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Hartwell popped with patriotism during Pre-4th festivities Saturday, June 27. The Hartwell Service League's 49th annual Pre-4th Festival filled the streets of downtown Hartwell with over 200 vendors. A highlight of the day included the annual children's parade, which brought out award-winning floats like the one above. After a fun, yet hot, day of festival-going, Hart County enjoyed the Hart County Chamber of Commerce/Discover Hartwell's annual fireworks. Photo by Brandon White, White Shadow Photography.

Hartwell popped with patriotism during Pre-4th festivities Saturday, June 27. The Hartwell Service League's 49th annual Pre-4th Festival filled the streets of downtown Hartwell with over 200 vendors. A highlight of the day included the annual children's parade, which brought out award-winning floats like the one above. After a fun, yet hot, day of festival-going, Hart County enjoyed the Hart County Chamber of Commerce/Discover Hartwell's annual fireworks. Photo by Brandon White, White Shadow Photography.

Patriotic Pre-4th

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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The Sun closed Friday

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Hartwell Sun will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.We will reopen Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m.We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend celebrating America's 250th anniversary!
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Police, city holding fundraiser

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Submitted by Lt. Darin RuckerHartwell Police DepartmentThe men and women of the Hartwell Police Department, in partnership with the City of Hartwell, will host a Bubba Burger Meal Benefit Sale to support Audrey Segars, human resources director for the City of Hartwell.
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Fatal fire

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Local and state authorities are investigating a death following a structure fire Monday evening.Sheriff Chris Carroll said deputies responded, alongside the Hart County Fire Department, to the area of Mount Olivet Road near Rock Dust Road just after 5:30 p.m.
Photo by Madison Linton Hart County's oldest resident, Doris Mahannah (front) was honored with proclamations by Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer (left) and City of Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) during her birthday celebration at Brookdale on her 110th birthday June 24.

Photo by Madison Linton Hart County's oldest resident, Doris Mahannah (front) was honored with proclamations by Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer (left) and City of Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) during her birthday celebration at Brookdale on her 110th birthday June 24.

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110 years of Doris Mahannah

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comHow has 110-year-old Doris Mahannah continued to thrive all these years?
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BOE gives budget stamp of approval

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
By Madison Linton, lead news reporterThe Hart County Charter System gave its final stamp of approval to a $49.5 million budget June 15, following two rounds of public hearings that produced no public comment.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown (left) holding "Nancy Honk," the patriotic porch goose, and Aeva Looney (right), an intern with the Chamber/Hartwell Main Street through the University of Georgia's Archway Program, stand in front of the Smithsonian Exhibit inside the Arts Center of Hartwell Wednesday morning. The pair is advertising a variety of the Pre-4th festivities that will take place alongside the Hartwell Service League's Pre-4th Celebration. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown (left) holding "Nancy Honk," the patriotic porch goose, and Aeva Looney (right), an intern with the Chamber/Hartwell Main Street through the University of Georgia's Archway Program, stand in front of the Smithsonian Exhibit inside the Arts Center of Hartwell Wednesday morning. The pair is advertising a variety of the Pre-4th festivities that will take place alongside the Hartwell Service League's Pre-4th Celebration. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

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Prepping for the Pre-4th

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Hartwell Service League’s (HSL) 49th annual Pre-4th Celebration is scheduled to fill the streets of downtown Hartwell Saturday for a patriotic celebration on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary.From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.