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Photo from file — Emily Pickens, 7, finds a Star Wars book Tuesday, June 16, during a stop of the Hart Partners Summer Book Mobile at the Reed Creek Dollar General, for her brother Ethan, 11.

Photo from file — Emily Pickens, 7, finds a Star Wars book Tuesday, June 16, during a stop of the Hart Partners Summer Book Mobile at the Reed Creek Dollar General, for her brother Ethan, 11.

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Bookmobile provides more than 1,200 books

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Hart Partners distrubted more than 1,200 books across Hart County this summer through its annual Bookmobile.  Officials said chidlren were excited to receive new books to read during Bookmobile stops at daycares, in neighborhoods and at all five Dollar General stores in Hart County.
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Virus alters Weekend of Hart plans

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The “Weekend of Hart” is turning into multiple socially-distanced weekends this year amid the ongoing pandemic, but organizers are hopeful it will still bring the community together and raise money for local nonprofit groups.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — A fire burns in a fire pit as kayaks wait to hit the water at a Hartwell Lakeside campsite recently.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — A fire burns in a fire pit as kayaks wait to hit the water at a Hartwell Lakeside campsite recently.

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Mayor still hopeful for Lakeside talks

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Mayor Brandon Johnson is still hopeful the city of Hartwell and Hart County can come together and hash out an ongoing annexation debate over Hartwell Lakeside, despite the county’s Board of Commissioners recently shooting down a proposed agreement presented by the city, but now the county says it...
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Doctor calls for school mask rule

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A local doctor urged the Hart County Board of Education on Monday to require masks in school this year, as the board also adopted the annual budget. Daniel Gordon, a local medical doctor and parent of a student in the school system, spoke at the board’s regular meeting on Aug.
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Ethics breach could prompt investigation

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Discussion around a breach of confidentiality from a Hart County Board of Commissioners member could result in an investigation by the state attorney general’s office and a new commitment by board members.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — A construction worker with J. Davis Construction stands inside the ongoing renovations at Little Japan in downtown Hartwell a year after the restaurant burned.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — A construction worker with J. Davis Construction stands inside the ongoing renovations at Little Japan in downtown Hartwell a year after the restaurant burned.

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Restaurant rebuilding on Depot Street

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Work is in full swing at 113 Depot St. in downtown Hartwell to rebuild a restaurant gutted by a fire a year ago.  Little Japan caught fire overnight on Aug. 9, 2019, sending flames high into the sky, rendering the restaurant a total loss and severely damaging the salon next door.
Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Football scrimmages nixed, cheer delayed

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Hart County High School football team’s planned pre-season scrimmages for Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 won’t happen, according to the Georgia High School Association, but the regular season schedule remains unchanged.