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Drugs, money and other items confiscated as part of a two-year federal, state and local drug investigation are shown.

Drugs, money and other items confiscated as part of a two-year federal, state and local drug investigation are shown.

Sheriff: Hart County informant kicks off federal drug investigation netting 19 indictments

Grayson Williams
Friday, May 29, 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 is resulting in 19 federal indictments being handed down to 68 defendants, including several locals.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Maria Rangel talks with another graduate as her family helps her hang a banner from the back of a truck prior to the Parade of Graduates on May 23 in Hartwell.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Maria Rangel talks with another graduate as her family helps her hang a banner from the back of a truck prior to the Parade of Graduates on May 23 in Hartwell.

Thank you for Class of 2020 support

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
How do you begin to thank an entire community for its support for a group of deserving students?
Photo submitted — Hart County High School band director Alan Tolbert, left, poses for a photo during a band competition with Rendarris Gaines, a recent HCHS graduate who recalls Tolbert as his favorite teacher.

Photo submitted — Hart County High School band director Alan Tolbert, left, poses for a photo during a band competition with Rendarris Gaines, a recent HCHS graduate who recalls Tolbert as his favorite teacher.

Graduates recall teachers who made an impact

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Teachers have the ability to alter a student’s life beyond the classroom, and that much and more is evident in Hart County teachers, according to recent graduates.
Photo submitted Participants in a Hart County Archway Partnership discuss issues recently.

Photo submitted Participants in a Hart County Archway Partnership discuss issues recently.

Archway completes another year in Hart County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Baker Owens Archway Partnership Although the spring semester ended a little differently than anticipated, the Hart Archway Partnership has continued in its mission to connect Hart County to the resources of the University of Georgia.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Voter Dominick Capobianco Jr. has his temperature checked by poll worker Gregory Wilson during early voting on Friday, May 22, at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Voter Dominick Capobianco Jr. has his temperature checked by poll worker Gregory Wilson during early voting on Friday, May 22, at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

Precautions at voting precinct aim for safety

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Early voting is still going on and it’s safe to head to the polls, election officials say.
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County moves on annexation agreement

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Hart County and the city of Hartwell are another step closer towards reaching an agreement for the annexation of Hartwell Lakeside into the city, but the county wants the city to enter into an agreement before giving a recommendation to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Methamphetamine, ecstasy and paraphernalia seized during a drug trafficking bust on Christmas Tree Farm Road in Hart County are shown.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Methamphetamine, ecstasy and paraphernalia seized during a drug trafficking bust on Christmas Tree Farm Road in Hart County are shown.

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Deputies seize 350 grams of meth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
More than 350 grams of methamphetamine is off the streets and two suspected local drug dealers have been arrested after a three-week investigation led by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.