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Sunshot by Michael Hall — The main entrance of the Nestlé-Purina facility in Hartwell is pictured.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — The main entrance of the Nestlé-Purina facility in Hartwell is pictured.

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Purina in Hartwell aids company's sustainable efforts

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Purina has reached the company’s 2020 goal to achieve zero waste for disposal across all manufacturing operations, thanks in large part to the Hartwell facility, company officials announced last week.
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.