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The Hartwell Sun

Pre-fourth, music fest still a go

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Hartwell’s annual Pre-Fourth celebration is scheduled to move forward, along with the Lake Hartwell Music Festival, pending an end to the statewide public health emergency.
The front page of The Hartwell Sun from May 8, 2003

The front page of The Hartwell Sun from May 8, 2003

#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
May 7, 1987 The 21st annual mother of the year award presented by The Hartwell Sun gifted one lucky mom with local goods. Gladys Thrasher was selected as the 1987 mother of the year after her granddaughter, Julie Yeargin, nominated her for the award.
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Police

The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 28 Shun O’Neal Allen, 39, 1299 Bodie Rayle Road, Elberton, was arrested and charged with DUI alcohol, open container and speeding.
Sunshot by Bill Powell — Richard Frady plays the guitar in 2018, prior to his battle with COVID-19 that has had him hospitalized in Anderson since March 28.

Sunshot by Bill Powell — Richard Frady plays the guitar in 2018, prior to his battle with COVID-19 that has had him hospitalized in Anderson since March 28.

Mother, daughter hope for father's recovery

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
A Hartwell mother, Sally Frady, and her daughter saw a glimmer of hope as Mother’s Day approached last week in what has been more than a month of worry and fear.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Ninth-district candidates spar in debate

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2020
By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service Republican candidates sought to distinguish themselves in the crowded race for the 9th Congressional District in Georgia during a debate Sunday ahead of the June 9 primary election.
public health

public health

Testing site coming to Franklin County

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Drive through testing by appointment for COVID-19 is now available in Franklin County for Hart and Franklin County residents, District 2 Public Health officials announced Thursday.