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An agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation surveys the scene at the Georgia Guidestones early Wednesday morning after an explosion damaged the monument, leaving one of the slabs in a pile of rubble. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

An agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation surveys the scene at the Georgia Guidestones early Wednesday morning after an explosion damaged the monument, leaving one of the slabs in a pile of rubble. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Elberton Star has released a special edition surrounding the recent bombing and demolition of the Georgia Guidestones. The edition includes a history of the monument, historical and submitted photos as well as other news stories and community reactions.
Taz Dixon coaches up defensive backs during last season’s summer workouts.

Taz Dixon coaches up defensive backs during last season’s summer workouts.

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HCHS coach to be inducted into Georgia Southern Hall of Fame

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Hart County High School football and girls track coach Taz Dixon was recently announced as a new member of the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame. Dixon played football at Georgia Southern from 1986 to 1989 and set six school records while on the team.
David Leard shows off his squat technique that allowed him to set a state record.

David Leard shows off his squat technique that allowed him to set a state record.

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Local trainer sets records in powerlifting meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A 68-year-old Hartwell man set three state records at a local powerlifting meet. David Leard, a fitness trainer at the Bell Family YMCA, competed in his first USPA powerlifting meet in Toccoa on June 25 and set three state records in his age  and weight group of 82.5 kg Master 65-69.
Zachery Benner stumbles past the finish line to finish first overall in the Historic Hartwell 5K on June 2.

Zachery Benner stumbles past the finish line to finish first overall in the Historic Hartwell 5K on June 2.

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Runners take on new historic Hartwell 5K

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
An idea that stemmed from a passion for running turned into a new 5K race in Hartwell. Race director Brad Cuevas said the first annual Historic  Hartwell 5K was a big success on Saturday, July 2. “We started out with a goal of 40 people.
Residents turned out to help install plants in a new garden, part of a downtown streetscape in Hartwell, designed by UGA engineering students.

Residents turned out to help install plants in a new garden, part of a downtown streetscape in Hartwell, designed by UGA engineering students.

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Student-designed park inspired by area’s history

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following article was published in the University of Georgia’s magazine, UGA Today. When Hartwell residents turned out in May to install plants at the site of a new downtown park, University of Georgia alumna Elizabeth Crimmins was right there alongside them in the dirt.
Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim (right) suffered a stroke on May 27.

Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim (right) suffered a stroke on May 27.

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GoFundMe created for Royton police officer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
On May 27, Royston Police Officer, Rodney Pilgrim, suffered a stroke as a result of high blood pressure. “He is needing time to heal,” Kayla Williams, organizer of a fundraiser for Pilgrim said. “He is slowly waking up and following some commands and trying to talk.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
1912: Again the “auto fever” had its grip on some of Hartwell’s citizens. “It looked like no one was going to invest in one of the ‘honk wagons’ any time soon,” The Hartwell Sun reported. “An agent from Anderson, S.C. brought a machine over here and started things going again.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 28 •Tiffaney Shanta Allen, 34, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with felony theft by shoplifting. •A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and three counts of reckless conduct.
From left to right, Mary Lynn Johnson, DDA director Jason Ford, Daniel Craft, , Jackson Ford, Earl Johnson, Rob, and Dixie Northrup.  Dixie was in charge of the project.

From left to right, Mary Lynn Johnson, DDA director Jason Ford, Daniel Craft, , Jackson Ford, Earl Johnson, Rob, and Dixie Northrup.  Dixie was in charge of the project.

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Hartwell Main Street unveils public piano

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
On Saturday, Hartwell Main Street cut the ribbon for the town’s new public piano. “Hartwell Main street thought it would be a great idea to have a piano on the sidewalk for folks to play and enjoy,” Main Street chair Peggy Vickery said.