Local

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Mary looks at baby Jesus during the Living Nativity at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Dec. 10.

Joy to the World

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

With COVID-19, Christmas will be celebrated differently this year, but local pastors encourage people to not forget the true meaning of Christmas.

The Hartwell Sun

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Dec. 22, 1922 — “For several years the selling and shooting of fireworks has been ‘taboo’ in Hartwell,” wrote the Sun. Christmas took on an old- time atmosphere when the mayor allowed for city dads to “get young” again. Although not allowed before 6 p.m.

The Blotter

Exclusive Subscriber Content

The Blotter

News Staff

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dec.

Photo submitted — Hart County High School welders who earned their technical college certification in welding through a class taught by Mike Carey at Hart College and Career Academy pose for a photo recently.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

High school welders ace certifications

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Loretta King poses for a photo in February with the African-American history exhibit she put together at The Art Center.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Loretta King is loving life

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

If you have been to the Bell Family YMCA in the last 13 years, there is a good chance that you have been met by the infectiously friendly personality of Loretta King, who works as the receptionist. “I enjoy working there. I enjoy meeting the people that I meet,” King said.

The Hartwell Sun

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Legislation could change airport authority rules

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

A change in state law regarding the local act authorizing the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority could be coming in the next legislative session. At a joint public meeting between the Hart County and Franklin County boards of commissioners, state Rep.

The Hartwell Sun

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Fire officials urge safety this holiday season

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Local and state fire officials are urging the public not to turn holiday cheer into tragedy. While decorations like Christmas trees and holiday lights are adorning homes, fire officials are hoping folks will keep several things in mind to keep their home safe and fire-free this year.

The Hartwell Sun

Exclusive Subscriber Content

The Night Before will move outdoors

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

COVID may put a damper on a lot this holiday season, but the Hart County Community Theatre is trying its best to continue the Christmas tradition of its The Night Before The Night Before with a new twist. This year, the HCCT will host the event at 7 p.m. on Dec.

Rosanna Cruz-Bibb

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Archway welcomes new professional

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Hart County Archway Partnership has made it official and announced that interim Archway Professional Rosanna Cruz-Bibb has been hired on a permanent basis. Cruz-Bibb comes to Hart County after serving as the Program Coordinator for the Archway Partnership in Athens for several years.

The Hartwell Sun

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Purina expansion deepens odor, noise concerns

Michael Hall

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The planned expansion at the Nestlé Purina facility in Hartwell is deepening concern among a group of neighbors that an ongoing issue with odor and noise from the wet-pet-food factory will worsen.