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Hart County commissioners Marshall Sayer, from left, Ricky Carter, chairman Joey Dorsey and Frankie Teasley are shown at the special-called meeting Wednesday night.

Hart County commissioners Marshall Sayer, from left, Ricky Carter, chairman Joey Dorsey and Frankie Teasley are shown at the special-called meeting Wednesday night.

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County Commissioner: No plans to place curfew or close businesses

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Hart County Board of Commissioners chairman said Wednesday he has no plans to order a curfew or for businesses to close in Hart County in response the novel coronavirus pandemic that has prompted a wave of similar measures around Georgia and the country in the past week.
Pictured are the winners from left to right: Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.

Pictured are the winners from left to right: Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.

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Bass club holds tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hartwell Bass Club held its March tournament on March 13 on Lake Hartwell. Pictured are the winners from left to right:  Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.
Sunshots by Michael Hall - Lee Mapp poses for a photo next to his Correct Craft classic boat.

Sunshots by Michael Hall - Lee Mapp poses for a photo next to his Correct Craft classic boat.

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Lee Mapp is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
By Michael Hall Publisher/Editor Lee Mapp came to Hartwell with a very simple purpose. “I had two friends who lived on the lake up here, and I’d always wanted to be on the lake, and that’s where I ended up,” he said.
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Library Friends to host local authors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Local authors will have an opportunity to show off their work and sell some books in May. Hart County Friends of the Library are hosting an Author’s Night at the Library from 5:30-7 p.m., May 14, at the Hart County library, 150 Benson St., in Hartwell.
The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One tire requirements citation; one expired vehicle tag; one no insurance; one failure to dim headlights; one defective equipment; one failure to register vehicle.
A cart full of prepared bagged lunches wait to be passed out to families as part of a program through the Hart County Charter System to provide lunches during the school closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A cart full of prepared bagged lunches wait to be passed out to families as part of a program through the Hart County Charter System to provide lunches during the school closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Schools adjust to virus closure

Michael Hall
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hart County Charter System began its meal program Tuesday, March 18. The school system will provide meals to children ages 18 and younger, free of charge. Children must be present to receive the meals. Families can pick up the meals at their zoned elementary schools between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Cooling bill assistance is available

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. will open up the cooling program for clients who are 65 years of age or older, or medically homebound beginning on April 1. If there is additional money, then the program will open to the general public on May 1.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Howell Street is shown on Tuesday morning in downtown Hartwell. The city’s Main Street program is hoping to win a $25,000 cash prize, but needs the community’s help to do so.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Howell Street is shown on Tuesday morning in downtown Hartwell. The city’s Main Street program is hoping to win a $25,000 cash prize, but needs the community’s help to do so.

Main Street needs votes to win $25K

Michael Hall
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hartwell Main Street program could win a $25,000 cash prize, but it needs the community’s help to do so. Hartwell is among the 2020 nominees for the fifth-annual America’s Main Streets contest conducted by Independent We Stand, a national small business movement.
The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
March 19, 1981 —Dry weather led to perfect conditions for fires that burned 75 acres in one location, 25 acres in another location and many other smaller fires throughout the county.