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Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Vice-Chair Lonnie Robinson, Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Patrick Fargason, Publisher/Editor of The Hartwell Sun after the 2024 GSBA Beacon Award was presented to The Hartwell Sun.

Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Vice-Chair Lonnie Robinson, Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Patrick Fargason, Publisher/Editor of The Hartwell Sun after the 2024 GSBA Beacon Award was presented to The Hartwell Sun.

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The Hartwell Sun receives 2024 Beacon Award

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Hartwell Sun was recognized as a 2024 Beacon Award winner during the Georgia State School Board Association’s (GSBA) annual conference Dec. 13 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta.
The Atkins Home located on Paradise Point Rd. is French country cottage built in July 2024, and will be featured on this year’s Tour of Homes.

The Atkins Home located on Paradise Point Rd. is French country cottage built in July 2024, and will be featured on this year’s Tour of Homes.

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Service League presents Christmas Tour of Homes

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A holiday tradition will return to Hart County next weekend featuring historic residences and holiday decorations. The Hartwell Service League’s (HSL) annual Christmas Tour of Homes will feature five beautifully decorated homes throughout the county that patrons can tour on Saturday, Dec.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 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. 3-9, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Georgia economy to grow in 2025 but more slowly

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s economy will continue growing next year but at a slower rate than in 2024, the dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business said Friday. The state’s economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, down from 3.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

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Hart County CCRPI scores exceed state average

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Last week, the Georgia Department of Education released the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for every school district in the state. The Hart County Charter System announced that every school in the district exceeded the state average in at least two categories.
Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay, Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event. Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay, Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event. Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

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Love Him Love Them delivers Thanksgiving meal

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Love Him Love Them, the regional non-profit social services ministry held its annual Thanksgiving Meal for homeless and homebound on Nov. 28.