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Hart County High School sophomore Kain Norris (left) and senior Cooper Sanders (right) have qualified for the Major League Fishing High School National Championship and World Championship on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky in June after reeling in the 2026 TBF Georgia State Championship April 4 on Lake Hartwell. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Segars)

Hart County High School sophomore Kain Norris (left) and senior Cooper Sanders (right) have qualified for the Major League Fishing High School National Championship and World Championship on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky in June after reeling in the 2026 TBF Georgia State Championship April 4 on Lake Hartwell. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Segars)

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Reeling in a state championship

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by Kayla Segars Hart County High School Anglers Kain Norris and Cooper Sanders have punched their ticket to the prestigious Major League Fishing (MLF) High School National Championship and World Championship on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky after reeling in the 2026 The Bass Federation...
The first local event in the year-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary is scheduled to take place across downtown Hartwell Saturday, April 18. (Graphic courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

The first local event in the year-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary is scheduled to take place across downtown Hartwell Saturday, April 18. (Graphic courtesy of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

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Kicking off the celebration

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By Rose Scoggins  editor@thehartwellsun.com and Amanda Brown Hart County Chamber of Commerce The first local event in the year-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary is scheduled to take place across downtown Hartwell Saturday, April 18.
April Garner is pictured with students (L-R) MaKinley Cleveland and Savannah Shultz at the opening of the Youth Exhibit at the Hartwell Art Center on April 3. (Photo courtesy of April Garner)

April Garner is pictured with students (L-R) MaKinley Cleveland and Savannah Shultz at the opening of the Youth Exhibit at the Hartwell Art Center on April 3. (Photo courtesy of April Garner)

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Garner inspires aspiring artists

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
By Madison Linton  news@thehartwellsun.com For elementary school students, science, math and reading are a top focus. The arts should be no different, Hartwell Elementary School art teacher April Garner believes.
The Hartwell Sun

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Annual Spelling Bee tonight

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by the Nancy Hart Literacy Council Hart County's 24th annual spelling bee, to benefit the Adult Learning Center, will be held tonight, Thursday, April 16, beginning at 5 p.m.  The event will be held in lower level of the Adult Learning Center, located at 110 Benson St.
Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons (right) and Angie Brown from Hart EMC (center) recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Blueberries” to Richard Sanders (left) for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC. (Photo submitted by Tina Simmons)

Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons (right) and Angie Brown from Hart EMC (center) recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Blueberries” to Richard Sanders (left) for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC. (Photo submitted by Tina Simmons)

Farm Bureau, EMC present book to library

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by Tina Simmons  Hart County Farm Bureau The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “I Love Blueberries” to over 400 libraries in the...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Schools seek input with annual parent survey

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System The elementary schools throughout Hart County and the Hart County Middle School would like to invite parents/guardians to complete the annual parent survey.  The survey is available online through April 24.
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The Hartwell Sun

Farm Bureau seeking entries for farm dog contest

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by Tina Simmons  Hart County Farm Bureau Farm dogs play a special role on the farm. They may herd livestock or guard livestock and property. They also provide companionship and joy to their families.
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The Hartwell Sun

Preschool, Head Start registration now open

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Submitted by Patty Tillman Hart County Head Start Early Head Start and Head Start registration is now available through Ninth District Opportunity's Hart County Head Start and Early Head Start  program.