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Photo courtesy of the Hartwell Police Department.

Photo courtesy of the Hartwell Police Department.

Teaming up for one of their own

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The City of Hartwell and  Hartwell Police Department teamed up for a fundraiser July 17 to help one of their own, Audrey Segars, human resources director for the City of Hartwell. " On behalf of the City of Hartwell and the Hartwell Police Department, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude...
The Hartwell Sun

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Crossroads to hold last free lunch Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Submitted bySusan WelbornCrossroads Baptist ChurchCrossroads Baptist Church will hold its last free bagged lunch day for the summer on Saturday, July 25.The bags will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Anyone is welcome to stop by and get a lunch.The church is located at 3636 Lavonia...
Jennifer Wagner is the new director of the Hart County Humane Society. She says spays, neuters and prevention are her passions, and encourages anyone to make the small investment to make sure a pet is spayed or neutered before bringing them to the humane society. Photo by Madison Linton.

Jennifer Wagner is the new director of the Hart County Humane Society. She says spays, neuters and prevention are her passions, and encourages anyone to make the small investment to make sure a pet is spayed or neutered before bringing them to the humane society. Photo by Madison Linton.

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Hart County Humane Society welcomes new director

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comFor the new director of the rescue-focused Hart County Humane Society, Jennifer Wagner, working with animals is nothing new.Wagner just moved from Gwinnett County, where she lived for about 25 years, to Hart County, and her passion for helping animals came...
Pictured is a 1963 Oliver 1950 that participated in the 2025 Antique Tractor Show. To register for this year's Antique Tractor Show, visit www.hart-chamber.org or register in person at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce Office, 10 S. Carolina St. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

Pictured is a 1963 Oliver 1950 that participated in the 2025 Antique Tractor Show. To register for this year's Antique Tractor Show, visit www.hart-chamber.org or register in person at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce Office, 10 S. Carolina St. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

Northeast Georgia Ag Expo set for Aug. 15

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe 2026 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns to the Hart County Agriscience Center on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting one yet.This free community event celebrates our region’s...
A BOLO has been issued for Justin Brooks Daniel, 44, of Hartwell, by the Hart County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information on Daniel's whereabouts are asked to contact the Hart County Sheriff's Office at 705-376-3115. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the sheriff's office mobile app. Graphic courtesy of the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

A BOLO has been issued for Justin Brooks Daniel, 44, of Hartwell, by the Hart County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information on Daniel's whereabouts are asked to contact the Hart County Sheriff's Office at 705-376-3115. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the sheriff's office mobile app. Graphic courtesy of the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

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Sheriff's office issues BOLO following pursuit

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Hart County Sheriff's Office issued a BOLO July 20 for a suspect with active warrants following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a PIT maneuver July 19.The BOLO is for Justin Brooks Daniel, 44, of Hartwell.Daniel was identified as the driver of a 2010 red Lexus deputies attempted to stop "for...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

School system remembers Annie Ruth Teasley

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is saddened to share the passing of longtime Hart County Middle School custodian Ms. Annie Ruth Teasley, 83, who passed away July 15.For more than 27 years, Ms. Annie Ruth Teasley faithfully served the students,...
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Breaking the camel's back

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority's major water line break in the Airline community July 11 was only further exacerbated by the discovery of a second leak on New Prospect Road July 15.Interim Authority Director Charles Cawthon said he noticed the authority's pressure started dropping around...
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Reed Creek expansion to see potential extension

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A two-year extension on the loan for the Reed Creek area water expansion project would give the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority more time to decide which areas to expand in, if approved by the Georgia Environmental Financing Authority (GEFA).The authority approved a suggestion Monday from its...