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Coronavirus impacts local veterans

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has not spared U.S. military veterans in its path, but groups like the local American Legion post are doing what they can to mitigate the negative effects of isolation and the virus.
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Virus

Virus cases rising in Hart Co.

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Hart County is once again considered a high transmission county for COVID-19, as cases began to climb locally last week, according to data from the Department of Public Health.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Mystery surrounds shooting

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
A shooting in Hartwell last week is leaving a lot of questions unanswered. Hartwell Police Officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired on Gordon and Richardson streets around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - A Hart County road crew clears a large tree that fell across Payne’s Creek Road on Oct. 29 after Tropical Storm Zeta passed through the area.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - A Hart County road crew clears a large tree that fell across Payne’s Creek Road on Oct. 29 after Tropical Storm Zeta passed through the area.

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ZETA SPARES HART

Michael Hall
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Tropical Storm Zeta blew through Hart County last week bringing with it gusty winds and rain, but ultimately left Hartwell relatively unscathed compared to nearby counties.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Early voting ends in Georgia with enormous turnout

News Staff
Monday, November 2, 2020
By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service More than 3.8 million people cast ballots in Georgia by the close of the three-week early voting period for the Nov. 3 election, marking roughly half the state’s total registered voters and nearly eclipsing the entire vote count of the 2016 election.
A road crew clears a tree across Payne's Creek road in Hart County Thursday morning.

A road crew clears a tree across Payne's Creek road in Hart County Thursday morning.

Tropical Storm Zeta blows through Hart County

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Strong wind gusts from Tropical Storm Zeta have downed trees and knocked out power for some residents, but has mostly spared Hart County as it blows through Northeast Georgia.  As of 8 a.m.
The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 21 • Charles Michael Davenport, 49, 21 Lucas Road, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault (HPD). • Sherre Janelle Davenport, 48, 21 Lucas Road, was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane.
Pictured are seventh-grade math teacher at Hart County Middle School, Tommy Hughes, and principal Jacqueline Brock accepting the grant on behalf of the STEAM committee.

Pictured are seventh-grade math teacher at Hart County Middle School, Tommy Hughes, and principal Jacqueline Brock accepting the grant on behalf of the STEAM committee.

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Middle school receives grant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Hart County Middle School received a $250 grant this week from the Publix Super Markets Charities to support their effort for the 2020-2021 STEAM education program.
Pictured are, from left to right, Tammy Hutchinson, Henley Cleary and Nancy Hardigree, of the Main Street design committee, Cheryl Hooker and Marcia Chatham, owners of Porch and Home, and Pudge Smith with Hartwell Main Street design committee.

Pictured are, from left to right, Tammy Hutchinson, Henley Cleary and Nancy Hardigree, of the Main Street design committee, Cheryl Hooker and Marcia Chatham, owners of Porch and Home, and Pudge Smith with Hartwell Main Street design committee.

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Main Street gives Facade grant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Hartwell Main Street presented Porch and Home a check in the amount of $467 for a facade grant. Business owners can apply for the matching grant which is up to $1,000. All facade grants follow the downtown Historical preservation guidelines.