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Graduation, prom plans set for Summer

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Plans for graduation, prom and the end of the school year are moving forward as dates and times were announced on Friday, May 8. Prom is scheduled for July 11 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with the location to be determined at a later date, the school system announced Friday.
Photo submitted — Hartwell Rotary Club members Jerry Dawson, left, and Earl Johnson, right, help with a food giveaway by Hart Partners on May 6 at the Adult Learning Center on Benson Street in Hartwell.

Photo submitted — Hartwell Rotary Club members Jerry Dawson, left, and Earl Johnson, right, help with a food giveaway by Hart Partners on May 6 at the Adult Learning Center on Benson Street in Hartwell.

Food needs increasing in Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The number of families needing food in Hart County has gone up by an estimated 20 percent and local non-profits are ramping up their efforts to meet those needs as residents continue to cope with the economic impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, organizers say.
From left to right, top row, are Alan Hill, Dennis Dowell, Brenda Jordan and Lonnie Robinson. Bottom row includes Mike Cleveland, left, and Tracy Mize.

From left to right, top row, are Alan Hill, Dennis Dowell, Brenda Jordan and Lonnie Robinson. Bottom row includes Mike Cleveland, left, and Tracy Mize.

Local candidates in contested races share their platforms

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
HART COUNTY SHERIFF Name: Tracy Mize  Occupation: Self employed  Family: I am married to Candice Morrison Mize and they have four daughters Emily Thompson (Chip Thompson), Mackenzie Alexander, Annaleigh Alexander and Callie Alexander and one grandson Elias Thompson  Why are you running for...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Board of education talks budget

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
A 14 percent budget cut to the local school system is challenging the board of education with some tough decisions, and could lead to higher property taxes, furlough days, a cut to the local pay supplement or a reduction in force.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — A message reading “Heroes work here” is displayed in the front lawn of Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday morning on Cade Street in Hartwell.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — A message reading “Heroes work here” is displayed in the front lawn of Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday morning on Cade Street in Hartwell.

Virus numbers growing in Hart County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The number of COVID-19 infections in a local nursing home continued to rise over the past week as the cumulative total of confirmed cases in Hart County grew to 18 and state officials continued to lay out plans for re-opening businesses shuttered due to the pandemic.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
May 12, 1911 — A local business leader narrowly escaped death after he was lodged armpit-deep in a truckload of coal. Hartwell Mills superintendent C.H.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Cumulative cases of COVID-19 now at 18 in Hart County

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2020
There have now been 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Hart County residents since the state Department of Public Health began tracking them in March.  The number has now nearly doubled in the past two weeks since Georgia began phase one of reopening businesses that were closed under Gov.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hartwell Police investigator Sherod Blackwell pets Justice, the recently retired K-9 unit Blackwell handled for all of Justice’s years of service to the department. Justice now lives with Blackwell as a pet.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hartwell Police investigator Sherod Blackwell pets Justice, the recently retired K-9 unit Blackwell handled for all of Justice’s years of service to the department. Justice now lives with Blackwell as a pet.

K-9 Justice retires to life of leisure

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Police officer Sherod Blackwell won’t have his best partner riding the streets of Hartwell with him at work anymore. Instead, his four-legged companion of nine years will enjoy the finer things in life as he enters retirement.