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Sunshot by Michael Hall - Pictured from left to right are Teresa Neese (board president), Taylor Burnett, Tina Sosebee, Tiffany Holland, Kristen Jackson, Barbara Stowe, Isabel Bocanegra, Katherine Reusing (executive director), Tekara Rucker, Mallory Rowland and Joanna Fleming.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Pictured from left to right are Teresa Neese (board president), Taylor Burnett, Tina Sosebee, Tiffany Holland, Kristen Jackson, Barbara Stowe, Isabel Bocanegra, Katherine Reusing (executive director), Tekara Rucker, Mallory Rowland and Joanna Fleming.

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Domestic violence council unveils new playground

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Most people who come to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence are dealing with serious, disheartening situations. Many are fleeing violence in their home. Others are trying to put the pieces of their lives back together after escaping it.
Andrew Clyde, left. Devin Pandy, right.

Andrew Clyde, left. Devin Pandy, right.

9th District congressional candidates share views

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Name: Andrew Clyde Occupation: CEO and Owner of Clyde Armory Family: My wife Jennifer and I live in Jackson County with our Doberman, Kit. Jennifer is a very talented violinist and plays professionally and in our church orchestra. I sing in the choir and have served as a deacon.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Sommer Morris shows how to program Bee-Bots at South Hart Elementary recently. The bots were purchased using money she earned through a Hart EMC Bright Ideas Grant.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Sommer Morris shows how to program Bee-Bots at South Hart Elementary recently. The bots were purchased using money she earned through a Hart EMC Bright Ideas Grant.

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Bee-Bots start youngest students in coding

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Sommer Morris is introducing her kindergartners at South Hart Elementary School to coding, or computer programming, early. Morris purchased eight Bee-Bots with Bright Ideas grant money provided by Hart EMC.
Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Josh McCurley poses for a photo at his virtual learning station where he is teaching third-grade virtual learners and will use a Bright Ideas Grant from Hart EMC to teach them circuitry.

Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Josh McCurley poses for a photo at his virtual learning station where he is teaching third-grade virtual learners and will use a Bright Ideas Grant from Hart EMC to teach them circuitry.

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Circuitry focus of home projects

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Third grade virtual learners will be learning the trial-and-error process by creating projects with circuitry.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Yolanda Feaster, left, and her son, C.J., pose for a photo with Darlene Nixon, Hart Habitat for Humanity executive director Darlene Nixon, right, at the site of what will be the Feasters’ new home.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Yolanda Feaster, left, and her son, C.J., pose for a photo with Darlene Nixon, Hart Habitat for Humanity executive director Darlene Nixon, right, at the site of what will be the Feasters’ new home.

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Habitat house close to construction

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Yolanda Feaster has one word to describe how it feels knowing she’ll soon live in a handicap-accessible home. “Wonderful,” she said outside of the lot on Savannah Street where clearing will soon begin before a foundation will be poured and eventually her Hart Habitat for Humanity home will be built.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Powell seeks another term in state House

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Name: Alan Powell, Republican, Incumbent Occupation (work experience): Businessman, real estate broker, Red Clay Properties Family: Two sons, Beau and his wife Brenda and their son River; Gabe and his wife Brenda with son Brode.   Why are you running for office?
From left to right, James Fulghum, R.C. Oglesby, Michael Bennett

From left to right, James Fulghum, R.C. Oglesby, Michael Bennett

District 1 hopefuls vie for seat

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Name: James Herman Fulghum, Independent Occupation (work experience): Former superintendent with DACA Specialty Services, industrial painting and commercial projects in Atlanta; U.S.
Roger Isom stood in for Gerald McRaney on the TV series "Major Dad" in 1990.

Roger Isom stood in for Gerald McRaney on the TV series "Major Dad" in 1990.

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Oct. 9, 1878 — The following was written in the Hartwell Sun: “I propose giving you a brief sketch of a recent trip to Elbert County. We left Hartwell on Thursday morning and after joining a merry throng at the ‘Burnt Store,’ wended our way to Elbert County.