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Art Center collecting art supplies for school year

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
By Madison Linton, news@thehartwellsun.comThe Hartwell Art Center is holding a back to school art supply drive until July 22.Meant to ensure that students have everything needed to fuel creativity, the drive is accepting donations, which the public can bring to the center, located at 338 E.
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Art Center, Currahee Guild to partner for regional showcase

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comArtists across north Georgia, upstate South Carolina and the nearby regions may submit their work for the upcoming Creative Collective art show, which will be on display in the Arts Center of Hartwell from July 23 to August 15.
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Crossroads to provide free Saturday lunches

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Submitted by Susan WelbornCrossroads Baptist Church Crossroads Baptist Church is giving away free bagged lunches every Saturday in June and July to anyone in the community in need.The bags will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday.Anyone is welcome to stop by and get a lunch.
A traffic stop on Providence Church Road by the Hart County Sheriff's Office led to the seizure of 40 grams of crystal methamphetamine and drug-related objects July. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

A traffic stop on Providence Church Road by the Hart County Sheriff's Office led to the seizure of 40 grams of crystal methamphetamine and drug-related objects July. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

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Traffic stop leads to meth bust

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
A July 1 traffic stop by the Hart County Sheriff's Office led to the seizure of nearly 40 grams of crystal meth and the arrest of two individuals on Providence Church Road.
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Making recommendations

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Hartwell City Council made no moves on adopting any amendments to its zoning ordinances during Monday night's meeting, following recommendations handed down from the city's planning and zoning commission.
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Local students receive collegiate degrees, honors

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Berry CollegeBerry College recently announced its newest class of graduates for 2026.Maverick Neal of Hartwell, earned a BS degree in creative technologies.•••Gabriel McCary of Royston, was named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Berry College.