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A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.

A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.

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June blows in with 75 mph winds

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The month of June came in with a strong start as an afternoon thunderstorm Monday brought in estimated wind peaks of 75 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) out of Greenville.The severe thunderstorm, which lasted just over 30 minutes, ran a length of 15.30 miles, east of...
A sample ballot for the June 16 Democratic runoff includes races for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and Commissioner of Labor. Sample ballots courtesy of the Hart County Board of Elections and Registration.

A sample ballot for the June 16 Democratic runoff includes races for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance and Commissioner of Labor. Sample ballots courtesy of the Hart County Board of Elections and Registration.

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Voting for top state seats runoff to begin Monday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Voting for statewide runoffs for some of the top seats in the state government will be held Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12.Election Day is Tuesday, June 16.Voters will choose between current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for the Republican nominee for Governor.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

School system mourning Hartwell Elementary teacher

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Submitted byGrayson Williams, Hart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is deeply saddened to share that beloved Hartwell Elementary School (HES) teacher Madison Nicole Martin passed away May 23.“Madison dedicated the past 11 years of her life to serving students as an exceptional...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Parents asked to participate in Title I Planning Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Submitted by Grayson Williams, Hart County Charter SystemAll parents are invited to participate in the annual Title I Planning Days at Hartwell Elementary, North Hart Elementary, South Hart Elementary and Hart County Middle School.
Representatives from Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center, Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Catholic Church pose for a photo prior to a ceremony at Hart Life May 8 to bless a new ultrasound machine. The brand new machine was purchased for Hart Life by donations from the Knights of Columbus, Respect Life of Atlanta, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hartwell First Methodist Church and numerous other anonymous donors. Photo by Bill Powell.

Representatives from Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center, Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Catholic Church pose for a photo prior to a ceremony at Hart Life May 8 to bless a new ultrasound machine. The brand new machine was purchased for Hart Life by donations from the Knights of Columbus, Respect Life of Atlanta, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hartwell First Methodist Church and numerous other anonymous donors. Photo by Bill Powell.

Hart Life gets new ultrasound machine thanks to community donations

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Submitted by Tammy Frye, Hart Life Pregnancy Care Centerand Alan Davies, Knights of ColumbusThrough the combined efforts of Sacred Heart Knight of Columbus Council and the State Knights Council, along with the support of Respect Life and Hartwell Methodist Church, a new ultrasound machine was...
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Storm warnings

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Memorial Day weekend was a rainy one in Hart County, with nearly seven inches of rain recorded from May 20 to May 27.According to the National Weather Service (NWS) station gauge on Beaverdam Creek off of Highway 77 in Elbert County, which is the closest gauge in Georgia to Hart County, an...
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Runoff set for statewide races

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
By Rose Scogginseditor@thehartwellsun.comand Ty Tygami, Bureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA — Georgians who pulled a Democratic ballot Tuesday had a clear preference for governor, giving former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms a commanding early lead over six challengers Tuesday night...