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Polar Plunge to celebrate 30 years March 7

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.com The Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence (NEGACDV) will hold its 30th annual Polar Bear Plunge and Winter Festival, the council’s largest fundraiser, on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gum Branch MEGA Ramp.
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Royston, Lavonia residents arrested in SCHS shooting

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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.
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HCCT to hold 'Footloose' auditions

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Submitted by Elizabeth Murphy  Hart County Community Theatre    Hart County Community Theatre will hold auditions for "Footloose: The Musical" Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night.
Stan O’Bannon stands next to his works at the Hartwell Art Center. His exhibit will kick off with an opening reception tonight and will be open through March 21. Photo by Madison Linton.

Stan O’Bannon stands next to his works at the Hartwell Art Center. His exhibit will kick off with an opening reception tonight and will be open through March 21. Photo by Madison Linton.

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O'Bannon exhibit to open tonight

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.com Retired Hart County firefighter, farmer and Georgia Watercolor Society member Stan O’Bannon is holding a reception for his “Brushes of the South, Through the Light of Water” exhibit tonight at the Hartwell Arts Center at 6 p.m.
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Creating ongoing discussions

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Following a joint called meeting Feb. 5, the Hartwell City Council and Hart County Board of Commissioners are set to continue discussing items related to traffic, a potential transportation special purpose local option sales tax and housing issues during a pair of called meetings.
Historian Loretta King's Black History Month exhibit is open at the Hartwell Art Center through Feb. 15. A celebration reception will be held tonight at 6 p.m. Photo by Madison Linton.

Historian Loretta King's Black History Month exhibit is open at the Hartwell Art Center through Feb. 15. A celebration reception will be held tonight at 6 p.m. Photo by Madison Linton.

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Black History reception tonight

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
By Madison Linton- Lead news reporter Hartwell historian and Bell Family YMCA receptionist Loretta King is holding a celebration reception for her Black History Month exhibit at the Hartwell Art Center tonight at 6 p.m.  The exhibit, which opened on Feb. 10 and continues until Feb.
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Chamber banquet set for Feb. 20

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Rose Scoggins  editor@thehartwellsun.com The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 76th annual chamber awards gala will be held Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. "This special evening promises to be one to remember," President and CEO Amanda Brown said.