Sheriff's Office announces creation of nonprofit foundation

Submitted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the creation of the Hart County Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc.

Motorcycle collision results in fatality

A three-vehicle collision involving a motorcyle resulted in a fatality on Reed Creek Highway Sunday afternoon, March 23.  Ryan McKenzie Craft, 31, of Hartwell, was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to a press release from the Hart County Sheriff's Office.

Dam domestic dispute

An Anderson, South Carolina man was arrested following a domestic dispute that included gunshots in the Hartwell Dam area Saturday afternoon, March 22.

Back to the drawing board

The Hartwell City Council is set to go back to the drawing board to determine other potential projects for its portion of a transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) following a second joint meeting with the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) March 12.

Sheriff's office warns of scam impersonating deputy

  A scam involving callers impersonating a deputy at the Hart County Sheriff's Office is circulating, Hart County Sheriff Chris Caroll announced on Facebook.

Powell named 'Champion for Change'

Press release Georgia House of Representatives ATLANTA – State Rep.

Qualifying ends Friday

At least one seat on both the Hart County Board of Commissioners and Hart County Board of Education are set to be contested in the May Primary as of the end of qualifying Tuesday.

Theatre receives $300,000 ARC grant

Submitted by Jason Ford  City of Hartwell  The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the Hartwell Main Street Program, announces the award of a $300,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the Hart County Community Theatre Improvements Project.

First reading held for commercial annexation

A first reading for an annexation request that would bring just under five acres into the Hartwell city limits for commercial purposes was held by the Hartwell City Council Monday night.  The 4.92 acres is located on seven parcels on Old Highway 29 next to Quality Inn.

Roundabout concepts

A concept for a potential roundabout project that would create better connectivity from Howell Street to Powell Road is set to be the City of Hartwell's focus in upcoming conversations with the Hart County Board of Commissioners.