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Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

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Carter commits to track for Emmanuel

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Senior trackstar Valasha Carter committed to Emmanuel College Jan. 18. She shared her commitment on all of her social media platforms, along with a message speaking about her commitment to the Lions. “First, I want to say thank you God for everything,” Carter said.

Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs basketball teams pick up fourth region win

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Friday, January 27, 2023

The Hart County High School basketball teams swept the Warriors of Oconee County at home Jan. 20. Both teams also won on the road against Franklin County Tuesday. Lady Dogs head coach Mike Edwards has mentioned in the past that there are three tiers in the girls side of Region 8-AAA this year.

Terry Meeks pictured pictured right has been the founding and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church and is retiring after 28 years.

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Meeks retires as pastor after 28 years

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Friday, January 27, 2023

After more than 28 years serving as the senior pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell, Terry Meeks has decided to retire. Meeks was just a kid when he knew he was called to be a pastor, and he found a unique way to practice how to preach.

Photo by David von Diemar

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The Blotter

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Friday, January 27, 2023

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 17 Christavious Feaster, 26, of Canon was arrested and charged with a grand jury arrest warrant, violation Georgia street gang terrorism act.

James Brinley

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Chainsaw carving artist comes to the Botanical Gardens

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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.

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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)

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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

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POA kicks off year with CCA presentation

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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

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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.

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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.