Legislation could change airport authority rules

A change in state law regarding the local act authorizing the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority could be coming in the next legislative session. At a joint public meeting between the Hart County and Franklin County boards of commissioners, state Rep.

Fire officials urge safety this holiday season

Local and state fire officials are urging the public not to turn holiday cheer into tragedy. While decorations like Christmas trees and holiday lights are adorning homes, fire officials are hoping folks will keep several things in mind to keep their home safe and fire-free this year.

The Night Before will move outdoors

COVID may put a damper on a lot this holiday season, but the Hart County Community Theatre is trying its best to continue the Christmas tradition of its The Night Before The Night Before with a new twist. This year, the HCCT will host the event at 7 p.m. on Dec.

Archway welcomes new professional

The Hart County Archway Partnership has made it official and announced that interim Archway Professional Rosanna Cruz-Bibb has been hired on a permanent basis. Cruz-Bibb comes to Hart County after serving as the Program Coordinator for the Archway Partnership in Athens for several years.

Purina expansion deepens odor, noise concerns

The planned expansion at the Nestlé Purina facility in Hartwell is deepening concern among a group of neighbors that an ongoing issue with odor and noise from the wet-pet-food factory will worsen.

Fishing University show returning to Hartwell

Lake Hartwell will be a filming location again for the television show “Fishing University” on February  23-26 and is expected to bring more international exposure to Hart County. The show, which is in its 34th year, is set  to feature Lake Hartwell for the second time.

Fitness track to be named for teacher

A fitness track at a local elementary school will soon honor a retired educator who was instrumental in its creation. The Hart County Board of Education voted 5-0 on Monday, Dec.

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

Dec. 19 1913 — Before the start of the 1913 hunting season, the law safeguarding buzzards from lead was almost repealed. The Hartwell Sun reported: “If allegations made against the buzzard by the U.S.

Judicial circuit prepares for juries

Folks in Hart County may soon get asked to serve as jurors again, and officials want them to know they’re doing what they can to make court safe amid a pandemic.

Local woman campaigns for essential visitors

Gail Manter has seen her husband in person only twice since March 15, and that was only for a short period when she took him from the Hartwell long-term care facility where he lives to doctor’s appointments.