Local

Hartwell Florals

Hartwell Florals

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hartwell Florals named Best Florist

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   In just over a year and a half, Caroline Van Dora didn’t just buy a flower shop; she planted roots in Hartwell, tending Hartwell Florals into this year’s Best Florist in The Hartwell Sun’s annual Best Of Awards. Van Dora’s journey began on Aug.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Hartwell recently made a donation of dog food to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. (Submitted by Thomas)

Nestlé Purina PetCare Hartwell recently made a donation of dog food to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. (Submitted by Thomas)

Purina donates dog food to Hart County Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Submitted by Kali Thomas Nestle Purina   Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPPC) Hartwell is proud to announce a recent donation of several bags of Pro Plan® All Ages Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken and Rice Formula to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

School system’s Summer Meal Program now serving local youth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce the dates, times and locations for the 2025 Summer Meal Program, designed to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Workforce Wednesday to be held June 11

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Submitted by Terri Partain Hart County IBA   The third session of “Workforce Wednesdays” will be held June 11 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adult Learning Center.
The Hart County Humane Society has been overwhelmed with over 200 cats this kitten season, and is no longer able to help rescue any animals as of press time Wednesday. Volunteer Donna Madkiff urges the public to consider volunteering, fostering or adopting and to spay/neuter their animals.

The Hart County Humane Society has been overwhelmed with over 200 cats this kitten season, and is no longer able to help rescue any animals as of press time Wednesday. Volunteer Donna Madkiff urges the public to consider volunteering, fostering or adopting and to spay/neuter their animals.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Local animal shelter, groups overwhelmed by overpopulation

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hart County Humane Society and the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) in Lavonia are overflowing with animals this kitten season, desperately needing volunteers, donations and a community-wide commitment to spay/neuter programs as humane...
Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Council holds first readings for ordinances to ‘manage growth’

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hartwell City Council held first readings for a pair of proposed ordinances that would create a “Central Business District Overlay (CBDO)” and put restrictions on zoning for drive-through facilities during Monday night’s meeting.
Photo/Bill Powell

Photo/Bill Powell

Catching the golden waves

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Photographer Bill Powell captured this photo with his drone of wakeboarders catching the waves during a sunset that, combined with the smoky haze drifted down from Canadian wildfires, gave Lake Hartwell a golden hue June 2. (Photo/Bill Powell)
Mobley

Mobley

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Murder charges filed

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   A Royston woman has been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting on Barton Road and ensuing multi-jurisdictional search for her whereabouts over the weekend.