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Pictured is junior midfielder Teague Pierce scores the lone goal for the Lady Dogs.

Pictured is junior midfielder Teague Pierce scores the lone goal for the Lady Dogs.

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Lady Dogs put up fight in return to play

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
After a hard fought battle against the No. 10 ranked team in AAA, the Lady Dogs fell just short in their return to action for the first time since March 26. The Lady Dogs returned to action after having two weeks off to take on the No.
Freshman forward Manuel Sigala (right) nets a goal in the 8-0 win over Athens Christian April 5, while Eric Barrientos (left) nets a goal in the 5-1 loss over Hebron Christian April 9.

Freshman forward Manuel Sigala (right) nets a goal in the 8-0 win over Athens Christian April 5, while Eric Barrientos (left) nets a goal in the 5-1 loss over Hebron Christian April 9.

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Soccer splits against Christian schools

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
After a big non-region road win over Athens Christian, the Dogs put up a good fight against No. 2 Hebron Christian in a home loss. Hart traveled to Athens Christian to take on the Eagles on April 5, as they looked to bump their win streak up to three.
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Johnson enters transfer portal

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Former Hart County and Gulf Coast State College [GCSC] forward Tahj Johnson has announced that he has entered the transfer portal after just one season with the Commodores.
Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

No one will feel sorry for me

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Friends, the greatest week of the year is finally upon us.
The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vet Center coming to Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In early 2023, the VA office of Hartwell lost its service officer and manager to retirement which forced them to close their doors.
Photo by Diana Polekhina

Photo by Diana Polekhina

The Sun revives Mother’s Day contest; deadline April 25

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  This year The Sun will bring back its Mother-of-the-Year contest, its annual tradition from 1966 to 2003. Individuals who wish to nominate their mother or a mother figure in their lives should submit letters to The Sun on why that candidate deserves to be Mother-of-the-Year.
Main Street Hartwell Coordinator Peggy Vickery (center) was honored by the Hartwell City Council April 8 on her retirement.

Main Street Hartwell Coordinator Peggy Vickery (center) was honored by the Hartwell City Council April 8 on her retirement.

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Council honors Vickery on her retirement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Hartwell City Council honored Hartwell Main Street coordinator Peggy Vickery on the occasion of her retirement during its meeting April 8 as Mayor Brandon Johnson made the announcement. “Sometimes you get news you hate to hear, but you are glad for the person,” Johnson said. “Ms.
Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Turn around, bright eyes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On Monday afternoon, Hart County residents were provided an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017. The eclipse began around 1:50 p.m. local time, hitting its peak at 3:07 p.m., before ending just after 4:20 p.m.
Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

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Council sparks debate on annexation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The agenda for Hartwell’s City Council for April 8 was noticeably light, with  few resolutions, the honoring of a retiring employee, and a discussion on the construction of city hall’s new parking lot.