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A 9U Hart County Bulldogs running back fights for extra yards in the NGYFA Championship win against Stephen County.

A 9U Hart County Bulldogs running back fights for extra yards in the NGYFA Championship win against Stephen County.

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NGYFA Champions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hart County 9U Bulldogs went undefeated to win the 2022 North Georgia Youth Football Association Championship, 20-8 in Toccoa on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Dogs walked into this game unbeaten at 8-0 on the season with a chance to win it all.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 15 •Micheal Allgood, 51, of Lawrenceville, Georgia was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane •Brandon Moss, 30, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with obstruction of an officer. Nov.
Photo credit: Simon Maage

Photo credit: Simon Maage

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Celebrating a life full of gratefulness and thanksgiving

Dink NeSmith
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
As family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I share my gratitude for this sample of blessings: •For Big Dink and Margie, our parents from the Greatest Generation, who were daily lessons in love, compassion, giving, and the values of hard work and a good name.
Parents Dustin and Ashley Carruth with their adopted kids (L-R) Sellie, Harper, Evie Rae and Jaydyn,

Parents Dustin and Ashley Carruth with their adopted kids (L-R) Sellie, Harper, Evie Rae and Jaydyn,

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Carruth family takes Adoption Month to heart

Josh Brannen
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Dustin and Ashley Carruth will be advocating for the month of November as National Adoption Month by expanding their family of five to a family of six, with their soon to be daughter Jaydyn giving them one more person to be thankful for in a month when Americans emphasize gratitude.
Photo credit: The Blowup

Photo credit: The Blowup

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City council approves fire station financing

Josh Brannen
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Hartwell City Council passed a resolution to approve the financing for the new Hartwell Fire Department. Council met in a called meeting with the Georgia Municipal Association to approve the bid placed by BB&T/Truist Bank for a new fire station in Hartwell.
Hartwell resident Ashley Rucker holds a copy of her children's book, "Chickie's Chicken Pox", which she wrote in high school. Much to Rucker's surprise, her loving mother saved it and arranged a publishing deal 16 years later.

Hartwell resident Ashley Rucker holds a copy of her children's book, "Chickie's Chicken Pox", which she wrote in high school. Much to Rucker's surprise, her loving mother saved it and arranged a publishing deal 16 years later.

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Woman’s 16-year-old homework assignment published as kids book

Dan Hunt
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Christmas came early for Ashley Rucker of Hartwell this year. Last month, her mom Brenda Price gathered the whole family so she could surprise Ashley with a gift. The gift was totally original and unexpected, and uniquely, it was Rucker who provided most of the work.
Photo credit: Greg Rosenke

Photo credit: Greg Rosenke

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GBI responds to request regarding airport records

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to a request made by State Rep. Alan Powell regarding an investigation of missing airport records. Powell forwarded a request made by Hart County commissioners to the GBI asking for help finding missing airport authority records. On Nov.
Emergency services responding to the fire at what was formerly Willa Deans.

Emergency services responding to the fire at what was formerly Willa Deans.

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WillaDeans fire ruled accidental, electrical

Dan Hunt
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hartwell Fire Chief Alan Daniel released a statement Sunday saying the fire which burned down WillaDeans Tavern in the early hours of Oct. 4 was accidental and started “in the wiring trough of the original electrical service within the building.