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Left, Zy'tajia Moore (right) was awarded the Kelley Gaines TSA Memorial Scholarship by Greg Gaines during the senior awards night at Hart County High School April 29. Photo courtesy of Hart County Charter System.

Left, Zy'tajia Moore (right) was awarded the Kelley Gaines TSA Memorial Scholarship by Greg Gaines during the senior awards night at Hart County High School April 29. Photo courtesy of Hart County Charter System.

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Hart County High School Senior Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
  Foundation - Charles Black Construction Co Inc.Juliette Cason, Ethan Stovall and Jackson Ford. North Georgia Community Foundation - Energizes Others ScholarshipEthan Stovall Watson Brown FoundationPhuc La and Coleman Moore. Historic Hartwell5K ScholarshipLainey Simpson and Riley Gaines.
Senior Lockaby "Lock" Powell was honored by the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) with the prestigious "Award of Excellence" in April. He is pictured above and below with his family, members of the DOE and State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Senior Lockaby "Lock" Powell was honored by the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) with the prestigious "Award of Excellence" in April. He is pictured above and below with his family, members of the DOE and State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Powell honored with state 'Award of Excellence'

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Submitted by Grayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division for Exceptional Children, has selected Lockaby Powell of Hart County to receive the prestigious “Award of Excellence,” recognizing outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Sunday to provide multiple music opportunities

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted by Dana ScottLake Hartwell VoicesA pair of musical performances will come to life in Hartwell Sunday, May 17.The day begins with Lake Hartwell Voices' concert, titled "Sing Together," at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Hartwell. Doors open at 2 p.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Lake Living magazine seeks patriotic photos

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
By Kimberly BrownCNI News ServiceThe United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and patriotic events and decorations will abound this summer at Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes.Lake Living magazine is looking for patriotic photos that celebrate the nation’s anniversary at the lake.
Hart County EMS welcomed five paramedics who recently graduated paramedic school in January. Pictured are (L-R) Jacob Keese, John Moore, Kayla Gabriel, Christie Zollner and Michael Evans. Photo courtesy of Hart County EMS.

Hart County EMS welcomed five paramedics who recently graduated paramedic school in January. Pictured are (L-R) Jacob Keese, John Moore, Kayla Gabriel, Christie Zollner and Michael Evans. Photo courtesy of Hart County EMS.

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May 17-23 is National EMS Week

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
By Metro Creative ConnectionEmergency Medical Services is a system that provides emergency medical care to patients in need. The Office of EMS defines its efforts as a system of coordinated response and emergency medical care that encompasses multiple people and agencies.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Farm Bureau holding photo contest

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted by Tina SimmonsHart County Farm BureauThe Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee would like to provide an opportunity for Georgia Farm Bureau members to showcase agriculture and encourage appreciation of rural Georgia.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Pennington Chapel to hold benefit yard sale

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted by Pennington Chapel ChurchA benefit yard sale for the Smith and Atkinson families will be held Saturday, May 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at  Pennington Chapel Church, located at 2712 Sandy Cross Road in Royston.For more information, contact Kevin at 706-201-5780.
Hart County Charter System's 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year were recognized during the Hart County Board of Education's May 11 meeting. Pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (far left) and board chair Kim Pierce (far right) are (L-R) Robyn Rice from Hart County Middle School, Leigh Floyd from South Hart Elementary School, Meredith Dunn from North Hart Elementary School, Samantha Burton from Hartwell Elementary School and Lisa Fanczi from Hart County High School. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Hart County Charter System's 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year were recognized during the Hart County Board of Education's May 11 meeting. Pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (far left) and board chair Kim Pierce (far right) are (L-R) Robyn Rice from Hart County Middle School, Leigh Floyd from South Hart Elementary School, Meredith Dunn from North Hart Elementary School, Samantha Burton from Hartwell Elementary School and Lisa Fanczi from Hart County High School. Photo by Grayson Williams.

School system names 2026-2027 teachers of the year

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System is proud to announce its new class of Teachers of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year.