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2024 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee Chair Cleve Jackson, left, and GFB President Tom McCall, right, present a check for the proceeds of the 2024 Harvest for All campaign to Georgia Food Bank Association Executive Director Danah Craft (center) during the 2024 GFB Annual Convention on Jekyll Island. Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau.

2024 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee Chair Cleve Jackson, left, and GFB President Tom McCall, right, present a check for the proceeds of the 2024 Harvest for All campaign to Georgia Food Bank Association Executive Director Danah Craft (center) during the 2024 GFB Annual Convention on Jekyll Island. Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau.

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Hart County Farm Bureau donates to Georgia Food Bank Association

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
MACON, Ga. – Hart County Farm Bureau recently donated 100.00 to the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) during the statewide Harvest for All campaign coordinated by the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee.
(Front row, L-R) Tony Thorton, chef lead/assistant manager, and Tamra Woody, chef, along with (back row) Ivan Von Neibart, executive chef/restaurant manager, are working to restore Cateechee Golf Club and Waterfall Grille back to its original glory after being Cateechee Ranch and Whispering Irons. Photo submitted by Tony Thornton.

(Front row, L-R) Tony Thorton, chef lead/assistant manager, and Tamra Woody, chef, along with (back row) Ivan Von Neibart, executive chef/restaurant manager, are working to restore Cateechee Golf Club and Waterfall Grille back to its original glory after being Cateechee Ranch and Whispering Irons. Photo submitted by Tony Thornton.

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Local pair working to ‘give the public back their Cateechee’

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Following changes in ownership and management over the last few years, a local pair is working to restore Cateechee Golf Club and the Waterfall Grille back to their original glory.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will now be held Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will now be held Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber moves annual awards banquet up a day to Feb. 21

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet has been moved up a day to Feb. 21. Executive Director Amanda Brown made the announcement  Jan. 25. Brown said the change was due to the original Feb.
Special to The Hartwell Sun

Special to The Hartwell Sun

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What is HB 581?

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association provided the following information about Georgia House Bill (HB) 581 to local governments: “HB 581 was passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session and enabling constitutional...
Superintendent Jennifer Carter presented a map during the Board of Education’s public hearing to opt out of House Bill 581 Monday that showed which boards of education across the state were holding hearings to opt out of the bill. Counties in green were holding hearings as of Jan. 24 while counties in red were choosing not to opt out. Gray counties were unknown as of Jan. 24. Graphic by Jackson Hensley of the Barrow County School System.

Superintendent Jennifer Carter presented a map during the Board of Education’s public hearing to opt out of House Bill 581 Monday that showed which boards of education across the state were holding hearings to opt out of the bill. Counties in green were holding hearings as of Jan. 24 while counties in red were choosing not to opt out. Gray counties were unknown as of Jan. 24. Graphic by Jackson Hensley of the Barrow County School System.

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HB 581: ‘Too many ifs’

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Public hearings and informational sessions held by the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) and Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) have had low public turnout, but have still garnered many questions about the affects the bill would have on the local community.
Photo by Evan Demicoli

Photo by Evan Demicoli

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Talking trash

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is set to hold a work session Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. to further discuss issues at the transfer station on Hickory Crossing Road that have taken up a majority of their last two meetings. During its Jan.
Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery reels in one of her eight rebounds in the 68-51 loss to Franklin County on Jan. 14 in the Lion’s Den. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery reels in one of her eight rebounds in the 68-51 loss to Franklin County on Jan. 14 in the Lion’s Den. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Lady Dogs now 1-2 in region play after back-to-back losses

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After falling to Hebron Christian, the Lady Dogs began the five game road trip with a loss to Franklin County to start region play 1-2. On Jan. 8, Hart hosted the nationally No. 4 ranked Lady Lions of Hebron Christian.
Senior wrestler Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent and wins his match against Stephens County at the Area Duals. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Senior wrestler Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent and wins his match against Stephens County at the Area Duals. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Mat Dogs fail to make State Duals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Mat Dogs failed to reach the State Duals after placing fourth in the Area Duals. On Jan. 8, Hart traveled to Commerce to compete in the Area Duals at East Jackson High School, after it was originally scheduled to be on Jan. 11 but was moved up due to weather.
Sophomore guard Kurston Curry nails the midrange jumper over a pair of Lions defenders in the 79-67 loss to Franklin County, as Curry scored 19 points in the loss on Jan. 14. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Sophomore guard Kurston Curry nails the midrange jumper over a pair of Lions defenders in the 79-67 loss to Franklin County, as Curry scored 19 points in the loss on Jan. 14. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Second half woes cause Dogs to stumble into a two game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After having the lead entering the second half against Hebron and Franklin, both teams rallied back to send the Dogs on a two-game losing streak. On Jan. 8, Hart hosted the Lions of Hebron Christian, as the Dogs were without their starting junior forward Ramarcus Simpson due to injury.