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The Hart County Board of Elections and Voter Registration’s scarecrow is all about voting. The display features information to help citizens make sure they are “Election Ready” in preparation for the two elections taking place Nov. 4. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

The Hart County Board of Elections and Voter Registration’s scarecrow is all about voting. The display features information to help citizens make sure they are “Election Ready” in preparation for the two elections taking place Nov. 4. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

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Voting opportunities remain open

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 23, 2025
With just a little over one week of early voting underway, 337 total voters had cast ballots in the two upcoming elections as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Hart County Board of Elections and Registration.
The Hartwell Sun

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Resignation sparks heated public comment

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
By Rose Scoggins  Editor/Publisher and Benjamin London Staff writer The now-recanted resignation of a Hart County High School teacher ignited contention across social media over the last week and led to a standing-room only crowd, complete with a heavy law enforcement presence, during the Hart...
A partnership between the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Lavonia and Franklin County could be crafted in the future in regards to surface water treatment plant options in Lavonia. (Photo courtesy of the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority)

A partnership between the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Lavonia and Franklin County could be crafted in the future in regards to surface water treatment plant options in Lavonia. (Photo courtesy of the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority)

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Authority to consider plant partnership with Lavonia

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 23, 2025
A partnership between the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Lavonia and Franklin County could be crafted in the future in regards to surface water treatment plant options in Lavonia.
The Hartwell Sun

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Charges dropped against airport chair

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader CARNESVILLE – Charges against the chairman of the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority have been dropped over the objections of the district attorney’s office.
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Board of Education to roll back millage rate

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) is expected to roll its millage rate back during a called meeting Oct. 31.  A five-year levy history, along with the proposed 9.310 millage rate can be found on page 5A of today’s edition of The Hartwell Sun.  The proposed rate is expected to levy over $17.
The Hart County Board of Education has once again been named an “Exemplary Board” by the Georgia School Boards Association (GBSA). (Photo courtesy of the Hart County Board of Education)

The Hart County Board of Education has once again been named an “Exemplary Board” by the Georgia School Boards Association (GBSA). (Photo courtesy of the Hart County Board of Education)

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Board of Education named ‘Exemplary Board’

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education has once again been named an “Exemplary Board” by the Georgia School Boards Association (GBSA). Superintendent Jennifer Carter made the announcement during the board’s meeting Monday.
Sandra English (left) and her husband, Woody Eakin (right), can be found at every Hart County High School football game – both at home and on the road. The football games are special to the couple as they had their first date at a game over 20 years ago. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Sandra English (left) and her husband, Woody Eakin (right), can be found at every Hart County High School football game – both at home and on the road. The football games are special to the couple as they had their first date at a game over 20 years ago. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Sandra English is Loving Life

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sandra English is Loving Life cheering on the Bulldogs with her husband, Woody Eakin.