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Animal Shelter, Southern Origin to hold Mahjong Party fundraiser

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Madison Lintonnews@thehartwellsun.comSouthern Origin Meadery, located at 2069 Bond Ave in Canon, is hosting a Mahjong Party on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. to raise money for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, which will receive all proceeds for the purpose of helping to provide food, medical care and...
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CASA seeking volunteers for upcoming Sept. 11 training

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Submitted by Kari LeBarronNortheast Georgia CASACASA of the Northern Judicial Circuit, Inc. is seeking volunteers for its upcoming training on Sept. 11.CASAs, or court appointed special advocates, are everyday people – parents, retirees, teachers, professionals and community members—who speak up...
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Sheriff's office to host citizens firearm class Aug. 24, 25

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Information from the Hart County Sheriff's OfficeThe Hart County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our next Citizens Firearms Class on Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25.This class is designed for law-abiding citizens who want to learn more about firearm safety, Georgia firearms laws, defensive...
Dangerous intersection signs are posted on both sides of the road before the intersection of Liberty Hill and Liberty Hill Church roads, which is now set to become a four-way stop. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

Dangerous intersection signs are posted on both sides of the road before the intersection of Liberty Hill and Liberty Hill Church roads, which is now set to become a four-way stop. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

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Four-way stop for Liberty Hill

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, August 13, 2026
A four-way stop will soon be in place at the intersection of Liberty Hill and Liberty Hill Church roads after being approved by the Hart County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.Public Works Director Jason Spencer said he recently completed a study of the intersection, following a study to...
The future of the Hart County cannery, which sits on the Hartwell Elementary School campus, is being discussed by the Hart County Board of Education and the school's school governance team. Photo courtesy of Hartwell Elementary School.

The future of the Hart County cannery, which sits on the Hartwell Elementary School campus, is being discussed by the Hart County Board of Education and the school's school governance team. Photo courtesy of Hartwell Elementary School.

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Discussing the future of the Hart County cannery

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
The future of the Hart County cannery is being discussed by the Hart County Board of Education and the Hartwell Elementary School's (HES) school governance team (SGT).The SGT gave a presentation on the cannery, located near the school's playground, during Monday's meeting, in which they requested...
The Hart County Charter System, in partnership with local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services, performed an emergency response drill prior to the start of the new school year July 31. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

The Hart County Charter System, in partnership with local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services, performed an emergency response drill prior to the start of the new school year July 31. Photo submitted by Grayson Williams.

School system, law enforcement conduct safety drill

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemThe Hart County Charter System successfully conducted an Emergency Response Drill in collaboration with local emergency services.
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Northeast Georgia Regional Job Fair set for Aug. 12

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
By Madison Linton- Lead news reporterMultiple employers from multiple industries will be in attendance at the Northeast Georgia Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bear Creek Community Center, located at 610 Bear Creek Road in Lavonia.The free and open to the public...