Body of Bowman man recovered

Nearly two months following a reported drowning on Lake Hartwell, a  body believed to be that of a Bowman man was recovered by a private search and rescue organization.The Hart County Sheriff's Office announced the recovery, by Bruce's Legacy Search and Rescue Team, Aug. 16.

BOE finishes fiscal year, starts school year slightly down

By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comThe Hart County Board of Education wrapped up its 2026 fiscal year (FY) in good standing and is off to a good start as of the end of the first month of FY27, Superintendent Jennifer Carter told board members Monday.

Leadership Georgia honors NeSmith

Submitted by Victoria EverhartLeadership GeorgiaLeadership Georgia has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide awards, honoring five distinguished Georgians whose leadership, service and impact have strengthened communities and institutions across the state.

Flat Shoals to host Back to School Bash Sunday

By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.com On Sunday, July 19, Flat Shoals Baptist Church, located at 2999 Bowersville Highway, will hold a free, one-day back-to-school bash in the gym from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with St.

Search underway

Multiple agencies have been working around the clock since Saturday evening in efforts to recover the body of a Bowman man from Lake Hartwell after a reported drowning.

Free summer meals program ongoing

Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter System The Hart County Charter System is excited to announce the dates, times and locations for the 2026 Summer Meal Program, designed to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.

Bookmobile on the road again

Submitted byBlondie Willingham, Hart PartnersHart Partners' Summer Bookmobile is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is already on the road stocked with free books to give to area children.The bus will be out in the community on Wednesdays and Thursdays through July 23.

Crossroads providing free Saturday lunches

Submitted by Susan WelbornCrossroads Baptist ChurchCrossroads 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.

Elrod Ferry reopened, Long Point to be closed

Less than a week after announcing the closure of Elrod Ferry Recreation Area due to storm damage, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Dam and Lake Project Office announced Sunday that the area has been reopened.

County, Bowersville hold comprehensive plan meetings

By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comOn Monday and Tuesday, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) held the first of several comprehensive plan meetings for Hart County and the Town of Bowersville, with second meetings planned for July 6 in Bowersvillle and July 13 in Hartwell.