Photo Credit: Eric Prouzet
Hart County to hold job fair
News Staff
The Hart County Agriscience Center will host a job fair on Thursday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The first place-winning bulletin board created by Hart County High School SkillsUSA competitors.
SkillsUSA members reflect on state title
Josh Brannen
Hart County High School (HCHS) won two first place titles at the SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, setting the stage for a national competition in June.
HCHS competed against 147 schools and 2,198 attendees from across the state of Georgia from Feb.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
From left to right: Rebecca Duncan (first place), Ashley Davis (second place) and Gabrielle Butler and Tammy Demchak (third place).
FEELING ROSIE: Habitat hosts annual Women Build event, costume contest
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Railroad Street in Hartwell played host to several Rosie the Riveter look-alikes Saturday as the Hart County Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual fundraiser Women Build, Women Ride.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Photo Credit: Robin Pierre
City council plans funding for possible Highway 29 traffic study
Drew Dotson
Improving Hartwell’s infrastructure is a priority for city council, which took action to extend sidewalks and started the process of addressing Hartwell’s traffic issues.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Image of the alleged flooding outside homes at Mt. Hebron Heights reported by Kristie Thompson.
Multiple residents of subdivision report flooding around homes
Drew Dotson
Several first-time homeowners in Hart County have reported experiencing problems with their homes in the Mt. Hebron Heights subdivision.
Kristie Thompson and Brandi Jacobson both claim to be experiencing bad flooding around their new construction homes on Mt.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A car at the drive-thru window of Popeyes Chicken in Hartwell engulfed in flames Tuesday. The car, occupied by a family of five was picking up food when their vehicle caught fire. No one was harmed and the cause of the fire is unknown.
CAR CATCHES FIRE AT POPEYES: Family, employees exit drive-thru area unharmed
Dan Hunt
Hartwell city police and firemen were dispatched to Popeyes Chicken around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday in response to a car that had caught fire in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru line.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Pictured from left to right are, back row, Ethan Ho, Jonathan McClain, Ivan Martin, Louiesa Gibbs, middle row, Advisor Ms. Vicky Carter, Terriah Bush, Zion Lackey, Bella Chapman, Anna Hunt, Georgia Tucker, Savana Kotal, Sawyer Boyd, Advisor Erica Robertson and, front row, Arionya Gude.
SkillsUSA takes home state titles
News Staff
The Hart County High School SkillsUSA team brought home two state championships and four medals in total from the State Conference over the weekend.
The State Leadership and Skills Conference was in-person this year and featured 147 schools competing with 2,198 registered attendees.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Kate Kirby, Brigid Richardson, Marylynn Johnson prepare plates for drive-through customers.
Imagination Library holds annual Low Country Boil
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A collection of volunteers in Hartwell chipped in to raise money for the Hart County Imagination Library on Feb. 25 by hosting the annual Low Country Boil at the agriscience center.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Photo credit: David von Diemar
The Blotter
News Staff
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
Feb. 22
•Roberius M Thorton, 39, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and felony theft by taking.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Photo credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm
Indictments
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•Tyler Patrick Chastain, one count aggravated assault; and one count possession of a knife during commission of a felony.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022