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Students, teachers and volunteers pictured include Powell Chiang, Summer Albright, Ava Carey, Catherine Jackson, Abigail McNeill, Lexi Henry, Lissette Valencia Garcia, Mia Nguyen, Peyton McCollum, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, Isla Bell, Alaynah Kennedy, Lyla Phillips, Averi Ferguson, Lisa Fanczi, Yukira Montgomery, Lizbeth Rojas Reyes, Donna Madkiff, Olivia Bledsoe, Ashlyn Adams, Kamryn McIntosh, Josee Fleming, Jace Fowler, Tyler Bowers and Ivan Delgado. (Photo submitted by Fanczi)

Students, teachers and volunteers pictured include Powell Chiang, Summer Albright, Ava Carey, Catherine Jackson, Abigail McNeill, Lexi Henry, Lissette Valencia Garcia, Mia Nguyen, Peyton McCollum, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, Isla Bell, Alaynah Kennedy, Lyla Phillips, Averi Ferguson, Lisa Fanczi, Yukira Montgomery, Lizbeth Rojas Reyes, Donna Madkiff, Olivia Bledsoe, Ashlyn Adams, Kamryn McIntosh, Josee Fleming, Jace Fowler, Tyler Bowers and Ivan Delgado. (Photo submitted by Fanczi)

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Students make a difference for shelter animals

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Monday, May 12, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   Driven by their commitment to servant leadership, sophomores in Hart County High School’s (HCHS) Chick-fil-A Leader Academy spent Tuesday at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS), partnering with the shelter and the Hart County Humane Society to...
The club was named the District 6910 2024-2025 Club of the Year Runner-Up. Club members pictured with the award include (front row, L-R) Joni Ingram, Debbie Kulcsar, Jason Ford, Rebecca Metzger and Nancy Butler; (back row, L-R) Jeff Loggins, Georgia District Governor Bobby Hildreth, Mike Everett and Brian Metzger. (Photo submitted by Rotary Club of Hartwell)

The club was named the District 6910 2024-2025 Club of the Year Runner-Up. Club members pictured with the award include (front row, L-R) Joni Ingram, Debbie Kulcsar, Jason Ford, Rebecca Metzger and Nancy Butler; (back row, L-R) Jeff Loggins, Georgia District Governor Bobby Hildreth, Mike Everett and Brian Metzger. (Photo submitted by Rotary Club of Hartwell)

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Rotary Club receives honors at state conference

News Staff
Monday, May 12, 2025
Submitted by Jason Ford Rotary Club of Hartwell   The Rotary Club of Hartwell shone brightly at the Georgia United District 6910 Conference, held at Jeykll Island April 24 through April 27, bringing home an impressive collection of awards and honors that reflect the dedication, generosity and...
Pictured (L-R) are community members Ed Cleveland and David Fleming. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Pictured (L-R) are community members Ed Cleveland and David Fleming. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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BOE holds open house for new facilities

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photos by Adriana Cascio   The Hart County Charter School System held an open house for its new transportation and maintenance facilities April 27 at 3226 Bowman Highway. Students, families and community members toured the buildings and witnessed  the school system’s development. 
A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. (Photo by the Hart County Sheriff's Office)

A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. (Photo by the Hart County Sheriff's Office)

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Sheriff’s office executes drug bust on Goldmine Holly Springs Road

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. According to a press release posted on the HCSO Facebook page, a search warrant was executed at 551 Goldmine Holly Springs Road in Royston April 25.
Photo/Bill Powell

Photo/Bill Powell

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Knights of Columbus raise over $4,000 for Hart Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photos by Bill Powell   On April 25, the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church sponsored a Low Country Boil to benefit Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center. The group raised over $4,000 from the event. Pictured on the serving line are Paul Effler and Chris NeSmith.
The Hartwell Sun

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National Day of Prayer to be held at noon

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submitted by Judy Voigt National Day of Prayer   The National Day of Prayer will be held at noon Thursday, May 1, on the Hartwell courthouse lawn. In case of rain it will be held at First Methodist Church.
The Hartwell Sun

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Lake Hartwell Voices to hold concert May 18 at First Baptist

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submitted by Candy Pufall Lake Hartwell Voices   The recently rebranded Lake Hartwell Voices, formerly known as the Hart Area Community Chorus, is proud to present its upcoming concert, “Music of the Night”, on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church.