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Price of supplies halting water, sewer projects

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
By Josh Brannen Staff writer Massive hikes in national inflation impact construction supply prices in Hart County. On Monday the board for The Hart County Water & Sewer Authority discussed a request for water service brought forth by Brian and Leigh Canady in the Mt. Olivet area.
Josh Brannen/The Hartwell Sun - Hartwell Main Street and Hart County Chamber of Commerce members join Angie Rowland (scissors) for Rowland Auctions’ ribbon cutting.

Josh Brannen/The Hartwell Sun - Hartwell Main Street and Hart County Chamber of Commerce members join Angie Rowland (scissors) for Rowland Auctions’ ribbon cutting.

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Rowland Auctions opens for business

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
By Josh Brannen Staff writer Rowland Auctions officially opened for business at 8 Benson Street in Hartwell with a blue ribbon cutting event Friday. Owner Angie Rowland got the idea of becoming an auctioneer when her husband suggested she would be successful at it.
Photo submitted Pictured left to right: Hart County superintendant Jay Floyd, Congressman Andrew Clyde, Ga. Rep. Alan Powell and Career Academy CEO Brooks Mewborn pose for a photo at the Hart College and Career Academy.

Photo submitted Pictured left to right: Hart County superintendant Jay Floyd, Congressman Andrew Clyde, Ga. Rep. Alan Powell and Career Academy CEO Brooks Mewborn pose for a photo at the Hart College and Career Academy.

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U.S. Congressman Clyde tours HCCA

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
U.S. Congressman Andrew Clyde recently toured the facilities at the Hart College and Career Academy, leaving high remarks regarding the efforts of the Hart County Charter System to prepare all students for tomorrow’s challenges.
After several months of single-digit active COVID case numbers, Hart County has seen an increase in cases, while neighboring Franklin County is enduring a spike.

After several months of single-digit active COVID case numbers, Hart County has seen an increase in cases, while neighboring Franklin County is enduring a spike.

COVID cases increase in Hart Co., spike in Franklin

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
After several months of single-digit active COVID case numbers, Hart County has seen an increase in cases, while neighboring Franklin County is enduring a spike. On June 9, Hart County had 10 confirmed COVID cases in one day, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Archived photo - One of the scenes from last year’s “freestyle” event. This year’s Bowersville Bull Days is planned to be a bigger event with an accompanying festival.

Archived photo - One of the scenes from last year’s “freestyle” event. This year’s Bowersville Bull Days is planned to be a bigger event with an accompanying festival.

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Bowersville to host ‘Bull Days’ in September

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Local fans of western sports like bullfighting and rodeo can make plans for Sept. 24-25 in Bowersville, which will host a pair of shows on the Ultimate Bullfighters circuit. The town hosted an event with the organization last September as well.
Hamilton will be on the Bellator card Friday.

Hamilton will be on the Bellator card Friday.

Hartwell fighter on Bellator main card

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Hartwell-based fighter Cee Jay Hamilton will be fighting in his first main-card event with Bellator MMA, on Friday night. Hamilton will be fighting in the bantamweight bout of Bellator 262 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut on July 16 at 9 p.m.
Dozens gathered at the Hartwell courthouse square on July 9 for a vigil in mourning of Jennifer Cobb, who died in connection to alleged sexual abuse.

Dozens gathered at the Hartwell courthouse square on July 9 for a vigil in mourning of Jennifer Cobb, who died in connection to alleged sexual abuse.

‘I think the system failed our daughter’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
From the outside, Jennifer Cobb appeared to be the average girl from Hart County. She loved to make people laugh. She loved animals, especially her German shepherd Abby Gail. She loved the outdoors and the ocean. She loved gymnastics, swimming, skiing, fishing and camping.