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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
La Cabana Celebrates 25 Years in Hartwell — Big Anniversary Party on December 18
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant is celebrating a major milestone this month — 25 years of serving Hartwell. Since opening in 2000, La Cabana has become a local favorite known for its friendly atmosphere, generous portions, and classic Mexican comfort dishes. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration on December 18, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm, and the community is invited to join the fun. Guests can expect a live mariachi band, prizes and giveaways, and a night full of
Wednesday, December 10, 2025Leadership Hart: December Update
This month, our Leadership Hart cohort explored several key assets that make Hart County thrive. The day began at the Hart College & Career Academy, where CEO Steve Burton led an in-depth tour showcasing the Academy’s growing programs, innovative technology, and direct connections to real workforce needs right here in Hart County. Participants also heard from Work-Based Learning Instructor Teresa Bishop, who shared how students gain real-world experience through WBL placements and how those skills translate
Wednesday, December 10, 2025Nominations Are Now Open for the 2025 Hart County Chamber of Commerce Awards
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for our 2025 Annual Awards! This is your opportunity to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a significant impact in Hart County over the past year. From leadership and innovation to volunteerism and community service, these awards honor those who go above and beyond to make our community thrive. This year’s awards include: Business Person of the Year – An individual with a widely
Tuesday, December 09, 2025The Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Take 5 Oil Change
New Business Brings Fast, Friendly Automotive Services to the Hartwell CommunityThe Hart County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 4th to welcome Take 5 Oil Change to the Hartwell business community.Their brand-new service center offers quick, professional drive-thru oil changes and automotive maintenance designed for convenience and customer comfort. The ribbon cutting highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality automotive care while contributing to
Wednesday, December 03, 2025Hart County Little League Opens 2026 Registration
Hartwell, GA — Hart County Little League has officially opened registration for its 2026 season, offering online sign-ups beginning December 1st and multiple in-person opportunities for hat and jersey sizing. Families can register at the Recreation Department Scoring Tower on January 10th, January 24th, and January 25th, with late registration available on January 25th for an additional fee. The final deadline to register is January 31st. The league fee is $90 per child through January 24th and includes
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary to light Love Lights Tree Dec. 1
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to attend the annual lighting of the Love Lights Tree on Monday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. in the hospital lobby at 367 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia. "The lighting of our annual Love Lights Tree is a beautiful event for our hospital and our community," said Stephanie Clouse, Director of Administrative Operations, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. "We are grateful to our wonderful Auxiliary for all they do to support and elevate the high-level care
Sunday, November 23, 2025HCPOA Votes to Dissolve
Last Thursday, November 6, 2025, a quorum of your HCPOA Board of Directors met and voted unanimously in favor of something we've been discussing since at least May of this year: a motion to dissolve the Association. The Board recognized HCPOA's original mission of resolving significant issues with the County's real property tax system has long since been completed, and challenges deepen each year with respect to replacing ourselves and dedicating the time and effort into providing purposeful
Thursday, November 20, 2025St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and the GHA Celebrate National Rural Health Day
Lavonia, GA — St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) were proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, Nov. 20. This annual observance, coordinated by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) since 2011, is held on the third Thursday of November to spotlight the remarkable resilience and unique healthcare challenges of rural hospitals and healthcare professionals across the country
Wednesday, November 19, 2025North Georgia Credit Union Launches Holiday Food Drive to Support Local Families
North Georgia Credit Union wishes to invite the community to join together in making a meaningful impact on local families this holiday season. Now through Monday, December 15, the Credit Union is holding a food drive to collect canned goods, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations to benefit the Hart County Food Pantry and the Flat Shoals Baptist Church Food Pantry.Most-needed items include peanut butter, spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned chicken, canned tuna, hearty soups, beef stew, canned
Thursday, November 13, 2025Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Welcomes Hart, Hope and Freedom to the Community
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Hart, Hope and Freedom, a Recovery Community Organization dedicated to providing resources, peer support, and a safe, inclusive environment for individuals seeking or maintaining recovery. The Chamber held a well-attended ribbon cutting event at the Hart, Hope and Freedom location on Friday, November 7. Hart, Hope and Freedom honors all pathways to recovery and offers compassionate, judgment-free support, with a special
