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Pictured above, Gumpsters creator Kim Herron displays how his “pay as you throw” receptacle is used. Herron is hoping to set up Gumpsters, seen left, in Hart County and expects other Georgia Counties to follow suit.

Pictured above, Gumpsters creator Kim Herron displays how his “pay as you throw” receptacle is used. Herron is hoping to set up Gumpsters, seen left, in Hart County and expects other Georgia Counties to follow suit.

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Inventor looks to bring new receptacle idea to Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
An entrepreneur is looking to bring a brand-new trash handling service to Hart County. Gumpsters, LLLP owner Kim Herron presented his request to allow a Gumpster in Hart County at the last board of commissioners meeting on June 14.
Scenes from the 2021 Hartwell Pre-Fourth Festival’s fireworks show.

Scenes from the 2021 Hartwell Pre-Fourth Festival’s fireworks show.

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Hartwell readies for Pre-Fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Pre-Fourth festivities are set to return to downtown Hartwell this Saturday, June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no admission for the event, and the entire community is invited to join in the fun.
Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia Monday after the facility received shooting threats.

Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia Monday after the facility received shooting threats.

Law investigating 'person of interest' after shooting threats

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Update 9:20 a.m. June 23, 2022 Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said Thursday morning at 9 a.m. that law enforcement has identified a person of interest related to shooting threats texted to Ritz Instrument Transformers employees Monday and Wednesday.
Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

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Chief on temporary medical leave

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis is temporarily out on medical leave with an indefinite return date. “He’s going to be back,” said Stan Sayer, assistant chief of police, who is acting chief in Davis’s absence. “He’s just having a medical leave right now. He’ll be back.
Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

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Floyd receives parting gift from colleagues

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Retiring School Superintendent Jay Floyd was honored last night at a cookout hosted by his staff. He was given several gifts including this photo of the Victory Bell at Herndon Stadium. The framed photo was taken by local photographer Bill Powell.
Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

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Pelican’s SnoBalls receives facade grant

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Pelican’s SnoBalls, located on Railroad Street, recently received a $1,000 facade grant from Hartwell Main Street. The grant is intended to encourage current and future businesses to renovate or continue to keep up the appearance of their buildings.
Photo credit: Frances Gunn

Photo credit: Frances Gunn

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Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Georgia Farm Bureau will be celebrating 85 years on Friday.  The organization was founded on June 17, 1937, by a group of farmers from seven northwest Georgia counties who gathered at the Bartow County courthouse. That first meeting was organized by Robert M.
Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

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Hart Co. football competes in UGA 7-on-7 camp

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hart County High School football team traveled to Athens to test its skills against some of the best teams in the state on Tuesday, June 14.
Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

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Kids kick it at soccer camp: YMCA begins summer camps with soccer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Bell Family YMCA held a soccer camp this week for young players to sharpen their skills. The camp was the first of five camps offered this summer for kids under the age of 14. Due to the extreme heat, the camp was moved indoors this week into the gym.