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Igor Begelman dazzles the audience at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church playing famous classics.

Igor Begelman dazzles the audience at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church playing famous classics.

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Piatigorsky wows audience

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Friends of the Hart County Library hosted another installment of the Piatigorsky Foundation concert series at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 19. Concert goers were enthralled by the works of Igor Begelman, clarinet, and George Lopez, piano.
Bruce Herring puts the finishing touches on the cross at Hart First United Methodist Church.

Bruce Herring puts the finishing touches on the cross at Hart First United Methodist Church.

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Hart celebrates Easter

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Churches and families across the county celebrated the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday, April 17. While some Easter egg hunts were postponed due to weather, church goers flocked to their places of worship in droves. 
District 4 candidate Jeff Brown pictured with wife Cassie and children Judson, 5, Camilla, 4. Not pictured is daughter Charlotte, born April 3.

District 4 candidate Jeff Brown pictured with wife Cassie and children Judson, 5, Camilla, 4. Not pictured is daughter Charlotte, born April 3.

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District 4 candidate: ‘time for a change’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Last month, local farmer and businessman Jeff Brown qualified as a candidate for the Hart County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat. Brown is set to face off against incumbent Ricky Carter in the Republican primary election held May 24.
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.
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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.