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Photo submitted — George Page, of Hartwell, creator of the PBS documentary series Nature, was promoted to assistant to the president of PBS in 1972.

Photo submitted — George Page, of Hartwell, creator of the PBS documentary series Nature, was promoted to assistant to the president of PBS in 1972.

#ThrowbackThursday

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
Jan. 6, 1972 A Hartwell native who created a popular environmental television show was named assistant to the President of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), a nationwide television network with 214 stations at the time.
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Tax commissioner honored

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
Retiring Hart County Commissioner Burl Pierce was honored for his 14 years of service recently by his colleagues. They presented Pierce with a plaque on Dec. 18.
Hart County Board of Elections supervisor Robin Webb, left, and Paul Bishop, a poll worker, demonstrate how the new Dominion voting machines operate much like an iPad when casting votes.

Hart County Board of Elections supervisor Robin Webb, left, and Paul Bishop, a poll worker, demonstrate how the new Dominion voting machines operate much like an iPad when casting votes.

2020 a big year for elections

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
March 24  Presidential  Preference Primary Feb. 4 — first day to mail absentee ballots Feb. 24 — Voter registration cut-off March 2-20 — Early Voting at 182 Cade Street March 14 — Saturday Voting at 182 Cade Street   Candidate  Qualifying March 2, 9 a.m.
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Budget, gambling top 2020 targets for state representative

Drew Dotson
Monday, December 30, 2019
With Governor Brian Kemp calling for a decreased budget in 2020, balancing it is a top priority for state Rep. Alan Powell. He is also hopeful voters may soon be able to vote to allow gambling in Georgia. “The governor has called for a 4 and a 6-percent cut.
Photo submitted — The yellow lab, Maggie, smiles for the camera at her new home in New Hampshire. She and another local rescue were sent by Hart County Animal Rescue to live in assisted living facilities there.

Photo submitted — The yellow lab, Maggie, smiles for the camera at her new home in New Hampshire. She and another local rescue were sent by Hart County Animal Rescue to live in assisted living facilities there.

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Local dogs find homes up north

Michael Hall
Monday, December 30, 2019
Two Hart County dogs now have loving new homes in New Hampshire thanks to two friends, one who works at an assisted living home up north, and another who helps run a rescue program in Hartwell.
Sunshot from file — Hart County Sheriff’s deputies Luke Bennett, Michael Davis, Jared Tollinson and Capt. Kevin White pose for a photo with an array of marijuana plants and marijuana-related products allegedly being grown and manufactured at a house on Lanier Street in Hartwell.

Sunshot from file — Hart County Sheriff’s deputies Luke Bennett, Michael Davis, Jared Tollinson and Capt. Kevin White pose for a photo with an array of marijuana plants and marijuana-related products allegedly being grown and manufactured at a house on Lanier Street in Hartwell.

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Alleged pot grower to represent himself

Grayson Williams
Monday, December 30, 2019
An alleged pot grower facing up to 50 years in prison plans to represent himself in court and indicated in court he could challenge the Controlled Substances Act.
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Mayor has high hopes for 2020

Drew Dotson
Monday, December 30, 2019
Creating more housing, encouraging downtown business development and renovating aging assets are among Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson’s wishes for 2020.  After a busy 2019, Johnson said he is excited for what the new year will hold for the city of Hartwell.