The Hartwell Sun
County approves court clerk to digitize records
Grayson Williams
Real estate records in Hart County could soon be available digitally for the public.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Hart sees virus cases increase, 34 currently active
Hart sees virus cases increase, 34 currently active
Grayson Williams
Confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths are still rising in Hart County as the White House added Georgia back into the “red zone” for coronavirus cases this week.
Hart County is still considered a “high transmission” county for COVID-19, according to the Department of Public Health.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Blotter
The Blotter
News Staff
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:
Nov. 4
• Brandon Keith Driver, 20, 2388 Beaverdam Farm Road, was arrested and charged with false statements and writings.
Nov. 5
• Chandler Franklin Craft, 27, 1047 Stoneham Circle, Anderson, S.C.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hartwell Sun
City begins making plans for new firehouse
Drew Dotson
A new fire station is in Hartwell’s future, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson.
At the Hartwell city council meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, city manager Jon Herschell said he included architecture and engineering costs for a fire station in the 2021 budget. The budget was approved by the council.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Derek Cobb
Cobb recalled as ‘great asset’ to community
Grayson Williams
Officials around Hart County are paying tribute to a local leader who died this past week.
Derek Leonardo Cobb, 54, of Hartwell, died on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hartwell Sun
Census participation makes mayor hopeful
Drew Dotson
With the census now complete, Hartwell and Hart County will have an accurate tally of their population for the first time since the 2010 census.
Hart County had a self-report rate of 59.1 percent and Hartwell had a self-report rate of 60 percent.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Photo submitted - The Gnome Home created by Kathy Hall is shown.
Gnome Home graces Hart County Library
Drew Dotson
A peculiar house for a mythical creature has taken up residence at the Hart County Library. A hand-built Gnome Home was recently built and loaned to the library by Kathy Hall.
The project was originally planned as an activity for Hall to do with her grandchildren.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hartwell Sun
City seeks feedback for comp. plan update
News Staff
The City of Hartwell is seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders to update the city’s comprehensive plan.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Rufus Hill, pictured, a Hart County Training School graduate, ran for mayor of Hartwell in 1969.
#THROWBACK THURSDAY
News Staff
Nov. 15, 1918 — The Hartwell Sun reported on the end of World War I. It read:
“The greatest war the world has ever known ended at 6 o’clock, Monday morning, Washington time, after lasting 1567 days.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new shoreline management plan.
Shore plan requires electrical inspection
Grayson Williams
A new shoreline management plan on Lake Hartwell could mean more expenses for lakeside residents with electricity running to their dock.
Under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) that goes into effect on Nov.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020