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The Hartwell Sun

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Funding available for emergency food, shelter programs

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. has been awarded federal funds under The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 42. Hart County has been chosen to receive funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Harmony House

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Harmony House to hold annual chili cook-off Feb. 8

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The annual Harmony House Child Advocacy Center chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Elberton Civic Center. This fundraising event will benefit victims of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse as well as Adult Sexual Assault and the support services provided for them.
New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

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Botanical Garden introduces new board members

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Botanical Garden recently announced its new board members, including a new vice president, president and co-director. Maggie Jackson will service as vice president, Lauren Peacock as president and Jesse Merkley as co-director.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

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Annual chamber banquet set for Feb. 22

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. “Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, live music and celebration,” Executive Director Amanda Brown said.
Hart County Board of Education

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BOE intending to opt-out of HB 581

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) has officially announced “its intention to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption” previously approved by voters in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The official announcement was made in a Jan.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Dec. 22-29, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.