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Photo submitted by David Saliba.

Photo submitted by David Saliba.

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Bear sighted, hit in town

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 15, 2026
A bear was sighted, and later hit by a truck, in the heart of Hartwell Tuesday evening.  Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis said officers received reports of sightings on Athens, Arthur, Benson and Depot streets.
Hart County Botanical Garden celebrates 25 years.

Hart County Botanical Garden celebrates 25 years.

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Botanical Garden celebrates 25 years of blooms

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Madison Linton In the beginning of this century, Hart County established its botanical garden. 25 years later, the volunteer-run, eight-acre space is still blooming.
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

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.