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James Colby Chastain, 25, of Vanna, is wanted for first-degree arson after allegedly setting fire to a double-wide mobile home at 658 Joe Findley Road, according to a press release from the State Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office.

James Colby Chastain, 25, of Vanna, is wanted for first-degree arson after allegedly setting fire to a double-wide mobile home at 658 Joe Findley Road, according to a press release from the State Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office.

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Elusive alleged arsonist nabbed in South Carolina

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Authorities captured a Vanna man on Tuesday who was wanted for arson. James Colby Chastain, 25, of Vanna, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Columbia, S.C. on Tuesday, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Little Japan co-owner Tommy Vang walks through the dining room and past the sushi bar at the restaurant on Tuesday as insurance adjusters assess the damages from an Aug. 9 fire.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Little Japan co-owner Tommy Vang walks through the dining room and past the sushi bar at the restaurant on Tuesday as insurance adjusters assess the damages from an Aug. 9 fire.

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Little Japan catches fire, blaze guts building, damages salon

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The owners of a popular Japanese restaurant in downtown Hartwell say they have no plans of letting a fire that gutted the establishment on Aug. 9 keep them from reopening as soon as possible. Treena Nguyen, co-owner of Little Japan, 113 Depot St.
The front page of the Aug. 15, 1990 edition featured a photo and story about a warehouse fire on N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell.

The front page of the Aug. 15, 1990 edition featured a photo and story about a warehouse fire on N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell.

#ThrowbackThursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Aug. 15, 1990 — Low water pressure hampered firefighters’ ability to control a warehouse fire on North Forest Avenue. The old Savannah Valley Egg Company plant, used as a warehouse to store egg cartons and egg handling equipment, caught fire around 10:30 p.m..
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One failure to yield after stop; one failure to yield when turning left; one speeding; one use of safety belts; two failures to yield right of way; one stop sign violation Aug.
Hartwell firefighters work the scene early Friday at Little Japan, which caught fire shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Hartwell firefighters work the scene early Friday at Little Japan, which caught fire shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Little Japan burns overnight Thursday

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2019
A popular Japanese restaurant in downtown Hartwell caught fire early Friday, rendering the location and the business next door it as total losses. The Hartwell Fire Department was dispatched to the restaurant at 113 Depot St. shortly after 12:30 a.m. Friday morning.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

eBooks now available through library

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Young readers and their families now have access to nearly 15,000 books through the Hart County Public Library from anywhere they have internet access. The new eRead Kids digital library launched last week in all of Georgia’s 407 public libraries.
The Hotdog Stand opens

The Hotdog Stand opens

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HOTDOG STAND OPENS DOWNTOWN

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
  The Hotdog Stand opened its doors on Friday, Aug. 2, at 13 North Forest Ave. in downtown Hartwell. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. It sells hotdogs to go or for eating in along with all the fixings as well as sides and soda. Pictured from left to right at the Aug.
Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee recently spent some time at a workshop at the University of Florida learning more about human evolution and how to print 3-D replicas of hominid skulls to incorporate into his curriculum. Pictured, Lee readies the 3-D printer at HCHS to give his students the ultimate experience on the subject.

Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee recently spent some time at a workshop at the University of Florida learning more about human evolution and how to print 3-D replicas of hominid skulls to incorporate into his curriculum. Pictured, Lee readies the 3-D printer at HCHS to give his students the ultimate experience on the subject.

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Teacher learns about navigating evolution

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Michael Isom Staff writer Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee spent a few days recently learning an unusual skill – how to print 3-D prehistoric skulls.
Depot Street

Depot Street

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Depot Street will be repaved completely

Michael Isom
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Depot Street was originally pegged for only a patch job immediately following the completion of the big revitalization project currently going on, but thanks to an opportunity for some money shifting, the whole street will feature a fresh new surface much sooner than anticipated.
Terry Norton, right, retired this week after 50 years of service to Royston LLC. Norton was presented with a plaque commemorating his five decades of hard work by engineering manager Ben Credle, left.

Terry Norton, right, retired this week after 50 years of service to Royston LLC. Norton was presented with a plaque commemorating his five decades of hard work by engineering manager Ben Credle, left.

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Royston LLC employee retires after 50 years

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Michael Isom Staff writer Dozens of employees crowded the conference room at Royston LLC Monday to bid well wishes to a man who has been a familiar face at the plant for decades.