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Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Council holds first readings for ordinances to ‘manage growth’

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hartwell City Council held first readings for a pair of proposed ordinances that would create a “Central Business District Overlay (CBDO)” and put restrictions on zoning for drive-through facilities during Monday night’s meeting.
Photo/Bill Powell

Photo/Bill Powell

Catching the golden waves

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Photographer Bill Powell captured this photo with his drone of wakeboarders catching the waves during a sunset that, combined with the smoky haze drifted down from Canadian wildfires, gave Lake Hartwell a golden hue June 2. (Photo/Bill Powell)
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Murder charges filed

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   A Royston woman has been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting on Barton Road and ensuing multi-jurisdictional search for her whereabouts over the weekend.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Early voting for PSC election underway

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher and Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Early voting for the special primary to elect a public service commissioner for Districts 2 and 3 is now underway after beginning May 27.
American Legion Post 109 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26 at the Hart County Courthouse. Above, U.S. Air Force veteran Phil Stocks plays Taps outside the courthouse as attendees and fellow retired service men and women salute. (Photo by Rose Scoggins - Editor/Publisher)

American Legion Post 109 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26 at the Hart County Courthouse. Above, U.S. Air Force veteran Phil Stocks plays Taps outside the courthouse as attendees and fellow retired service men and women salute. (Photo by Rose Scoggins - Editor/Publisher)

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Honoring the fallen

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
 
Superintendent Jennifer Carter (left) and Trinity Smith (right) exchange smiles after Smith received her diploma from Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines during the Hart County Charter System’s annual commencement ceremony Friday, May 23. See more photos from graduation on page 16A. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Superintendent Jennifer Carter (left) and Trinity Smith (right) exchange smiles after Smith received her diploma from Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines during the Hart County Charter System’s annual commencement ceremony Friday, May 23. See more photos from graduation on page 16A. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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All smiles for the Class of 2025

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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