Incumbents rule the day in Hart County elections

Peaceful protest planned for Friday

Authorities will be on standby for a peaceful protest currently planned for 5 p.m. Friday near the Hart County Courthouse in downtown Hartwell.

What's on the ballot?

REPUBLICAN  GENERAL PRIMARY For United States Senate (Vote for One) • David A. Perdue (Incumbent)   For Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Jason Shaw) (Vote for One) • Jason Shaw (Incumbent)   For Public Service Commissioner (To Succeed Lauren Bubba McDonald, Jr.

Art Center summer camps are a go

The annual youth art camp at The Art Center will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  July 6-10 for ages 6 to 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 13-17, for ages 9 to 14. Each summer the camp offers a new theme, and students practice a variety of techniques.

Back2School blast to be cruise in

The Hart County School System’s Back 2 School Blast is just that. It is back. This year, though, the event will be a bit altered due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event will be from 9-11 a.m., July 25.

Satellite companies in talks with Atlanta stations

Atlanta-based television stations could soon be on the screens of satellite customers in Hart, Franklin and Stephens counties.

Positive jail tests called into question

The total number of novel coronavirus cases in Hart County slightly increased again this week as more pandemic-prompted restrictions were lifted statewide.

City businesses power through virus closures

Folks in Hartwell are split about their comfort level for heading out to local stores and restaurants, according to   survey conducted by Hartwell Main Street and the city’s economic development department.  But split or no split, business must go on, say some downtown Hartwell business owners.

The Blotter

The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One following too closely; one failure to yield right of way; one loud music violation; one distracted driving violation;  May 22 • Two women were arrested in separate incidents and charged with theft by shoplifting...

Tensions flare in annexation discussion

The annexation of Hartwell Lakeside into the city limits took a step backwards on Monday when tensions flared between county and city officials.