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Photo by Eliobed Suarez

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Tackling traffic challenges

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Friday, February 7, 2025
Traffic issues and potential solutions – including a transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) – are set to continue to be a high priority topic for the Hartwell City Council in the upcoming year.
Senior guard TK Smith hits a three from the right corner in the 79-26 loss against Hebron.

Senior guard TK Smith hits a three from the right corner in the 79-26 loss against Hebron.

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Lady Dogs to fight for the No. 2 seed

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Lady Dogs’ defense continued to shine in the win against Prince Avenue before Hebron Christian dominated Hart. On Jan. 24, Hart traveled to Bogart to take on the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian to begin the second half of region play.
Beverly White sits in her home in the Cross Roads community surrounded by dozens of the brightly colored blankets she’s crocheted over the years after learning the skill from a customer in Jim’s Grill in the early 80s. Right, Beverly sits with her favorite blanket featuring the “Kittens in a Row” pattern.

Beverly White sits in her home in the Cross Roads community surrounded by dozens of the brightly colored blankets she’s crocheted over the years after learning the skill from a customer in Jim’s Grill in the early 80s. Right, Beverly sits with her favorite blanket featuring the “Kittens in a Row” pattern.

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Beverly White is Loving Life

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
For over 50 years, Jim’s Grill opened its doors to welcome and serve customers in Hart County. While the restaurant changed locations around four times over its long history, it was most famous for its location nestled at the corner of Forest Avenue and Depot Street.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Harmony House to hold annual chili cook-off Feb. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The annual Harmony House Child Advocacy Center chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Elberton Civic Center. This fundraising event will benefit victims of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse as well as Adult Sexual Assault and the support services provided for them.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Jan. 22-27, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
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Photo by Emma Harper

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Polar Bear Plunge coming March 1

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence’s 29th annual Polar Bear Plunge and Winter Festival will take place Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gum Branch Mega Ramp.
Alan Powell

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2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 3

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Georgia General Assembly was set to return to the Gold Dome on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to commence “budget week.”  Passing a balanced budget is our one constitutional obligation. Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency on Monday anticipating winter storms across the state.