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(Back L-R) Group leader Jeannie Brownsberger, garden volunteer Vickie Peace, Ulises Orbe and garden volunteer Ellen Forbus.

(Back L-R) Group leader Jeannie Brownsberger, garden volunteer Vickie Peace, Ulises Orbe and garden volunteer Ellen Forbus.

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Botanical Garden hosts religious education class

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Teens from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Religious Education Class, Hartwell, recently spent a morning working in the Hart County Botanical Garden. They cleared brush and learned about invasive plants. (Front L-R) Joanna Nguyen, Jamie Orbe and Catherine Nguyen. 
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
1925: The movie “America” was shown at The Star Theatre in Hartwell where movie goers were charged a whopping 25-50 cents to watch it. The movie was ascertained by one Ohio tourist going through Hartwell when he caught an advertisement posted by The Sun.
Photo Credit: David von Diemar

Photo Credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 15 •A man was arrested and charged with theft by receiving stolen property and probation violation. •A woman was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap-up: week 10

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The House reconvened on March 15, 2022, Crossover Day, spending the day debating and voting, passing almost 60 bills and resolutions by the time we adjourned around 11 p.m.
Photo Credit: Aideal Hwa

Photo Credit: Aideal Hwa

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Free from Google Lady

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
I just solved an interesting problem. Here’s its description: A few years ago my son and daughter-in-law gave us a well-intentioned Christmas gift that was a new bit of technology for Janet and me.
Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

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Lake Hartwell blessed to host Bassmaster Classic again

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Sometimes we like to take a step back and reflect upon how truly fortunate we are to be living here in Hart County. The lake we reside on hosting a nationally relevant sporting event is just another feather in the cap.
Watch for clues each week giving hints to the location of a golden egg hidden by The Hartwell Sun. Hints will become more revealing each week. The Hartwell Sun reader who is able to find the elusive egg will win an Easter Basket full of goodies and $100 cash.

Watch for clues each week giving hints to the location of a golden egg hidden by The Hartwell Sun. Hints will become more revealing each week. The Hartwell Sun reader who is able to find the elusive egg will win an Easter Basket full of goodies and $100 cash.

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Rebooting the hunt for the Golden Egg

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
If you’re an avid reader of The Hartwell Sun (first off, thanks a lot), you may have noticed us teasing a special event this year: the return of our Golden Egg hunt. For some reason or another, it was discontinued over a decade ago.
Lisa McKenzie,

Lisa McKenzie,

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Retired Educators host pair of visitors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County Retired Educators met at the Hart County Schools Agricultural Center on March 1, 2022, with President Pam Gordon presiding. The two guest speakers at this meeting were Christina Silpe of the H.I.M. and Lisa McKenzie of the AMBA. Christina Silpe is the Executive Director of H.I.M.
Pictured left, realtors and other Hartland employees join Chamber reps in front of the Hartland Realty office.

Pictured left, realtors and other Hartland employees join Chamber reps in front of the Hartland Realty office.

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Hartland Realty named Chamber Member of Month

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Hartland Farm & Home Realty, located at 108 E Franklin Street, was honored earlier this month as the Hart County Chamber of the Month for March. The business offers services that include listing, selling and property management.