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By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comSouthern Origin Meadery, located at 2069 Bond Ave in Canon, is hosting a Mahjong Party on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
September lineup to include benefit car show, yard sale, golf tournament
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Several benefit events are scheduled to take place around Hart County during the month of September. Sacred Heart Yard SaleOur Lady's Circle at Sacred Heart Church will host its annual yard sale Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Study suggests city increase wholesale water rates
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Editor's note: A portion of this story, originally published in the Aug. 6 edition of The Hartwell Sun, said a study suggests the City of Hartwell should increase its current inside customer rate. However, the suggestion made for an increase from $3.45 to $5.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CASA seeking volunteers for upcoming Sept. 11 training
News Staff
Submitted by Kari LeBarronNortheast Georgia CASACASA of the Northern Judicial Circuit, Inc. is seeking volunteers for its upcoming training on Sept. 11.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Sheriff's office to host citizens firearm class Aug. 24, 25
News Staff
Information from the Hart County Sheriff's OfficeThe Hart County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our next Citizens Firearms Class on Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Dangerous intersection signs are posted on both sides of the road before the intersection of Liberty Hill and Liberty Hill Church roads, which is now set to become a four-way stop. Photo by Rose Scoggins.
Four-way stop for Liberty Hill
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
A four-way stop will soon be in place at the intersection of Liberty Hill and Liberty Hill Church roads after being approved by the Hart County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Annual Northeast Georgia Ag Expo to be held Saturday at Agriscience Center
News Staff
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe 2026 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns to the Hart County Agriscience Center on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting one yet.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The future of the Hart County cannery, which sits on the Hartwell Elementary School campus, is being discussed by the Hart County Board of Education and the school's school governance team. Photo courtesy of Hartwell Elementary School.
Discussing the future of the Hart County cannery
News Staff
The future of the Hart County cannery is being discussed by the Hart County Board of Education and the Hartwell Elementary School's (HES) school governance team (SGT).
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Hart County Charter System, in partnership with local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services, performed an emergency response drill prior to the start of the new school year July 31. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.
School system, law enforcement conduct safety drill
News Staff
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System successfully conducted an Emergency Response Drill in collaboration with local emergency services.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Northeast Georgia Regional Job Fair set for Aug. 12
News Staff
By Madison Linton- Lead news reporterMultiple employers from multiple industries will be in attendance at the Northeast Georgia Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bear Creek Community Center, located at 610 Bear Creek Road in Lavonia.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
