Council hears plans for Ridge Road apartment complex

A developer wants to bring an 80-unit multifamily housing project to Hartwell. On Monday, Jan. 3, the Hartwell City Council  heard the first reading of an annexation and zoning of a property on Ridge Road next to Juniper Court.

GBI charges Hart County teacher with felony sex crimes

UPDATED at 1:03 p.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations confirmed Tuesday evening Jan. 4 that it has arrested Corinna Crumpton, 30, of Toccoa in reference to an investigation that began in December of 2021 at the request of the Hartwell Police Department.    “Agents charged Crumpton on Jan.

Top Georgia stories in 2021

ATLANTA – From upset victories by Democrats in two U.S. Senate runoffs in January to the December launch of a rare primary challenge of a sitting governor, politics dominated Georgia’s news landscape in 2021.

Mayor: Smart growth remains as goal for 2022

Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Year’s resolution for the city hasn’t changed over the past eight years as mayor: to continue to grow Hartwell responsibly.

BOC to discuss proposed jail, fire station at next meeting

Hart County Board of Commissioners chairman Marshall Sayer said that the board will seek to authorize payments on a new jail and fire station in its first board meeting on January 11.

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dec.

Powell: upcoming legislative topics include healthcare, gambling, critical race theory

State House Rep. Alan Powell, who represents the 32nd District which includes Hart County, is set to take several legislative issues to the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta in early January.

Teen charged after multi-county chase

A high speed vehicle chase that began in Hart County ended in a foot chase and arrest in Elbert County Thursday, Dec. 23.

Two arrested after alleged burglary, thefts

On Saturday night, Dec. 25, three men were arrested for an alleged burglary and theft of a motor vehicle in Hart County.

City insurance accepts coverage for home damaged by sewage

More than a month after a Hartwell family’s home was flooded with sewage, the city’s insurance is covering the costs of the damage. On Nov. 15, Lauren and Alex Emmons awoke to a “volcano of poop” coming out of their toilet and covering their home at 87 Laurel Street.