Hartwell Sun, Hartwell, Georgia

Recently closed restaurant getting new life

When Swamp Guinea on Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell closed its doors for good on Dec. 22, some patrons described the aftermath as a period of mourning. One former patron is well on her way to ending that period. If you’ve driven down Reed Creek...

Deed room at clerk’s office short on space

Hart County Clerk of Superior Court Frankie Gray is quickly running out of space in the deed room at his office. In fact, only 10 more new books will render the space completely full with nowhere else to house the valuable deeds, plats and liens...

Law resets bus stop rules

Motorists in Georgia once again must stop for a school bus when its stop sign is out and its blinking lights are on when a turn lane is present. Senate Bill 25 passed in the General Assembly last week, reversing a law passed in 2018 that removed...

Classical concert put on by Library Friends

The Friends of the Hart County Library advocate for a little more than the joys of reading – add an appreciation for classical music to the group’s repertoire. That is evidenced by the Friends’ sponsorship of an upcoming, intimate concert at the...

‘ELABORATE’ OPERATION

A marijuana grow lab housing approximately 37 plants was put out of business last Wednesday night. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant for 174 Lanier Street around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 following a joint investigation with the...

Shooting spills in to Hart County

A gunshot wound to the leg didn’t stop a man from allegedly hitchhiking his way to help in Hartwell after an armed robbery last Wednesday night. According to Hartwell Police Department reports, the victim was reportedly robbed at gunpoint by several...

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Recently closed restaurant getting new life

When Swamp Guinea on Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell closed its doors for good on Dec. 22, some patrons described the aftermath as a period of mourning.

By Michael Isom

Deed room at clerk’s office short on space

Hart County Clerk of Superior Court Frankie Gray is quickly running out of space in the deed room at his office.

By Michael Isom

Law resets bus stop rules

Motorists in Georgia once again must stop for a school bus when its stop sign is out and its blinking lights are on when a turn lane is present.

By Michael Hall

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Honiotes places at state wrestling tourney

Dogs eek out win over Pace

The Hart County Bulldogs (21-7, 9-3) are advancing to the second round of the state playoffs after a thrilling 54-50 victory over Pace Academy (20-9, 9-3) last Saturday in Atlanta.