Local

The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson will retire

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Johnny Isakson will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of 2019, bringing to close a 40-year legislative career in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The Georgia Republican announced on Aug. 28 that he will be stepping down due to health reasons.
Sunshot by Michael Hall -- A group of fifth-grade students at South Hart Elementary listen on Aug. 29 to Brian Buffington, director of instructional technology for Pioneer RESA, teach about how to stay safe and be positive on social media and online.

Sunshot by Michael Hall -- A group of fifth-grade students at South Hart Elementary listen on Aug. 29 to Brian Buffington, director of instructional technology for Pioneer RESA, teach about how to stay safe and be positive on social media and online.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hart students learn online safety

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Brian Buffington is excited about the possibilities the constantly connected world of today provides for students. But he is also acutely aware of how easily the virtual world can become a real-life nightmare for social media users who may not understand the consequences of their online decisions.
Vicky Carter, center, takes a photo of SkillsUSA students in October 2018 after they put up their “Incredibles”-themed scarecrows for last year’s Scarecrow Bash.

Vicky Carter, center, takes a photo of SkillsUSA students in October 2018 after they put up their “Incredibles”-themed scarecrows for last year’s Scarecrow Bash.

Scarecrows coming back, with some changes

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Scarecrows will be standing guard again this October in downtown Hartwell during the Scarecrow Bash, but a few rules are changing for the 2019 edition.
Sunshot by Bill Powell Pictured are Nash McCan and the McCan Family Band. Front row: Ella Long, Seth Howard, Victoria Evans amd Olivia Berry. Second row: Andrea Bradford and Nash McCan (Josh Bryan). Back Row: Kevin Long, Casey Middlebrooks and Jody DiMarco. Not Pictured: David Phillips and Jamee Floyd.

Sunshot by Bill Powell Pictured are Nash McCan and the McCan Family Band. Front row: Ella Long, Seth Howard, Victoria Evans amd Olivia Berry. Second row: Andrea Bradford and Nash McCan (Josh Bryan). Back Row: Kevin Long, Casey Middlebrooks and Jody DiMarco. Not Pictured: David Phillips and Jamee Floyd.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Savannah River Productions to host Southern variety show

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
A Southern variety show is coming to Savannah River Productions this weekend and next.
The Sun

The Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Weekend of Hart to benefit local nonprofits

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Weekend of Hart fundraising event is set for this weekend and will feature a variety of options for family entertainment, all with the purpose of raising money for six local nonprofit organizations.
police

police

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One improper backing; one failure to yield when turning left; one expired tag; two following too closely; one parking in fire lane; one speeding; one window tint citation; one hands free. Aug.
police

police

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Deputy: UGA fan drives drunk, hits squad car

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
It was a good day for Georgia football on Saturday, but a bad day for one fan on Sunday. An apparent University of Georgia fan hit a sheriff deputy’s car while she was allegedly driving drunk on Sunday in Hart County, according to a report.
Sunshot by Michael Hall -- Julie George, left, Julie Boleman, second from left, Kay Ankerich, second from right a Andrew Wilder, right, start the first heat of the Honor the Heroes Fitness Challenge on Labor Day at the Bell Family YMCA.

Sunshot by Michael Hall -- Julie George, left, Julie Boleman, second from left, Kay Ankerich, second from right a Andrew Wilder, right, start the first heat of the Honor the Heroes Fitness Challenge on Labor Day at the Bell Family YMCA.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hart Countians honor heroes with fitness challenge

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
A group of Hart County residents spent their Labor Day morning pushing themselves physically to honor first responders and military personnel for their service.
Photo submitted The Lake House Tavern burns Saturday morning on Rock Springs Road.

Photo submitted The Lake House Tavern burns Saturday morning on Rock Springs Road.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lake House Tavern lost to fire

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
A second Hart County restaurant in less than a month was lost to a fire Saturday morning. The Hart County Fire Department responded at around 10 a.m. Saturday to The Lake House Tavern on Rock Springs Road.