Hart County takes the plunge

  • Grayson Williams makes a cannonball during the 28th Polar Plunge March 2 at Lake Hartwell. Williams and Mike Baier represented the Hartwell Rotary club while Hart County EMT Jason Hailey looks on. Photo by Holly and Honeysuckle Co.
    Grayson Williams makes a cannonball during the 28th Polar Plunge March 2 at Lake Hartwell. Williams and Mike Baier represented the Hartwell Rotary club while Hart County EMT Jason Hailey looks on. Photo by Holly and Honeysuckle Co.
  • The Purinettes from Purina featuring Cheryl Kraemer, Shekova Allen, Pervasia Hardman, and Aretha Hall perform their TikTok style dance as city manager Jon Herschell who served as the judge for the event looks on. The Purinettes won the award for most entertaining dance mob.
    The Purinettes from Purina featuring Cheryl Kraemer, Shekova Allen, Pervasia Hardman, and Aretha Hall perform their TikTok style dance as city manager Jon Herschell who served as the judge for the event looks on. The Purinettes won the award for most entertaining dance mob.
  • The cow from Chick-Fil-A in Lavonia poses with the Purina Polar Bear.
    The cow from Chick-Fil-A in Lavonia poses with the Purina Polar Bear.
  • The Best Overall dance group, the Providence Point Penguins included Cindy Finley and Connie Kirk.
    The Best Overall dance group, the Providence Point Penguins included Cindy Finley and Connie Kirk.
  • Representing the Hartwell Service League, April Garner raised the most money for her jump. Garner also entered into the costume contest and jumped into the water in a full-on Nancy Hart costume.
    Representing the Hartwell Service League, April Garner raised the most money for her jump. Garner also entered into the costume contest and jumped into the water in a full-on Nancy Hart costume.
On March 2, the Hart County community gathered at the Gum Branch Mega ramp on the shores of Lake Hartwell for the 28 annual Polar Plunge. All tolled, 21 brave souls tested the cold waters of the…

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