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The new Guthrie's building sports a mural of itself during a sunset.

The new Guthrie's building sports a mural of itself during a sunset.

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Guthrie’s, Starbucks still in works

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Hartwell will soon have two new dining establishments from which to choose, but they are on different schedules for opening their doors. Guthrie’s, which specializes in chicken fingers, is expected to open soon on Franklin Street.
From left to right, TORCH board of directors members Nancy Butler, Mary Gidley and Joe Hoffman, Glow Up partners Laura McCarty and Jessica Fortson, Downtown Café owner Sharif Farhan and manager Melissa Dove, Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks, Lake Hartwell Insurance’s Elizabeth Brewer and Winnie J’s owner Winnie Sullivan celebrate the ribbon cutting for Glow Up Tanning Salon, 47 Depot Street in downtown Hartwell.

From left to right, TORCH board of directors members Nancy Butler, Mary Gidley and Joe Hoffman, Glow Up partners Laura McCarty and Jessica Fortson, Downtown Café owner Sharif Farhan and manager Melissa Dove, Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks, Lake Hartwell Insurance’s Elizabeth Brewer and Winnie J’s owner Winnie Sullivan celebrate the ribbon cutting for Glow Up Tanning Salon, 47 Depot Street in downtown Hartwell.

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Tanning salon cuts ribbon on Depot

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Glow Up offers an array of tanning services as well as makeup and skin care items for sale. The building is owned by TORCH, which stands for Transformation Opportunities in Revitalizing Communities in Hart.  
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Virtual comp. plan meeting set

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The Hartwell Comprehensive Plan Committee will host a virtual meeting through Zoom on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. for public input on the comprehensive plan.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Dec. 10, 1920 — Hartwell hosted the Northeast Georgia Regional Convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union at the First Baptist Church.
Photo submitted - The mobile home at 64 Marshal Dove Road in Hartwell burned on Dec. 6, killing its resident in the process.

Photo submitted - The mobile home at 64 Marshal Dove Road in Hartwell burned on Dec. 6, killing its resident in the process.

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Mobile home fire claims life of Hart County man

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
A fatal fire in Hart County may have been caused by an improperly placed space heater, officials say. John David Yates, 58, was killed Sunday, Dec. 6, at his home, 64 Marshal Dove Road in Hartwell, in a fire that destroyed the residence. When Hart County firefighters arrived around 6 p.m.
Hart County hit a record number of single-day cases reported on Dec. 4 when 24 new cases were reported, according to the Department of Public Health.

Hart County hit a record number of single-day cases reported on Dec. 4 when 24 new cases were reported, according to the Department of Public Health.

Doctor urges caution amid second virus wave

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases locally is prompting a local doctor to speak out as hospitals are hitting capacity. Hart County hit a record number of single-day cases reported on Dec. 4 when 24 new cases were reported, according to the Department of Public Health.
This rendering shows the Nestlé Purina facility in Hartwell.

This rendering shows the Nestlé Purina facility in Hartwell.

It's official: Purina is expanding in Hartwell

Michael Hall
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
It’s official. Nestlé Purina will expand its operations in Hartwell to the tune of a total of $870 million.  Gov. Brian Kemp announced the expansion on Tuesday, Dec.
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News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 23 • Debra Leigh Craig, 39, 1380 North Forest Avenue, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects (GSP).
Scammers are on the hunt for victims

Scammers are on the hunt for victims

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Scammers heating up activity this holiday

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Local resident Joel Moore knew something wasn’t quite right when the Social Security Administration called him the other day. That’s because the caller wasn’t who they said they were — it was a scam.
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Humane Society needs volunteers, donations

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Hart County Humane Society needs volunteers. Volunteer work ranges from walking dogs, cleaning animal areas, giving medicine or just socializing with foster animals. The Hart County Humane Society needs advocates for its foster animals as well, society officials say.