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While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating its master plan for Lake Hartwell for the first time since 1981

While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating its master plan for Lake Hartwell for the first time since 1981

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Lake Hartwell master plan to be updated

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating its master plan for Lake Hartwell for the first time since 1981, most of the changes won’t affect the general public, officials say. The U.S.
The number of Hart County residents receiving the first dose of the COVID vaccine has decreased from week to week

The number of Hart County residents receiving the first dose of the COVID vaccine has decreased from week to week

Local demand for vaccine stagnates

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The number of Hart County residents receiving the first dose of the COVID vaccine has decreased from week to week despite only 26 percent of the county having received the first dose,  according to the Georgia Department of Health.
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Capt. Phillips to speak at Cateechee

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By Dan Hunt Publisher/Editor Capt. Richard Phillips is scheduled to visit Hartwell in September for a speaking role and other community events related to the city’s unveiling of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, according to event officials.
A honey bee lands on a branch to rest.

A honey bee lands on a branch to rest.

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Spring in the great outdoors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Bill Powell is a veteran photographer with decades worth of contributions to The Hartwell Sun. Pictured are some of his most recent handiwork.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 20 • Broderick Gene Gunter, 46, 66 Hardy Street, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and terroristic threats and acts.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - David Blackman smears peanut butter on an old toilet paper roll to make a tasty snack for birds.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - David Blackman smears peanut butter on an old toilet paper roll to make a tasty snack for birds.

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North Hart students learn Earth Day significance

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Students at North Hart Elementary School learned ways they can care for the earth to celebrate Earth Day on Thursday, April 22. Earth Day was started in 1970 among a growing public concern for the environment.
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Learn the Right Ways To Clean Patio Furniture

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Once the days begin to grow a little bit longer and the numbers on the thermometer creep a tad higher, outdoor entertaining season is right around the corner. Homeowners may be anxious to once again return to the comforts of their backyards.
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Managing your backyard’s mosquitoes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The value of a retreat-like backyard was never more apparent than in 2020. Over the last year-plus, much of the world has been forced to stay home as a global pandemic has claimed millions of lives while countless others have had to fight to survive in hospitals.