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BOC aims to change state annexation laws

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
On Sep. 14, members of the Hart County Board of Commissioners expressed they would be prioritizing communicating with state legislators to change the annexation and arbitration laws impacting Hart County residents.
Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

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National Merit Scholarship commends HCHS student

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines announced this week that Ethan McDowell was named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

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Hart Life receives life-like dolls for pregnancy program

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Earn While you Learn program at Hart Life is a service for young pregnant women in Hart County which encourages and rewards willingness to learn how to be a good mother. Last week, the organization introduced 23 life-like, interactive baby dolls to their inventory.
First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

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GSP: 3 people injured but stable after dangerous Reed Creek Highway wreck

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Three people were transported to the hospital after a car accident in Hartwell on Monday, Sept. 27. Georgia State Patrol corporal William Jordan said the accident occurred at the intersection of Woodlake Landing and Reed Creek Highway at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Hartwell resident and rookie hunter Makenzie Clark proudly displays the result of her first ever bow shot.

Hartwell resident and rookie hunter Makenzie Clark proudly displays the result of her first ever bow shot.

Luck of the Draw: First time bow hunter takes down 2 deer with 1 shot

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Experienced, and even highly effective, hunters could go their whole lives without killing two deer with one bow shot. For Hartwell resident MaKenzie Clark, that achievement incredibly came on her first shot in the wild.
Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

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City to update Howell Street with sidewalks, other aesthetics

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The city is remodeling the streetscape of East Howell Street as part of a bigger vision to make Hartwell more walkable. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city council wants to turn their attention towards walk-ability and connecting neighborhoods to downtown by improving sidewalks.
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Sheriff: Plans for new Hart Co. jail progressing

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Planning for the new Hart County jail is nearly complete and Sheriff Mike Cleveland expects the Board of Commissioners to vote on an option at a meeting next month. In July, the commissioners  selected Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. as the construction manager-at-risk for the jail project.
Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against Stephens County at the Volleydogs’ last home match on Sept. 14.

Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against Stephens County at the Volleydogs’ last home match on Sept. 14.

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Volleyball gets wins on the road

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball teams seems unstoppable as they get four wins on the road this past week. On Thursday, Sept. 16 the Volleydogs travelled to Athens to face Athens Christian and Lakeview Academy out of Gainesville.
Pickleball pro Mark Price helps students with their technique at the YMCA in Hartwell.

Pickleball pro Mark Price helps students with their technique at the YMCA in Hartwell.

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Pickleball tourney this weekend

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club welcomed a professional pickleball player this week ahead of their first fall tournament. Pro Mark Price came to Hartwell to teach a two-day  pickleball clinic at the Bell Family YMCA.