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Elizabeth Olney was named the city of Hartwell’s new Main Street Program Coordinator, replacing the recently retired Peggy Vickery.

Elizabeth Olney was named the city of Hartwell’s new Main Street Program Coordinator, replacing the recently retired Peggy Vickery.

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Olney hired as Main Street Program Coordinator

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Hartwell’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recently announced the hiring of Elizabeth Olney as the city’s new Main Street Program Coordinator. The DDA met June 12 and approved the hiring of Olney. Olney will take over the program from Peggy Vickery who retired in April 2024.
Commissioners Joey Dorsey and Jeff Brown debating an agenda item related to a City of Royston annexation

Commissioners Joey Dorsey and Jeff Brown debating an agenda item related to a City of Royston annexation

Commissioners debate TSPLOST and annexation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday night—a meeting filled with debate but little action taken. During commissioners’ reports, the mood was stable as each commissioner congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on recently celebrating 75 years of operation.
Hartwell’s Jennie Bosman, center, donated four pavers she designed and created to the Vickery House garden, poses with Morgan Southerland, Hometown Harvest coordinator, left, and Kelly West, director of UNG’s Appalachian Studies Center.

Hartwell’s Jennie Bosman, center, donated four pavers she designed and created to the Vickery House garden, poses with Morgan Southerland, Hometown Harvest coordinator, left, and Kelly West, director of UNG’s Appalachian Studies Center.

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Bosman’s class project donated to Vickery House

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
DAHLONEGA, GA-- A partnership between a student in the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Department of Visual Arts and the Historic Vickery House provided a learning experience and functional art for one Hartwell native.
The Harts of Hartwell scavenger hunt takes place throughout the month of June. Seen here is the display in the window of The Hartwell Sun.

The Harts of Hartwell scavenger hunt takes place throughout the month of June. Seen here is the display in the window of The Hartwell Sun.

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Service League hosts Harts of Hartwell scavenger hunt

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Hartwell Service League (HSL) is hosting a “Harts of Hartwell” scavenger hunt throughout June, providing community members and their families with a fun opportunity to explore the town while learning more about what its local businesses and organizations have to offer.
Rachel Black /The Hartwell Sun Hart Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (right) and Assistant Director Amanda Brown speak to community members during the Chamber’s 75 anniversary ceremony June 4.

Rachel Black /The Hartwell Sun Hart Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (right) and Assistant Director Amanda Brown speak to community members during the Chamber’s 75 anniversary ceremony June 4.

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Hart Chamber of Commerce celebrates 75 years

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 75th year on Tuesday evening as community members braved the rainstorm to attend—just one example of the welcoming and supportive spirit that Chamber Executive Director Lindsey Ingle found when she first moved to Hartwell.
The recently restored grave site of Harriet Benson Hodges at the Cedar Springs Baptist Church.

The recently restored grave site of Harriet Benson Hodges at the Cedar Springs Baptist Church.

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Local historian honored local Black history

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Dozens gathered to honor an intriguing piece of local Black history at Cedar Springs Baptist Church cemetery on Saturday morning.
Councilman and mayor pro-tem Tray Hicks presided over the city council meeting June 3 in place of Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was absent.

Councilman and mayor pro-tem Tray Hicks presided over the city council meeting June 3 in place of Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was absent.

City council discusses zoning

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The agenda for Hartwell City Council’s June 4 meeting was notably short, with only a few items to be voted on. However, one topic dominated the evening–zoning, and more specifically, one council member’s nay vote.
Photo by WMAZ in Macon

Photo by WMAZ in Macon

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Georgia entering vacation season short of game wardens

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
ATLANTA - With the traditional summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of game wardens to serve its 2 million hunters and 600,000 to 700,000 anglers. The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boasted 250 game wardens back in 2000.
President Jimmy Carter on the Chattooga, 1973 Photo credit: Doug Woodward

President Jimmy Carter on the Chattooga, 1973 Photo credit: Doug Woodward

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Georgia Rivers Network Gala to honor Pres. Jimmy Carter

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
President Jimmy Carter will receive the River Hero award from the Georgia River Network during its annual awards gala at the Atlanta History Center on August 22. Carter will receive the award for his enduring environmental legacy for Georgia’s rivers.