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Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A Hart County Sheriff’s Office cruiser parked at the station.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A Hart County Sheriff’s Office cruiser parked at the station.

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Sheriff’s office, Georgia DDS warn of trio of scams

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) are warning the public about a trio of scams circulating regarding jury duty, formerly incarcerated individuals and traffic tickets.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Moving forward with subdividing restrictions

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   Violators of the exemptions to the county’s land development standards could see an array of consequences following the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) approval of the second reading of changes to the ordinance during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Evans reflects on his life with Evelyn in their home. When he’s not counting cars, Evans enjoys maintaining his yard – including cutting grass – and his home he shared with his wife of 72 years, Evelyn. (Photo/Rose Scoggins)

Evans reflects on his life with Evelyn in their home. When he’s not counting cars, Evans enjoys maintaining his yard – including cutting grass – and his home he shared with his wife of 72 years, Evelyn. (Photo/Rose Scoggins)

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Alfred Evans is Loving Life

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   Those who frequent the drive from Reed Creek Highway into town may often get a glimpse of Alfred Evans watching traffic while sitting in what he calls his “living room.
Hart County graduates (L-R) Robert Humphrey (1982) and Lincoln Zemaitis (2020) familiarize themselves with the equipment from Hart County College and Career Academy. (Photo Submitted by Durfee)

Hart County graduates (L-R) Robert Humphrey (1982) and Lincoln Zemaitis (2020) familiarize themselves with the equipment from Hart County College and Career Academy. (Photo Submitted by Durfee)

Haering Precision, school system expand partnership

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Emma Durfee Haering Precision USA LP   Haering Precision USA LP, in partnership with Hart County College and Career Academy, is proud to announce the placement of precision machining equipment from Hart County High School directly within Haering’s Lavonia facility.
This scene was captured last Memorial Day weekend on the first Blessing of the Fleet. The next Blessing of the Fleet service will be held Sunday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. (Photo/Angela Gary)

This scene was captured last Memorial Day weekend on the first Blessing of the Fleet. The next Blessing of the Fleet service will be held Sunday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. (Photo/Angela Gary)

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Waters Edge Ministry to hold annual ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ service Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Angela Gary Waters Edge Ministry   It’s almost time for the fourth season for Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell. The summer season will kick off Memorial Day weekend with services held through Labor Day weekend (no service July 4 weekend). The service will begin at 9:30 a.m.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square May 6. (Photo submitted by Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square May 6. (Photo submitted by Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

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Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Co-work on the Square

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Amber Howell Hart County Chamber of Commerce   The Hart County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square, Hartwell’s newest shared workspace, located at 236 W. Franklin St.
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Jackson Ford selected for GSBA Youth Advisory Council

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that Jackson Ford, a rising senior at Hart County High School, has been selected to serve on the 2025 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council (YAC).