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Pictured is sophomore midfielder Trey Mantooth looks to cross the ball into the 18-yard box.

Pictured is sophomore midfielder Trey Mantooth looks to cross the ball into the 18-yard box.

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Dogs even their record with a win over Towns County

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
After falling to Oglethorpe County on the road, the Dogs responded with a shutout win against Towns County at home. Hart traveled to Lexington to take on the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Feb. 23. The Dogs got out to an early lead as sophomore midfielder Will Bell netted home the opening goal.
Senior forward Alexis Walker drains a three from the Ensley-McCurley Court logo in the 48-40 win over Dawson County.

Senior forward Alexis Walker drains a three from the Ensley-McCurley Court logo in the 48-40 win over Dawson County.

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Lady Dogs eliminated in Elite Eight

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Lady Dogs season ends with a loss on the road in the Elite Eight. With Dawson County upsetting Adairsville in the first round of the state playoffs, it set up the first round playoff rematch from a year ago as Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Dawson County on Feb. 23.
Junior guard Andrew Maxwell slams it home in the final minutes of the 80-45 home win over the Panthers of Carver-Atlanta in first round of the state playoffs on Feb. 21.

Junior guard Andrew Maxwell slams it home in the final minutes of the 80-45 home win over the Panthers of Carver-Atlanta in first round of the state playoffs on Feb. 21.

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Dogs slam their way into the Elite Eight for second straight year

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
From a blowout win to a nail biting win, the Dogs are advancing to the Elite Eight for the second straight year. Hart hosted the Panthers of Carver [Atlanta] on Feb. 21. The Dogs got off to their best start of the season as they led at the end of the first quarter, 22-6.
Herman Hughes

Herman Hughes

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Local barber played major role in African American community

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Throughout the month of February, The Hartwell Sun in conjunction with Black History Coordinator Gwen Fisher, has worked to spotlight those African American trailblazers who have worked to move Hartwell forward. As we close out the month, we feature a man and a business steeped in the community.
Webster living his happily ever after at Outsiders Animal Farm in Bowersville.

Webster living his happily ever after at Outsiders Animal Farm in Bowersville.

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Abused pigs make their way to local animal rescue

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Three years ago, two extraordinary pigs named Webster and Sal found their way to Outsiders Farm & Sanctuary in nearby Bowersville. The story of Webster and Sal began in October 2020 with a daring rescue by the compassionate souls from the McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

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Lavonia’s St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital to host wellness walk and 5K

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LAVONIA, GA – St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital is excited to announce the return of its popular Wellness Walk & 5K, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, 367 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia. Participants are encouraged to register early at https://www.active.
Representatives from Hart EMC and Oglethorpe Power present Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 tax payment to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office. Pictured (L-R): Bill Leard, Hart EMC Board of Directors; Nicki Burdette, Chief Deputy, Hart County Tax Commissioner’s Office; Karen Martin, Hart County Tax Commissioner; Angie Brown, Hart EMC Public Relations Director; David Fleming, Hart EMC Board of Directors; and Davis Warnell, Oglethorpe Power Manager of Community & External Affairs.

Representatives from Hart EMC and Oglethorpe Power present Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 tax payment to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office. Pictured (L-R): Bill Leard, Hart EMC Board of Directors; Nicki Burdette, Chief Deputy, Hart County Tax Commissioner’s Office; Karen Martin, Hart County Tax Commissioner; Angie Brown, Hart EMC Public Relations Director; David Fleming, Hart EMC Board of Directors; and Davis Warnell, Oglethorpe Power Manager of Community & External Affairs.

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Oglethorpe Power delivers $375,000 tax payment to Hart County

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Oglethorpe Power and Hart EMC presented Oglethorpe Power’s 2023 ad valorem tax payment of more than $375,000 to the Hart County Tax Commissioner’s office on Feb. 22, which will benefit the county’s school systems and local government.
The Board of Commissioners speaking with Terrell Partain, county administrator, at their meeting Feb. 27.

The Board of Commissioners speaking with Terrell Partain, county administrator, at their meeting Feb. 27.

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Sayer, Bennett, Dorsey seeking reelection

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) had a lengthy meeting on the evening of Feb. 27 to handle an array of old and new business. Chairman Marshall Sayer announced during the chairman’s report that while his term on the BOC is ending, he plans to re-qualify and seek reelection.
The Hart County High School SkillsUSA members who competed and earned medals at the 2024 SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Pictured from left to right: Front row, Jimmy Reynolds, Phoenix Daigneault, Emily Reno, Lyzsania Badillo, Destiney Hamby, back row, Avian Heard, Terriah Bush, Bella Chapman, Lexi VanMeter, Nathan Krenzer, Ely Risner, and Gabe Hill.

The Hart County High School SkillsUSA members who competed and earned medals at the 2024 SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Pictured from left to right: Front row, Jimmy Reynolds, Phoenix Daigneault, Emily Reno, Lyzsania Badillo, Destiney Hamby, back row, Avian Heard, Terriah Bush, Bella Chapman, Lexi VanMeter, Nathan Krenzer, Ely Risner, and Gabe Hill.

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SkillsUSA students bring home state championships

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Students from Hart County High School (HCHS) cleaned up at the SkillsUSA Georgia Leadership and Skills Conference February 22-24 in Atlanta, winning two state championships and taking home seven medals.
Under new ownership, Cateechee Golf Club will now be known as Cateechee Ranch.

Under new ownership, Cateechee Golf Club will now be known as Cateechee Ranch.

New ownership closes on Cateechee Ranch

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
On Feb. 9, the new ownership of Cateechee Ranch officially closed on the property and are set to begin renovations in the coming weeks. Back on Jan.