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A single-car accident, seen above, killed Jace Matthew Moorhead.

A single-car accident, seen above, killed Jace Matthew Moorhead.

Hartwell man killed in single-car crash

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
A single vehicle fatality on Highway 368 (Anderson Highway) near Harmony Road in Elbert County claimed the life of a Hartwell man Tuesday afternoon. Jace Matthew Moorhead, 23, of Liberty Hill Church Road, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond. Just before 4 p.
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Businesses lobby for loosening of alcohol restrictions

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Several businesses in Hartwell want less restrictions on alcohol and expressed their wishes at the Hartwell City council meeting. Scott Barfield, owner of Southern Hart Brewing Company, spoke in favor of Hartwell implementing the “mimosa law”, or Georgia Senate Bill 17, at the meeting on Dec. 6.
Valasha Carter shoots over the outstretched hands of an Elbert County defender on Dec. 3.

Valasha Carter shoots over the outstretched hands of an Elbert County defender on Dec. 3.

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Lady Dogs fall to Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County High School girls hoops team came up short against Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 3. The Lady Dogs got behind early when the Devils scored seven unanswered points. Hart responded with six unanswered points of their own and ended the first period tied at nine each.
Tahj Johnson flies through the Elbert County defense in their 58-42 victory in front of a packed house on Friday, Dec. 3.

Tahj Johnson flies through the Elbert County defense in their 58-42 victory in front of a packed house on Friday, Dec. 3.

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Devils Come down to Hartwell: Dogs decimate Elbert Co. at home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County High School boys basketball team easily handled the Elbert County team at home on Friday, Dec. 3. Hart started with 12 unanswered points against the Devils and finished the first quarter leading 24-3.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 23 •Hubert Manuel Pickens III, 42, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and acts.
Junior softball player Jakheera Burton, pictured seated right, reads Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin while video production students, pictured left, in the Hart College and Career Academy film a “Books with Bulldogs” episode.

Junior softball player Jakheera Burton, pictured seated right, reads Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin while video production students, pictured left, in the Hart College and Career Academy film a “Books with Bulldogs” episode.

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‘Books with Bulldogs’ connects students across grade levels

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
For many kids, storytime is an opportunity for adventure through literature — and having someone they look up to, like a role model, to take them on that exploration makes the experience even more special.
Volunteers Denise Smith, left, and Mariah Clark, right, pack a handful of the 20,000 meals prepared for malnourished peoples in Haiti on Nov. 27 in Lavonia.

Volunteers Denise Smith, left, and Mariah Clark, right, pack a handful of the 20,000 meals prepared for malnourished peoples in Haiti on Nov. 27 in Lavonia.

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Volunteers prepare 20,000 meals for Haiti

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
On Saturday, Nov. 27, Love Him Love Them Ministries prepared 20,000 meals for malnourished adults and children living on the impoverished island nation of Haiti.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and several float-riders wave to the crowd at the 2019 Hartwell Christmas Parade.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and several float-riders wave to the crowd at the 2019 Hartwell Christmas Parade.

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Parade headlines busy Hart County Christmas season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Christmas is in the air and there are several holiday events in Hart County starting this weekend.
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Leard wins tightly contested city council runoff

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dan Leard will take the final seat on the Hartwell City Council after a tight final count on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results. Hart County Board of Elections results show Leard defeated opponent Toy Cynthia Wilkins 215-175 in the runoff election on Nov. 30.