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Splitting zoning decisions

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Actions on a trio of zoning cases resulted in a mixed bag during the Hartwell City Council's meeting Monday that included three new council members.  Prior to the meeting, Kay Ankerich, Seth Baughman and Randy Clark, Jr., took oaths of office and assumed their positions on the council.
Jake Carter (Left), Ricky Carter (Right)

Jake Carter (Left), Ricky Carter (Right)

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Former commissioner not guilty

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Former Hart County District 4 commissioner Ricky Carter was found not guilty last week by a jury on five of the counts he was indicted for in May 2022 and acquitted by Northern Judicial Superior Court Judge Harvey S. Wasserman on the remaining three.
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Linton named Lead News Reporter

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Madison Linton has joined The Hartwell Sun staff as Lead News Reporter.  Linton graduated from the University of Georgia (UGA) with a bachelor's degree in journalism with a certificate in news literacy and a minor in theatre Dec. 12 and began her time at The Sun Dec. 15.
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Election Tuesday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Election Day for the runoff for the remaining undecided seat to replace Dan Leard on the Hartwell City Council will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2.  Randy Clark and Stephen "Doc" Ayers will continue to vie for the seat after receiving 347 votes (46.45 percent) and 210 votes (28.
Pictured (L-R) are Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Coach William DeVane and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn after Coach DeVane received the 2025 Pioneer in Education award.

Pictured (L-R) are Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Coach William DeVane and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn after Coach DeVane received the 2025 Pioneer in Education award.

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Coach DeVane named Pioneer in Education

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce Coach William “Devo” DeVane as the district’s 2025 Pioneer in Education Award recipient.
Hart County High School 11th grader Tyler Bowers stands in front of the entrance to his light display on Cedar Creek Circle. The display celebrates a decade of bringing Christmas cheer to the community.

Hart County High School 11th grader Tyler Bowers stands in front of the entrance to his light display on Cedar Creek Circle. The display celebrates a decade of bringing Christmas cheer to the community.

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Bowers brings Christmas cheer

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
At just six years old, Tyler Bowers wanted to bring some festive cheer to his grandparent's yard during the Christmas season. He found two wire deer and some lights and created a display for he and his grandparents, Bill and Jan Bowers, to enjoy.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown is working to change the game locally after completing GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers program.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown is working to change the game locally after completing GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers program.

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Brown completes game-changing program

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown is working to change the game locally after completing GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers program.
Retired Hartwell Service League member Kay Cleveland has created the artwork for the Tour of Homes tickets every year, including this year's artwork.

Retired Hartwell Service League member Kay Cleveland has created the artwork for the Tour of Homes tickets every year, including this year's artwork.

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Tour of Homes to be held Dec. 13

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Hartwell Service League's annual Tour of Homes is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Attendees will enjoy visiting a handful of Hart County homes that have a variety of history, architecture and style.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.