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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.
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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.
The five-foot tall sculpture features painting work from seven artists, including unique designs on each of the daisy’s six petals.

The five-foot tall sculpture features painting work from seven artists, including unique designs on each of the daisy’s six petals.

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Artists reveal new painted metal daisy at Hartwell Lakeside

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The entrance of Hartwell Lakeside Park is just a little more beautiful thanks to the completion of a community project led by metal sculptor Kyle Wilkerson. On Friday, Aug.
Photo submitted - Detectives, firefighters, officers, coroners and more reenact a crime scene at Hart County High School on Monday, shocking students in a literature class, whose teacher was in on the scheme.

Photo submitted - Detectives, firefighters, officers, coroners and more reenact a crime scene at Hart County High School on Monday, shocking students in a literature class, whose teacher was in on the scheme.

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Authorities team up to reenact cold case, shock high schoolers

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
Submitted by HCCS   Sirens blared as a Hart County Sheriff’s deputy, and eventually fire trucks, ambulances, investigators, and the coroner arrived outside Hart County High School Monday morning. A class of students had stumbled upon a crime scene — a dead body inside of a dumpster.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug. 17 •A man was arrested and charged with probation violation. •Mar’kes Qwinshun Glaze, 25, of Royston, was arrested and charged with driving while license withdrawn, DUI and speeding 70 in a 55. Aug.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
1990: Hartwell’s 214th Artillery Battalion National Guard unit received the National Guard Bureau Superior Unit award for training years 1987 and 1989 for mobilization and readiness. It also received the Eisenhower trophy as the most outstanding post in Georgia for training years 1987 and 1989.
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Grand jury indicts man accused of grooming late Hartwell girl

Drew Dotson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Jeremy Leonard Green,  accused of sexually grooming the late Jennifer Cobb, was indicted on all charges.                                                                                                                                         On Aug.
Marilyn Bowman, left, Pamela McGovern, center, and Kristine Freeland, right, smile for the camera as they deal poker hands in support of Hart County Humane Society.

Marilyn Bowman, left, Pamela McGovern, center, and Kristine Freeland, right, smile for the camera as they deal poker hands in support of Hart County Humane Society.

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Poker for the pets

News Staff
Friday, August 20, 2021
The Hart County Humane Society mixed poker and pontoons for one of their newest fundraising events to help animals in Hart.
Christina Silpe, left, is handed a certificate of appreciation by Reverend Edwin Simmons for her years of service to Hart Interdenominational Ministry.

Christina Silpe, left, is handed a certificate of appreciation by Reverend Edwin Simmons for her years of service to Hart Interdenominational Ministry.

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Christina Silpe is loving life

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Friday, August 20, 2021