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Photo credit: National Cancer Institute

Photo credit: National Cancer Institute

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Superbugs are in Georgia; here’s how to combat them

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
As an infectious disease doctor at Emory University, the COVID-19 pandemic has commanded much of my attention the past two years. But that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about the threat that is rapidly becoming the next global health crisis: superbugs.
Photo credit: Adrianna Geo

Photo credit: Adrianna Geo

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Art on the Town to begin Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell Main Street is hosting a new event this weekend, “Art on the Town,” a two-day celebration of the Arts in Hartwell, Georgia.
JohnieSue Thurman, founder of The Haven Zoo in Hart County near Lavonia, with the zoo’s two recently-rescued eight-month old lemurs.

JohnieSue Thurman, founder of The Haven Zoo in Hart County near Lavonia, with the zoo’s two recently-rescued eight-month old lemurs.

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The Haven Zoo rescues pair of lemurs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Recently, an exotic and farm rescue located in Hart County, GA took in two baby lemurs that were seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It also rescued another male baby lemur.
Hart County 7U running back Tristan Gray throws a stiff arm with defender Emmett Wise bearing down.

Hart County 7U running back Tristan Gray throws a stiff arm with defender Emmett Wise bearing down.

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Starting them young: Rec teams compete at Herndon Stadium

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Hart County recreation football and cheerleading teams continued their seasons home at Herndon Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8. Teams in leagues ranging from 7-under to 11-under were all in action, as youngsters got a taste of future glory in their hometown stadium.
The scene at WillaDean’s about an hour after it initially went up in flames on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

The scene at WillaDean’s about an hour after it initially went up in flames on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Fire chief: Blaze at WillaDean’s likely accidental

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell Fire Chief Alan Daniel said Tuesday that he believes “it’s safe to say” last week’s fire which burned down the majority of WillaDean’s Tavern along Reed Creek Highway did not involve foul play. “We’re just looking at accidental causes right now,” Daniel said.
Hartwell City Hall

Hartwell City Hall

City budgets 7 percent raises for all employees

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell City Council’s 2023 budget includes a 7 percent “cost of living” raise for all city employees and a “payment plan” for the new sewer. The total fiscal year 2023 budget for the city of Hartwell is $6.1 million – an $11,000 increase from 2022’s budget, which was $6,089,685.
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Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: Hart County needs more sports for adults

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
From the time many of us first started walking, some sport or physical activity was a staple of our childhood. From little league to dance, kids have the opportunity to get a break from school and homework to play and exercise with friends.
Hart County helmet (left) and Oconee County helmet (right).

Hart County helmet (left) and Oconee County helmet (right).

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Hart football to travel to Oconee County to start road stretch

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Bulldogs will be facing the Warriors in Watkinsvill in their second regional game of the season. The Hart County High School football team will be traveling to Oconee County High School for a tough region match-up on Friday, Oct. 7. The Oconee County Warriors are currently 3-3 on the season.