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Ethics pledge still point of contention for county

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
County commissioners continued a months-long squabble over an ethics pledge Tuesday night, prompting a county resident to ask for the recall of one commissioner. At the regular meeting for the Hart County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct.
Photo submitted O’Neal Saddler is pictured on the field during a security detail at a University of Georgia football game.

Photo submitted O’Neal Saddler is pictured on the field during a security detail at a University of Georgia football game.

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Hart trooper promoted to Toccoa commander

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Georgia State Patrol has promoted Elbert County native Donnie O’Neal Saddler to Post Commander at Georgia State Patrol Post 7 in Toccoa.
Austin Freeman is seen as Dr. Jonathan Colton in “Who is Killing the Cheerleaders?,” a Lifetime original movie.

Austin Freeman is seen as Dr. Jonathan Colton in “Who is Killing the Cheerleaders?,” a Lifetime original movie.

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Hartwell actor lands lead role

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Hartwell’s own “Hollywood” actor, Austin Freeman, recently starred in another movie, “Who is Killing the Cheerleaders?” The Lifetime movie is about a woman named Ellie returning to teach at her hometown high school, where she was the sole survivor of attacks on cheerleaders.
Photo submitted by Anjie Fisher Jakob of Blueleven Photography Devin Pandy, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives seat, speaks at a rally on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Hartwell.

Photo submitted by Anjie Fisher Jakob of Blueleven Photography Devin Pandy, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives seat, speaks at a rally on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Hartwell.

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Democrats, Biden supporters host rally

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Hart County for Biden, in conjunction with the Hart County Democrats, held an outdoor rally Saturday afternoon in Hartwell. Organizers said it was held to encourage and support voters and candidates during the home stretch of this election cycle.
Tom Stelling carefully dabs gold paint on the lettering of the Blue Star Memorial at the corner of Athens and Howell streets in Hartwell on Oct. 25.

Tom Stelling carefully dabs gold paint on the lettering of the Blue Star Memorial at the corner of Athens and Howell streets in Hartwell on Oct. 25.

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Blue Star marker receives facelift

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Blue Star Memorial on the corner of Athens and Howell Street is not new, but it did just receive a face lift thanks to Tom Stelling of Historical Marker Restorations. It’s common for people to notice the signs again after he is done restoring them, Stelling said.
Photo submitted Hartwell’s Taylor Freeman, left, acts in a scene of “Artistic,” a short film, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch

Photo submitted Hartwell’s Taylor Freeman, left, acts in a scene of “Artistic,” a short film, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch

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Local girl makes screen debut with NFL standout

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Ayoca Freeman wasn’t sure what to expect when she answered a casting ad for her daughter, Hart County High School senior Taylor Freeman.
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Mail-in, early voting set records

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Voters are continuing to set record numbers at the polls in Hart County, according to elections coordinator Robin Webb. “It’s probably double what we usually see at points,” Webb said. “Friday, I figured out we were at 41 percent of our active voters.” As of Saturday, Oct.
A beach at Payne’s Creek Campground

A beach at Payne’s Creek Campground

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County preps to run campground

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Campers staying at Payne’s Creek Campground may notice a few subtle changes in the future as operations change hands to Hart County, but overall there won’t be many differences as the county looks to find a way for economically sustainable operations, county officials say.