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No harm in implementing ‘mimosa’ law, others

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
We understand the importance of Sundays in Hartwell, and keeping religion and family central to that day of the week, but we also find the recent request from local businesses to be well within reason.
Maxine Davis (center) smiles after making her axe throwing debut at Sublime Axe Throwing.

Maxine Davis (center) smiles after making her axe throwing debut at Sublime Axe Throwing.

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Maxine Davis is loving life

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Maxine Davis has achieved an extraordinary milestone in life that very few people accomplish: She is 101 years old. However, you wouldn’t know it by her robust lifestyle, and it is Davis’ aim to keep going strong so she can be with her family all the longer.
Darryl and Shalisha Lewis.

Darryl and Shalisha Lewis.

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Photography agency opens downtown

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and photographer Shalisha Lewis has moved SL Photography to Hartwell to start the conversation. In early December, Lewis and her husband Darryl opened their photography studio in Hartwell at 8 Benson St.
Contractors renovate a roof at 150 Rome Street on Monday, Dec. 13 as part of Habitat for Humanity’s plan to renovate homes in Rome and Richardson.

Contractors renovate a roof at 150 Rome Street on Monday, Dec. 13 as part of Habitat for Humanity’s plan to renovate homes in Rome and Richardson.

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Habitat for Humanity applies for grant for Rome, Richardson projects

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Contractors could be seen renovating a roof that had fallen out of repair along Rome Street Monday morning. The workers were sent to 150 Rome Street by Habitat for Humanity who is currently applying for the 2022 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant.
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BOC extends moratorium

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The moratorium on subdivisions in Hart County was extended an additional 120 days at the board of commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Pictured left: singer Rickey Eberhardt belts out a solo.

Pictured left: singer Rickey Eberhardt belts out a solo.

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Cateechee draws crowd for community Christmas singalong

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Hart Community Chorus, The Hartwell Art Center and Cateechee Golf Club put on Carols at Cateechee on December 9 for members of the community. The show took place inside the ballroom at Cateechee.
Aerators at the Hartwell sewage plant at work. The aerators are one of many facets of the plant that the city is looking to upgrade.

Aerators at the Hartwell sewage plant at work. The aerators are one of many facets of the plant that the city is looking to upgrade.

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City plans $12 million sewer plant improvement

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The City of Hartwell is planning to spend up to $12 million on improvements to its sewer plant. “This is a big project. We’re addressing a lot of operational things,” city manager Jon Herschell said.
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City’s bid for post-Christmas fishing event comes up short

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The city of Hartwell came up just short in a vote that would have brought a Santa-themed fishing event to town, according to Jason Ford, Economic and Community Development Director. The event hosted by fishing retailer Berkley fishing is called  “What does Santa do after Christmas?
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes its way through town as part of the 2021 Christmas parade in Hartwell.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes its way through town as part of the 2021 Christmas parade in Hartwell.

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HARTWELL HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
There was hardly a seat available for a mile along Franklin Street by the time the annual Christmas parade got under way in Hartwell on Sunday, Dec. 12. Hartwell families enjoyed the return to a normal parade after a couple of at least slightly abnormal events.
Officers talk to a driver after a wreck that took down a power line along Royston Highway,

Officers talk to a driver after a wreck that took down a power line along Royston Highway,

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First responders sent to 14 wrecks, 3 DUIs in 1 day

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
In just one day, Hart County’s law enforcement responded to 14 wrecks and three DUIs, with five of the wrecks categorized as “serious.” The accidents on Tuesday, Dec. 14 started early in the morning and went throughout the day into the evening.