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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.
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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Dickerson inherits 'big picture' role of Hart football coach, AD

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Hart County High School’s newest head football coach and athletic director has been learning the ropes in his new role. The former defensive coordinator, Cory Dickerson, was named the head coach and athletic director at a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 12.
Dakota Phillips drives to the paint in her 36-point performance against East Jackson.

Dakota Phillips drives to the paint in her 36-point performance against East Jackson.

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Phillips leads Lady Dogs in overtime win

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Lady Dogs won in an overtime thriller against the then 13-1 East Jackson Eagles. The Hart County high school girls basketball team defeated the Eagles 68-65 on Friday, Jan. 14 at home.
Senior Johnny Curry slams down in the 78-46 win over East Jackson on Friday night.

Senior Johnny Curry slams down in the 78-46 win over East Jackson on Friday night.

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Bulldogs fly past eagles: Hart handles E. Jackson with ease

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
After a slow start, the Hart County boys basketball team rolled past East Jackson to remain undefeated in region. The Bulldogs beat the Eagles 78-46 on Friday, Jan.14. After not scoring until four minutes into the game, the Dogs unleased a barrage and tallied 17 before the first quarter ran out.
Marc Kaufman

Marc Kaufman

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Kaufman Law opens on Lavonia Highway

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
With real estate leading the charge in Hart County’s growth in recent years, Marc Kaufman looks to lend his legal skills to make people’s home buying experience as easy as possible.
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Photo credit: niu niu

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 4 •Corinna Carmen Crumpton, 30, of Toccoa, was arrested and charged with electronically furnishing obscene material to minors and sexual assault against a person in custody.
A plane rests on the runway at the Franklin-Hart Airport on Jan. 6.

A plane rests on the runway at the Franklin-Hart Airport on Jan. 6.

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Airport authority displeased with federal funding allotment

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Poor past management has resulted in the Franklin-Hart Airport missing out on thousands of dollars of federal money, airport authority officials indicated last week. At the airport authority meeting on Thursday, Jan.