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Ryleigh Jordan (left) and Alexis Walker (right) attempt a block against Cedar Shoals on Sept. 15.

Ryleigh Jordan (left) and Alexis Walker (right) attempt a block against Cedar Shoals on Sept. 15.

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Volleydogs undefeated in first region matches of season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Volleydogs started the region schedule 2-0 after traveling to Franklin County on Tuesday. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Hart County High School  volleyball team hosted Clarke Central and Jackson County. The Volleydogs beat the Gladiators easily in two sets, 25-12 and 25-18.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
1920: A newly constructed building designed and purposed for a restaurant opened in Hartwell that featured the best southern food Hart County had to offer at the time. Hailey’s Cafe was spared no expense by owner and operator Dr. J. Henry Hailey.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 13 •Douglas Roberts Jr., 37, of Canon, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and crossing state or county lines with weapons, intoxicants and drugs without consent.
Nurse Cassie Gowder holds up her COVID protective gear she wore at work to help protect her patients.

Nurse Cassie Gowder holds up her COVID protective gear she wore at work to help protect her patients.

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Emergency room nurses continue ‘making a difference’

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Emergency room nurses are not always the first people you want to see when you need to go to the hospital, but there’s no better person to visit if your life is on the line. Cassie Gowder, 27, works at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia. She’s lived in Hart County all of her life.
A plane which crashed in Lake Hartwell killing one on Sept. 10 is towed out of the water by specialists on the evening of Sept. 15 after a long recovery operation orchestrated by federal, state, local and out-of-state groups and agencies.

A plane which crashed in Lake Hartwell killing one on Sept. 10 is towed out of the water by specialists on the evening of Sept. 15 after a long recovery operation orchestrated by federal, state, local and out-of-state groups and agencies.

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No precedent for this plane crash

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Photo credit: Kenny Eliason

Photo credit: Kenny Eliason

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Teachers receive Bright Idea grants

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is announced this week that 25 teachers are receiving Hart EMC Bright Ideas grants this year. Teachers from all five schools, and the alternative program, received funding September, 19, 2022 for the projects they requested.
Photo credit: Eric Deeran

Photo credit: Eric Deeran

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Scarecrows contest returns

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Scarecrows will scatter throughout downtown Hartwell for the 12th year this next month. The Scarecrow Bash will run from the last week in November until the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash on Oct. 31. Participants can begin putting up their scarecrows Sept. 24. They need to be taken down by Nov. 5.
Photo credit: Nikita Pavlov

Photo credit: Nikita Pavlov

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Catalytic converter thefts reported at boat ramps

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, users of local boat landings should be advised that there’s been a spree of catalytic converter thefts near local ramps, including those at Reed Creek and Elrod Ferry. “Once again, catalytic converter theft is back in swing,” Cleveland said.
A National Transportation Safety Board vessel used in the recovery of a sunken plane floats near Long Point Recreation area on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15.

A National Transportation Safety Board vessel used in the recovery of a sunken plane floats near Long Point Recreation area on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15.

Body, plane recovered: Pilot identified in tragic Lake Hartwell crash

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
With local, state and federal officials assisting, divers on Thursday, Sept. 15 were able to recover the body of a pilot whose double-engine plane crashed into Lake Hartwell and sank approximately 121 feet five days prior. At about 6 p.m.