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Food bank working to further Hart Co. efforts

Local organizers recently met with top dogs from the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to iron out details on continued efforts in keeping needy Hart County children fed. Now that the Hart County School Food Pantries and Food For Hungry Kids Backpack...

Jail study to inform commissioners on future

Does Hart County really need a new jail? That was a question posed by county administrator Terrell Partain at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night. Commissioner R.C. Oglesby was unable to attend. Partain announced he’s using the county’s...

Middle School renovations on track for first day

Hart County Middle School’s multi-million dollar face-lift is well underway, and the officials say the project is on track logistically and fiscally. Director of Operations David Seagraves said the project that broke ground in May is expected to be...

Parvo quarantine elsewhere crowds Humane Society

Local animal rescue groups are feeling the pinch lately due to a parvovirus quarantine at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia, and advocates are asking for help from the community. Hart County Humane Society president Donna Madkiff said...

Motorcycle chase ends with a splash

A man allegedly fled authorities on a motorcycle, and then on foot, but the chase ended with a splash on Monday at Long Point. Around 5:30 p.m. on June 8, a Hart County Sheriff’s deputy clocked a motorcycle travelling 86 m.p.h. on Anderson Highway...

SkillsUSA team competes at national conference

Hart County’s SkillsUSA team was among the Georgia students who went to Louisville, Ky., June 24-28, for the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) and earned more medallions than any other state. The conference is a showcase...

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Food bank working to further Hart Co. efforts

Local organizers recently met with top dogs from the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to iron out details on continued efforts in keeping needy Hart County children fed.

By Michael Isom

Schools seek input on planning

Hart County Charter System officials invite citizens to give their input on the Hart County Charter System’s 2019 - 2020 Comprehensive Needs

By The Hartwell Sun, from staff reports

Jail study to inform commissioners on future

Does Hart County really need a new jail? That was a question posed by county administrator Terrell Partain at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night.

By Michael Isom

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Anglers are going deep for striper on Lake Hartwell

If you’re looking to hook a striper anytime soon, you’ll need to head for deeper water as the July heat hits.

Little League teams fall in state, district tournaments

The Hart County Little League all-star baseball team fell one-game short of a district championship to Franklin County last Friday and Saturday in Danielsville.

Athletes test their limits at Lake Hartwell Triathlon

The Lake Hartwell YMCA Triathlon drew in droves Saturday morning — 278 people to be exact, ranging in age from 17 to 74.

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Obituaries

Travis George

Travis George
Wellborn Travis George, 89, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home.

Ralph White

Ralph Eugene White

Mary Hembree

Mary Hembree
Mary Alice Cole Hembree, 95, formerly of 308 Ridge Road, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.

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