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Downtown Development Authority and Hartwell Main Street Director Jason Ford discusses annexation at the city council meeting March 4.

Downtown Development Authority and Hartwell Main Street Director Jason Ford discusses annexation at the city council meeting March 4.

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Council discusses annexation parcel

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hartwell City Council met March 4 for a succinct meeting, with all members present but Councilman Dan Leard. Prominent topics included the annexation parcel recently discussed at both city council and Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings, and “urban camping.
Herman Hughes

Herman Hughes

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Local barber played major role in African American community

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Throughout the month of February, The Hartwell Sun in conjunction with Black History Coordinator Gwen Fisher, has worked to spotlight those African American trailblazers who have worked to move Hartwell forward. As we close out the month, we feature a man and a business steeped in the community.
Webster living his happily ever after at Outsiders Animal Farm in Bowersville.

Webster living his happily ever after at Outsiders Animal Farm in Bowersville.

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Abused pigs make their way to local animal rescue

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Three years ago, two extraordinary pigs named Webster and Sal found their way to Outsiders Farm & Sanctuary in nearby Bowersville. The story of Webster and Sal began in October 2020 with a daring rescue by the compassionate souls from the McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

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Lavonia’s St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital to host wellness walk and 5K

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LAVONIA, GA – St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital is excited to announce the return of its popular Wellness Walk & 5K, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, 367 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia. Participants are encouraged to register early at https://www.active.
Representatives from Hart EMC and Oglethorpe Power present Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 tax payment to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office. Pictured (L-R): Bill Leard, Hart EMC Board of Directors; Nicki Burdette, Chief Deputy, Hart County Tax Commissioner’s Office; Karen Martin, Hart County Tax Commissioner; Angie Brown, Hart EMC Public Relations Director; David Fleming, Hart EMC Board of Directors; and Davis Warnell, Oglethorpe Power Manager of Community & External Affairs.

Representatives from Hart EMC and Oglethorpe Power present Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 tax payment to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office. Pictured (L-R): Bill Leard, Hart EMC Board of Directors; Nicki Burdette, Chief Deputy, Hart County Tax Commissioner’s Office; Karen Martin, Hart County Tax Commissioner; Angie Brown, Hart EMC Public Relations Director; David Fleming, Hart EMC Board of Directors; and Davis Warnell, Oglethorpe Power Manager of Community & External Affairs.

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Oglethorpe Power delivers $375,000 tax payment to Hart County

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Oglethorpe Power and Hart EMC presented Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 ad valorem tax payment of more than $375,000 to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office on Feb. 22, which will benefit the county’s school systems and local government.
The Board of Commissioners speaking with Terrell Partain, county administrator, at their meeting Feb. 27.

The Board of Commissioners speaking with Terrell Partain, county administrator, at their meeting Feb. 27.

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Sayer, Bennett, Dorsey seeking reelection

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) had a lengthy meeting on the evening of Feb. 27 to handle an array of old and new business. Chairman Marshall Sayer announced during the chairman’s report that while his term on the BOC is ending, he plans to re-qualify and seek reelection.
The Hart County High School SkillsUSA members who competed and earned medals at the 2024 SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Pictured from left to right: Front row, Jimmy Reynolds, Phoenix Daigneault, Emily Reno, Lyzsania Badillo, Destiney Hamby, back row, Avian Heard, Terriah Bush, Bella Chapman, Lexi VanMeter, Nathan Krenzer, Ely Risner, and Gabe Hill.

The Hart County High School SkillsUSA members who competed and earned medals at the 2024 SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Pictured from left to right: Front row, Jimmy Reynolds, Phoenix Daigneault, Emily Reno, Lyzsania Badillo, Destiney Hamby, back row, Avian Heard, Terriah Bush, Bella Chapman, Lexi VanMeter, Nathan Krenzer, Ely Risner, and Gabe Hill.

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SkillsUSA students bring home state championships

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Students from Hart County High School (HCHS) cleaned up at the SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference February 22-24 in Atlanta, winning two state championships and taking home seven medals.
Under new ownership, Cateechee Golf Club will now be known as Cateechee Ranch.

Under new ownership, Cateechee Golf Club will now be known as Cateechee Ranch.

New ownership closes on Cateechee Ranch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
On Feb. 9, the new ownership of Cateechee Ranch officially closed on the property and are set to begin renovations in the coming weeks. Back on Jan.
Karen Leverett

Karen Leverett

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Trailblazers reflect on changing times in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
This week’s edition of Hart County’s African American trailblazers spotlights a pair of professionals who’ve shaped the course of a changing Hartwell.   Karen Leverett   South State Bank associate Karen Leverett has worked in the banking industry for 38 years.