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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.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Vacation Bible school teachers Jennifer Craft, left, Teresa Haygood, middle, and Kelie Worley, right are in costume pass out materials Thursday, June 18, at Hartwell First Baptist, to families participating in this year’s virtual VBS.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Vacation Bible school teachers Jennifer Craft, left, Teresa Haygood, middle, and Kelie Worley, right are in costume pass out materials Thursday, June 18, at Hartwell First Baptist, to families participating in this year’s virtual VBS.

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Pandemic prompts virtual vacation Bible school

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A virtual vacation bible school wasn’t Hartwell First Baptist Church Children’s Director Jennifer Craft’s first choice for this summer, but she says the church is making the most of it.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell fire chief Terry Vickery poses for a photo in his office. Vickery will retire at the end of this year after 45 years on the job with the Hartwell Fire Department.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell fire chief Terry Vickery poses for a photo in his office. Vickery will retire at the end of this year after 45 years on the job with the Hartwell Fire Department.

Chief's retirement marks end of an era

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Hartwell Fire Chief Terry Vickery has witnessed first-hand the evolution of fire fighting — even growing up with a “fire phone” in his house — through the decades of his 45-year career with his hometown department.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Dr. Edward Wysong of Hartwell Family Practice is retiring June 30, ending a 47-year career.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Dr. Edward Wysong of Hartwell Family Practice is retiring June 30, ending a 47-year career.

Dr. Wysong retiring after 47-year career

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Had it not been for a desire to take a swim in a lake, Dr. Edward Wysong may never have wound up in Hartwell.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell Lakeside campground operator Barry Stern, from left to right, Chris Rademacher of Kampgrounds of America, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks ceremonially break ground on Hartwell Lakeside on Tuesday, June 23.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell Lakeside campground operator Barry Stern, from left to right, Chris Rademacher of Kampgrounds of America, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks ceremonially break ground on Hartwell Lakeside on Tuesday, June 23.

Let the camping begin: Ceremonial groundbreaking launches Hartwell Lakeside

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The ground is broken at Hartwell Lakeside as officials prepare to bring the nearly 10-year project to its full potential.
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News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Three following too closely violations; one improper turn; one failure to signal; one improper use of central lane; two restrictions on use of flashing or revolving blue lights; one failure to yield entering roadway;...