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Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber announces new exec committee

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce has announced new leadership team as part of its Executive Committee for 2026. Jennifer O'Neal will lead the group as chair and is joined by vice chair Jeff Loggins.
The turf field at Herndon Stadium, which is nearing 10 years old, is set to be replaced following the 2026 football season with ESPLOST funds. Rendering courtesy of the Hart County Charter System.

The turf field at Herndon Stadium, which is nearing 10 years old, is set to be replaced following the 2026 football season with ESPLOST funds. Rendering courtesy of the Hart County Charter System.

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New fieldhouse, field upgrades coming at HCHS

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A trio of upgrades, to include a new fieldhouse and replacing the turf field and scoreboard, is slated to be on the horizon at Herndon Stadium.
The Hartwell Sun

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Splitting zoning decisions

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Actions on a trio of zoning cases resulted in a mixed bag during the Hartwell City Council's meeting Monday that included three new council members.  Prior to the meeting, Kay Ankerich, Seth Baughman and Randy Clark, Jr., took oaths of office and assumed their positions on the council.
Candidates on the City of Hartwell's general municipal election ballot include Tray Hicks and Kay Ankerich for Hicks’ seat and Jerry McHan, Randy Clark and Stephen “Doc” Ayers for the seat currently held by Dan Leard.

Candidates on the City of Hartwell's general municipal election ballot include Tray Hicks and Kay Ankerich for Hicks’ seat and Jerry McHan, Randy Clark and Stephen “Doc” Ayers for the seat currently held by Dan Leard.

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Early voting begins Tuesday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Early voting for the City of Hartwell’s general municipal election is slated to begin Tuesday, Oct. 14.  Candidates on the ballot  include Tray Hicks and Kay Ankerich for Hicks’ seat and Jerry McHan, Randy Clark and Stephen “Doc” Ayers for the seat currently held by Dan Leard.
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Tourism impact totals $57 million

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Submitted by Amanda Brown Hart County Chamber of Commerce  Tourism contributed $57.4 million to Hart County’s economy throughout 2024, the highest local tourism impact on record, Hart County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amanda Brown said in an announcement Oct. 2.
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Bowersville to hear annexation request

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Town of Bowersville is scheduled to hear an annexation request that would bring a 32.783 acre parcel back into the town limits during its Nov. 6 meeting.  Town attorney Doug Kidd told members of the council about the annexation request during the town’s Oct. 2 meeting.
Faculty and staff at North Hart Elementary School celebrate being recognized as one of the Top 5 percent of Title I schools in the state for its progress in improving student performance. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

Faculty and staff at North Hart Elementary School celebrate being recognized as one of the Top 5 percent of Title I schools in the state for its progress in improving student performance. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

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Pair of elementary schools top state charts

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System The Georgia Department of Education has named North Hart Elementary School (NHES) and Hartwell Elementary School as Title I Reward Schools, a prestigious recognition awarded to the Top 5 percent of Title I schools in the state making the...
Members of the Hartwell Service League’s Environment Committee (L-R) Sandra English, Ann Murray, Margo Fleming, Karen Senkbeil, Lucy Rowland and scarecrow chairperson Tracy Brown set up their scarecrow on the Hart County courthouse grounds recently as part of this year’s “Scarecrows on the Square” contest. Voting for the contest is open through Oct. 29. The ballot can be found on page 2A of today’s edition. (Photo courtesy of the Hartwell Service League)

Members of the Hartwell Service League’s Environment Committee (L-R) Sandra English, Ann Murray, Margo Fleming, Karen Senkbeil, Lucy Rowland and scarecrow chairperson Tracy Brown set up their scarecrow on the Hart County courthouse grounds recently as part of this year’s “Scarecrows on the Square” contest. Voting for the contest is open through Oct. 29. The ballot can be found on page 2A of today’s edition. (Photo courtesy of the Hartwell Service League)

Keeping the lake clean with the scarecrows

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Submitted by Elizabeth Olney Hartwell Main Street Downtown Hartwell is once again getting into the spirit of the season with the return of Hartwell Main Street’s “Scarecrows on the Square” contest!