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Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

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Thirteen Mat Dogs advance to sectionals

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After competing in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2-3, the Mat Dogs were able to advance three girls and nine boys to sectionals on Feb. 9-10. The girls traveled to Stephens County on Feb. 2 to compete in the Region/Area Meet.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

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Lady Dogs draw the three seed after back-to-back wins

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After defeating both Stephens County and getting revenge against Oconee County, the Lady Dogs lost the coin toss and will be the No. 3 seed heading into the region tournament. Hart hosted Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9 in the Dog Pound.
Barbi Stowe, teen advocate and outreach advocate at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence

Barbi Stowe, teen advocate and outreach advocate at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence

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Upcoming opportunities to support anti-domestic violence work

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence (NEGACDV), which serves Hart, Elbert, and Franklin counties, is offering two upcoming events for the community to support its important work.
Angie McGee of Wade’s Tax Service says tax filers need to make sure they’re using a company that has all the security in place.

Angie McGee of Wade’s Tax Service says tax filers need to make sure they’re using a company that has all the security in place.

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IRS encourages taxpayers to choose tax preparers wisely

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
As the 2024 tax season began Jan. 29, the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Atlanta Field Office urged taxpayers to do their research when deciding who their tax professional will be.
Winners for ATC’s top awards are pictured with ATC President Andrea Daniel from left to right: Adult Education Instructor of the Year Dr. Sonia Wilborn, Exceptional Adult Georgian Literacy Education (EAGLE) Delegate Tiras Anderson, President Daniel, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Student of the Year Nicholas Rucker (physical therapy assistant program), and Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award Coleman Simmons (air conditioning technology program).

Winners for ATC’s top awards are pictured with ATC President Andrea Daniel from left to right: Adult Education Instructor of the Year Dr. Sonia Wilborn, Exceptional Adult Georgian Literacy Education (EAGLE) Delegate Tiras Anderson, President Daniel, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Student of the Year Nicholas Rucker (physical therapy assistant program), and Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award Coleman Simmons (air conditioning technology program).

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Hartwell’s Rucker named top student at Athens Tech

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Hartwell native Nicholas Rucker was named a top student at Athens Technical College (ATC), the highest honor achievable at the regional institution for higher learning. Rucker was recognized with three other individuals during a ceremony honoring top students and teachers Jan. 30.
Black History month program coordinator Gwen Fisher highlights this year’s celebration with a theme of “The Time is Now.”

Black History month program coordinator Gwen Fisher highlights this year’s celebration with a theme of “The Time is Now.”

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The Sun spotlights African American Trailblazers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States which stands, “to honor and highlight the accomplishments of African Americans,” as Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson stated during a city council meeting Feb. 5 in a proclamation.
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Competing for the crown

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Miss Hart County High School Pageant is set for Saturday, February 10 at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door, or in advance through GoFan!
Kyle Whalen speaking before the Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.

Kyle Whalen speaking before the Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.

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Board of Commissioners hear appeal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
On the evening of Feb. 5, the Board of Commissioners called a meeting for an appeal hearing concerning a Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) decision made last autumn. The Commissioners began the lengthy meeting by amending the agenda, adding several items to be addressed after the RAB appeal hearing.
Council members (from left to right) Dan Leard, Zach Adams, and mayor Brandon Johnson hear debate on local alcohol license

Council members (from left to right) Dan Leard, Zach Adams, and mayor Brandon Johnson hear debate on local alcohol license

Alcohol license sparks council debate

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
A debate over an alcohol permit request quickly drowned out a hefty agenda at the Hartwell City Council meeting Feb. 5. Lake Hartwell Family Fun Center, a new business scheduled to open in early May at 25 Depot St., petitioned the council to receive the permit.