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Hart County Middle School student Samantha Wilson.

Hart County Middle School student Samantha Wilson.

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Hart Middle Schooler to attend national conference

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Samantha Wilson of Bowman, Georgia will be attending the Junior National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. Wilson will join middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience.
Habitat director Darlene Nixon stands at the site of the planned community garden at the corner of Peachtree and Rose Streets in the Rome and Richardson neighborhood.

Habitat director Darlene Nixon stands at the site of the planned community garden at the corner of Peachtree and Rose Streets in the Rome and Richardson neighborhood.

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Funding secured for new community garden

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Habitat for Humanity is set to grow a community garden in the Rome and Richardson area of Hartwell.
Photo credit: Arnaud Jaegers

Photo credit: Arnaud Jaegers

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Commissioner elections certified; winners react

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The votes in Hart County have officially been certified, cementing Frankie Tealsey and Jeff Brown as the sole candidates for seats of the Hart County Board of Commissioners. As the incumbent for the District 2 seat, Teasley defeated two other candidates with 53.
Hart County sheriff's badge.

Hart County sheriff's badge.

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Man drowns in lake after leading police on chase

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
A South Carolina man drowned in Lake Hartwell Monday after he jumped into the lake from a bridge at the Hart County/South Carolina line while eluding sheriff’s deputies. The body of Akeem O. Lukie, 31, of Greenwood, S.C., was recovered from the lake early Tuesday morning.
Hart County superintendent Jay Floyd addresses a group of local leaders and law enforcement in a classroom at South Hart Elementary School. Floyd was giving a rundown on the charter system’s security processes and technologies.

Hart County superintendent Jay Floyd addresses a group of local leaders and law enforcement in a classroom at South Hart Elementary School. Floyd was giving a rundown on the charter system’s security processes and technologies.

Superintendent addresses school security: Alert system among processes in use

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
On Friday, June 3, Hart County School Superintendent Jay Floyd provided a safety and security demonstration for local leaders at South Hart Elementary.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   May 24 •Holly Renee McCord, 33, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with family violence battery, two counts of cruelty to children, DUI and open container in vehicle.
Dawson Baker/The Hartwell Sun - A row of buses sits idle adjacent to Hart County High School. School officials say the school district was spending as much $9,200 on gas per week by the end of the school year.

Dawson Baker/The Hartwell Sun - A row of buses sits idle adjacent to Hart County High School. School officials say the school district was spending as much $9,200 on gas per week by the end of the school year.

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Hart seniors say goodbye at grad ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The senior class of 2022 entered Herndon Stadium for one last time on Friday night. The graduating class was led into the stadium by the 2022 Honor Graduates.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun DruAnn Williams, right, is shocked upon hearing the news that she was selected for the prestigious Four-Way Test Award. Williams, right, is pictured above at the May 26 Rotary meeting alongside best friend Debbie Kulcsar.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun DruAnn Williams, right, is shocked upon hearing the news that she was selected for the prestigious Four-Way Test Award. Williams, right, is pictured above at the May 26 Rotary meeting alongside best friend Debbie Kulcsar.

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Rotary selects Four-Way Test award winner

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Staff reports   DruAnn Williams received the Four-Way Test Rotary Award last week for her perpetual service to others and devotion to the community. Willams was surprised with the honor at the May 26 Rotary of Hartwell meeting and presented the award by her best friend Debbie Kulcsar.