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College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

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Hart County High School students awarded national academic honors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Last week, Hart County High School recognized multiple students who received national academic awards this year. Six AP Scholars and three College Board National Recognition Program awardees were recognized by Principal Kevin Gaines on Aug. 31.
Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

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‘Weekend of Hart’ set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Thursday edit:   Most of the Weekend of Hart activities have been postponed due to the forecasted flooding rain this weekend. Weekend of Hart will be moved to the following Saturday, Sept. 17. Direct any questioning to information@harthabitat.org. In addition, the 5K will be all virtual.
Photo submitted - Pictured (l to r): Front row: Kimberly Lowney, Blake Allgood, Steven Hronec. Middle row: Connor Lewis, Ashleigh Jones, Addison Maxey, Lily Graham, Bon Tran, Eli Alewine. Back row: Manny Rios and Lukas Smith

Photo submitted - Pictured (l to r): Front row: Kimberly Lowney, Blake Allgood, Steven Hronec. Middle row: Connor Lewis, Ashleigh Jones, Addison Maxey, Lily Graham, Bon Tran, Eli Alewine. Back row: Manny Rios and Lukas Smith

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Hart Co. 4-H’ers gain hands-on experience in agricultural engineering

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Story submitted Eleven middle school 4-H’ers from Hart County attended “Mission Make-It” at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on August 20. This immersive learning experience focused on agricultural engineering and offered hands-on engineering activities, with a 2022 theme of “Rooted in Agriculture.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests:   Aug. 23 •Emmanuel Brown, 40, of Toccoa, was arrested and charged with probation violation, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and open container.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City data: Spending by downtown visitors up $15 million in 2021

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Over the last 12 months, the city of Hartwell has seen a “substantial increase” of people visiting its downtown area, according to the city’s commercial statistical tracking tool Nextsite. The number of “visits” to downtown Hartwell in the last 12 months is 1.
Photo submitted Vickery, pictured above, after winning the statewide “Main Street Hero” award last week.

Photo submitted Vickery, pictured above, after winning the statewide “Main Street Hero” award last week.

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Hartwell Main Street coordinator honored with statewide award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
During the annual awards ceremony of the Georgia Downtown Conference, the Georgia Downtown Association recognized Peggy Vickery with an Award of Excellence in the Organization category, naming her this year’s Main Street Hero.
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Grand jury indicts Hart Co. man on child exploitation charges

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Staff reports A grand jury at Hart County Superior Court indicted Stephen Clay Morris, 22, of Hart County, on five felony counts of sexual exploitation of children on August 17. Each felony stemmed from Morris allegedly watching child pornography that he had downloaded online with his computer.
Photo submitted Schaper working on her recovery during physical therapy at the Shepherd Medical Center in Atlanta, GA just months after her accident.

Photo submitted Schaper working on her recovery during physical therapy at the Shepherd Medical Center in Atlanta, GA just months after her accident.

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‘Miracle’ recovery has Hartwell woman back on feet after wreck

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By Emma Vick Contributor On a January morning on her way to drive her two sons to visit their grandparents’ house on the lake, Hartwell resident Loren Schaper looked down at some paperwork in the passenger seat, which led to a car accident, months of recovery and a drastic change to her life.