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Pictured celebrating the City of Hartwell being named the Georgia Downtown of the Year are (first row, from left) Main Street volunteers Mary Lynn Johnson, Nancy Butler, Deb Kulcsar, Wendy Patterson, Carol Beazley, Diane Evans, Bo Bynum, Gretchen McClymont; (second row, from left) Main Street Coordinator Peggy Vickery, City Manager Jon Herschell and Main Street volunteersTammy Hutchinson, Nancy Hardigree, Helene Brown, Pat Harper, Sandra Baker; (third row, from left) Main Street volunteers

Pictured celebrating the City of Hartwell being named the Georgia Downtown of the Year are (first row, from left) Main Street volunteers Mary Lynn Johnson, Nancy Butler, Deb Kulcsar, Wendy Patterson, Carol Beazley, Diane Evans, Bo Bynum, Gretchen McClymont; (second row, from left) Main Street Coordinator Peggy Vickery, City Manager Jon Herschell and Main Street volunteersTammy Hutchinson, Nancy Hardigree, Helene Brown, Pat Harper, Sandra Baker; (third row, from left) Main Street volunteers

Hartwell named Downtown of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The City of Hartwell has been named Downtown of the Year as they were bestowed the Outstanding Community Transformation/Downtown of the Year Award from the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA).
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

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Contention over grandfather clause leads to debate

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
“Miscommunication” regarding a “grandfather case” led to a heated debate and accusations of altered documents by the Hart County Health Department over a septic tank permit during the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) Aug. 22 meeting.
Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

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Maxwell Ratings makes predictions for Region 8AAA

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 413 football-playing schools in the GHSA.
Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

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Cross Country starts season off with a challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Hart County High School Cross Country team kicked off the season with a two-miler at East Jackson  Aug. 12. A trio of boys and girls competed in stage one. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the best finisher in the stage finishing 20th.
Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

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Hart drops both games in Gridiron Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Dogs dropped both halves to two top notch high school football programs from South Carolina in the 2023 Gridiron Classic. Iron sharpens iron. It’s something that many of us have heard over the years. But that is  exactly what the Hart County Bulldogs did Aug.
Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

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Lady Dogs go 2-2 over four game stretch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lady Dogs traveled to Elbert County Aug. 10, Gainesville to play them and Rabun County Aug. 12, and hosted their season opener against Habersham Central Aug. 15, in which Hart went 2-2 in the stretch of those four games. It began Aug.
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Hart to host rival Elbert to kickoff the season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County football is back! The Dogs will begin the 103rd season under the lights in Herndon Stadium. The Bulldogs host a team that they have faced more than anyone, as this will be the 94th matchup between these two schools.
Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

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Volley Dogs capture Elite Invitational Championship

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Volley Dogs dropped one set en route to the Elite Invitational championship while also splitting at East Jackson. It began on Aug. 12 at 6 a.m. when the Volley Dogs arrived to make their trip to Chestatee High School for the Elite Invitational.
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Hart fills Sept. 15 slot with a trip to Lumpkin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County Football has filled its “to be announced” game Sept. 15 with a trip to Lumpkin County. Two weeks ago, The Hartwell Sun reported that Hart County had an open slot in their schedule due to St. Francis not having enough players.
VFW Post 8076 Commander Ricky Sykes and Quartermaster Patrick Palmer receivied All-State caps from Georgia Department Commander Patsey Schreiber. Pictured from left are Quartermaster Palmer, Commander Schreiber and Commander Sykes.

VFW Post 8076 Commander Ricky Sykes and Quartermaster Patrick Palmer receivied All-State caps from Georgia Department Commander Patsey Schreiber. Pictured from left are Quartermaster Palmer, Commander Schreiber and Commander Sykes.

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VFW Post 8076 named back-to-back Post of the Quarter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Members of VFW Post 8076 Hartwell and Post 8076 Auxiliary attended the VFW Department of Georgia District 2 quarterly meeting Aug. 6, at VFW Post 5456, Elberton. VFW Post 8076 was honored to be named back-to-back District 2 Top Post of the Quarter for our outstanding community service.