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Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Former NFL offensive lineman and Royston native Tony Jones talks to students at the Hart County Alternative Program on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Former NFL offensive lineman and Royston native Tony Jones talks to students at the Hart County Alternative Program on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

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Former NFL player gives life advice to students

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Only about 7.1 percent of  high school senior football players go on to play college football, according to the NCAA. From there, only 1.6 percent make it to the NFL.  The percentage of players who are able to have long careers in the NFL are even smaller.
A 3D rendering of the completed Railroad Street Project

A 3D rendering of the completed Railroad Street Project

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Hartwell’s train depot may soon see new life

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The old train depot in downtown Hartwell may soon see some new life. The city of Hartwell is asking for bids for the depot renovation project spearheaded by TORCH after changes to the original plans for the project were approved.
Sunshots by Michael Hall - Hart County’s Trey Chafin, middle, watches the judge as he shows his pig in the Intermediate Division of the showmanship competition on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Hart County Agriscience Center during the Lake Hartwell Pig Classic.

Sunshots by Michael Hall - Hart County’s Trey Chafin, middle, watches the judge as he shows his pig in the Intermediate Division of the showmanship competition on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Hart County Agriscience Center during the Lake Hartwell Pig Classic.

Hart county cleans up at Pig Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The third-annual Lake Hartwell Pig Classic, sponsored by Georgia Poultry Equipment Co. and more than 30 other businesses and organizations, brought 225 pigs along with the competitors who work with them to the Hart County AgriScience Center on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Vacant schools are now on the market

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A couple of unoccupied elementary schools are on the market in Hart County. The Hart County Board of Education voted 5-0 Monday night at its regular meeting to put the Nancy Hart Elementary and Airline Elementary properties up for bid.
Hart schools named to AP honor roll

Hart schools named to AP honor roll

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Hart schools named to AP honor roll

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Hart County Charter System is one of five school districts in the state, and one of just 250 districts in the U.S. and Canada, to be honored by the College Board with placement on the 10th Annual AP District Honor Roll. “Our teachers are doing a great job preparing students at an early age.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One driving without a license on person; one expired driver’s license; one failure to register vehicle; one failure to obey stop sign; one lost tag; one lost handicap placard; Nov.
Jonveckeo Brown, 38, of Hartwell

Jonveckeo Brown, 38, of Hartwell

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Armed robbery suspect arrested

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A Hartwell man who allegedly robbed Jimbo’s convenience store at gunpoint Friday night was arrested early Sunday. Jonveckeo Brown, 38, of Hartwell, was arrested around 2:30 a.m.
A Hart County road crew employee removes the speed bumps in Bowersville in August.

A Hart County road crew employee removes the speed bumps in Bowersville in August.

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County denies bump money for Bowersville

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted on Dec. 10 to deny Bowersville SPLOST money to pay for an ill-fated speed bump project.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City to lease, not buy vehicles

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2019
People will soon see new police cars and other government vehicles driving the streets of Hartwell over the next few years after the Hartwell City Council voted to enter into a new fleet program with Enterprise on Monday.
Sunshot from file — World War II Army veteran Harold “Andy” Anderson salutes during the presentation of the Wreaths Across America in December 2018 at the Hart County Courthouse.

Sunshot from file — World War II Army veteran Harold “Andy” Anderson salutes during the presentation of the Wreaths Across America in December 2018 at the Hart County Courthouse.

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Wreaths will honor fallen veterans

Drew Dotson
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The American Legion Post 109 is sponsoring Wreaths Across America in Hart County and will hold a special ceremony at noon on Dec. 14, at the Hart County Courthouse. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization focused on laying wreaths on graves of veterans across the country.