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The 2019 Hello Hart cover is shown, as shot by local photographer Bill Powell. A contest is now open to find this year’s cover photo.

The 2019 Hello Hart cover is shown, as shot by local photographer Bill Powell. A contest is now open to find this year’s cover photo.

Photo contest open for Hello Hart

Ready to show your photography skills to Hart County and beyond? The Hartwell Sun is hosting a photo contest to find the cover of our next edition of Hello Hart.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

City is now gun owners’ sanctuary

The Hartwell City Council  at its Feb. 3 meeting made Hartwell a sanctuary for the Second Amendment, agreed to accept the lowest bidder for the Hartwell train depot renovations and added discussion of putting liquor stores on the November ballot to next month’s agenda.
The Blotter

The Blotter

The Blotter

The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents: Two failures to register vehicle; one expired driver’s license; one speeding citation; one failure to obey a traffic control device; one restriction on use of flashing or revolving blue lights; one open container citation; one failure...
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Larrendrick Tabor listens during a Superior Court hearing in Hart County Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 4. Tabor is facing murder charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting Jan. 27.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Larrendrick Tabor listens during a Superior Court hearing in Hart County Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 4. Tabor is facing murder charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting Jan. 27.

Murder suspect sent back to prison

A murder suspect is going back to prison after allegedly killing a man and injuring a woman on Jan. 27, violating his probation. Larrendrick Tabor, 26, of Hartwell, appeared before Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps Tuesday morning and waived his right to a probation revocation hearing.
The Hartwell Sun from 1945

The Hartwell Sun from 1945

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

Feb. 9, 1945 — A public freezer-locker was being planned for Hart County citizens in 1945.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Alleged meth trafficker nabbed in Hart County

The first drug trafficking arrest of 2020 in Hart County resulted in the seizure of approximately 95 grams of methamphetamine. Mark Darin Outz, 50, of 2153 Rehobeth Road, Bowman, was arrested at the Daynite Inn in Hartwell on Jan. 24 and charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
Joe Brantley, who is retiring, was awarded a plaque for his service as a long-time employee of the county. Pictured are county commissioners Ricky Carter, from left, and Marshall Sayer, Brantley, commission chairman Joey Dorsey, solid waste department head Greg Howell, and commissioner Frankie Teasley.

Joe Brantley, who is retiring, was awarded a plaque for his service as a long-time employee of the county. Pictured are county commissioners Ricky Carter, from left, and Marshall Sayer, Brantley, commission chairman Joey Dorsey, solid waste department head Greg Howell, and commissioner Frankie Teasley.

Commissioners urge CodeRED signup

After a man of accused of killing another man in Hart County was at large most of Monday night and Tuesday morning, Chairmen Joey Dorsey encouraged citizens to sign up for CodeRed at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night.
Photo submitted - Teacher Meghan Harris, center top, sits with students and Penelope the therapy dog recently at Hartwell Elementary School.

Photo submitted - Teacher Meghan Harris, center top, sits with students and Penelope the therapy dog recently at Hartwell Elementary School.

Therapy dog a hit at local school

The library at Hartwell Elementary School is quickly running low on books about dogs. Titles revolving around canines aren’t just cute reads, they also help students bond with their new classmate — Penelope.
Photo submitted - A group of nursing students at Hart College and Career Academy recently became Certified Nursing Assistants.

Photo submitted - A group of nursing students at Hart College and Career Academy recently became Certified Nursing Assistants.

Nursing students become CNAs

Students in the health care science pathway at the Hart College and Career Academy are not only preparing for the future, but for starting a career while still in high school. Several students became Certified Nursing Assistants this past semester.