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Where to watch Hartwell's annual Pre-4th fireworks

Where to watch Hartwell's annual Pre-4th fireworks

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Pre-4th Festival Saturday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The Hartwell Service League’s (HSL) 48th annual Pre-4th Festival is scheduled to fill the streets of downtown Hartwell Saturday for its largest patriotic celebration yet.    From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Contemplating concepts

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   Concept plans for additional development uses at Gateway Industrial Park on Highway 77 are under review by the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA) after being presented during Monday night’s quarterly meeting.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Board members who attended the 10th Anniversary celebration were, from left to right, Charles Rice, Chris Moon, Scott Hardigree, John Hylton, Diane Toney, Ed Ridgway and Stonish Pierce. (Submitted by Ralston)

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Board members who attended the 10th Anniversary celebration were, from left to right, Charles Rice, Chris Moon, Scott Hardigree, John Hylton, Diane Toney, Ed Ridgway and Stonish Pierce. (Submitted by Ralston)

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St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Submitted by Mark Ralston St. Mary’s Healthcare System   On Friday, June 13, dozens of people from across the region gathered at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hospital becoming part of St.
Members of the Hartwell Service League presented the Hart County Community Theatre with a $3,000 check to go towards its grant match for the Fox Gives Grant. (Submitted by Diane Tolbert)

Members of the Hartwell Service League presented the Hart County Community Theatre with a $3,000 check to go towards its grant match for the Fox Gives Grant. (Submitted by Diane Tolbert)

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Service League presents donation to theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Submitted by Diane Tolbert Hartwell Service League   Since its beginning in 1979, The Hart County Community Theatre has been supported by Hartwell Service League.
The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hartwell Lakeside Park located at 330 Hart State Park Road. (Submitted by Judy Leather)

The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hartwell Lakeside Park located at 330 Hart State Park Road. (Submitted by Judy Leather)

Portuguese Water Dog trials to be held on Lake Hartwell this weekend

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell for the first time this weekend.
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BOE gives budget stamp of approval

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hart County Board of Education gave a final stamp of approval to its 2026 fiscal year (FY26) budget during its regular June 16 meeting.    The FY26 budget, which was first presented to the BOE during a budget work session April 29, projects a $3.
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Exotic birds color the library

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Photos by Cascio Brenda Bean, owner of Parrot Productions, showcased her flock of exotic birds at Hart County Library’s Color our World summer reading program on June 11. Bean educated children on the importance of protecting endangered birds across the world and their unique properties.
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Statewide PSC election to be held June 17

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Friday, June 13, 2025
By Rose Scoggins  Editor/Publisher and Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Election Day for the special primary to elect a public service commissioner for Districts 2 and 3 will be held Tuesday, June 17.