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The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

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9/11 honored in student presentation at Hart County School Board meeting

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School (HCHS) Chamber Choir performed an acapella rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, under the direction of Josh Bryan, at the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Sept. 11, 2023.
Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

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Senate Bill would ease restrictions on craft brewers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With Georgia lawmakers slated to return to Atlanta in less than four months for the 2024 General Assembly, a bill designed to lower restrictions on the sale of craft beer will receive a second hearing.
Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

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Hart BOC Tables First Reading on Land Development Standards

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting opened up its meeting September 12 with great news for the residents of Hart County. County administrator Terrell Partain announced the bridge on US Highway 29 headed towards Royston is back open for business.
Photo by Mike Benna

Photo by Mike Benna

Hart State Park Annexation Discussed

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  On September 11, the Hartwell City Council voted unanimously to reopen discussions with the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) regarding the potential city annexation of the former Hart State Park on Lake Hartwell.
Captain Scott Crump has been with the Hartwell Fire Department since 1998 and was recently voted the best firefighter in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell edition in July.

Captain Scott Crump has been with the Hartwell Fire Department since 1998 and was recently voted the best firefighter in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell edition in July.

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Hartwell firefighter Scott Crump calls working for his hometown, ‘rewarding’

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
For nearly 115 years the Hartwell Fire Department, which started as a bucket brigade, has transformed itself into one of the premiere small town departments in the state of Georgia.
Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

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Main Street to sponsor annual scarecrow bash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Fall is just around the corner and Hartwell’s Main Street is once again sponsoring the annual Scarecrow Bash. Each year members of our community decorate scarecrows around town to celebrate the season and will be judged by the most creative designs.
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Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Hart County grand jury hands down indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A Hart County grand jury handed down the following indictments: •Caleb Edward Risner, one count hit and run; one count driving while license suspended; and one count failure to stop at stop sign.
The Lights Out Predator Removal team, consisting of (L-R) Mason Gomez, Travis Ballard and Bryan Gagnan finished in first place in The Dog Hoggers Annual Hunt for killing the three heaviest coyotes. The event benefitted Toys for Tots and the Wounded Warrior Project.

The Lights Out Predator Removal team, consisting of (L-R) Mason Gomez, Travis Ballard and Bryan Gagnan finished in first place in The Dog Hoggers Annual Hunt for killing the three heaviest coyotes. The event benefitted Toys for Tots and the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Hunters manage wild boar and coyote threat in the county

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
As the populations of coyote and wild boar continue to grow each year in Georgia, so do the risks of disease, crop damage and the predation of pets and livestock. Fortunately for Hart County farmers and property owners who live outside the city limits, there’s help.