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News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 9 • Donnie Lafayette Vassar Jr., 36, 158 Kelly Road, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and DUI (GSP). Feb.
Janice Ferguson, 94, shows off a Rockette kick.

Janice Ferguson, 94, shows off a Rockette kick.

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Janice Ferguson is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Janice Ferguson admits that even at 94 years old, she dances every chance she gets. “I must confess, I still dance, just when nobody’s watching,” Ferguson said recently in the living room of the Hart County home she shares with her daughter.
Charlie and Kim Pierce pose for a picture with their daughter, Camille, and a book provided by the Imagination Library. Photo submitted

Charlie and Kim Pierce pose for a picture with their daughter, Camille, and a book provided by the Imagination Library. Photo submitted

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Oglethorpe Power donates to Imagination Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Oglethorpe Power recently presented a check for $1,800 to the Imagination Library of Hart County. The donation will be used to fund one month of free books that will be mailed to all 850 registered children, ages 0-5, in Hart County.
Don Meyer, above, makes a carpenter bee trap for Golden K recently.

Don Meyer, above, makes a carpenter bee trap for Golden K recently.

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Golden K selling bee traps

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hart Co. Golden K is once again selling carpenter bee traps. The pesky bees can cause serious damage to decks, trim and other things made of wood, and Golden K members say their traps can help keep the backyard population in check.
Owner Natasha Fields, pictured in the center with the scissors, is joined by her daughter Taryn Fields, to her left, fiance Daryl Denney, behind her, and her mother, Thelma Bowens, as well as members of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Mayor Brandon Johnson, councilman Tray Hicks, and members of Hartwell Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority.

Owner Natasha Fields, pictured in the center with the scissors, is joined by her daughter Taryn Fields, to her left, fiance Daryl Denney, behind her, and her mother, Thelma Bowens, as well as members of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Mayor Brandon Johnson, councilman Tray Hicks, and members of Hartwell Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority.

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Precise cutz salon cuts the ribbon

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Precise Cutz, a new salon in downtown Hartwell, officially cut the ribbon with the help of Hartwell Main Street on Feb. 11. The salon offers a full range of styling services at 238 E. Howell Street in downtown Hartwell.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Fourth Fridays returning with ‘The Croods’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Families in Hart County will have the opportunity to catch movie for free on Feb. 26. Hart Youth Development Resourse Association, or HYDRA, is hosting Fourth Fridays again and will show “The Croods: A New Age” for free at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, at 200 Clay Street in Hartwell.
The Hartwell Sun

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Food available through Farmers to Families

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A U.S. Department of Agriculture program will offer free food to families in need later this month through the Farmers to Families Food Box program, hosted by the Hartwell Rotary Club. Families who need a box of food can come by Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 132 S.
Brooke Dutton, event organizer for Women Ride, Women Build, poses with her bike.

Brooke Dutton, event organizer for Women Ride, Women Build, poses with her bike.

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Women Build to be different in ’21

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hart County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week will look different this year due to COVID restrictions preventing volunteers from working on the job site.
Sheriff Larry Sanders

Sheriff Larry Sanders

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Feb. 17, 1939 — The recently closed plant of Nancy Hart Mfg. Co. was sold at a bankrupt sale to Mr. Wm. H. Jennings, a well known manufacturer of Winder, who planned to begin reoperating the plant. The plant, located on the second floor of the Gallant-Belk Co.