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Farm Bureau holding photo contest

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted by Tina SimmonsHart County Farm BureauThe Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee would like to provide an opportunity for Georgia Farm Bureau members to showcase agriculture and encourage appreciation of rural Georgia.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Pennington Chapel to hold benefit yard sale

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted by Pennington Chapel ChurchA benefit yard sale for the Smith and Atkinson families will be held Saturday, May 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at  Pennington Chapel Church, located at 2712 Sandy Cross Road in Royston.For more information, contact Kevin at 706-201-5780.
Hart County Charter System's 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year were recognized during the Hart County Board of Education's May 11 meeting. Pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (far left) and board chair Kim Pierce (far right) are (L-R) Robyn Rice from Hart County Middle School, Leigh Floyd from South Hart Elementary School, Meredith Dunn from North Hart Elementary School, Samantha Burton from Hartwell Elementary School and Lisa Fanczi from Hart County High School. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Hart County Charter System's 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year were recognized during the Hart County Board of Education's May 11 meeting. Pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (far left) and board chair Kim Pierce (far right) are (L-R) Robyn Rice from Hart County Middle School, Leigh Floyd from South Hart Elementary School, Meredith Dunn from North Hart Elementary School, Samantha Burton from Hartwell Elementary School and Lisa Fanczi from Hart County High School. Photo by Grayson Williams.

School system names 2026-2027 teachers of the year

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is proud to announce its new class of Teachers of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year.
"Footloose: The Musical" debuts on the Hart County Community Theatre stage Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Performances will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Show times are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception of May 31, when performances will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo submitted by Elizabeth Murphy.

"Footloose: The Musical" debuts on the Hart County Community Theatre stage Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Performances will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Show times are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception of May 31, when performances will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo submitted by Elizabeth Murphy.

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Cutting 'Footloose' at HCCT

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Audience members will be transported back to the 80s when watching performances of "Footloose: The Musical" at Hart County Community Theatre beginning this weekend..The show opens Friday, May 15 at 7  p.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

National Day of Prayer service set for noon

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Submitted by Judy VoigtChrist's ChurchA National Day of Prayer service will take place Thursday, May 7 at noon on the courthouse lawn. In case of rain, it will be held at the First Methodist Church of Hartwell.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Redwine Church to hold annual yard sale

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Submitted by Sheila OliverRedwine ChurchRedwine Church will host its annual yard sale, Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.The sale will include lots of perennial plants and flowers, Avon collectibles and household items. There will be something for everyone.
Group photo of the 2026 Small Business ROCK STARS, including Fabritex, Inc. President Lee Adams (eighth from left) and Marketing and Sales Director Jenny Scott (ninth from left) with Gov. Brian P. Kemp (sixth from left), First Lady Marty Kemp (seventh from left) and Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson (far right). Photo by Ben Gray Photography, courtesy of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Group photo of the 2026 Small Business ROCK STARS, including Fabritex, Inc. President Lee Adams (eighth from left) and Marketing and Sales Director Jenny Scott (ninth from left) with Gov. Brian P. Kemp (sixth from left), First Lady Marty Kemp (seventh from left) and Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson (far right). Photo by Ben Gray Photography, courtesy of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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Recognizing local 'ROCK STARS'

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
By Rose Scogginseditor@thehartwellsun.comand submitted by theGeorgia Departmentof Economic DevelopmentFabritex, Inc., one of Hart County's homegrown industries, was recently recognized by Gov. Brian P.
Hartwell, South Hart Elementary schools earn state recognition for academic growth

Hartwell, South Hart Elementary schools earn state recognition for academic growth

Hartwell, South Hart Elementary schools earn state recognition for academic growth

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Submitted by Grayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that Hartwell Elementary School and South Hart Elementary School have been recognized by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) as part of the 2025 Single Statewide Accountability...