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News Staff
Temperatures are rising and spring is in the air. It’s time to take your boat out of storage and make plans to visit one of Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes.
Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
CASA of Northern Judicial Circuit to now serve Hart County
News Staff
The Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (NEGA CASA) program is pleased to announce a critical junction in their agency’s history with a change in service area and the establishment of a new CASA program effective March 1.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Elbert Memorial Hospital opens Hartwell primary care office
News Staff
Hartwell Family Clinic, a new primary care office is now open in Hartwell, offering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the local community.
The practice, an affiliate of Elbert Memorial Hospital, opened March 3.
The clinic is led by Dr.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Lake Hartwell Association’s annual meeting streaming at Art Center Tuesday
News Staff
Current and perspective members of the Lake Hartwell Association will have the opportunity to participate in the organization’s annual meeting March 11 by watching the live stream at the Hartwell Art Center.
The actual event will take place at the Civic Center of Anderson.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Toccoa Falls College Spring Choir Tour will begin Sunday, March 15 with its first stop in the week-long tour at First Baptist Church in Hartwell. The group of 24 singers will travel across the state to various churches along the way.
Toccoa Falls College Choir Tour to stop in Hartwell
News Staff
Toccoa Falls College will begin its much-anticipated Spring Choir Tour March 15 at First Baptist Church in Hartwell.
The tour occurs from March 15-23 and includes stops at various locations around Georgia.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
HCHS Named AP Honor School by GADOE
Grayson Williams
Hart County High School has been named among the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced on February 28, 2025.
The 2025 AP Honor Schools are named in eight categories based on the results of 2024 AP courses and exams.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Pictured (L-R) are Hart County High School JROTC Academic Team members Torin McCurley, Ethan Stovall, Esther Chin, and Jackson Carter. Not pictured is Kamron Montgomery. Photo by Grayson Williams.
JROTC academic team secures spot in national competition
Grayson Williams
Following two online rounds of rigorous competition against teams from all over the world, Hart County High School’s JROTC Academic Team, comprised of Jackson Carter, Esther Chin, Torin McCurley, Kamron Montgomery, and Ethan Stovall has secured a coveted spot in the Championship event to be held in...
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Authority awaiting water contract negotiations with city
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority and the City of Hartwell have yet to reach an agreement for a contract for water services, now three months after the previous 10-year contract expired on Dec. 31, 2024.
Authority board Chairman Wade Carlton told the group during its Feb.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
City seeking public’s participation in updating comprehensive plan
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
The City of Hartwell, with the help of the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC), is seeking the public’s participation in the updating of its comprehensive plan.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Hartwell City Council approved this preliminary map as part of a rezone request for a nine single-family home subdivision on property located at the intersection of Vickery and Oak streets during its March 3 regular meeting.
Revitalization efforts moving forward
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Revitalization efforts in the City of Hartwell, specifically regarding housing, are moving forward after the city council approved a rezone request for a nine single-family home subdivision on property located at the intersection of Vickery and Oak streets.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
