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Buildings on Depot Street are set to receive new lights, set across the top of the buildings, to replace older lights that have been obsolete for the last couple of years. The city council approved $55,000 to be spent on the lights and installation during Monday’s meeting.

Buildings on Depot Street are set to receive new lights, set across the top of the buildings, to replace older lights that have been obsolete for the last couple of years. The city council approved $55,000 to be spent on the lights and installation during Monday’s meeting.

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City to shed light on Depot Street

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The lights of downtown Hartwell will soon be even more plentiful – and at times, more colorful. The Hartwell City Council voted to allot $55,000 for the purchase and installation of “tracking lights” to go along the tops of the buildings on Depot Street, during its April meeting Monday.
Hartwell City Council members (from left) Dan Leard, Tony Haynie and Mayor Brandon Johnson take a first look at the proposed MLK mural to go downtown off Franklin Street. The council decided to approve funding for a mural, but asked for changes to be made to the original proposed design and would require council approval of the design before moving forward.

Hartwell City Council members (from left) Dan Leard, Tony Haynie and Mayor Brandon Johnson take a first look at the proposed MLK mural to go downtown off Franklin Street. The council decided to approve funding for a mural, but asked for changes to be made to the original proposed design and would require council approval of the design before moving forward.

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City debates, approves MLK mural

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hartwell City Council debated the proposition for a new downtown mural, inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before voting unanimously to allow a mural and earmark the funds – while requiring further approval of a design in the future during Monday’s regular meeting.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

High-speed chase hits Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
A high-speed chase of an alleged stolen car that started in South Carolina ended in Hart County with a tasing and two arrests Tuesday afternoon, but not before doing damage to two patrol cars and the knee of a Hart County deputy.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 21   Austin Bryson, 24, of Commerce was arrested and charged with DUI, open container in the vehicle, possession of drug related objects, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Legislative newsletter – week 11

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
During these final days of session, my colleagues and I have turned our focus toward reviewing Senate legislation that passed before the Crossover Day deadline.
Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

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Hart EMC, Farm Bureau donate book to library

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “I Love Strawberries” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

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Vietnam Memorial in 2023 Tour of Honor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The year 2023 will be the 13th year for Tour of Honor [Tour], a self-directed motorcycle ride that honors American heroes such as military veterans, first responders and American workers, and takes place from Spring until Fall.
Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

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Drama unfolds at theater meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
All 101 seats of the Hart County Community Theatre were filled on Friday night, with more people standing outside the theatre’s closed doors.
The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS). The one-day sale will be held in the newly constructed greenhouses across the street from HCHS on Campbell Drive.

The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS). The one-day sale will be held in the newly constructed greenhouses across the street from HCHS on Campbell Drive.

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Plant sale springs to life April 5

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Spring has sprung and the Hart County Future Farmers of America (FFA) are here to help you get your flower beds and gardens ready for another growing season. The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on  Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS).