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Indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
•Andrew David Paul and Jakob Matthew Thomas, one count possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute;  four counts possession of firearm during commission of a felony; one count possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (narcotic); and three counts possession of drug related...
The Blotter

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News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 25 • Hannah Faith Banford, 19, 1650 Settindown Drive, Roswell, was arrested and charged with DUI, following too closely and open container. • Gregory Chapman, 46, 15 Clemson Street, Liberty, S.C.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - Residents and Humane Society reps set up signs in protest of the county’s current animal control ordinance.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - Residents and Humane Society reps set up signs in protest of the county’s current animal control ordinance.

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County considers cats for animal control ordinance

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Local residents are urging county commissioners to consider adding language regarding feral cats to the county’s animal ordinance. The group demonstrated outside of the Hart County Board of Commissioners office, located at 800 Chandler Street, before the board’s regular meeting last Tuesday, May 25.
The Hartwell Sun

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Toccoa man indicted for electrician scam

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A Toccoa man has been indicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for allegedly acting as a licensed electrician and not completing jobs, defrauding people throughout Georgia of thousands of dollars, court records allege.
Blondie the Scottish Highland cow is ready for her close-up.

Blondie the Scottish Highland cow is ready for her close-up.

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‘Safari’ petting zoo opens in Reed Creek area

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The owners of Sam’s Path Petting Zoo have created an animal adventure close to home. Jeff and Jodi Gray, the operators of the local travelling petting zoo, opened the Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari, a drive-thru safari, in the Reed Creek area of Hart County  last weekend.
The Hartwell Sun

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Hartwell resident receives Four-Way Test Award

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Tia Athens has positively impacted the lives of many over the years. She never asks for praise or attention but on Thursday, the Hartwell Club of Rotary gave her both by presenting her with the Four-Way Test Award.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Dylan Purcell announces his candidacy for Georgia House of Representatives District 32 on Saturday at the courthouse square in Hartwell.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Dylan Purcell announces his candidacy for Georgia House of Representatives District 32 on Saturday at the courthouse square in Hartwell.

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Hart County man announces state House bid

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
A 25-year-old Hart County man has announced his candidacy for the District 32 seat on the Georgia House of Representatives.
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Post office tightens package delivery policy

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Many people have received a slip of paper in their Hartwell post office box that says as of June 1, the post office will no longer be able to deliver any packages addressed only to your street address. Postmaster Doug Bailey clarified the services the post office will no longer be providing.
Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

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Sheriff: 12 vehicles struck by rocks from teenagers’ sling shot

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in shooting a dozen cars with rocks via a “high-powered sling shot”, the sheriff confirmed. Multiple reports were made to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office around 10:30 a.m.