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Photo credit: Anne Nygård

Photo credit: Anne Nygård

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Council approves first reading of noise ordinance

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
On Monday, August 1, Hartwell City Council met to discuss the first reading of the noise ordinance that will include data mining companies and future heavy industries that want to establish themselves within Hartwell’s city limits.
Jeff Bianchi performs during a previous Hartwell concert.

Jeff Bianchi performs during a previous Hartwell concert.

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Classical guitarist returns to Hartwell

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
French author Victor Hugo once said that “music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” This coming Thursday, August 4, professional guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi will let his hands do the talking at the Hartwell Art Center.
Photo credit: Narain Jashanmal

Photo credit: Narain Jashanmal

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Commissioners look to alleviate trash concerns

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, the Hart County Board of Commissioners voted to approve two new jobs to help the county control the uptick in trash volume. Hart County has been experiencing a population increase since 2017, and accompanying the residential growth has been an uptick in trash volume.
Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant.

Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant.

Stacey Abrams makes campaign stop in Royston

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams spoke to an overflow crowd Thursday during a campaign stop at Little Japan Restaurant in Royston. “My name is Stacey Abrams and I intend to be the next governor of the great state of Georgia,” she said to raucous applause.
The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Sheriff’s Office holds active shooter training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) was busy preparing for students to return to the five area schools, and teachers were hard at work laying out their classrooms for another year of learning.
Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 David Longworth poses for a photograph at last week’s Convocation.

Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 David Longworth poses for a photograph at last week’s Convocation.

Longworth named Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Hart County Charter System announced last week that elementary school teacher David Longworth is the 2022-2023 System Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the district’s Convocation on July 27, which gathers employees across the district prior to the beginning of the school year.
Hebron Christian Academy logo.

Hebron Christian Academy logo.

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Hart Co. High School to face new Region 8 opponent this year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hart County High School’s region AAA Region 8, has swapped out one team for another for the upcoming school year. Former region opponent, East Jackson, has been moved to AA and replaced with Hebron Christian Academy, a school in Dacula.
Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

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Swimmer takes reigns as coach to keep program alive

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
When rising senior Savannah Stanish heard the YMCA swim coach was not returning this year, she stepped up to keep the program going. “I knew that our coach was leaving and the swim team meant so much to me. I wanted it to keep going,” Stanish said.
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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
1918: Luke Shiflet wrote from the Base Hospital No. 24 in France the following message to his father, while serving in WWI. The following letter was printed in The Hartwell Sun: “Dear Father, I will drop you a few lines today. [I] am up again after having been in the hospital for several days.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 19 •Christian Kotal, 26, of Canon, was arrested and charged with possession and use of drug related objects and possession of methamphetamine.