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Photo courtesy of South Carolina Department of Environmental Science

Photo courtesy of South Carolina Department of Environmental Science

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Lake remains under HAB watch

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The entirety of Lake Hartwell remains under a recreational water watch ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, exactly four weeks following a confirmation of “the presence of a harmful algal bloom (HAB)” on the South Carolina shores of the lake by the South Carolina...
The Hartwell Sun

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The Hartwell Sun to be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Hartwell Sun will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The deadline for classified advertising and legal notices will be Friday, May 23 at noon. All other deadlines will not be affected. We will reopen Tuesday, May 27 at 8 a.m. We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day!
Woods speaks to the crowd during the ceremony. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Woods speaks to the crowd during the ceremony. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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State superintendent honors HES, HCMS

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System welcomed Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods to Hart County Middle School (HCMS) for a special ceremony recognizing both HCMS and Hartwell Elementary School (HES) as 2023-2024 Math Leader...
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Planning Coordinator Adam Hazell speaking to community members at Tuesday's 2025 Comprehensive Plan public input session. Hazell urges the public to participate in the update process to ensure everyone's voices are represented. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Planning Coordinator Adam Hazell speaking to community members at Tuesday's 2025 Comprehensive Plan public input session. Hazell urges the public to participate in the update process to ensure everyone's voices are represented. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Public input fosters growing debate

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   Hartwell residents pushed for new strip malls, liquor stores and sit-down restaurants during Tuesday’s second input session for the City of Hartwell’s Comprehensive Plan update, a desire that ultimately clashed with the notion that such additions would...
Senior Zoe Carter (left) was honored by State School Superintendent Richard Woods as a Georgia Scholar in April. In January, Carter was recognized as the 2025 STAR Student, alongside her STAR Teacher Mike Edwards (right).

Senior Zoe Carter (left) was honored by State School Superintendent Richard Woods as a Georgia Scholar in April. In January, Carter was recognized as the 2025 STAR Student, alongside her STAR Teacher Mike Edwards (right).

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Carter recognized by state superintendent as Georgia Scholar

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   Zoe Carter, Hart County High School star student, was presented as a 2025 Georgia Scholar by Superintendent Jennifer Carter during Monday’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting.
Third Honor Graduate Josh Fleming (left), Salutatorian Cayson Fechner (center) and Adeline McCurley (right) were honored for their academic achievements during the Hart County High School senior awards night May 5. (Photo/HCCSS)

Third Honor Graduate Josh Fleming (left), Salutatorian Cayson Fechner (center) and Adeline McCurley (right) were honored for their academic achievements during the Hart County High School senior awards night May 5. (Photo/HCCSS)

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Top honor graduates reflect on scholastic achievements

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   This year’s top honor graduates in the Hart County High School graduating class of 2025 leave high school with a well-rounded portfolio from their past four years.
Director Leah Tolbert and Kingston, Tolbert’s toy poodle, stand in front of Hart Hope and FREEdom located at 185 Chandler Street. Kingston attends most meetings and appointments with Tolbert, offering a supportive furry friend to attendees. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Director Leah Tolbert and Kingston, Tolbert’s toy poodle, stand in front of Hart Hope and FREEdom located at 185 Chandler Street. Kingston attends most meetings and appointments with Tolbert, offering a supportive furry friend to attendees. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Couple opens homeless, recovery resource center

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   Hart Hope and FREEdom, founded by recovering addicts Leah and Keith Tolbert, is now ready to serve the Hart County community.
“Matilda The Musical” debuts on the Hart County Community Theatre stage Friday. Tickets are available at hhcct.org. (Photo submitted by Elizabeth Murphy)

“Matilda The Musical” debuts on the Hart County Community Theatre stage Friday. Tickets are available at hhcct.org. (Photo submitted by Elizabeth Murphy)

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‘Matilda’ takes the stage Friday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The final show in Hart County Community Theatre’s “Season of Celebration,” is set to debut Friday when “Maltida The Musical” takes the stage.
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BOE approves tentative budget

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) approved a tentative version of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget during Monday night’s meeting, projecting a $3.2 million total increase from the previous year’s budget.