Fleming receives Excellence in Agriculture Award

MACON, Ga. – Hart County Farm Bureau (HCFB) member Brian Fleming received the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) 2nd District Excellence in Agriculture Award during the district annual meeting, held Sept. 14 in Toccoa. Larry Haley is the HCFB president.

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

1912: A.M. Shumate decided that loneliness was not something that she was ready to be content with just yet, so she decided to put out several ads until her suitor was found. Her ad was also requested by her to be put into the Hartwell Sun.

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov.

More than a boss

My former boss and good friend Gary Jones passed away unexpectedly last week. His heart just stopped beating. Arrhythmia, they said. I first met Gary when he was named publisher of The Elberton Star & Examiner. They were looking for a new managing editor.

Hart Co. High principal weighs in on record-breaking graduation rate

High school principal Kevin Gaines spoke to the Hart County Board of Education about the school’s record-setting graduation rate this year at the board’s Nov. 8 meeting.

Alzheimer’s can’t stop savant jeweler

Carolyn Mann’s joy in her completed projects is rivaled only by the joy she receives when she fastens a beautifully finished piece on the arm of a friend or client.

Supply chain issues hit home for trucking industry

As the holiday season approaches, supply chain problems across the U.S. grow worse and truck driver numbers are decreasing in the face of a growing demand for goods. The effect is being felt locally.

Warm & Thankful coat drive underway in Hartwell

A local group for mothers is holding a coat drive and swap to keep children warm this winter. The Warm & Thankful Coat Drive/Coat Swap will be held Nov. 16 and 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m at the Bowersville Community Center.

HCHS grad’s IT start-up provides jobs for vets

A former Navy Commander from Hartwell goes above and beyond for service members on Veterans Day. Hart County High School graduate Erica Dobbs served in the U.S.

Hartwell attorney charged with furnishing cell phone to inmate

A Hartwell attorney was arrested Oct. 26 and charged with furnishing a cell phone to an inmate at the Elbert County Detention Center on a warrant from an Elbert County grand jury after he was indicted Oct. 25. Milon Jeremy Daniel Moore, 41, listed at P.O.