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Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

What happened to the passion? The response

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Well, I will officially admit, I’ve been proven wrong. But there’s still a challenge that remains. I have tried to lay low after putting my column out called, “What happened to the passion? My challenge for Hart County.” But everywhere I turned, someone had something to say about it.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

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HORNS DOWN

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Bulldogs converted three of their four forced turnovers into 17 points in Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014, 17-7. Hart made the 18-mile trip down Elberton Highway to take on their rival, Elbert County, in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16.
Louise Bisso with one of her paintings, inside ElsieBee Originals.

Louise Bisso with one of her paintings, inside ElsieBee Originals.

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Louise Bisso is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Stepping through the doors of ElsieBee Originals (a craft store and gallery also offering art classes) in downtown Hartwell, it is crystal clear that art is a major influence upon owner Louise Bisso.
The community garden located in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood does not currently have running water, which is a top priority for the garden’s volunteers.

The community garden located in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood does not currently have running water, which is a top priority for the garden’s volunteers.

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Community garden requires community effort

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The community garden in Hartwell’s Rome neighborhood needs additional volunteers, participation, and donations–and not just from Rome residents.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Aug 13-19, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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It’ll never start, it’ll never start

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When Robert Fulton unveiled his new invention, the steamboat, a host of naysayers gathered on the riverbank yelling, “it’ll never start, it’ll never start.” Fulton quieted the crowd when, after a lot of clunking and groaning, the boat began moving down the river.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Happy air conditioning appreciation month

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Okay, it’s not an actual holiday, but should it be? Yes. I mean, this heat, man. How have you guys been putting up with it all these years? Yes, it did get to the upper 80s in Colorado, and that was intense—super-duper hot.