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A tropical depression rolled through Hartwell Tuesday and caused little reported damage. One exception was at Seed Cleaner Road off Royston Highway, seen above, where five tress had fallen into the road. Contractors had removed the trees by midday Tuesday.

A tropical depression rolled through Hartwell Tuesday and caused little reported damage. One exception was at Seed Cleaner Road off Royston Highway, seen above, where five tress had fallen into the road. Contractors had removed the trees by midday Tuesday.

Tornado warning issued in Hart Co.; minimal damage reported

A tropical depression brought tornado warnings and a flash flood watch to Hart County early Tuesday. By Wednesday, local public safety officials reported minimal damage to the area aside from a handful of trees fallen in neighborhoods.
Try Hicks

Try Hicks

Hartwell councilman Hicks named vice president of GMA

ATLANTA – Hartwell City Councilman Tray Hicks was elected second vice president of the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) District 2 during the association’s annual convention in Savannah on Aug. 8. He is now in line to become president of the district, according to a GMA release.
A Haitain woman surveys damage to her home after Saturday's earthquake.

A Haitain woman surveys damage to her home after Saturday's earthquake.

Love Him Love Them Haitian locations reported safe after earthquake

Linda Gunter of Love Him Love Them reports that all six locations including the ministry’s hospital, transition home, orphanages, churches and schools all remained safe during the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

BOE contracts new lawn care group

The Hart County Board of Education decided on a new system lawn care service for the school system at their monthly meeting on Aug. 8. Superintendent Jay Floyd said the new service provider, Blade Runner Outdoor Services, will provide all-inclusive services.
The Blotter

The Blotter

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug. 10 •Joshua Norman Shirley, 34, was arrested and charged with battery family violence and third degree cruelty to children. Aug. 11 •A man was arrested and charged with battery. Aug.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

1889 - Business owner M.R. Casey received a new supply of watches and clock materials in order to sell them cheaper than had been previously recorded  in the state of Georgia.
Photo submitted A goat poses for a shot outside the showroom on Saturday.

Photo submitted A goat poses for a shot outside the showroom on Saturday.

Hart County FFA hosts sheep, goat shows

Submitted by HCCS Hart County FFA and Hart FFA Alumni hosted two livestock shows this past weekend at the Hart County Agriscience Center - the Hart County Sheep Invitational and the Straight From the Hart EMC Goat Show (Hart EMC being the title sponsor for the goat show).