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More than 100 healthcare professionals, First Responders and community leaders attended a barbecue sponsored by St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. to celebrate the surgery program’s expansion into elective surgeries. Pictured are (from left) clinic coordinator Ashlee Dove, Dr. Abdul Bangura and David Van Laecke, AMGI vice president of operations. Photo by Charlie Eavenson/Franklin County Citizen

More than 100 healthcare professionals, First Responders and community leaders attended a barbecue sponsored by St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. to celebrate the surgery program’s expansion into elective surgeries. Pictured are (from left) clinic coordinator Ashlee Dove, Dr. Abdul Bangura and David Van Laecke, AMGI vice president of operations. Photo by Charlie Eavenson/Franklin County Citizen

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Hospital to expand surgery options with still new partnership

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Franklin County Citizen    LAVONIA – St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia hosted an event last week to announce its next step in a partnership with Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. (SAMGI).
Linda Gunter (left), CEO and Co-founder of Love Him Love Them stands with Claudia Kay, Local Assistance Coordinator as they look over details for their Thanksgiving event.

Linda Gunter (left), CEO and Co-founder of Love Him Love Them stands with Claudia Kay, Local Assistance Coordinator as they look over details for their Thanksgiving event.

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Love Him Love Them seeks Thanksgiving donations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Love Him Love Them, the Northeast Georgia  non-profit social services organization is currently working through the planning stages for its annual Thanksgiving Day event, and is calling for help from the local community.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 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 Sept. 17-23, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The outgoing and incoming leadership of the Hart County Sheriff’s office took The Sun on a tour of the new jail. Pictured above (from left to right): Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Captain Chris Carroll and Investigator Joseph Haley. Photo by LaDonna Harris

The outgoing and incoming leadership of the Hart County Sheriff’s office took The Sun on a tour of the new jail. Pictured above (from left to right): Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Captain Chris Carroll and Investigator Joseph Haley. Photo by LaDonna Harris

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New jail serves as revenue generator for Hart County

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Back in May, the Hart County Jail opened its new facility at 2825 Bowman Hwy. The state-of-the-art facility, which is operated by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, cost Hart County taxpayers a shade over $26 million.
St. Mary’s Hospital in Lavonia will offer no-cost mammograms to uninsured women in our area over the age of 40 Oct. 2-3.

St. Mary’s Hospital in Lavonia will offer no-cost mammograms to uninsured women in our area over the age of 40 Oct. 2-3.

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St. Mary’s to offer free mammograms

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia is offering no-cost mammograms to uninsured women over 40 Oct. 2-3 to aid in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger Jason Whiting addressed the Hart County Property Owners Association Sept. 16.

Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger Jason Whiting addressed the Hart County Property Owners Association Sept. 16.

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Corps of Engineers speak to property owners

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Chief Ranger Jason Whiting and Scott Kelley from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) were the guests of the Hart County Property Owners (HCPOA) during its monthly meeting Sept. 16. The duo presented many facts and figures and fielded questions from a crowd of 60.
Hartwell Helps Expo

Hartwell Helps Expo

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YMCA to host Hartwell Helps Expo

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
For the ninth year in a row, the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell will host the Hartwell Helps Expo next Saturday Oct. 5 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The event brings together non-profit and government agencies who provide assistance to Hart County residents in need.