiple firearms; $11,000 in cash; and a “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger with a market value of approximately $100,000.