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Photo subitted — The Lake House Tavern burned on Aug. 31. Investigators are now seeking answers as to how the fire started.

Photo subitted — The Lake House Tavern burned on Aug. 31. Investigators are now seeking answers as to how the fire started.

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Investigators seek answers in fire

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Officials are seeking information about a fire that destroyed The Lake House Tavern on Aug. 31 in Lavonia. The 14-year-old, 2,000-square foot building  burned down around 10 a.m. on Aug. 31. — and officials are still looking for answers as to what caused the blaze.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby talks during the dedication ceremony on Sept. 5 naming the dog park at the Hart County recreation complex after the late commissioner Dan Reyen.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby talks during the dedication ceremony on Sept. 5 naming the dog park at the Hart County recreation complex after the late commissioner Dan Reyen.

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Dog park named for late commissioner

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The dog park at the Hart County Sports and Recreation Complex was dedicated to a former Hart County commissioner who had a soft spot for dogs and worked to bring the park to fruition. The Dan W. Reyen Memorial Dog Park was unveiled on Sept.
Photo submitted — The cast of “The Miracle Worker” is pictured. Seated and kneeling from left to right are Sophia Hernandez, Peyton Donald, Devin Ellison, Scarlett Grace Thompson, Beth Mason, Wyatt Donald and Brianna Isbell. Seated in chairs are Arlene Ford, Nae Nae Hill, Philip Johnson, Claire Hoy, Max Donald and Traci Mason. Standing are Myia Hill, Bob Axton, Hannah Payne, Reagan Donald. Not pictured is Marlie Wilson.

Photo submitted — The cast of “The Miracle Worker” is pictured. Seated and kneeling from left to right are Sophia Hernandez, Peyton Donald, Devin Ellison, Scarlett Grace Thompson, Beth Mason, Wyatt Donald and Brianna Isbell. Seated in chairs are Arlene Ford, Nae Nae Hill, Philip Johnson, Claire Hoy, Max Donald and Traci Mason. Standing are Myia Hill, Bob Axton, Hannah Payne, Reagan Donald. Not pictured is Marlie Wilson.

'The Miracle Worker' set for the HCCT stage

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The story of Helen Keller is coming to Hart County Community Theatre this weekend and through September. The theater is staging “The Miracle Worker” starting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at 83 Depot St., in downtown Hartwell.
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Police Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One expired vehicle tag; two unlawful uses of central turn lane; one following too closely; one failure to stop at red light; one no insurance; two failures to obey traffic device; one parking in fire lane; one adult...
Sunshot by Michael Hall — A group of audience members gather during an executive session at the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to learn details from consultant Shawn Davis, far left, of the proposed project to rethink Hart State Park.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — A group of audience members gather during an executive session at the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to learn details from consultant Shawn Davis, far left, of the proposed project to rethink Hart State Park.

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Hart State Park lease is in the city's hands

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The shuttered Hart State Park could see new life again as early as January.
In this faded image on newsprint, Anderson firefighters fight a fire in Hartwell at the Standard Oil Company in 1944.

In this faded image on newsprint, Anderson firefighters fight a fire in Hartwell at the Standard Oil Company in 1944.

#ThrowbackThursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Sept. 10, 1987 The Hart County Jail was so crowded that the sheriff sent prisoners home. At the time, Hart County Sheriff Larry Sanders told The Hartwell Sun he had to turn away five bench warrant cases due to overcrowding. He attempted to send them to the city jail, but they were full too.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Hartwell Helps EXPO coming back for fifth year

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The fifth-annual Hartwell Helps EXPO is coming back in October, presented again by Hart Interdenominational Minstry, or HIM. The community resource event brings together dozens of local nonprofit organizations to offer assistance to people in Hart County who need it.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams -- Hart County Sheriff's Office investigators Kevin White, Kristi Hughes and Chris Carroll look at equipment recently at the Sheriff's office.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams -- Hart County Sheriff's Office investigators Kevin White, Kristi Hughes and Chris Carroll look at equipment recently at the Sheriff's office.

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Investigators see cases through to the end

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
When an incident involving law enforcement occurs in the county, responding deputies typically write a report, then are back to their regular duties — but what happens to that report if it is marked as under investigation?
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Fishing University TV show to come to Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Internationally televised, Emmy award winning television show, Fishing University, will soon make Hartwell home, filming an episode to air in 2020 and featuring not only Lake Hartwell, but local dining, activities and attractions.