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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Dec. 3-9, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Poinsettias: A Christmas Tradition

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, because everywhere you go you will find beautiful and classic poinsettias. Despite only being on the shelves for a limited time, poinsettias are the best-selling potted plant in the United States, with over 33 million plants being produced each year.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Can we do without the EPA?

With the recent election results being what they are, some fear for the future of the EPA and other similar Federal agencies. Should they? Over the years, air quality and water quality in America has improved greatly.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The Word is Unassuming

According to my handy dandy internet dictionary the word unassuming means, “exhibiting no pretentions, boastfulness or ostentation; modest”. The reason that I looked that particular word up was that I thought it might apply to Janet, my wife of almost fifty-five years.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Hartwell: A model for fiscal responsibility

Buried deep on the agenda for last week’s meeting of the Hartwell City Council was a presentation made by certified public accountant Christian Hatch of Williamson and Company based out of Clarksville.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

Hart County CCRPI scores exceed state average

Last week, the Georgia Department of Education released the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for every school district in the state. The Hart County Charter System announced that every school in the district exceeded the state average in at least two categories.
Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay,  Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event.  Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay, Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event. Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

Love Him Love Them delivers Thanksgiving meal

Love Him Love Them, the regional non-profit social services ministry held its annual Thanksgiving Meal for homeless and homebound on Nov. 28.