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Pictured (L-R) are community members Ed Cleveland and David Fleming. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Pictured (L-R) are community members Ed Cleveland and David Fleming. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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BOE holds open house for new facilities

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photos by Adriana Cascio   The Hart County Charter School System held an open house for its new transportation and maintenance facilities April 27 at 3226 Bowman Highway. Students, families and community members toured the buildings and witnessed  the school system’s development. 
A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. (Photo by the Hart County Sheriff's Office)

A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. (Photo by the Hart County Sheriff's Office)

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Sheriff’s office executes drug bust on Goldmine Holly Springs Road

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A drug bust by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Goldmine Holly Springs Road led to the arrest of a Royston man April 25. According to a press release posted on the HCSO Facebook page, a search warrant was executed at 551 Goldmine Holly Springs Road in Royston April 25.
Photo/Bill Powell

Photo/Bill Powell

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Knights of Columbus raise over $4,000 for Hart Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photos by Bill Powell   On April 25, the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church sponsored a Low Country Boil to benefit Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center. The group raised over $4,000 from the event. Pictured on the serving line are Paul Effler and Chris NeSmith.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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National Day of Prayer to be held at noon

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submitted by Judy Voigt National Day of Prayer   The National Day of Prayer will be held at noon Thursday, May 1, on the Hartwell courthouse lawn. In case of rain it will be held at First Methodist Church.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Lake Hartwell Voices to hold concert May 18 at First Baptist

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submitted by Candy Pufall Lake Hartwell Voices   The recently rebranded Lake Hartwell Voices, formerly known as the Hart Area Community Chorus, is proud to present its upcoming concert, “Music of the Night”, on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
Lani Sessoms, Hart County Community Theatre president, (far left) speaks to Hart County High School students (L-R) Ryley Hill, Kelley Rosage, Kaylee Dutton and Deborah Ingram about costume choices at Backstage Experience Day April 25. The group of students got to design their own Miss Argentina costumes as practice for the Hart County Community Theatre’s upcoming “Beetlejuice Junior” performances June 7. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Lani Sessoms, Hart County Community Theatre president, (far left) speaks to Hart County High School students (L-R) Ryley Hill, Kelley Rosage, Kaylee Dutton and Deborah Ingram about costume choices at Backstage Experience Day April 25. The group of students got to design their own Miss Argentina costumes as practice for the Hart County Community Theatre’s upcoming “Beetlejuice Junior” performances June 7. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Bringing community theatre to life

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Through a partnership with the Fox Theatre’s All Access Pass Program, Hart County High School (HCHS) theatre students gained hands-on experience in various aspects of community theatre during Backstage Experience Day April 25 at Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT).
Pictured during the Hart County Board of Education’s April 21 meeting are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, BOE Chair Kim Pierce, Support Services Administrative Assistant Brittany Geraty and Director of Special Services Julie Franklin. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

Pictured during the Hart County Board of Education’s April 21 meeting are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, BOE Chair Kim Pierce, Support Services Administrative Assistant Brittany Geraty and Director of Special Services Julie Franklin. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

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Geraty named Philip Wright Award winner

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Brittany Geraty, administrative assistant of special services for the Hart County Charter School System, received this year’s Philip Wright Award, honoring her friendly demeanor and commitment to the families and students with disabilities of Hart County.