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Pictured during the opening night of Nancy Duckworth's display at the Hartwell Art Center are (L-R) Duckworth and her husband, John Atkinson. Her display, "Earth's Beauty: Lands, Waters, Skies" is open through May 16. Photo submitted by Nancy Duckworth.

Pictured during the opening night of Nancy Duckworth's display at the Hartwell Art Center are (L-R) Duckworth and her husband, John Atkinson. Her display, "Earth's Beauty: Lands, Waters, Skies" is open through May 16. Photo submitted by Nancy Duckworth.

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Earth’s Beauty: Nancy Duckworth on display at Hartwell Art Center

Thursday, April 30, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comHartwell artist and former art educator Nancy Duckworth is holding the “Earth’s Beauty: Lands, Waters, Skies” exhibit at the Hartwell Art Center until May 16.The exhibit, which opened on April 23, highlights nature’s beauty and is a combination of about 43 of...
Photo by Madison Linton.

Photo by Madison Linton.

Hartwell250: Sharing stories through music

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Presented in partnership with By the People, the Hart County Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Center of Hartwell, Common Ground, High Cotton Music Hall and Hartwell Main Street, the Porch Songs and Public Voices Festival highlighted the community's historical ties to the Cherokee Indian tribe and its...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Sheriff's office warns of bond scams

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Hart County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a recently-reported scam involving bonds for inmates at the Hart County Jail.Sheriff Chris Carroll said the sheriff's office has received "multiple reports of individuals calling family members of inmates in the Hart County Jail and falsely...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Schools seek input on planning

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Submitted by Grayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemHart County Charter System officials invite citizens to give their input on the Hart County Charter System’s 2026 - 2027 CLIP LEA Plan (CNA -- Comprehensive Needs Assessment & DIP -- District Improvement Plan).
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Pinnacle Bank merger to become Vallant Bank

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Submitted by Vallant Financial Inc.Vallant Financial Inc. announced last week it has completed the merger between Vallant and Morris State Bancshares Inc.Vallant was previously known as Pinnacle Financial Corporation and changed its name in anticipation of the merger.On the same date, Pinnacle...
Steve Coughlin, along with with Probable Cause bandmates, received several nominations for the 2026 International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards (ISSA). Pictured are members (L-R) Mickey Davenport, Aubrey Barton, Larry Fredricks, Allison Murillo, Mike Smith and Steve Coughlin. Photo submitted by Laura Feagle.

Steve Coughlin, along with with Probable Cause bandmates, received several nominations for the 2026 International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards (ISSA). Pictured are members (L-R) Mickey Davenport, Aubrey Barton, Larry Fredricks, Allison Murillo, Mike Smith and Steve Coughlin. Photo submitted by Laura Feagle.

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Coughlin nominated for handful of music awards

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comHartwell musician Steve Coughlin, alongside lead Probable Cause guitarist Mickey Davenport and bandmates, has been nominated for awards at the 2026 International Singer-Songwriters Assocation Awards (ISSA).Nominations include:• Male Vocalist of the Year:...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Cooling assistance open

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Submitted by Gabby HesterNinth District Opportunity, Inc.Home cooling help for the elderly and medically homebound opened  April 1 for Hart County residents.Households in which every member is age 65 and older, or is medically homebound due to health reasons, may now apply for assistance with their...