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Sitting (l-r): Alesia Burch, Karen Crooms; standing: Kristi Robinson, Missy Painter, Lisa Carmichael, Lauren Cobb, Mitzi Jordan and Ruth Hein. Not pictured - Jennifer London.

Sitting (l-r): Alesia Burch, Karen Crooms; standing: Kristi Robinson, Missy Painter, Lisa Carmichael, Lauren Cobb, Mitzi Jordan and Ruth Hein. Not pictured - Jennifer London.

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Burch and Crooms making their mark at 45-year-old CPA firm

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
One of Hartwell’s most established businesses turns 45-years old, and business partners Alesia Burch and Karen Crooms look forward to continuing its legacy further into the future.
One of the Flower Cottage’s most affordable arrangements delivered to a customer as a surprise.

One of the Flower Cottage’s most affordable arrangements delivered to a customer as a surprise.

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Flower Cottage still coming up roses after 10 years in business

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
While technically the Flower Cottage is celebrating 10 years of continuous business, the store was first born 30 years ago this year. Owner Brenda Vickery said she and her mother opened the store together in 1992 after they bought Diane’s Designs.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan.
Photo credit: Brad Huchteman

Photo credit: Brad Huchteman

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General Assembly returns to session

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The 156th Georgia General Assembly convened under the Gold Dome on Monday, January 10, 2022, with 40 legislative days to accomplish the people’s business. Gov.
New Hart County football coach and athletic director Cory Dickerson speaks at last week’s introductory press conference.

New Hart County football coach and athletic director Cory Dickerson speaks at last week’s introductory press conference.

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New Hart coach, AD can draw from solid foundation

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
We think we speak for many in our community in thanking coach Rance Gillespie for the five years of work he put in at the helm of the Hart County Bulldogs football program. We respect his decision to move on to his new venture at Brookstone School in Columbus and wish him the best.
Joey Tucker and his family at his swearing in ceremony. From left to right, Libby and Todd Tucker; Olivia and Joey Tucker; Deanna Beckwith (center right); and Peggy and William Tucker (right).

Joey Tucker and his family at his swearing in ceremony. From left to right, Libby and Todd Tucker; Olivia and Joey Tucker; Deanna Beckwith (center right); and Peggy and William Tucker (right).

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Hartwell native named Georgia Association of Realtors president

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
On Tuesday, Jan 11. The Georgia Association of Realtors swore in Hartwell-native Joey Tucker to represent all of Georgia’s 52,000 real estate professionals for 2022. As president Tucker will be representing realtors across Georgia, protecting and ensuring their private property rights statewide.
Kids in Hartwell enjoy a rare opportunity to get outside and build a snowman. Pictured from left to right, Tate Oglesby with dog Rocky, Brady Vickery, Blake Vickery, Tucker Oglesby and Payne Oglesby with dog Izzy.

Kids in Hartwell enjoy a rare opportunity to get outside and build a snowman. Pictured from left to right, Tate Oglesby with dog Rocky, Brady Vickery, Blake Vickery, Tucker Oglesby and Payne Oglesby with dog Izzy.

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Snow falls, sticks over weekend

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Hart County received about two inches of snow over the weekend, as a result of flurries starting in the early hours of Sunday, Jan. 15 and lasting throughout much of the day. The area avoided notable dangerous incidents and power outages as a result of the weather.
The property the city intends to turn into a new parking lot for the city.

The property the city intends to turn into a new parking lot for the city.

City buys 1.3-acre site downtown for parking

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The City of Hartwell is under contract to buy land adjacent to the city hall for parking. At a called meeting on Jan. 14, the council decided to move forward in acquiring a 1.305 acre tract of land from Kenneth and Kay Legg for $225,000.
Photo credit: Scott Graham

Photo credit: Scott Graham

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Skelton-Morris celebrates 110 years of coverage in Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
As one of Hart County’s oldest businesses, Skelton-Morris Associates has been helping people insure their assets for more than 110 years. The business began in 1912 when A.C “Gus” Skelton began writing insurance policies in Hartwell, calling his firm A.C. Skelton Insurance Agency.