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Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

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Main Street to sponsor annual scarecrow bash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Fall is just around the corner and Hartwell’s Main Street is once again sponsoring the annual Scarecrow Bash. Each year members of our community decorate scarecrows around town to celebrate the season and will be judged by the most creative designs.
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Hart County grand jury hands down indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A Hart County grand jury handed down the following indictments: •Caleb Edward Risner, one count hit and run; one count driving while license suspended; and one count failure to stop at stop sign.
The Lights Out Predator Removal team, consisting of (L-R) Mason Gomez, Travis Ballard and Bryan Gagnan finished in first place in The Dog Hoggers Annual Hunt for killing the three heaviest coyotes. The event benefitted Toys for Tots and the Wounded Warrior Project.

The Lights Out Predator Removal team, consisting of (L-R) Mason Gomez, Travis Ballard and Bryan Gagnan finished in first place in The Dog Hoggers Annual Hunt for killing the three heaviest coyotes. The event benefitted Toys for Tots and the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Hunters manage wild boar and coyote threat in the county

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
As the populations of coyote and wild boar continue to grow each year in Georgia, so do the risks of disease, crop damage and the predation of pets and livestock. Fortunately for Hart County farmers and property owners who live outside the city limits, there’s help.
Maureen DeLoach engages the audience to sing during a performance of the Hart Area Community Chorus.

Maureen DeLoach engages the audience to sing during a performance of the Hart Area Community Chorus.

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Hart Area Community Chorus preparing for fall season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Beginning September 11, a joyful noise will be heard coming from the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Hartwell as the Hart Area Community Chorus kicks off its fall rehearsal season.
Photo by David von Diemar

Photo by David von Diemar

Body of missing man believed to be found

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A body found in Lavonia could be missing White County resident Douglas Cordell Barnes. On Monday, Sept. 4, the Lavonia Police Department reported they were investigating the death of an unidentified person found in Lavonia.
Pictured from left is Sarah LeCroy, Administrator, Nahom Haile (Ethopia), Amanuel Haile (Ethiopia), Yu Deng (Japan), Chris Hajabakiga (Rawanda), Oune Hijazeen (Jordan), Yosilas Feyisa (Ethopia), Jimin Chun (South Korea), Coach Steve Lux, Eli Hajabakiga (Rwanda), and Nolawi Gulti (Ethiopia).

Pictured from left is Sarah LeCroy, Administrator, Nahom Haile (Ethopia), Amanuel Haile (Ethiopia), Yu Deng (Japan), Chris Hajabakiga (Rawanda), Oune Hijazeen (Jordan), Yosilas Feyisa (Ethopia), Jimin Chun (South Korea), Coach Steve Lux, Eli Hajabakiga (Rwanda), and Nolawi Gulti (Ethiopia).

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Barnes Academy breaks ground on new soccer field

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Barnes Academy broke ground Aug. 25 on what will be the new home of Viking’s soccer. “We have had a few international kids here at the school for quite some time,” said Barnes Academy administrator Sarah LeCroy.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer makes contact with the ball and picks up a hit against the Lady Tigers of Washington-Wilkes Aug. 24 in the 11-1 loss.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer makes contact with the ball and picks up a hit against the Lady Tigers of Washington-Wilkes Aug. 24 in the 11-1 loss.

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Lady Dogs fall to Lady Tigers in game one; tie in game two

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
After a tough loss to Washington-Wilkes Aug. 24, the Lady Dogs rallied back on the road against them until Mother Nature called off the game Aug. 29. Mother Nature has taken its toll on the Lady Dogs. On Aug.
The GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented before the Aug. 24 Lady Bulldogs softball game against Washington Wilkes. From left is Alexis Davis, Jazz Shealer, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jon Nelson, Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines, Hart EMC’s Angie Brown, Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry, Allie O’Bannon, and Gracie Cook.

The GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented before the Aug. 24 Lady Bulldogs softball game against Washington Wilkes. From left is Alexis Davis, Jazz Shealer, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jon Nelson, Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines, Hart EMC’s Angie Brown, Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry, Allie O’Bannon, and Gracie Cook.

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Hart County wins the 2023 GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Congratulations to Hart County High School on earning the 2023-2024 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award! The Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award has been around since 2006.
Apalachee Wildcats

Apalachee Wildcats

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The Dogs prepare for their first road trip of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
After a 24-14 loss to rival Elbert County and a week off, the Dogs now prepare for their matchup against the Wildcats of Apalachee. This will be the sixth meeting between the schools, as Hart is undefeated against the Wildcats in their previous five meetings.