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Pictured during the reception are (L-R) Jeffrey Burke, Look Ahead Georgia program coordinator; Aeva Looney, an intern with the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority; Bryce Adams, an intern with Hart EMC; Ethan Yntema, an intern with Nestle Purina; Tahj Courage, an intern with Nestle Purina and Rosanna Cruz-Bibb, Hart County Archway Professional. Photo submitted by Rosanna Cruz-Bibb.

Pictured during the reception are (L-R) Jeffrey Burke, Look Ahead Georgia program coordinator; Aeva Looney, an intern with the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority; Bryce Adams, an intern with Hart EMC; Ethan Yntema, an intern with Nestle Purina; Tahj Courage, an intern with Nestle Purina and Rosanna Cruz-Bibb, Hart County Archway Professional. Photo submitted by Rosanna Cruz-Bibb.

Look Ahead Georgia interns welcomed home

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Submitted by Rosanna Cruz-BibbHart Archway PartnershipThe Hart Archway Partnership recently celebrated local college students at a welcome reception for this year’s Look Ahead Georgia interns. The event was held at the Adult Learning Center on June 4.
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TSPLOST ticking closer

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) is one step closer to potentially being on the Nov. 3 ballot after the Hart County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to move forward with a formal meeting.
A Madison County man was arrested following the recovery of a stolen truck from Elbert County by the Hart County Sheriff's Office June 2. Photo courtesy of Hart County Sheriff's Office

A Madison County man was arrested following the recovery of a stolen truck from Elbert County by the Hart County Sheriff's Office June 2. Photo courtesy of Hart County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff's office recovers stolen truck from Elbert County

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A Madison County man was arrested by the Hart County Sheriff's Office following the recovery of a stolen vehicle out of Elbert County June 2.Sheriff Chris Carroll said deputies located the vehicle, a 2004 Ford Super Duty, traveling along Anderson Highway, headed towards Hartwell around 10:44 p.m.
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Kemp adds local sales‑tax option to special session

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Ty Tagami,Bureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Serviceand Rose Scogginseditor@thehartwellsun.comATLANTA — Some homeowners could eventually see a rollback in their property tax bills after Gov. Brian Kemp revised his call for a special session.
Hart County Library Director Richard Sanders goes through books on the shelves on Thursday morning. Sanders has been helping open new worlds for the community, through the library, for over 28 years. Photo by Madison Linton.

Hart County Library Director Richard Sanders goes through books on the shelves on Thursday morning. Sanders has been helping open new worlds for the community, through the library, for over 28 years. Photo by Madison Linton.

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Hart Library Opens Worlds

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comEven with the introduction of eBook devices in the 2000s, such as Amazon’s Kindle and the less-popular Nook tablets, the Hart County Library still prioritizes physical media – just ask the library’s director Richard Sanders, who began 28 years ago.
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Free summer meals program returns

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is excited to announce the dates, times and locations for the 2026 Summer Meal Program, designed to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
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Crossroads to provide free Saturday lunches

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Submitted by Susan Welborn, Crossroads Baptist ChurchCrossroads Baptist Church is giving away free bagged lunches every Saturday in June and July to anyone in the community in need.The bags will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday.
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Hart Partners' Bookmobile on the road again

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Submitted by Blondie Willingham, Hart PartnersHart Partners' Summer Bookmobile is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is already on the road stocked with free books to give to area children.The bus will be out in the community on Wednesdays and Thursdays through July 23.