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State and local fire officials are warning folks to avoid fire dangers when decorating for Christmas this year.

State and local fire officials are warning folks to avoid fire dangers when decorating for Christmas this year.

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Officials: Beware of fire this holiday

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Holiday decorations are abundant this time of year. Lights and Christmas trees adorn homes throughout communities — but state and local officials are urging residents to take caution when decking the halls this year.
Jim and Sonja Corder of Birdhouse and More show off some of their wares at the 2018 Holiday Bazaar at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell.

Jim and Sonja Corder of Birdhouse and More show off some of their wares at the 2018 Holiday Bazaar at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell.

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Holiday Bazaar back for another crafty Christmas

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The 9th annual Holiday Bazaar hosted by Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center will offer Christmas shoppers a chance to shop locally on Dec. 7. “The vendors are excited and ready for you to shop for your special handmade holiday gifts,” Executive Director of Hart Life Tammy Frye said.
Photo submitted - A Haitian child poses for a photo with his goat that wears a Santa hat. The goat was provided for his family by the Hart County based Acts 1:8 Mission Ministry.

Photo submitted - A Haitian child poses for a photo with his goat that wears a Santa hat. The goat was provided for his family by the Hart County based Acts 1:8 Mission Ministry.

Ministry sending goats to Haiti

Michael Hall
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Giving the gift of a goat could change a Haitian family’s life this Christmas. Ginger Bauknight, of Acts 1:8 Missions Ministry, knows this from firsthand experience.  She, her husband Slate and their children Clay, Luke and Rebekah first visited Haiti with Mt.
The Dec. 6, 1918 edition of The Hartwell Sun

The Dec. 6, 1918 edition of The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Dec. 9, 1949 — “Uranium in Hart?”  That was the headline on the front page of The Hartwell Sun in 1949. A mica mining boom was met with great interest from geologists, scientists and mining experts around the country after The Funkhouser Company began its mining operation in 1948 in Hart County.
R.C. Ogelsby as he entered the courtroom for his bond hearing in Nov.

R.C. Ogelsby as he entered the courtroom for his bond hearing in Nov.

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Oglesby removal still unclear

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
It’s still unclear when, or if, suspended Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby will be removed from office and a replacement will be appointed or elected.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Two failures to dim headlights; two loud music violations; one unsafe operation of a radio, telephone or cell; eight stop sign violations; one following too closely; two driving without a license on person; three child...
Corrine Baker pets pot-bellied pigs at Outsiders Farm and Sanctuary in Hart County, a farm where pigs originally bought as pets are rescued from bad situations.

Corrine Baker pets pot-bellied pigs at Outsiders Farm and Sanctuary in Hart County, a farm where pigs originally bought as pets are rescued from bad situations.

Pot-bellied pig rescue a haven for mistreated pets

Michael Hall
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Drive slowly when pulling up to Outsiders Farm and Sanctuary in Hart County. You never know when a young pig will come darting in front of you between the ducks and roosters roaming around the farm. That was the case during a recent visit to the pot-bellied pig rescue.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Jingle and Mingle a ladies night out

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
An event coming to downtown Hartwell will offer local women a chance to “she shop, sip and snack” this December. The Jingle and Mingle event promises to be a ladies’ night out that will include several downtown stores and restaurants from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5.
Left: Tracy Mize Right: Mike Cleveland

Left: Tracy Mize Right: Mike Cleveland

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Sheriff’s race shaping up

Grayson Williams
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A local man is hoping to follow in his great-grandfather’s footsteps after recently announcing he’s vying to become the next sheriff of Hart County.
Pictured from left to right in the front row are Zeb Brister, Alex McBride, Katie Moon, Kaleb Waddell, Mary Beth White, Emma Shiflet and Lily Moon. On the back row are Michelle McClain and Amy Burns.

Pictured from left to right in the front row are Zeb Brister, Alex McBride, Katie Moon, Kaleb Waddell, Mary Beth White, Emma Shiflet and Lily Moon. On the back row are Michelle McClain and Amy Burns.

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4-H’ers compete at state cotton competition

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Seven Hart County 4-H’ers competed in Georgia 4-H’s Area Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Contest on Oct. 28 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.