News
Dan Hunt
We live in a community full of people who go out of the way to help their neighbors. We all know making a big difference often takes a lot of money and a lot of effort procuring that funding.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Gubernatorial candidate says she would tear down ‘Luciferian’ Elberton Guide Stones if elected
News Staff
Gubernatorial candidate Kandiss Taylor announced May 2 that she would demolish the Georgia Guidestones with her 10th executive order she pledges to sign on the first day she takes over as Georgia’s governor.
Taylor is one of five Republican candidates in the May 24 primary race for governor.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Short-term rental ordinance stalls amid concerns from property owners
Josh Brannen
On Tuesday night, May 10, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted unanimously to hold a third reading of the short-term rental ordinance that some property owners found to be “too restricting.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Hartwell playwrite Michael Blackston alongside the prop statue and subject of his original production, “Mr. Long said Nothing.” Blackton’s play, performed by the Hart County Community Theatre, will be available to audiences starting May 13 and run four more nights through May 22.
Local playwright, Hart County Theatre unveil original production
Josh Brannen
On Friday, May 13, theater lovers will be in for a treat at the Hart County Community Theatre, which presents local playwright Michael Blackston’s “Mr. Long Said Nothing.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A Hart for teaching: Educators honored as Teachers of the Year
Drew Dotson
The 2022 Hart County Teachers of the Year were praised by their principals for their ability to connect with their students.
Teachers were chosen by their co-workers for the honor.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Carter named superintendent; board announces flurry of new roles
News Staff
The Hart County Board of Education held its last regular meeting before the end of the school year on Monday, May 10, announcing several shifts in school leadership ahead of the next school year.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Two slain in car; man arrested for murders
Dan Hunt
At 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 — approximately 32 hours after first responders arrived to a horrific scene at Redwine Church Road outside Royston — Hart County Sheriff’s Office officials informed the media that they made an arrest in the shooting deaths of Jerece Teasley, 26, and Alexius Spencer, 25.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Sheriff: 2 dead in shooting; Man charged with 2 counts of felony murder
News Staff
*UPDATE* (9:30 p.m. Tuesday)
Sheriff Mike Cleveland and investigator Chris Carroll reported to The Sun that Morris Maurice Norwood, 59, has been charged with two counts of felony murder in the shooting deaths of Jerece Teasley, 26, and Alexius Spencer, 25.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Former Bulldog makes NFL
Drew Dotson
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL.
Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.
Team Connie Mack Bowers retains Spelling Bee Crown
Josh Brannen
Six teams representing various organizations on April 28 learned about the words and the bees. The Nancy Hart Literacy Council (NHLC) brought together six competitive teams to help raise support for the Hart County Adult Learning Center in its 20th annual Hart County Spelling Bee.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
