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Musicians perform at HartToberFest in 2019

Musicians perform at HartToberFest in 2019

Depot Day, HartToberFest on tap for Oct. 16

Southern Hart Brewery and the Pilot Club of Hartwell are partnering to bring an eventful festival day to downtown Hartwell on Saturday, Oct. 16. The latter is presenting the 16th annual Hartwell Depot Day festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Depot Street featuring food, vendors and crafts.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Man wanted in Hart, 2 other counties after vehicle chase

Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said Tuesday that authorities from Hart, Franklin and Madison Counties all had multiple warrants out for Kristopher Harlow, 23, after he allegedly evaded police on a vehicular chase on the night of Friday, Oct. 1.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Sept. 21 •A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor family violence battery. Sept.
Hart County firefighters respond to fire in downtown Hartwell in 2013.

Hart County firefighters respond to fire in downtown Hartwell in 2013.

No jurisdictions for fire departments when danger arrives

One of our biggest fears is seeing everything that we hold valuable engulfed in flames and reduced to ash. Or to wake up in the middle of the night to find the room full of smoke. Unlike other fears that rarely are a threat, many people know someone whose life has been changed because of a fire.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Students of Hart County continue to impress

We are extremely proud of the achievements of our youth in this community. Every young generation holds the fate of its area’s future, and if the achievements we’ve covered in recent years are any indication, Hart County is in good hands.
Wyatt Smith (8) admiring the engine of a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang.

Wyatt Smith (8) admiring the engine of a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang.

Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge hosts car show

On Sep. 25, the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge put together a car show to help raise money for the Children’s Masonic Home in Macon, Ga.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

BOC aims to change state annexation laws

On Sep. 14, members of the Hart County Board of Commissioners expressed they would be prioritizing communicating with state legislators to change the annexation and arbitration laws impacting Hart County residents.
Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

National Merit Scholarship commends HCHS student

Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines announced this week that Ethan McDowell was named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.