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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: July 14 • David Randle Lewis, 52, 224 Clardy Drive, was arrested and charged with felony theft by shoplifting, entering automobile with intent to commit theft or felony and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (HPD).
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Pastor Frederick Vehe, left, Keesha Oglesby, center and Darlene Smith-Neal talk about their plans outside of the vacant G&T Snack Bar recently.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Pastor Frederick Vehe, left, Keesha Oglesby, center and Darlene Smith-Neal talk about their plans outside of the vacant G&T Snack Bar recently.

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Youth haven planned for club with checkered past

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Three buildings on Savannah Street in Hartwell with a checkered past could see new life and become a safe place for youth to gather and learn, local church leaders hope.
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Graduation was different but still memorable

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Some things are definitely better late than never. That much was proven on Saturday, July 18, when the roughly 230 graduates in the Hart County High School Class of 2020 gathered to turn their tassels and officially bring their high school careers to a close.
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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
July 26, 1912 — Soda-drinking and tobacco-smoking residents in Hartwell could no longer find their “mornin’s dope” on Sundays. The town council in 1912 decided to enforce an ordinance banning soda and tobacco sales on Sundays in Hartwell.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County Humane Society volunteers Judy Peebles, left, Pam McGovern, middle, Melanie Wood, kneeling with Mama Jenny, and Chad Wiloughby of Rock Solid Builders pose for a photo in front of the new covered outdoor run area for dogs at the J. Robert Mauldin Animal Sanctuary.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County Humane Society volunteers Judy Peebles, left, Pam McGovern, middle, Melanie Wood, kneeling with Mama Jenny, and Chad Wiloughby of Rock Solid Builders pose for a photo in front of the new covered outdoor run area for dogs at the J. Robert Mauldin Animal Sanctuary.

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Animal group completes renovations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Dogs being kept at the Hart County Humane Society will soon have a brand new covered and shaded outdoor area to enjoy and society officials are hoping the community will pitch in to help cover the cost.
Sunshot from file — Paul Davis tries to shed a Jackson County tackler in 2019.

Sunshot from file — Paul Davis tries to shed a Jackson County tackler in 2019.

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High school football to begin late

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The high school football start date is moving to Sept. 4 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the Hart County High School Bulldogs are working on an updated schedule with a couple of new opponents.
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Restrictions alter school operations

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
More information about the start of the Hart County school year is being released, including details on open house, how the virtual learning option will work and restrictions on visitations.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Jabriel Martin grins from ear to ear after receiving his diploma Saturday, July 18, at Hart County High School during the pandemic-postponed graduation ceremony.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Jabriel Martin grins from ear to ear after receiving his diploma Saturday, July 18, at Hart County High School during the pandemic-postponed graduation ceremony.

Hart County honors Class of 2020

Michael Hall
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Senior year for the Hart County High School Class of 2020 was far from normal, but as valedictorian Samuel Garringer noted Saturday at a pandemic-postponed graduation ceremony, “normal is boring.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Janice Barnes, of Hartwell, went through a potentially life threatening condition and emerged a more positive person with an upbeat outlook on life.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Janice Barnes, of Hartwell, went through a potentially life threatening condition and emerged a more positive person with an upbeat outlook on life.

Janice Barnes is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
If you ever need some cheering up, you need to talk to Janice Barnes.  It takes about five seconds worth of conversation to feel the joy she conveys. If you don’t get it from the conversation, just wait till she laughs. It’s infectious.