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Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers (center) smiles proudly as she watches her daughter, Isabella Ayers (right) receive her diploma from principal Kevin Gaines (left) during Friday's graduation ceremony in Herndon Stadium. Ayers was one of over 240 graduates to receive her diploma during the ceremony. Due to a threat of rain, the event was moved to 6 p.m. from its original time of 8 p.m., and graduates were able to have a rain-free ceremony. Photo by Benjamin London.

Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers (center) smiles proudly as she watches her daughter, Isabella Ayers (right) receive her diploma from principal Kevin Gaines (left) during Friday's graduation ceremony in Herndon Stadium. Ayers was one of over 240 graduates to receive her diploma during the ceremony. Due to a threat of rain, the event was moved to 6 p.m. from its original time of 8 p.m., and graduates were able to have a rain-free ceremony. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Graduating with pride

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Over 240 students are now alumni of Hart County High School following the Hart County Charter System’s annual graduation ceremony May 29. Graduates heard from class officers, the Top 3 student speakers as well Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Principal Kevin Gaines during the event.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Free summer meals program returns

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 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.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

CASA to hold bingo night in Bowman

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Information from CASA of the Northern Judicial Circuit, Inc.CASA of the Northern Judicial Circuit, Inc., which provides court appointed special advocates for children in Hart County, will hold a bingo night fundraiser Friday night in Bowman.The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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School system to approve budget June 15

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Madison Linton - Lead news reporterThe Hart County Charter System is expected to approve a $49.5 million budget June 15, following two rounds of public hearings that produced no public comment.The first hearing was held May 11, with the second hearing held June 2.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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County road system gets 'F'

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Hart County's roads would not be able to pass the class, if graded on its overall paving condition index (PCI) score.Public Works Director Jason Spencer, who assumed the position earlier this year, just completed a study of all 522 paved miles of the county's 569.
North Georgia Credit Union's Hartwell Branch Manager Candace Tomlin (left) awards senior Riley Gaines (right) a scholarship. Photo submitted by North Georgia Credit Union.

North Georgia Credit Union's Hartwell Branch Manager Candace Tomlin (left) awards senior Riley Gaines (right) a scholarship. Photo submitted by North Georgia Credit Union.

NGCU awards scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Submitted byTabitha Bohannon -North Georgia Credit UnionNorth Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) is pleased to announce a recipient of its annual scholarship program. The scholarships, awarded annually by NGCU, aim to support local students in their pursuit of higher education and future success.
A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.

A just over 30 minute severe afternoon thunderstorm included an estimated 75 miles per hour peak winds and did damage through Hart and Elbert counties Monday afternoon. Downed trees and power lines were reported at at least 44 locations across the county. Photo courtesy of Hart EMC.

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June blows in with 75 mph winds

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The month of June came in with a strong start as an afternoon thunderstorm Monday brought in estimated wind peaks of 75 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) out of Greenville.The severe thunderstorm, which lasted just over 30 minutes, ran a length of 15.