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Open house set for July 30, 31

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comWith the first day of school quickly approaching on Aug. 3, Hart County Charter System students are invited to meet their teachers before classes begin.Hart County Middle School and Hart County High School (HCHS) students will meet teachers July 30.
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Art Center collecting art supplies for school year

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.com The Hartwell Art Center is holding a back to school art supply drive until July 22.Meant to ensure that students have everything needed to fuel creativity, the drive is accepting donations, which the public can bring to the center, located at 338 E.
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New device policy adopted ahead of school year

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Madison Linton, Lead news reporter All local students will no longer be able to use personal electronic devices (PEDs) in schools as of the beginning of this school year, Superintendent Jennifer Carted told the Hart County Board of Education Monday.
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Protect yourself and your family from Cyclosporiasis

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Submitted byNancy Nydam ShirekGeorgia Departmentof Public Health ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease.
Lt. Darin Rucker of the Hartwell Police Department recently earned the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award. Photo submitted by Darin Rucker.

Lt. Darin Rucker of the Hartwell Police Department recently earned the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award. Photo submitted by Darin Rucker.

Lt. Rucker earns FBI Trilogy Award

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Submitted by Darin RuckerHartwell Police DepartmentThe Hartwell Police Department is proud to announce that Lt.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs visited Hartwell Elementary School June 24 to see DECAL’s Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program in action. Photos submitted by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs visited Hartwell Elementary School June 24 to see DECAL’s Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program in action. Photos submitted by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Commissioner Jacobs visits summer transition programs

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Submitted by Reg GriffinGeorgia Department of Early Care and Learning Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs visited Hartwell Elementary School and South Hart Elementary School June 24 to see DECAL’s Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program in action.
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The Haven Zoo seeks volunteers

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Submitted by Tamyra HyattThe Haven ZooThe Haven Zoo is a 501(c)3 organization that can help you meet your service hours requirements.We care for over 100 exotic, domestic and native species - all rescues. This is a great way to have an impact at a local level and have a fun, educational experience.
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Chamber, Charter System to hold event July 25

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comThe Hart County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hart County Schools, is holding a Back to School Blast for the 2026-2027 school year July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Hart County High School gym.