Theatre receives $300,000 ARC grant

Submitted by Jason Ford  City of Hartwell  The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the Hartwell Main Street Program, announces the award of a $300,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support the Hart County Community Theatre Improvements Project.

Local students receive collegiate honors, degrees

Georgia College and State University • Aubrey Alewine, of Hartwell, was named to the fall 2025 President's List for the College of Health Sciences at Georgia College and State University. To earn distinction on the President's List, undergraduate students must earn a 4.

County to write letter against moratorium legislation

Hart County commissioners are set to write another letter of concern to state legislatures for proposed legislation crafted during the current term of the Georgia General Assembly.

Moratorium in place for firing/shooting ranges, ordinance being crafted

A moratorium on new, for-profit, firing/shooting ranges has been in place since Feb. 11 after the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved the moratorium during its Feb. 10 meeting.

Brown achieves Country Farm Certified designation

Submitted by Jeff Brown, Country Financial Country Financial Insurance Agent Jeff Brown has achieved the Country Farm Certified designation. Brown is proud to serve farmers in NE Georgia as a provider of farm insurance, working with clients since 2021.

School system celebrates CTAE accomplishments

By Madison Linton Lead news reporter The Hart County Charter System recognized the accomplishments of the Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education (CTAE) program in Hart County during a regular board meeting Feb. 9.

Georgia Bass Nation Junior Tournament takes on Lake Hartwell

By Amanda Brown Hart County Chamber of Commerce The Georgia BASS Nation Junior Tournament Series made a big splash at Gum Branch Mega Ramp Saturday as 189 teams launched just after sunrise onto Lake Hartwell.

'The Diary of Anne Frank' opens Friday

By Madison Linton Lead news reporter The opening performance of Hart County Community Theatre’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which will run from Feb. 27 to March 15, is tomorrow.  The Hartwell Sun spoke to director Lani Sessoms about how this play came to be.

Royston, Lavonia residents arrested in SCHS shooting

By Michael O'Hearn  The Toccoa Record Four individuals have been arrested following a firearm incident on Feb. 10 at Stephens County High School. While two sporting events were ongoing at the school, students reported a firearm had been discharged multiple times in the parking lot.

Bowersville man convicted of trafficking in Fulton County

A Hart County man has been convicted for trafficking, among other charges, in Fulton County, Attorney General Chris Carr announced Feb. 14.