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Harmony House CEO Laurie Whitworth (left) and child abuse pediatrician Dr. Stephen Messer of Childrens Health Care of Atlanta during the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Summit.

Harmony House CEO Laurie Whitworth (left) and child abuse pediatrician Dr. Stephen Messer of Childrens Health Care of Atlanta during the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Summit.

Hartwell summit educates advocates on abuse

Hartwell’s Cateechee Center played host to the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Special Victims Summit Aug.
Pastor Joe and Addie Norman

Pastor Joe and Addie Norman

Back to the Bible Church hosting Labor Day revival

The Back to the Bible Church Family invites your family to attend their three-night Labor Day revival at 7 p.m. nightly Sept. 4-6. The church is located on 72 Savannah St., Hartwell. The speaker and special guest will be Pastor Joe Norman. He is a 1966 graduate of Hart County Training School.
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Green denied bail modification

Northern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps denied a request for bail modification August 21 for Bowersville resident Jeremy Green.  Green, who was arrested in June of 2021 and indicted two months later, is accused of molesting a young girl in 2015 at the Hartwell YMCA.
Hart County Historical Society Board Members, Linda Harris (left) and Libby Forbes, greet visitors and provide tours at the Hart County Historical Museum.

Hart County Historical Society Board Members, Linda Harris (left) and Libby Forbes, greet visitors and provide tours at the Hart County Historical Museum.

Historical Museum looking to increase membership, funds

The Historical Society is currently working on plans to increase awareness, funds and membership in support of the Hart County Historical Museum located at 31 E. Howell Street.
Senior Ryann Williamson serves during their two-set win over Monsignor Donovan Aug. 17.

Senior Ryann Williamson serves during their two-set win over Monsignor Donovan Aug. 17.

Williamson picks up 1,000th assist as Volley Dogs are on a roll

The Volley Dogs ran through two private schools in the home opener Aug. 17, while also picking up two wins on their road trip to Cedar Shoals Aug. 22. Hart hosted its season opener against Lake Oconee Academy and Monsignor Donovan.
Freshman Isla Bell was the top finisher for the Lady Dogs placing in 21st place at the NEGA Championship Aug. 19.

Freshman Isla Bell was the top finisher for the Lady Dogs placing in 21st place at the NEGA Championship Aug. 19.

Cross Country took on NEGA Championship at Athens Christian

The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country team traveled to Athens Aug. 19. As both teams competed in a 5K for the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships at Athens Christian Academy. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the top finisher for the Dogs as he finished 21st.