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YMCA gears up for a big winter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell is set to host soccer, basketball, and volleyball leagues and programs during the winter. The first program the YMCA will begin to offer this winter will be the Kick in Confidence Youth Soccer Training Program.
Senior point guard Dakota Phillips sinks a free throw in the scrimmage win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 9.

Senior point guard Dakota Phillips sinks a free throw in the scrimmage win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 9.

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Senior point guard set to lead the Lady Dogs in her final season

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Senior point guard Dakota Phillips looks to play a big role in her final season with the Lady Dogs. Flashback to 2020, Phillips was named a starter as a freshman, but many people knew then that she could semester herself as one of the best to ever wear the orange and black for the Lady Dogs.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) knocks down three-three pointers in the 62-40 win over Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game on Nov. 9 in Lexington. The Lady Dogs now prepare to take on Commerce at Franklin County on Nov. 16.

Junior guard TK Smith (23) knocks down three-three pointers in the 62-40 win over Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game on Nov. 9 in Lexington. The Lady Dogs now prepare to take on Commerce at Franklin County on Nov. 16.

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Basketball splits against Patriots in scrimmage

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Lexington to take on Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage to start the season, and split against the Patriots. On Nov. 9, the HCHS boys and girls basketball teams tipped off their season in a scrimmage game against the Patriots.
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Ruth Martin is loving life

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
  When Hartwell citizens think of Ruth Martin, they may naturally reminisce on the old downtown Belk—the three-story location known for its exceptional customer service.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Deputies arrest two in major Hart County drug bust

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
On Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, deputies from Hart County Sheriff’s Department and Elbert County Sheriff’s Department arrested two subjects. The arrest warrant was from Elbert County, for 327 Bailey Road in Hart County.
Photo by LaDonna Harris

Photo by LaDonna Harris

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Hartwell hosts Veterans Day Parade November 11

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
American Legion Post 109 of Hartwell hosted a salute to America’s heroes Nov. 11 at the Veteran’s Day parade in downtown Hartwell. The parade began at Hart County High School and wrapped through downtown before concluding at the Ace Hardware shopping center.
North Hart students from left to right: front row: Ivy Tatum, Whitley Bridges, Jackson Green, Harrison Carter, Tessa Lorentson; back row: Haygan Royston, Rhiley Atkinson, Gabby Brown, Sadie Martin, Corben Weir, Anna Maxwell, Madeline Busbee, Josiah Andrew, and Jackson Little

North Hart students from left to right: front row: Ivy Tatum, Whitley Bridges, Jackson Green, Harrison Carter, Tessa Lorentson; back row: Haygan Royston, Rhiley Atkinson, Gabby Brown, Sadie Martin, Corben Weir, Anna Maxwell, Madeline Busbee, Josiah Andrew, and Jackson Little

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Hart County Students Compete in Public Speaking Event

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
On Saturday, Nov. 4, 49 Hart County children participated in a speech competition, where they were able to simultaneously share their interests with their peers and gain confidence in public speaking.
From left to right: Former sheriff’s deputy David Cook, Captain Chris Carroll, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Sergeant Chris O’Barr, and Captain Michael Davis.

From left to right: Former sheriff’s deputy David Cook, Captain Chris Carroll, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Sergeant Chris O’Barr, and Captain Michael Davis.

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Hart County man assists deputies in arrest at local restaurant

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
On Nov. 13, 2023, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland recognized three deputies and a Hart County citizen, presenting them with plaques for their bravery concerning an incident that occurred over the summer.