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Submitted photo - Pictured are Bob Lundberg (right) and Brian Metzger (left), HaRAC Board Member.

Submitted photo - Pictured are Bob Lundberg (right) and Brian Metzger (left), HaRAC Board Member.

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Art Center starts scholarship fund

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
In honor of Evelyn Lundberg’s tireless devotion to the Hart Regional Arts Council, upon the occasion of her passing and with the blessing and endowment from her husband, Bob Lundberg, the ‘Evelyn Lundberg Art Camp Scholarship Fund’ has been established.
the lake side of the Valhaly home.

the lake side of the Valhaly home.

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Gardens of Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Pictured are shots from the Gardens of Hart Tour hosted by the Hart County Botanical Garden. For this year’s theme, organizers highlighted some of the most picturesque residences in Hartwell.
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake?

Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake?

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CNI photo contest returns for summer edition of Lake Living

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2021 edition.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 19 • Alexis Paige Beyer, 26, 154 Stilwood Drive, was arrested and charged with DUI, failure to stop for stop sign, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug related objects.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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School bus driver sub laments education relief eligibility

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Hart County School employees saw a bonus supplement to their April payroll check. However, not everyone who works for the school system received the benefit. Charlene Davis, a part-time retired substitute bus driver, did not receive any supplement to her pay.
Submitted photo - From left to right, Farm Bureau office manager Tina Simmons, award winner Sydney Smith and Young Farmer & Rancher chairman Brian Fleming.

Submitted photo - From left to right, Farm Bureau office manager Tina Simmons, award winner Sydney Smith and Young Farmer & Rancher chairman Brian Fleming.

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Hart County valedictorian wins art contest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Sydney Smith was recently named the state winner in the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) High School Art Contest.
The location of the Hart County Training School, now Hart County Head Start, received a Georgia Historical Marker in October, 2020.

The location of the Hart County Training School, now Hart County Head Start, received a Georgia Historical Marker in October, 2020.

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Rome & Richardson natives leading neighborhood’s revitalization effort

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Two natives of the Rome and Richardson area are working with the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) to form a community association. Wentravious Hill and Jermaine Durham want to form a community association to better the once-thriving Rome and Richardson community.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Safety officials advise wise choices over weekend

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Whether you’re hitting the lake, going to downtown Hartwell for the annual Cars and Guitars festival or jamming out at the Lake Hartwell Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend, local public safety officials are asking folks to celebrate safely.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Crosses placed in memory of fallen area veterans line the front of the Hartwell courthouse in recognition of Memorial Day.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Crosses placed in memory of fallen area veterans line the front of the Hartwell courthouse in recognition of Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Following the festivities of what’s sure to be a busy couple of days around town, Hartwell will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday observing the real reason for the special weekend.