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Monday, September 28, 2026
Hart County Botanical Garden Celebrates the 25th Anniversary
Hart County Board of Directors and Officers (Left to right) Dana Scott, Jeannie Brownsberger, Jean Kidd, Woody Eakin, Luanne Burgess (President), Debie Ray, Woody Matthews, Diane Slayton, Amy Clark and Vickie Peace September 28, 2026 On Sunday, September 27th the Hart County Botanical Garden enjoyed what Sun photographer Bill Powell said was a “Chamber of Commerce” day. The Friends of the Garden, past and present Board members and supporters came together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the
Monday, September 14, 2026Cars & Guitars Festival Brings Out the Best in Hart County
The Cars & Guitars Festival car show finally had its day on Saturday, September 5th, and the sweltering heat definitely kept some folks away. The show was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend back in May, but rain forced a reschedule. As it turns out, most car owners will take a heat wave over a rainy day any time, and heat is exactly what they got. Heat indexes climbed to 106 degrees at the peak of the afternoon, and turnout was down at least 50 cars from a normal year. Still, over 100 vehicles
Monday, September 14, 2026What Makes Hart County, Hart County? UGA Team Wants to Hear From You
What makes a community a community? Who tells its stories, and how do those stories get passed down? A University of Georgia research team is spending time in our community this year exploring those very questions, through a partnership with Archway Partnership, and they want to hear directly from the people who live here. The project will include oral history interviews, storytelling, community workshops, and performances, creating opportunities for local residents to share their experiences and help
Monday, August 31, 2026New Ink, New Sparkle: Downtown Hartwell Welcomes Two New Businesses
New Ink, New Sparkle: Downtown Hartwell Welcomes The Vault Tattoo Co. and Everlocked Permanent Jewelry Something new made its mark in Downtown Hartwell last week. Hart Chamber and Hartwell Main Street joined the community for the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration of The Vault Tattoo Co. and Everlocked Permanent Jewelry at 50 S. Carter Street. The owners spent months transforming the space into a chic, modern studio, and on August 14th it finally opened its doors. Guests toured the finished
Monday, August 31, 2026Gordon's Marine of Hartwell Expands with New Location at Sun Life Marinas Lake Hartwell
Gordon's Marine of Hartwell celebrated a new chapter last Thursday with a ribbon cutting for their newest location, opened in partnership with Sun Life Marina Lake Hartwell. The new spot adds another convenient location for boaters on the lake, joining Gordon's Marine's existing locations, which remain open and operating as usual. Owners Beth Mewborn and Rich Mewborn were on hand for the celebration, joined by Christine Alfano of Sun Life Marina, as the community gathered to mark the occasion. The new
Monday, August 31, 2026Help Stock the Hart County Food Pantry This September
The Hart County Food Pantry is asking for the community’s help keeping its shelves stocked this September. This month’s most-needed items are canned fruit, canned mixed vegetables, canned peas, and toothpaste. Every donation, big or small, helps provide food and essential items to local families in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Food Pantry during regular hours, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. For those who would like to donate outside of those hours, an
Monday, July 20, 2026New Georgia Law Requires Businesses to Register AED Locations with 911
A new Georgia law took effect July 1 that could make a life-saving difference for anyone in Hart County. Senate Bill 399, known as the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, requires anyone who owns or maintains an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to register the device's location with their local 911 center. The law is named for Mason Sells, a 20-year-old Mercer University student who died after going into cardiac arrest during an intramural soccer game. An AED was reportedly nearby, but bystanders and
