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Amendments to city's zoning still pending approval

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Despite a two-hour work session July 24 and a lengthy discussion during Monday night's meeting, the City of Hartwell's amendments to its zoning ordinance are still pending approval. A second reading was held during Monday night's meeting, but no action was taken to finalize the changes.

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Report AEDs to Hart County E911

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A new state law that went into effect July 1 requires any business, church, gym, recreation facility, government building or organization with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to report it to the local E911 center.

Dill's Food City's location in Lavonia and former location in Royston, will become a Food Lion, the Dilworth family and Food Lion announced last week. Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Franklin County grocery store locations sold to Food Lion

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen Leader Franklin County-owned grocer Dill’s Food City is being sold to Food Lion.The Dilworth family, who has owned Dill’s for three generations, and Food Lion announced the sale July 30.

Above is a 1963 Oliver 1950 that participated in the 2025 Antique Tractor Show. To register for either of this year's events, visit www.hart-chamber.org or register in person at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce Office, 10 S. Carolina St. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

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Northeast Georgia Ag Expo set for Aug. 15

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe 2026 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns to the Hart County Agriscience Center on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting one yet.

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Much given, much required

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Todd Gaddis- Local columnistAs time ticks by, I realize just how blessed I’ve been. Far from perfect and having made my share of mistakes, I’m overwhelmed with the protection and provision God has supplied over the years.

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Search warrant leads to drug arrests

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A search warrant executed by the Hart County Sheriff's Office on Oak Park Lane led to a pair of arrests with drug-related charges July 23.

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Sheriff's office to host citizens firearm class

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Information from the Hart CountySheriff's OfficeThe Hart County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our next Citizens Firearms Class on Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25.

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Heading for the polls

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, August 6, 2026

It will now be up to Hart County voters to decide in November whether or not to enact a one-cent sales tax to collect an estimated $30 million over the next six years for transportation-related projects throughout the county and its municipalities.

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Study suggests city increase water fees

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A wholesale rate and tap fee study, commissioned by the Hartwell City Council, suggests the city should increase its current inside customer rate and tap fees, while also establishing a new "system development charge" (SDC).

Lisa Fanczi stands alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, after Fanczi was announced as the 2026-2027 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year at the district's annual Convocation. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

Fanczi named Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Submitted by Grayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System proudly announced Lisa Fanczi, a special education teacher at Hart County High School, as the 2026-2027 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year during the district’s annual convocation.