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Art Center summer camps are a go

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The annual youth art camp at The Art Center will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  July 6-10 for ages 6 to 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 13-17, for ages 9 to 14. Each summer the camp offers a new theme, and students practice a variety of techniques.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Back2School blast to be cruise in

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Hart County School System’s Back 2 School Blast is just that. It is back. This year, though, the event will be a bit altered due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event will be from 9-11 a.m., July 25.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Barrista Sadie Cornett makes an espresso drink at Common Ground in Hartwell on Tuesday, June 2.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Barrista Sadie Cornett makes an espresso drink at Common Ground in Hartwell on Tuesday, June 2.

City businesses power through virus closures

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Folks in Hartwell are split about their comfort level for heading out to local stores and restaurants, according to   survey conducted by Hartwell Main Street and the city’s economic development department.  But split or no split, business must go on, say some downtown Hartwell business owners.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One following too closely; one failure to yield right of way; one loud music violation; one distracted driving violation;  May 22 • Two women were arrested in separate incidents and charged with theft by shoplifting...
The new sign marking the former Hart State Park as Hartwell Lakeside Resort is shown.

The new sign marking the former Hart State Park as Hartwell Lakeside Resort is shown.

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Tensions flare in annexation discussion

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The annexation of Hartwell Lakeside into the city limits took a step backwards on Monday when tensions flared between county and city officials.
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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
June 4, 1879 A section in The Sun’s early days titled “Sun Rays” provided readers with insightful information and humorous anecdotes. “A man in our town calls the yokes on his Billy goats ‘vetoes’ because they keep the Bills from passing and appropriating the supplies in his enclosure.
Photo submitted — Methamphetamine, cash, cellphones, and other items seized as part of a federal investigation are shown.

Photo submitted — Methamphetamine, cash, cellphones, and other items seized as part of a federal investigation are shown.

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Hart residents charged in sweeping meth probe

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
A two-year joint federal, state and local drug investigation dubbed “Operation Wu Block” that the Hart County Sheriff’s Office played an “intricate” role in has resulted in 19 federal indictments being handed down to 68 defendants, including several local people.