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The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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Hart Anglers start season on 9/11 anniversary

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle and High School anglers kicked off the new season with an innerclub tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11. At the crack of dawn on the crisp September morning, anglers waited in their boats.
Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

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StoryWalk adds 5 books to the area

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Students and parents alike can soon look forward to not only working out their bodies while taking a walk at any of the elementary schools in the Hart County Charter System, but also exercising their minds.
Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

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Scarecrow Bash, Mayor’s Monster Mash set to return

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Scarecrows will take residence in downtown Hartwell for the 11th year this October. The Scarecrow Bash will run from Sept. 25 until the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash on Oct. 30. This year’s theme is American Patriotism, Strength and Resiliency to commemorate 20 years since 9/11.
Hart County EMS badge

Hart County EMS badge

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Honoring Hometown Heros

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Hart County EMS is going beyond their duty to provide medical care when hospitals are full. Hart County EMS director Mike Adams said the past few months have been difficult for them.
Bailey, who won Best in Show on Saturday, shows off her athletic ability with owner Michael Ruff.

Bailey, who won Best in Show on Saturday, shows off her athletic ability with owner Michael Ruff.

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A doggone good time at the dam

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Humane Society hosted a successful Dam Dog Walk on Sept. 11 to champion the welfare of animals in the community. At the Big Oaks Recreation Center, people of all ages gathered with their dogs to have some fun and support the humane society.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Charter system reports drops in student, staff COVID cases

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
COVID-19 statistics at Hart County schools last week reached their lowest marks since the first week of the school year (August 6). After last week, Hart County submitted the following statistics to the Department of Public Health: 13 positive students at a percent positive rate of 0.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City approves multiple housing proposals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
More housing will be coming to Hartwell, with city council approving the zoning and rezoning of several parcels Monday. At its Sept. 13 meeting, Hartwell City Council approved the annexation and zoning of parcels at the end of Woodlake Landing, the rezoning of a parcel at 865 N. Forest Ave.