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#THROWBACK THURSADY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
1952 — The Hartwell Sun published bios on Korean orphans supported by member of the Hartwell First Baptist Church. One read as followed: NAME: Kim So Tae AGE: Born Sept.
Photo submitted A fountain at the Hart County Botanical Garden is pictured. The “Gardens of Hart Tour” is set for May 22 and tickets are on sale now.

Photo submitted A fountain at the Hart County Botanical Garden is pictured. The “Gardens of Hart Tour” is set for May 22 and tickets are on sale now.

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Gardens of Hart set for May 22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Plant and garden enthusiasts have the opportunity to tour five private Hart County gardens during the Gardens of Hart Tour on Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The tour is a fundraiser for the Hart County Botanical Garden and will be held rain or shine.
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A ‘Day for Rome and Richardson’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) is wanting to hear what the residents of the Rome and Richardson area want for their community. GICH is holding a “Day for Rome and Richardson,” a public event on  May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Schools name Teachers of the Year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Five teachers were recognized for their outstanding work by being named this year’s teachers of the year. One teacher in every school receives the award after being voted for by their peers. Mike Carey, construction teacher at Hart County High School, was named teacher of the year at his school.
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School system weighs substitute teacher issue

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Substitute teachers in Hart County could soon be employed by an outside company, rather than the school system, in an attempt to solve issues related to finding substitutes. The Hart County Board of Education voted 5-0 on Monday, May 11 to have the system contract with ESS Substitute Staffing.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Ruth Daniel (right) receives the rare Service Above Self Award from Rotary president Mike Everett at Cateechee Golf Club on May 5.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Ruth Daniel (right) receives the rare Service Above Self Award from Rotary president Mike Everett at Cateechee Golf Club on May 5.

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Local nurse practitioner honored for pandemic efforts

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Ruth Daniel, a nurse practitioner operating in Anderson, Lavonia and elsewhere in the region, received the rarely-awarded Service Above Self award from the Rotary Club of Hartwell last week.
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Hart inmate attacks guards

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
An inmate who escaped custody at the Hart County Jail less than a month ago attacked three detention officers on Sunday, sending two of them to the hospital, the sheriff says.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Drivers swarmed to Ingles in Hartwell Tuesday afternoon when the gas station restocked on gasoline, which they had run out of earlier in the day.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Drivers swarmed to Ingles in Hartwell Tuesday afternoon when the gas station restocked on gasoline, which they had run out of earlier in the day.

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Gas shortage hits Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer UPDATE 5/13: The Colonial Pipeline is in the process of restarting its system as of 9 a.m. May 13, and returning its services throughout the Southeast, according to a statement made by Colonial Pipeline Company.
Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

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43rd Annual Dam Run returns after year off

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K, one of Hartwell’s oldest traditions, was put on hold last year due to the coronavirus. The 42nd annual event, finally held this past Saturday, featured over 300 runners. The turnout was lower than a normal year but still a welcome sight to organizers and locals.