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BOC considers subdivision proposals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Hart County’s need for housing led to discussion on approving two subdivisions at the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on June 22. Both subdivisions in question are located near the intersection of Swan Sanders Road and Reed Creek Highway.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Downtown Hartwell at the corner of Franklin and Forest Streets.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Downtown Hartwell at the corner of Franklin and Forest Streets.

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Main Street surveys public on downtown

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Hartwell Main Street is conducting an ongoing survey to prepare for their annual planning session in July. The city has released some early results.
Submitted photo - Andie Jane Holmes grins after being crowned ‘National Young Miss in Atlanta on June 12.

Submitted photo - Andie Jane Holmes grins after being crowned ‘National Young Miss in Atlanta on June 12.

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North Hart 4th grader named ‘National Young Miss’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Hartwell 9-year-old Andie Jane Holmes was crowned America’s National Young Miss in Atlanta on June 12, competing against young girls from all over the United States and finishing on top.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - The Juneteenth Celebration Choir leads a Juneteenth praise service at the Christian Worship Assembly on Saturday.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - The Juneteenth Celebration Choir leads a Juneteenth praise service at the Christian Worship Assembly on Saturday.

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Hartwell observes Juneteenth

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
African Americans across Hart County and the country celebrated Juneteenth, which is short for June 19, last Saturday.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Jon Herschell and Brian Metzger from the Rotary spelling bee team listen to their next word assignment at the Hart County Adult Learning Center on June 17.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Jon Herschell and Brian Metzger from the Rotary spelling bee team listen to their next word assignment at the Hart County Adult Learning Center on June 17.

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Spelling teams meet at adult learning center for annual bee

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Hart County Adult Learning Center was packed Thursday, June 17 in attendance of the 19th annual adult spelling bee. Minds were racing and pens were scratching, as five teams consisting of three spellers each competed for $25 gift cards and the all-important bragging rights.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Railroad Street Park as of June 22. Work is still being done at the location ahead of its July 10 opening.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Railroad Street Park as of June 22. Work is still being done at the location ahead of its July 10 opening.

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Railroad Street Park set to open in July

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The revitalization of Railroad Street, an idea first proposed in 2012, is hitting a major milestone with the opening of the Railroad Street Park.
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HARTWELL TWISTER SPOTLIGHT: Maddie Dault

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Maddie Dault started gymnastics classes at the age of two and started competing in 2017. Her favorite event is uneven bars. Her two favorite skills are a handstand back hand-spring combination on the balance beam and a front   aerial on the floor.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Peggy Tucker poses next to the Nancy Hart monument near Old 29 Highway in Hartwell. Tucker helped to procure the monument and plant the adjacent garden.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Peggy Tucker poses next to the Nancy Hart monument near Old 29 Highway in Hartwell. Tucker helped to procure the monument and plant the adjacent garden.

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Peggy Tucker is loving life

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
If you’ve lived in Hartwell for more than a few years, chances are you know who Peggy Tucker is.
Conner Bentley displays his awards at the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event.

Conner Bentley displays his awards at the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event.

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Hart County Middle Schooler places at maintenance competition

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hart County Middle FFA member Conner Bentley competed in the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event (CDE) at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Ga on Saturday March 27th.