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The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Sheriff’s Office holds active shooter training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) was busy preparing for students to return to the five area schools, and teachers were hard at work laying out their classrooms for another year of learning.
Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 David Longworth poses for a photograph at last week’s Convocation.

Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 David Longworth poses for a photograph at last week’s Convocation.

Longworth named Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Hart County Charter System announced last week that elementary school teacher David Longworth is the 2022-2023 System Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the district’s Convocation on July 27, which gathers employees across the district prior to the beginning of the school year.
Hebron Christian Academy logo.

Hebron Christian Academy logo.

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Hart Co. High School to face new Region 8 opponent this year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hart County High School’s region AAA Region 8, has swapped out one team for another for the upcoming school year. Former region opponent, East Jackson, has been moved to AA and replaced with Hebron Christian Academy, a school in Dacula.
Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

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Swimmer takes reigns as coach to keep program alive

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
When rising senior Savannah Stanish heard the YMCA swim coach was not returning this year, she stepped up to keep the program going. “I knew that our coach was leaving and the swim team meant so much to me. I wanted it to keep going,” Stanish said.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
1918: Luke Shiflet wrote from the Base Hospital No. 24 in France the following message to his father, while serving in WWI. The following letter was printed in The Hartwell Sun: “Dear Father, I will drop you a few lines today. [I] am up again after having been in the hospital for several days.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 19 •Christian Kotal, 26, of Canon, was arrested and charged with possession and use of drug related objects and possession of methamphetamine.
Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

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Remembering some playful mischief

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Pranks. I love the playful mischief of a harmless practical joke. And last week, I got pranked pretty well. Cantaloupe? Summertime is bounty-from-the-garden time. When I stopped by my friend’s office, Adam asked, “Would you like one of our cantaloupes?” “Sure,” I said.
Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

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Best of Hartwell keeps getting better

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Another Best of Hartwell edition has come and gone and we, once again, were blown away by the participation and enthusiasm this community showed. In this, our sixth year of holding the contest, voters set another record for turnout after shattering the previous mark in 2021.