Hart County Schools to celebrate Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, the Hart County Charter System is proud to host a series of ceremonies across our schools, inviting students, staff, and the community to come together in gratitude for the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.

Hartwell to host veterans parade Nov. 10

The American Legion Post 109 will help host the second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. throughout downtown Hartwell. On Nov. 10, the American Legion Post 109 will help honor our veterans in Northeast Georgia by hosting the second annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Hartwell.

Trump carries Georgia four years after losing Peach State

ATLANTA – Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday. With only three rural counties not having reported, Republican Trump led with 50.

College application fees waved in November

High school seniors looking to apply for college will get some help during the month of November thanks to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).

IBA jobs and employment vs. poverty and food insecurity

I was surprised to read Bill Leard, Chairman of the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA), say in The Hartwell Sun that “Our employment numbers are in a good position right now...we’re not actively pursuing new industry.

Georgia has the opportunity for big-ticket tax reform

I was in kindergarten when I got my first allowance – complete with a contract between my parents and me. Among its wise provisions was that I couldn’t spend a single week’s allowance all at once, but if I saved for multiple weeks I could spend all my money on one item.

A story of courage from a woman who endured through war

Eva Thelka Eisenhut was born in 1928 in Apolda, a small town that later became part of Communist East Germany. She was the oldest of four girls living with their parents in a four-room upstairs apartment. Poor but happy, they were a close family.

Have you ever needed your butt kicked?

Friends know what you need. They have good ears, too. Fifty miles away, two of my friends heard me talking to myself. For the umpteenth time, I was muttering, “I should have my butt kicked.” I repeat: “Friends know what you need.” That’s why I got a call from Tim Milner in Hartwell.

A retired newspaper gal always honors our veterans

Veterans Day stands as one of our favorite observances of the year here in Hart County. While it’s fitting moment to pause and reflect on the immeasurable contributions made by our veterans, it also gives the newspaper a week or so to work with one of our old colleagues.

Local agency to provide home heating help for seniors

Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. announces its annual home heating help for the elderly and medically homebound. Assistance is available in the nineteen Northeast Georgia counties the organization serves including Hart.