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Marshall Walker, pictured above, doing what he loves most: playing bass with “Big C” at High Cotton Music Hall Blues Jam.

Marshall Walker, pictured above, doing what he loves most: playing bass with “Big C” at High Cotton Music Hall Blues Jam.

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Marshall Walker is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
To live what most people regard as a good life requires a combination of things: luck, pizazz, and character. Marshall Walker, 75, has that exact combination and it has left him wanting more of the life that he loves.
The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

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Red Ribbon Week honors lost DEA agent

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

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Schools, county team up to help kids just say no

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
This week marked the return of an annual tradition within the Hart County Charter System, Red Ribbon Week.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1969: Arsonists set four fires within days to destroy two buildings and severely damage two others. The first fire occurred at 1 a.m., Wednesday morning and the second fire was set at 10:30 Wednesday night. Both homes were empty at the time and no one was injured. The third fire occurred at 8 a.m.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 18 •George Thornton, 47, of Lavonia, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, driving while license withdrawn, probation violation and burglary in the first degree.
Photo credit: Cristina Gottardi

Photo credit: Cristina Gottardi

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Observing Residents’ Rights Month

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Last month, a representative reached out to us from the advocacy group, Ombudsman North Georgia Programs and Services Long-Term Care. Regional coordinator Liz Schulze asked if we’d be interested in spreading awareness about Long-Term Care Residents Rights Month, which is October.
Photo credit: Caleb Ruiter

Photo credit: Caleb Ruiter

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Bowersville council removes through truck ordinance

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
On Thursday, October 20, the Bowersville City Council unanimously voted in favor of ridding the city’s 2017 no through truck ordinance, claiming the city is “liable” for damages due to lack of enforcement.
Peyton Gaines, left, and Hudson Milner, right, are pictured after being selected by State Superintendent Richard Woods to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council.

Peyton Gaines, left, and Hudson Milner, right, are pictured after being selected by State Superintendent Richard Woods to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council.

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High schoolers named to state advisory council

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
State School Superintendent Richard Woods selected two Hart County High School students to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council.