Citizen's firearm class to be held March 24

Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll has announced the Hart County Sheriff's Office will host a citizen's firearm class March 24.  The class will begin at 5 p.m. in the sheriff's office training room.  The second portion of the class will take place March 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Sheriff's office warns of scam impersonating employees

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

Grand Jury returns 26 true bills during February session

A Hart County grand jury returned 26 true bills and zero no bills following its February 2026 term held Feb. 16 through Feb. 17.

City discusses potential pair of projects for TSPLOST

The Hartwell City Council spent just over an hour-and-a-half Monday night discussing potential project opportunities to present to the Hart County Board of Commissioners, and the public, for a potential transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST).

Qualifying to begin Monday

Qualifying for seats on the Hart County Board of Commissioners and Hart County Board of Education will begin Monday.  Qualifying will take place Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6.  Those registering with the Republican Party will register in the Hart County Adult Learning Center from 9 a.m.

Joint meeting for March 12 moved to Agriscience Center

A second joint meeting between the Hart County Board of Commissioners and Hartwell City Council, set for March 12, has been moved to the Hart County Charter System's Agriscience Center.  Chairman Marshall Sayer and County Administrator Terrell Partain made the announcement Tuesday night.

Brown not seeking re-election

Commissioner Jeff Brown will not seek re-election as District 4's county commissioner when qualifying begins next week.  Brown made the announcement during Tuesday's board meeting.  "Mr. Chairman, fellow commissioners, county staff, members of the public.

Royston, Lavonia residents arrested in SCHS shooting

By Michael O'Hearn  The Toccoa Record Four individuals have been arrested following a firearm incident on Feb. 10 at Stephens County High School. While two sporting events were ongoing at the school, students reported a firearm had been discharged multiple times in the parking lot.

Bowersville man convicted of trafficking in Fulton County

A Hart County man has been convicted for trafficking, among other charges, in Fulton County, Attorney General Chris Carr announced Feb. 14.

Green found guilty, sentenced to two life terms

A Hart County man has been sentenced to two life sentences, among other stipulations, after being found guilty on two counts of aggravated child molestation and other charges by a Hart County jury Feb. 13.