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The “Sox” tee-ball team triumphantly break a huddle after their game.

The “Sox” tee-ball team triumphantly break a huddle after their game.

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DIAMOND DAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Little League is back. Hart County’s youth returned to the diamonds on Saturday, March. 20 to tee off a new season of Little League baseball and softball action a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be cancelled.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Federal COVID-19 relief funds spark debate

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - Legislative Democrats and advocates for low-income Georgians say the state should spend its windfall from the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill on making a full economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Harvey Byrum shows off his ride at his home in Hartwell recently.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Harvey Byrum shows off his ride at his home in Hartwell recently.

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Harvey Byrum is loving life

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
If you see a man with a “Go Army” hat riding around Northeast Georgia on his motorcycle, shoot him a smile, and he may have some kind words of wisdom for you.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 9 • Andrew Douglas Tester, 34, 258 Craft Road, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and...
Pictured are, front row, past Post 109 commander James Fulghum and post member Jason Ford. In the back row are Thomas Rayton, Sons of American Legion member Brooks Page, Sidney Reed, Thomas Morrison, Kenneth Hawkins and SAL commander Thomas Jordan.

Pictured are, front row, past Post 109 commander James Fulghum and post member Jason Ford. In the back row are Thomas Rayton, Sons of American Legion member Brooks Page, Sidney Reed, Thomas Morrison, Kenneth Hawkins and SAL commander Thomas Jordan.

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Purple-heart parking installed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A group of American Legion Post 109 members pose for a photo in front of the new parking space in the lot across from the Hart County Courthouse dedicated recently for use by wounded veterans.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Property owners hear industry update

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Dwayne Dye, Director of Economic Development and Brooks Mewborn, CEO of the Hart College and Career Academy, speaking at the Hart County Property Owners Association on Monday, March 15, correlated the success of increased industry in Hart County with the work the academy has done to prepare...
Sunshot by Bill Powell - The Art Center’s newest exhibit is shown at its building at 338 E. Howell St. in downtown Hartwell.

Sunshot by Bill Powell - The Art Center’s newest exhibit is shown at its building at 338 E. Howell St. in downtown Hartwell.

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Art Center opens unique exhibit

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Art Center in downtown Hartwell features a special exhibit this spring highlighting never-before shown art from local artists.
The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
March 15, 1912 — Robert G. Fowler the “Ocean to Ocean” aviator gave a “practical and sensational demonstration of all the most thrilling features of flying” in Athens. Fowler used the same Wright biplane in which he broke records by flying from Los Angeles to Jacksonville.