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'The Diary of Anne Frank' is opening tomorrow at the Hart County Community Theatre at 7 p.m. The play will run until March 15. Photo courtesy of Hart County Community Theatre.

'The Diary of Anne Frank' is opening tomorrow at the Hart County Community Theatre at 7 p.m. The play will run until March 15. Photo courtesy of Hart County Community Theatre.

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'The Diary of Anne Frank' opens Friday

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
By Madison Linton Lead news reporter The opening performance of Hart County Community Theatre’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which will run from Feb. 27 to March 15, is tomorrow.  The Hartwell Sun spoke to director Lani Sessoms about how this play came to be.
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Royston, Lavonia residents arrested in SCHS shooting

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Monday, February 23, 2026
By Michael O'Hearn  The Toccoa Record Four individuals have been arrested following a firearm incident on Feb. 10 at Stephens County High School. While two sporting events were ongoing at the school, students reported a firearm had been discharged multiple times in the parking lot.
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Polar Plunge to celebrate 30 years March 7

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.com The Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence (NEGACDV) will hold its 30th annual Polar Bear Plunge and Winter Festival, the council’s largest fundraiser, on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gum Branch MEGA Ramp.
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Sold out chamber banquet Friday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 76th annual chamber awards gala will be attended by a sold out crowd Friday night.  President and CEO Amanda Brown announced the event was sold out as of Feb. 13. For those with tickets, the event is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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HCCT to hold 'Footloose' auditions

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Submitted by Elizabeth Murphy  Hart County Community Theatre    Hart County Community Theatre will hold auditions for "Footloose: The Musical" Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night.
Stan O’Bannon stands next to his works at the Hartwell Art Center. His exhibit will kick off with an opening reception tonight and will be open through March 21. Photo by Madison Linton.

Stan O’Bannon stands next to his works at the Hartwell Art Center. His exhibit will kick off with an opening reception tonight and will be open through March 21. Photo by Madison Linton.

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O'Bannon exhibit to open tonight

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.com Retired Hart County firefighter, farmer and Georgia Watercolor Society member Stan O’Bannon is holding a reception for his “Brushes of the South, Through the Light of Water” exhibit tonight at the Hartwell Arts Center at 6 p.m.
Director Lani Sessoms speaks to a crowd of actors and actresses before the beginning of a rehearsal for "The Diary of Anne Frank." The show, which opens Feb. 27, is just one the theatre works to bring to life for the community. Photo by Madison Linton.

Director Lani Sessoms speaks to a crowd of actors and actresses before the beginning of a rehearsal for "The Diary of Anne Frank." The show, which opens Feb. 27, is just one the theatre works to bring to life for the community. Photo by Madison Linton.

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HCCT brings stories to life

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.