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Redwine church members Barry (left) and Theresa Summey (right) pose with their granddaughter, Olivia Summey (center), in front of the new stained glass window Barry completed for the church. Barry credited Olivia for doing the lettering, which features the name of the church, under the cross. Photo submitted by Barry Summey.

Redwine church members Barry (left) and Theresa Summey (right) pose with their granddaughter, Olivia Summey (center), in front of the new stained glass window Barry completed for the church. Barry credited Olivia for doing the lettering, which features the name of the church, under the cross. Photo submitted by Barry Summey.

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Reflecting on the changes of Redwine

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Madison Linton As one of the oldest churches in the state, Redwine Church in Canon is maintaining itself as it ages. The church, which remains simple in its interior, was established in 1789 and rebuilt for the fourth time in 1906.
The Hartwell Sun

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Local students receive collegiate degrees, honors

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Piedmont confers degrees On Friday, Dec. 12, during a 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony, Piedmont University conferred degrees to more than 190 students, including approximately 75 undergraduate, 70 master's, 40 Education Specialist and four Doctor of Education degrees.
The Hartwell Sun

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St. Andrew's to host visiting priests

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Submitted by  Rhea Dignam  St. Andrew's Episcopal Church With the retirement of Rev. Reid Hamilton, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is scheduled to host guest priests for Sunday worship services over the coming weeks.  Rev. Scott Kidd will be the visiting celebrant and preacher Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Purina, through the Purple Leash Project, helped to bring a dog park to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence shelter that includes benches and interactive equipment for both pets and owners to enjoy while seeking shelter. Photo submitted by Lauren Baker.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Purina, through the Purple Leash Project, helped to bring a dog park to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence shelter that includes benches and interactive equipment for both pets and owners to enjoy while seeking shelter. Photo submitted by Lauren Baker.

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Purina's Purple Lease Project benefits NEGACDV

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Submitted by Lauren Baker  FleishmanHillard In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Nestlé Purina Hartwell took action close to home – spotlighting the urgent need for pet-friendly domestic violence shelters through the Purple Leash Project.
Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

Photo courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber announces new exec committee

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce has announced new leadership team as part of its Executive Committee for 2026. Jennifer O'Neal will lead the group as chair and is joined by vice chair Jeff Loggins.
The turf field at Herndon Stadium, which is nearing 10 years old, is set to be replaced following the 2026 football season with ESPLOST funds. Rendering courtesy of the Hart County Charter System.

The turf field at Herndon Stadium, which is nearing 10 years old, is set to be replaced following the 2026 football season with ESPLOST funds. Rendering courtesy of the Hart County Charter System.

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New fieldhouse, field upgrades coming at HCHS

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A trio of upgrades, to include a new fieldhouse and replacing the turf field and scoreboard, is slated to be on the horizon at Herndon Stadium.
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Splitting zoning decisions

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Actions on a trio of zoning cases resulted in a mixed bag during the Hartwell City Council's meeting Monday that included three new council members.  Prior to the meeting, Kay Ankerich, Seth Baughman and Randy Clark, Jr., took oaths of office and assumed their positions on the council.
Jake Carter (Left), Ricky Carter (Right)

Jake Carter (Left), Ricky Carter (Right)

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Former commissioner not guilty

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Former Hart County District 4 commissioner Ricky Carter was found not guilty last week by a jury on five of the counts he was indicted for in May 2022 and acquitted by Northern Judicial Superior Court Judge Harvey S. Wasserman on the remaining three.