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Georgia DNR Career Academy

Georgia DNR Career Academy

Georgia DNR Opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

From now through Nov. 30, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2024 Career Academy. The academy is a week-long summer camp for current high school students from 9-11th grade interested in exploring careers in natural resource management.
Photo to the left: Mr. Charles Corbett, center, who was named this year’s ‘Pioneer in Education’, poses for a photo alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, right.

Photo to the left: Mr. Charles Corbett, center, who was named this year’s ‘Pioneer in Education’, poses for a photo alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, right.

Retired Hart County Teacher Receives Pioneer in Education Award

At a November 3 ceremony held by Pioneer Regional Service Agency (Pioneer RESA) in Cleveland, GA, Charles R. Corbett  was presented with the annual Pioneer in Education award.
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Green

Phelps reviews motions in Jeremy Green case

As the Jeremy Green case inches closer to trial, his attorney Nancy Tomlinson appeared before Hart County Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps Nov. 2 to argue several motions which included having certain statements being used as evidence during his trial.
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Black

The Sun hires staff writer Rachel Black

The Hartwell Sun has named Rock Hill, S.C. native Rachel Black as its newest staff writer. Black is a 2023 graduate of Converse University in Spartanburg, S.C. where she double majored in English and history with a minor in Hispanic studies.
Commander James Fulghum and the men and women from American Legion Post 109 accept a Veteran’s Day proclamation from Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson.

Commander James Fulghum and the men and women from American Legion Post 109 accept a Veteran’s Day proclamation from Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson.

Hartwell City Council meets before election day

In an efficient meeting on the eve of November 7 elections, the Hartwell city council honored local veterans and retiring councilmembers, and approved three motions regarding town initiatives and holiday events.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Runoff needed for Hartwell council seats

A woefully low turnout coupled with seven very qualified candidates will send city of Hartwell voters back to the polls Dec. 5 for a runoff election to decide two seats on the city council. According to the Hart County Board of Elections, a mere 9.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Hart County voters to decide on SPLOST

While voters in Hartwell and Bowersville will go to the polls next Tuesday to elect new leaders, there is still reason for residents in unincorporated Hart County to go to the polls. On Nov.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Losing a piece of our history

The chorus of Bryan Adams classic 1985 hit Summer of ’69 starts off by saying, “those were the best days of my life.” The Hartwell Sun’s lead graphic artist Vickie Baskins always has a smile on her face when you ask her about that summer in question.
Photo by Markus Winkler

Photo by Markus Winkler

GDOL reports September dip in unemployment rates in Hart County

The Georgia Department of Labor reported a statewide drop in unemployment rates during the month of September. Each of Georgia’s regional labor commissions saw their unemployment numbers go down last month, including the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) that encompasses Hart County.
Todd J. White

Todd J. White

Local Marine gets promoted

In a momentous occasion that showcases the epitome of dedication and unwavering commitment to the United States Marine Corps, Todd J. White has been promoted to the rank of Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Sept. 1, 2023, specializing as an ammunition officer.