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Hart County Sheriff's deputy David Cleveland (left) and Sheriff Mike Cleveland (right) escort murder suspect Larrendrick Rashad Tabor after his arrest Tuesday near South Hart Elementary School in Hart County. (Photo courtesy of The Hartwell Sun)

Hart County Sheriff's deputy David Cleveland (left) and Sheriff Mike Cleveland (right) escort murder suspect Larrendrick Rashad Tabor after his arrest Tuesday near South Hart Elementary School in Hart County. (Photo courtesy of The Hartwell Sun)

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Hart County murder suspect arrested Tuesday

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2020
By Michael Hall  and Grayson Williams The Hartwell Sun HART COUNTY – A 12-hour manhunt ended Tuesday morning when Hart County deputies and Georgia State Troopers arrested a man in front of South Hart Elementary School they say shot and killed a man and wounded a woman Monday.
Blair Housely is ready to raise a glass to the upcoming Dahlonega Brewery.

Blair Housely is ready to raise a glass to the upcoming Dahlonega Brewery.

Mead maker taps into brewery market

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
While some would say Dahlonega is late to the local brewery party, which has exploded in Georgia over the past few years, when the city’s first brewery opens later this spring, it’ll be the first of its kind in the state.
Living in the Lavender at Red Oaks Lavender Farm

Living in the Lavender at Red Oaks Lavender Farm

UNWIND: Living in the Lavender

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
“It’s about giving back to the community.” For Tina and David Duffey, operating the Red Oak Lavender Farm is a way to interact with the community and to stay active postretirement. Originally from Atlanta, Tina has always preferred the outdoors and living in the country.
Helen Dortch was born in Carnesville in 1863.

Helen Dortch was born in Carnesville in 1863.

A woman ahead of her time

Shane Scoggins
Monday, December 9, 2019
Helen Dortch Longstreet was no stranger to controversy or fighting for the causes she believed in by the time the Georgia Railway and Power Company began work to dam Tallulah Falls in the 1910s.
Soon-to-be U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is introduced by Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference Wednesday announcing her appointment to Congress for one year. Photo courtesy of Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

Soon-to-be U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is introduced by Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference Wednesday announcing her appointment to Congress for one year. Photo courtesy of Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

Loeffler tapped over Collins as new Georgia Senator

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2019
   Gov. Brian Kemp went against President Trump’s recommendation Wednesday when he selected businesswoman Kelly Loeffler over U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) to fill the U.S. Senate seat left by the retiring Johnny Isakson.
Chaz Parks jumped into married life alongside his team of groomsmen at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER

Chaz Parks jumped into married life alongside his team of groomsmen at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER

UNWIND: Finding a happily ever after among the vines

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Our local wineries go out of their way to prevent Bridezilla meltdowns. They start with picture-perfect views of rolling hills crosshatched with vines that lend a spirit of symmetrical harmony to the scene, along with a liberal pouring policy with their homegrown libations.
Matt Aiken/ Tantrum Brewery

Matt Aiken/ Tantrum Brewery

UNWIND: Brew Gurus. Business is hopping at Tantrum

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2019
Ross Crumpton just couldn’t bring himself to sign on the dotted line. It was 2016 and the White County native was about to start a life in Oklahoma with a longterm career in natural gas power generation.  There was only one problem. “I absolutely hated it,” he said.
Moonrise DIstillery owner Doug Nassaur shows some of the many bourbon-related products offered for sale at the Clayton distillery.

Moonrise DIstillery owner Doug Nassaur shows some of the many bourbon-related products offered for sale at the Clayton distillery.

UNWIND: Man and the moonrise

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019
A small, family-operated craft distillery in Rabun County is poised to make a big splash in the world of artisanal whiskey. Moonrise Distillery is not just another company seeking to cash in on the growing craft distillery business in Georgia.
Deer TB Graphic

Deer TB Graphic

Be wary of TB in deer

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
Earlier this month and in the thick of deer season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that deer “can transmit certain strains of tuberculosis to hunters.”  The danger comes during the field-dressing process.