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Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Turn around, bright eyes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On Monday afternoon, Hart County residents were provided an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017. The eclipse began around 1:50 p.m. local time, hitting its peak at 3:07 p.m., before ending just after 4:20 p.m.
Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

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Council sparks debate on annexation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The agenda for Hartwell’s City Council for April 8 was noticeably light, with  few resolutions, the honoring of a retiring employee, and a discussion on the construction of city hall’s new parking lot.
Photo by Bill Eccles

Photo by Bill Eccles

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Commissioners respond to city

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on the evening of April 9, the day after a Hartwell City Council meeting in which the council asserted that a March 26 BOC decision on an annexation request was incorrect.
The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

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Hart County Historical Society celebrates Louie L. Morris

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The more Hart County history is studied, the more it is believed. According to the Hart County Historical Society, its quite possible that Louie L. Morris has made the greatest contribution to the local community than any other single person.
Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

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Hart County Botanical Garden to host spring plant sale

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County Botanical Garden will host its annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale stands as not only a major fundraiser for the garden but is also much anticipated by both master and novice gardeners.     Located at the garden, 1277 Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, this year’s members only pre-sale is Fri.
HCHS YGA winner: Pictured, right, is Hart County High School 11th-grade student Zoe Carter alongside Mr. Kevin Gaines, principal. Zoe was one of two system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners who have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.

HCHS YGA winner: Pictured, right, is Hart County High School 11th-grade student Zoe Carter alongside Mr. Kevin Gaines, principal. Zoe was one of two system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners who have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.

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Students win Young Georgia Author Pioneer RESA competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that two of our system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

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Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
ATLANTA - The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program.