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American Legion Post 109 Commander James Fulghum waves the flag during the 2023 Hartwell Veterans Day Parade.

American Legion Post 109 Commander James Fulghum waves the flag during the 2023 Hartwell Veterans Day Parade.

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Hartwell to host veterans parade Nov. 10

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The American Legion Post 109 will help host the second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. throughout downtown Hartwell. On Nov. 10, the American Legion Post 109 will help honor our veterans in Northeast Georgia by hosting the second annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Hartwell.
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Donald Trump

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Trump carries Georgia four years after losing Peach State

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
ATLANTA – Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday. With only three rural counties not having reported, Republican Trump led with 50.
The Hartwell Sun

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IBA jobs and employment vs. poverty and food insecurity

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
I was surprised to read Bill Leard, Chairman of the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA), say in The Hartwell Sun that “Our employment numbers are in a good position right now...we’re not actively pursuing new industry.
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Georgia has the opportunity for big-ticket tax reform

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
I was in kindergarten when I got my first allowance – complete with a contract between my parents and me. Among its wise provisions was that I couldn’t spend a single week’s allowance all at once, but if I saved for multiple weeks I could spend all my money on one item.
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A story of courage from a woman who endured through war

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Eva Thelka Eisenhut was born in 1928 in Apolda, a small town that later became part of Communist East Germany. She was the oldest of four girls living with their parents in a four-room upstairs apartment. Poor but happy, they were a close family.
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Have you ever needed your butt kicked?

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Friends know what you need. They have good ears, too. Fifty miles away, two of my friends heard me talking to myself. For the umpteenth time, I was muttering, “I should have my butt kicked.” I repeat: “Friends know what you need.” That’s why I got a call from Tim Milner in Hartwell.
Photo by Aaron Burden

Photo by Aaron Burden

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A retired newspaper gal always honors our veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Veterans Day stands as one of our favorite observances of the year here in Hart County. While it’s fitting moment to pause and reflect on the immeasurable contributions made by our veterans, it also gives the newspaper a week or so to work with one of our old colleagues.
At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Kemp announces new disaster relief measure for Georgia farmers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Last Friday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.