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Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

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Pine Tree Garden Club awarded at annual state convention

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Over 250 members attended the 94th Annual Garden Club of Georgia, state convention April 12-13 in Macon. Hartwell’s Pine Tree Garden Club had 11 members attending the “Gardening in Macon” convention.  Presiding over this year’s convention was GCG State President, Peggy Tucker of Hartwell.
Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

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Student works on Titanic project over break

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Hart County students across the district were on spring break last week and had to find ways to pass the time. Hart County Middle Schooler Jackson Ford did so by giving the infamous Titanic a redemption story.
Kids learn guitar alongside their instructor at HYDRA event.

Kids learn guitar alongside their instructor at HYDRA event.

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Hydra receives 8 guitar donations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
HYDRA extended a special thank you to Daniel M Kreft Studios, Ben Bee, the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, & Hartwell First United Methodist Church this week.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
1933: At the store of J.F. Stalnaker, robbers ran into the store with guns and demanded all of Stalknaker’s money, taking his watch and ring. The robbers then tied up Stalnaker with wire and gagged him, then proceeded to relieve the store of several items before making off into parts unknown.
Photo Credit: David von Diemar

Photo Credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 12 •A man was arrested and charged with family violence battery. April 14 •A woman was arrested and charged with two counts of theft by taking. •A woman was arrested and charged with family violence simple battery.
Igor Begelman dazzles the audience at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church playing famous classics.

Igor Begelman dazzles the audience at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church playing famous classics.

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Piatigorsky wows audience

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Friends of the Hart County Library hosted another installment of the Piatigorsky Foundation concert series at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 19. Concert goers were enthralled by the works of Igor Begelman, clarinet, and George Lopez, piano.
Bruce Herring puts the finishing touches on the cross at Hart First United Methodist Church.

Bruce Herring puts the finishing touches on the cross at Hart First United Methodist Church.

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Hart celebrates Easter

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Churches and families across the county celebrated the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday, April 17. While some Easter egg hunts were postponed due to weather, church goers flocked to their places of worship in droves. 
District 4 candidate Jeff Brown pictured with wife Cassie and children Judson, 5, Camilla, 4. Not pictured is daughter Charlotte, born April 3.

District 4 candidate Jeff Brown pictured with wife Cassie and children Judson, 5, Camilla, 4. Not pictured is daughter Charlotte, born April 3.

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District 4 candidate: ‘time for a change’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Last month, local farmer and businessman Jeff Brown qualified as a candidate for the Hart County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat. Brown is set to face off against incumbent Ricky Carter in the Republican primary election held May 24.