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Sunshot by Grayson Williams Pictured from left to right during an arson reward ceremony are Hart County Inv. Chris Carroll, reward recipient Samantha Lack, Georgia Arson Control representative Kenneth Lecroy, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Hart County Fire Chief Jerry Byrum and Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office representative Brian Smith.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Pictured from left to right during an arson reward ceremony are Hart County Inv. Chris Carroll, reward recipient Samantha Lack, Georgia Arson Control representative Kenneth Lecroy, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Hart County Fire Chief Jerry Byrum and Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office representative Brian Smith.

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Arson arrest nets $8,500 reward

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A pair of concerned citizens are now $8,500 richer after they helped law enforcement catch an arsonist.
Omar Vega, right, and his daughter, Anna Blazek, left, sit in the newly remodeled Scoops by Rolling Chefs.

Omar Vega, right, and his daughter, Anna Blazek, left, sit in the newly remodeled Scoops by Rolling Chefs.

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Scoops finds new life with new owner

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A well-known ice cream parlor and hot dog restaurant in Hartwell was on the verge of closing when a new owner recently took the reins to breathe new life into it.
The Hartwell Sun

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Historian notes local Black triumphs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer February is Black History Month and local historian Loretta King emphasizes the importance of learning about the contributions of African Americans to Hart County and the country.
Sunshots by Michael Hall - Xavier Johnson, left, takes aim at Emilee Shaw, second from left, Lilly Palmer, second from right, and Blake Allgood, right, during a Nerf gun battle on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at HYDRA during the program’s winter break camp.

Sunshots by Michael Hall - Xavier Johnson, left, takes aim at Emilee Shaw, second from left, Lilly Palmer, second from right, and Blake Allgood, right, during a Nerf gun battle on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at HYDRA during the program’s winter break camp.

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HYDRA IS HEATING UP

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) has had a strong year under new director Mindy Wise and hopes to continue providing activities for youth and families throughout the summer.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Gabriel Coker, center, flanked by his mom, Amanda Morgan, and dad, Lee Morgan, signed last week to play college football at Mars Hill University.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Gabriel Coker, center, flanked by his mom, Amanda Morgan, and dad, Lee Morgan, signed last week to play college football at Mars Hill University.

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Coker taking his football talents to Mars Hill

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Hungering to play college football since his freshman year, Hart County offensive lineman Gabriel Coker is heading to the hills of North Carolina to pursue his passion. Coker officially inked his name last Wednesday, Feb. 3 to play collegiate football with Mars Hill University. “It’s great.
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News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 4 • Cathy Allison Owens, 40, 30 Branch Drive Abbeville, S.C., was arrested and charged with bondsman off bond, driving on a suspended license, failure to appear, felony theft by taking and willful obstruction of law enforcement.
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Bill seeks nursing home visitation rules for state

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A bill being considered in the Georgia General Assembly could prohibit hospitals and nursing homes from setting limits on visitation by designated visitors during a declared public health emergency. House Bill 290, called the “Right to Visit Act,” was introduced by Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, Rep.