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The cover of Shirlena Sturghill-Barnett’s book, “Mustard Seed,” is shown. Sturghill-Barnett is from Hartwell and wrote about her fight to find a kidney transplant and dealing with kidney failure.

The cover of Shirlena Sturghill-Barnett’s book, “Mustard Seed,” is shown. Sturghill-Barnett is from Hartwell and wrote about her fight to find a kidney transplant and dealing with kidney failure.

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Search for kidney prompts book

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
After more than six years of dialysis, Shirlena Sturghill-Barnett has received a new kidney and is publishing her first book to tell the story of her struggles. “It was like a dream. It took me about a month to realize ‘I can’t believe I have a kidney,’” she said. “Still to this day I get up at 4 a.
Photo submitted A nurse at Valley of Hope Hospital in Gallett Chambon, Haiti, checks the blood pressure of a patient.

Photo submitted A nurse at Valley of Hope Hospital in Gallett Chambon, Haiti, checks the blood pressure of a patient.

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Local ministry builds, opens Haitian hospital

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A pregnant woman who walked off the streets in emergency labor is alive today along with her child thanks to a local ministry that recently opened the doors to its new medical facility in the remote town of Gallette Chambon, Haiti.
Taylor Freeman, left, smiles with her father and escort, Tyler Freeman, after being crowned the 2020 Homecoming Queen for Hart County High School on Friday, Oct. 16, at Herndon Stadium.

Taylor Freeman, left, smiles with her father and escort, Tyler Freeman, after being crowned the 2020 Homecoming Queen for Hart County High School on Friday, Oct. 16, at Herndon Stadium.

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THE QUEENS OF HCHS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Taylor Freeman, left, smiles with her father and escort, Tyler Freeman, after being crowned the 2020 Homecoming Queen for Hart County High School on Friday, Oct. 16, at Herndon Stadium.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City wants out of stalled Oakview development

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The city of Hartwell wants out of the stalled Oakview Crossing development and is hiring an attorney with the hopes of eventually being made whole following foreclosure. The city council made a move at its meeting on Oct.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 7 • Jennifer Denise Carey, 47, 130 New Prospect Road, was arrested and charged with felony terroristic threats and acts and probation violation. Oct.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Early voting lines moved swiftly Wednesday morning at 150 Benson Street in the basement of the Hart County Library.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Early voting lines moved swiftly Wednesday morning at 150 Benson Street in the basement of the Hart County Library.

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Voter turnout setting records locally, statewide

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Turnout on the first day of early voting set records across the state, and it was no different in Hart County. Elections coordinator Robin Webb told The Sun more than 1,100 people voted in Hart County during the first two days of advanced in-person voting.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Party will reinforce lessons

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
First graders at Hartwell Elementary School will be reviewing their units with a twist. Teacher Meghan Harris likes to throw review parties for her students, but thanks to the Bright Idea grant she can now do the party for the whole grade.
Sunshot from file - Andrea Gibbs works with students in her class in 2018 at Hartwell Elementary.

Sunshot from file - Andrea Gibbs works with students in her class in 2018 at Hartwell Elementary.

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Grant supports math education at home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Second-grade teacher Andrea Gibbs is providing her Hartwell Elementary students with the tools to make learning at home easier. With money from a Hart EMC Bright Ideas Grant, Gibbs plans to buy 24 take-home math manipulative sets for her students.