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Pieces of blank gravestones litter Nancy Hart Memorial Park

Pieces of blank gravestones litter Nancy Hart Memorial Park

State continues to address Nancy Hart Memorial Park

The State of Georgia is still considering placing Nancy Hart Memorial Park (NHMP) on Royston Highway in its receivership, continuing a process covered by The Sun throughout this year.
The Hart Community Chorus presented “A Christmas Celebration in Song” this past Thursday evening and again on Saturday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church to standing room only audiences. Under the direction of Maureen DeLoach, the chorus sang some of the beautiful music of Christmas.

The Hart Community Chorus presented “A Christmas Celebration in Song” this past Thursday evening and again on Saturday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church to standing room only audiences. Under the direction of Maureen DeLoach, the chorus sang some of the beautiful music of Christmas.

Community Chorus gets into the Christmas Spirit

On December 16, Hartwell’s Community Chorus presented its Christmas cantata at the Faith Lutheran Church on Benson St. The performance, titled “A Christmas Celebration of Song,” featured more than 40 voices and instrumentalists for the packed crowd in attendance.
Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

Christ’s Church to hold dedication ceremony this Sunday

This Sunday Dec. 17, one of newest members of Hartwell’s religious community, Christ’s Church, will hold building dedication and celebration at its new location at 1318 Reed Creek Hwy. in Hartwell.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Hart County Deputies assist Stephens County with an active shooter

  A manhunt for a reported active shooter in the vicinity of Mize and Buena Vista roads came to an end late Tuesday afternoon.     As of Wednesday morning there were few details about the incident, but Brandon Richard Nash, 30, of Cleveland, Ga. was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

Annual Wreaths Across America event takes place this Saturday

For more than three decades, American Legion family members have gathered with others in communities nationwide to remember our fallen US veterans. Every December, the Legion honors those who serve while teaching children the value of freedom by placing wreaths on veterans’ graves.
Pictured from left to right are Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Peach State Federal Credit Union representative Brooke Westbrook, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

Pictured from left to right are Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Peach State Federal Credit Union representative Brooke Westbrook, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

Peach State FCU Sponsors Teaching Pathway Scholarship

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to the OneHartBeat Foundation to be earmarked for a scholarship for graduating seniors in the Hart College and Career Academy who complete the Teaching as a Profession pathway.