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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.

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Hart County FFA hosts sheep, goat shows

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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).
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug. 4 •Amanda Dianne Ramar, 31, of Wiliamston, S.C. was arrested and charged with crossing state/ county guard lines with weapon, intoxicants, drugs without consent and possession of methamphetamines. Aug.
Vice principal Steve Burton talks to students at North Hart Elementary.

Vice principal Steve Burton talks to students at North Hart Elementary.

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Elementary school students receive ‘expectations’ training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Submitted by HCCS The first week of school concluded with Hartwell Elementary and North Hart Elementary participating in expectation stations on Friday. South Hart Elementary completed expectation stations earlier in the week as well.
Photo submitted - The cabin of Nancy Hart, located in Elbert County.

Photo submitted - The cabin of Nancy Hart, located in Elbert County.

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Revisiting the legendary life of Nancy Hart

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
By Jim Harris Contributor There is no doubt that many heroes from the American Revolution have become permanent parts of our history.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
1954: A total of 90,500 forest trees were shipped to Hart County by the Georgia Forestry Commission to be seeded for reforestation purposes. The commission shipped Hart County 82,500 Loblolly Pines and 8,000 Arizona Cypresses.
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GSP arrests man in Hartwell for alleged ecstasy trafficking

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A man was arrested for allegedly trafficking 65 grams of ecstasy, as well as being in possession of marijuana, edibles and cocaine, at a traffic stop on Aug. 6. According to the incident report, Georgia State Patrol stopped Robney Lequanta Roberts, 33, of Fairfax, S.C.
Photo submitted - From left to right, Janice Lewis, David-Charles (Chuck) Christensen and Barbara Lewis Berkowitz unite for the first time after about 70 years of life.

Photo submitted - From left to right, Janice Lewis, David-Charles (Chuck) Christensen and Barbara Lewis Berkowitz unite for the first time after about 70 years of life.

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Hart County sisters meet long lost sibling after revelation from 23&Me DNA kit

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
By Gail Manter Contributor The lives of two Hartwell women and a man from Surprise, Arizona were forever changed by one recent DNA test as a birthday gift. In September 2020, Chuck Christensen received a unique birthday gift from his son, Sean — a 23&Me kit for genetic testing.
By Tuesday, Hart County had 41 active cases, or cases within the last two weeks, according to the Georgia DPH website.

By Tuesday, Hart County had 41 active cases, or cases within the last two weeks, according to the Georgia DPH website.

Superintendent: 18-20 students COVID-positive after first week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
COVID case numbers are increasing in Hart County and spiking statewide as schools go back in session. By Tuesday, Hart County had 41 active  cases, or cases within the last two weeks,  according to the Georgia DPH website.