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Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - Residents and Humane Society reps set up signs in protest of the county’s current animal control ordinance.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - Residents and Humane Society reps set up signs in protest of the county’s current animal control ordinance.

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County considers cats for animal control ordinance

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Local residents are urging county commissioners to consider adding language regarding feral cats to the county’s animal ordinance. The group demonstrated outside of the Hart County Board of Commissioners office, located at 800 Chandler Street, before the board’s regular meeting last Tuesday, May 25.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Toccoa man indicted for electrician scam

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A Toccoa man has been indicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for allegedly acting as a licensed electrician and not completing jobs, defrauding people throughout Georgia of thousands of dollars, court records allege.
Blondie the Scottish Highland cow is ready for her close-up.

Blondie the Scottish Highland cow is ready for her close-up.

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‘Safari’ petting zoo opens in Reed Creek area

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The owners of Sam’s Path Petting Zoo have created an animal adventure close to home. Jeff and Jodi Gray, the operators of the local travelling petting zoo, opened the Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari, a drive-thru safari, in the Reed Creek area of Hart County  last weekend.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Hartwell resident receives Four-Way Test Award

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Tia Athens has positively impacted the lives of many over the years. She never asks for praise or attention but on Thursday, the Hartwell Club of Rotary gave her both by presenting her with the Four-Way Test Award.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Dylan Purcell announces his candidacy for Georgia House of Representatives District 32 on Saturday at the courthouse square in Hartwell.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Dylan Purcell announces his candidacy for Georgia House of Representatives District 32 on Saturday at the courthouse square in Hartwell.

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Hart County man announces state House bid

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A 25-year-old Hart County man has announced his candidacy for the District 32 seat on the Georgia House of Representatives.
The Hartwell Sun

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Post office tightens package delivery policy

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Many people have received a slip of paper in their Hartwell post office box that says as of June 1, the post office will no longer be able to deliver any packages addressed only to your street address. Postmaster Doug Bailey clarified the services the post office will no longer be providing.
Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

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Sheriff: 12 vehicles struck by rocks from teenagers’ sling shot

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in shooting a dozen cars with rocks via a “high-powered sling shot”, the sheriff confirmed. Multiple reports were made to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office around 10:30 a.m.
Submitted photo - Front Row: From left to right, Eli Alewine, Case Cothran, Ian Robertson, Alex McBride. Back Row: AnnaMarie Harrison, Lukas Smith, Destiny Soto, Ashleigh Jones, Tyler Bowers, Nancy Beth Webb, Garrett Ray, Caleb Carter, Emma Shiflet, Paige Wilson, Grace Wilson, Brandi Shiflet, Kennedi Huff.

Submitted photo - Front Row: From left to right, Eli Alewine, Case Cothran, Ian Robertson, Alex McBride. Back Row: AnnaMarie Harrison, Lukas Smith, Destiny Soto, Ashleigh Jones, Tyler Bowers, Nancy Beth Webb, Garrett Ray, Caleb Carter, Emma Shiflet, Paige Wilson, Grace Wilson, Brandi Shiflet, Kennedi Huff.

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Hart County 4-H comes out on top at DPA

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
DPA, or District Project Achievement, is one of Georgia 4-H’s cornerstone programs.  It teaches youth to research a topic of their choice, organize their thoughts and write a 3-6 minute speech, create visual aids to support their speech, and public speaking skills.