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Poll shows support for liquor by the drink

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
A recent social media poll  conducted by The Hartwell Sun shows overwhelming support for liquor by the drink sales in Hart County outside of city limits, a measure that could be added as a referendum ballot initiative in the November election, but some residents still oppose the idea.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
July 2, 1920 — A convoy of U.S. Army troops passed through Hartwell and were greeted with a warm welcome party. A crowd estimated to be about 2,000 people from the surrounding areas gathered in Hartwell to greet the Bankhead National Highway Transcontinental Convoy.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Lack of proper paperwork stalls Oglesby decision

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The District 1 seat on the Hart County Board of Commissioners has been empty at meetings since November 2019 because the governor’s office says it has not received a certified copy of commissioner R.C. Oglesby’s indictment from the district attorney or attorney general.
Sunshots by Bill Powell — The sun sets over Lake Hartwell and paints the sky hues of orange on Saturday, June 26, as a massive plume of dust from the Saharan Desert passes over the Southeastern U.S.

Sunshots by Bill Powell — The sun sets over Lake Hartwell and paints the sky hues of orange on Saturday, June 26, as a massive plume of dust from the Saharan Desert passes over the Southeastern U.S.

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Saharan sunset: Desert dust paints sunsets, sunny skies in store for holiday

Michael Hall
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Don’t be fooled by last weekend’s orange-hued sunsets, Hartwell was not suddenly transplanted to the Saharan desert, but the enhanced colors were caused by Saharan dust.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Kemp extends COVID-19 social distancing rules

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp moved Monday to extend social distancing rules for businesses and stay-at-home orders for the state’s most vulnerable populations another two weeks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
June 25, 1920 Hartwell’s post office saw a major change in 1920, opening the door for the city to receive a federal building. The postmaster at the time received notice from the Post Office Department in Washington, D.C. that the Hartwell office advanced to second class.
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Restrictions ease, limited conditioning remains

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Restrictions on sports teams across the state are continuing to ease, but student-athletes are still required to practice social distancing and aren’t allowed to scrimmage as preseason conditioning continues for many teams amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Cooling bill assistance available

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Households in Hart County that have not received heating or cooling assistance since November 2019 will again be eligible for the aid through Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., beginning on July 1.  Eligible applicants can contact Ninth District’s scheduling system starting at 12:01 a.m.
Sunshots by Michael Hall — From left to right, artist Debbie Gurley, Bo Howard, Tina Howard and artist Angela Short pose for a photo with the new sailboat installed Wednesday at Carolina and Howell streets to honor where service members boarded buses to go to World War II. The Howards spearheaded the fundraising for the project.

Sunshots by Michael Hall — From left to right, artist Debbie Gurley, Bo Howard, Tina Howard and artist Angela Short pose for a photo with the new sailboat installed Wednesday at Carolina and Howell streets to honor where service members boarded buses to go to World War II. The Howards spearheaded the fundraising for the project.

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Three new sailboats adorn downtown Hartwell

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Three new sailboat sculptures are standing in downtown Hartwell.  A sailboat at the corner of Franklin Street and Forest Avenue, in front of Market 50, was donated by a group of more than 30 couples and individuals who wanted to erect one with a theme of friendship.
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Site off hazardous list, back on market

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A former industrial site in Hartwell that was on the state’s Hazardous Site Inventory is off the list and back on the market and a local Realtor is hoping it will be the home of another job creating business for Hart County.