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Volunteers in Lavonia on Saturday load a truck full of supplies for Haitians in need after last month’s earthquake. From left to right are Fred, Mirlanda, Belinda, Samaika, Willy (truck driver), Samuel and Redaphca. All are students at Barnes Academy, with the exception of Willie, a pastor from Alabama, and Samuel who is in college.

Volunteers in Lavonia on Saturday load a truck full of supplies for Haitians in need after last month’s earthquake. From left to right are Fred, Mirlanda, Belinda, Samaika, Willy (truck driver), Samuel and Redaphca. All are students at Barnes Academy, with the exception of Willie, a pastor from Alabama, and Samuel who is in college.

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Volunteers from Hart, nearby counties come through for Love Him Love Them, Haiti

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Dozens of volunteers met over the weekend in Lavonia to pack a shipping container from Love Him Love Them Haitian Ministry to earthquake-stricken Haiti.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Airport Authority considers adding more hangars

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Franklin-Hart Airport Authority is looking for ways to offset costs of expanded operations at the airport. The Franklin-Hart Regional Airport in Canon recently added a taxiway running parallel to the runway.
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Man allegedly attempts to burn house with woman sleeping inside

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Elberton man set fire to a woman’s house in Hartwell she was sleeping inside, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. Rondal Booth Morrison, 46, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking, arson in the first degree and criminal damage to property in the first degree on Aug.26.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Capt. Phillips, Navy SEAL detail famed pirate encounter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Captain Richard Phillips, whose dramatic rescue at sea was made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks, told his story Sunday at the Cateechee Golf Club to help raise money through the charity Toughest Kids, Inc. for the Gold Star Family Trust Project.
Spectators from around the region came to Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell over Labor Day weekend to view the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, seen above.

Spectators from around the region came to Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell over Labor Day weekend to view the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, seen above.

The Wall that Heals

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
On September 2, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Tomb of The Unknown Soldier made their way to the City of Hartwell and visitors paid their respects.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug. 25 •Dylan Todd Loree, 25, of Bowersville, was arrested and charged with adult restraint law violation, driving while license withdrawn, third offense DUI, speeding and unsafe operation of radio or telephone. Aug.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
•Shannon Renee Chastain and John Czajkowski, one count theft by shoplifting. •Rodtravis Donta Brewer, one count theft by taking.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Opportunities abound at the Hart College and Career Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Submitted by HCCS Whether you’re into video games, cooking, styling hair, working on cars, building something with your hands, designing, or making high-quality videos and graphics, the college and career academy has a niche for all students to help propel them into a career, prepare them for...
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A Hart County Sheriff’s Office cruiser parked at the station.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A Hart County Sheriff’s Office cruiser parked at the station.

Sheriff’s Office braving pandemic, saving lives

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Hart County has made it more difficult and more dangerous for law enforcement officers. In 2020, and so far in 2021, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for law enforcement officers in the United States, according to The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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County appraiser contests figures in tax digest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
By Josh Brannen Staff writer   At its Aug. 25, the Hart County Board of Commissioners discussed the quarterly tax digest report submitted to chief appraiser Wayne Patrick, who expressed some frustration with how the Department of Audits calculates its tax ratios.