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Photos submitted James Turpin, left, and Sean Leard, above, show off their certificates for participating in a recent virtual state competition.

Photos submitted James Turpin, left, and Sean Leard, above, show off their certificates for participating in a recent virtual state competition.

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4-H’ers compete at state virtually

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Several weeks ago, Georgia 4-H hosted the 2020 State Achievement Series.  This virtual event was put together to combine two of their largest events and competitions, State 4-H Council and State 4-H Congress.
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USDA extends free school meals

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The United States Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is extending the summer meal program operated through local schools through Dec. 31.
The Hartwell Sun

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Public comments vary from board to board

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The public comment policy for the Hart County Board of Commissioners saw a change recently, prompting The Sun to take a look at some of the other local governments’ procedures for allowing the public to speak at open meetings. Hart County Commissioners passed 3-1 at its Aug.
The Hartwell Sun

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City talks trees on Depot St.

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The next steps were taken for two additions to Hartwell on Tuesday, Sept. 8: trees on Depot Street and a new Starbucks. At the Hartwell City Council meeting, Downtown Development Authority director Jason Ford presented a plan for the trees that were recommended for Depot Street.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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County set to roll back millage rate

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The millage rate in Hart County is rolling back after commissioners moved Tuesday to approve the new rate. The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on Sept. 8 to roll back the county millage rate to 5.710. Commissioner Ricky Carter was not in attendance.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Hartwell acting fire chief Alan Daniel goes through some personal protection equipment on the city’s new fire truck that the department uses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Hartwell acting fire chief Alan Daniel goes through some personal protection equipment on the city’s new fire truck that the department uses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Honoring Hometown Heroes: Firefighters heed calling to help the community

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Acting Hartwell fire chief Alan Daniel felt the calling to fight fires at a young age. He grew up in a firefighting family and fell in love the idea of doing it when he grew up. So at 18, as soon as he could, Daniel applied and got on with the city fire department as a volunteer.
The Blotter

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News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One expired vehicle tag; one failure to stop at stop sign; one failure to register vehicle; one failure to obey traffic control device. Aug.
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Royston man accused of raping woman at his home

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
A Royston man is facing a more than half-million dollar bond for felony rape charges in Hart County. Timothy Chad Allen, 36, of 310 Ayers Road, Royston, was arrested and charged with four counts of felony rape after an Aug.