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Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
By Benjamin London
Staff writer
South Hart Elementary School (SHES) principal Marion Hanahan was voted Best Principal for 2025 by the readers of The Hartwell Sun.
Hanahan started off his teaching career in Rockdale County where he taught U.S. history for 11 years.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jane Holmes Oil Co. & Auto Parts named Best Auto Parts Store
Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
By Rose Scoggins
Editor/Publisher
Pat Holmes is one of the first people to greet customers when they drive up to Jane Holmes Oil Co. and Auto Parts on West Howell Street.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Hartwell Florals named Best Florist
Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
By Adriana Cascio
Leading News Reporter
In just over a year and a half, Caroline Van Dora didn’t just buy a flower shop; she planted roots in Hartwell, tending Hartwell Florals into this year’s Best Florist in The Hartwell Sun’s annual Best Of Awards.
Van Dora’s journey began on Aug.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Lake Hartwell Veterinary Clinic named Best Veterinarian
Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
By Adriana Cascio
Leading News Reporter
At Lake Hartwell Veterinary Clinic, where joy and heartbreak often intertwine, Dr. Laura Yetzina and Dr.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Nestlé Purina PetCare Hartwell recently made a donation of dog food to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. (Submitted by Thomas)
Purina donates dog food to Hart County Sheriff’s Office
News Staff
Submitted by Kali Thomas
Nestle Purina
Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPPC) Hartwell is proud to announce a recent donation of several bags of Pro Plan® All Ages Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken and Rice Formula to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
School system’s Summer Meal Program now serving local youth
Grayson Williams
Submitted by Grayson
Williams
Hart County Charter System
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce the dates, times and locations for the 2025 Summer Meal Program, designed to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Workforce Wednesday to be held June 11
News Staff
Submitted by Terri Partain
Hart County IBA
The third session of “Workforce Wednesdays” will be held June 11 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adult Learning Center.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Hart County Humane Society has been overwhelmed with over 200 cats this kitten season, and is no longer able to help rescue any animals as of press time Wednesday. Volunteer Donna Madkiff urges the public to consider volunteering, fostering or adopting and to spay/neuter their animals.
Local animal shelter, groups overwhelmed by overpopulation
Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
By Adriana Cascio
Leading News Reporter
The Hart County Humane Society and the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) in Lavonia are overflowing with animals this kitten season, desperately needing volunteers, donations and a community-wide commitment to spay/neuter programs as humane...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
BOE set to give budget stamp of approval June 16
Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
By Adriana Cascio
Leading News Reporter
With final numbers now in from the state, the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) is set to approve its 2026 fiscal year (FY26) budget during its June 16 regular meeting.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)
Council holds first readings for ordinances to ‘manage growth’
Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
By Adriana Cascio
Leading News Reporter
The Hartwell City Council held first readings for a pair of proposed ordinances that would create a “Central Business District Overlay (CBDO)” and put restrictions on zoning for drive-through facilities during Monday night’s meeting.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
