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Katie Deal and her Nashville band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Parton tribute concert Sept. 14 at Piedmont University.

Katie Deal and her Nashville band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Parton tribute concert Sept. 14 at Piedmont University.

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Piedmont University announces “Parton Me!” A Dolly Tribute Concert

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Piedmont University will host a special evening of celebration featuring music inspired by Dolly Parton to benefit the school’s fine arts students. Northeast Georgia singing sensation Katie Deal and her Nashville Band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Tribute Concert Sept.
Photo by Brady Rogers

Photo by Brady Rogers

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Georgia House study committee takes up fishing rights

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA – State agency regulations may be a better way of settling the legally complex issue of public fishing rights in Georgia than new legislation, a former director of the state Environmental Protection Division said Thursday.
The bar area at Whispering Irons at Cateechee Ranch, which is open to the public with no extra fee.

The bar area at Whispering Irons at Cateechee Ranch, which is open to the public with no extra fee.

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Cateechee’s restaurant open to public, no extra charge

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When Cateechee Ranch’s new ownership closed on the property Feb. 9, owner and CEO Tyler Cox stated that reopening its restaurant was a top priority. Now, the restaurant is open to serve members and non-members alike--and Cox is especially looking forward to welcoming the public.
Hart County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Christian Levi Timms of Belton, S.C. in connection to a drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway.

Hart County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Christian Levi Timms of Belton, S.C. in connection to a drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway.

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Deputies arrest SC man after drive-by shooting

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A South Carolina man is in custody after a Aug. 19 drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway. According to Captain Chris Carroll of Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), around 10 p.m. that night, a vehicle pulled into a residence’s driveway and fired multiple shots.
Pictured above: A 1936 Massey-Harris Mustang tractor, owned by Jerry and Tammy Anderson, took home two awards for the oldest tractor and best restored tractor during the 2024 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

Pictured above: A 1936 Massey-Harris Mustang tractor, owned by Jerry and Tammy Anderson, took home two awards for the oldest tractor and best restored tractor during the 2024 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

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Expo features the best of Hart County agriculture

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Hart County’s agricultural community was front and center last Saturday during the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo at the Hart County Agriscience Center.
Taken around 1950, a year after receiving its charter, are the founding members of the Hartwell Kiwanis Club. The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Aug. 29 at Casa Grande.

Taken around 1950, a year after receiving its charter, are the founding members of the Hartwell Kiwanis Club. The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Aug. 29 at Casa Grande.

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Hartwell Kiwanis to celebrate diamond anniversary

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The lead story of The Hartwell Sun on  Aug. 26, 1949 broke the news: Local Kiwanis Club given its charter. On a rain soaked Aug. 22 at the old Nancy Hart hotel, Hartwell’s Kiwanis Club received its charter from Kiwanis International, and welcomed guests from two states in celebration of the event.
Commissioner Jeff Brown (left) speaks during the Bowersville Town Council meeting as Chairman Marshall Sayer listens in.

Commissioner Jeff Brown (left) speaks during the Bowersville Town Council meeting as Chairman Marshall Sayer listens in.

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Bowersville, commissioners debate one-way streets

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
At the Bowersville Town Council’s meeting on Aug. 15, one of the most prominent topics of conversation was a contentious item that was removed from the agenda: the first reading of a resolution on one-waying some of the town’s streets.