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Hart County High School senior Peyton Powell alongside sports broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist at the National Football Foundation University of Georgia Chapter awards ceremony held Monday, April 18. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is also pictured.

Hart County High School senior Peyton Powell alongside sports broadcasting legend Verne Lundquist at the National Football Foundation University of Georgia Chapter awards ceremony held Monday, April 18. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is also pictured.

On and off the field: Hart scholar athlete receives prestigious awards at UGA event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Hart County senior Peyton Powell was recently named to the National Football Foundation (NFF) Team of Distinction in recognition of his many accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.
Pictured from left to right are Jacob Shirley, Dr. Linda Frye, Riley Sokol, Whitney Smith, and Madison Elrod.

Pictured from left to right are Jacob Shirley, Dr. Linda Frye, Riley Sokol, Whitney Smith, and Madison Elrod.

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Laws of Life essay winners announced

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Story submitted by HCCS   The Hart County High School Laws of Life Essay Contest winners were recently announced, with one local winner earning a top spot in the state. Jacob Shirley was named the 12th grade winner. Riley Sokol is the 11th grade winner and was also named the school-wide winner.
Hartwell EMS checks on a pedestrian in the back of ambulance who was allegedly struck by a car minutes earlier on Tuesday afternoon, April 12.

Hartwell EMS checks on a pedestrian in the back of ambulance who was allegedly struck by a car minutes earlier on Tuesday afternoon, April 12.

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Chief: pedestrian reports being struck by vehicle while on bicycle

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Hart County and Hartwell city emergency units reported to the scene of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian along Franklin Street on Tuesday at about 3:20 p.m. Hartwell Police chief Anthony Davis said that the driver, a male in a silver Jeep, allegedly hit a woman on her bicycle near Maple Street.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City moving forward with plans for new fire station

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   The city of Hartwell is taking the next step to build a new fire station in the city. City manager Jon Herschell said the current fire station is in major need of improvements. “Our fire station is inadequate. It’s not big enough.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City businesses ace underage alcohol sting

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
After an undercover operation by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Hartwell police chief Anthony Davis was pleased to report no businesses in Hartwell sold alcohol to any underage undercover buyers.
Main Street volunteers (L-R) Amanda Brown, Karen Vahaly, Chrissy Warren, Sandra Baker and Carol Beazley freshen up Depot Street.

Main Street volunteers (L-R) Amanda Brown, Karen Vahaly, Chrissy Warren, Sandra Baker and Carol Beazley freshen up Depot Street.

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Hart County volunteers, groups hold several plant-related events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
If plants are your passion, Hart County members of the community made sure you had a good opportunity over last weekend and into the week. The Hart County Botanical Garden kicked things off with its annual plant sale Saturday.