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Runners in a past Dam Run prepare to take off at the starting line.

Runners in a past Dam Run prepare to take off at the starting line.

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Dam Run set to return after pandemic hiatus

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
After being cancelled last year, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be run on May 1 for the 42nd year. “We are trying to get people to go out and run in who knows how long and have that good running experience that they’ve been starved of for over a year now,” race director Judd Bailey said.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Hartwell mayor: bypass could hurt business

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
While a bypass around Hartwell could mitigate traffic concerns, it could also negatively impact downtown business owners, mayor Brandon Johnson says. Smaller steps to curb any traffic problems could be taken, the mayor says, but a bypass is still worth examining.
Hart County resident Santos Perez built a treehouse equipped for full residence in his back yard.

Hart County resident Santos Perez built a treehouse equipped for full residence in his back yard.

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Local resident builds deluxe treehouse

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Many kids dream of having a treehouse in their back yard to have their own space and let their imagination roam. Santos Perez’s venture to make his 11-year-old son’s dream come true soon became a larger passion project.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 7 • Michael Marlow Andrews, 49, 2912 Noah Drive, Acworth, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and speeding.
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Bob Boy is loving life

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Contemporary Martial Arts owner Chuck Cawthon described Coach Bob Boy best with one word: intense. Cawthon described a karate competition Boy was in a few years ago to emphasize his point. Boy was sparring and was down by one point with time running down.
Photo submitted - A rendering of the mural coming soon to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.

Photo submitted - A rendering of the mural coming soon to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.

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Mural coming to Chamber

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A new mural will add a splash of color to downtown Hartwell. It will adorn the south-facing wall of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.
Daniel Hunt

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Hartwell Sun hires publisher

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Hartwell Sun has a new editor and publisher at the helm. Dan Hunt, a Richmond, Va. native, joined The Sun this week. For the past four years, Hunt has worked as a reporter for Bluffton Today covering general news and sports, including local government and PGA Tour events.