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Photo by Bill Eccles

Photo by Bill Eccles

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Commissioners respond to city

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on the evening of April 9, the day after a Hartwell City Council meeting in which the council asserted that a March 26 BOC decision on an annexation request was incorrect.
Freshman pitcher Ava Buffington pitched 11 innings in the losses to Elbert County and Franklin County March 27.

Freshman pitcher Ava Buffington pitched 11 innings in the losses to Elbert County and Franklin County March 27.

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Lady Dogs advance to Sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Despite falling to their rivals Elbert County and Franklin County in the regular season finale, the Lady Dogs will advance to Sectionals beginning on April 10.
Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

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Racket Dogs split against rival in final region match

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams split against Franklin County to set them up for the Region Tournament at Oconee County High School on April 9 and 10. The Racket Dogs traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County.
Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

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Dogs pick up pair of wins over Patriots

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After not playing a full game since March 19, the Dogs picked up back-to-back road wins to prepare for a gauntlet of an ending to the regular season.
Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

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Diamond Dogs back in the win column to keep playoff hopes alive

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After losing six straight games, the Diamond Dogs responded with a series win over Stephens County while also edging past Eastside on the road.
The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

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Hart County Historical Society celebrates Louie L. Morris

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The more Hart County history is studied, the more it is believed. According to the Hart County Historical Society, its quite possible that Louie L. Morris has made the greatest contribution to the local community than any other single person.
Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

More than just a t-shirt

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Each Wednesday, once The Hartwell Sun has been put to bed for the week and off to the printer, I treat myself to a nice lunch.
Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

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Hart County Botanical Garden to host spring plant sale

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County Botanical Garden will host its annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale stands as not only a major fundraiser for the garden but is also much anticipated by both master and novice gardeners.     Located at the garden, 1277 Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, this year’s members only pre-sale is Fri.