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Photo by Fred Moon

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Kind actions by law enforcers also deserve attention

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
If you have seen the old Andy Griffith Show on television, no doubt you’ve seen Otis, the town drunk who checked himself into Sheriff Andy’s jail after he’d had a few too many. Years ago, Rabun County jail in Clayton, had its own Otis.
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People are the top priority for Sheriff Cleveland

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Sheriff Mike Cleveland – an institution and all around beloved member of the community that keeps Hart County ticking. Cleveland began his time in law enforcement as a Hart County deputy in 1993, and has been at the helm of the Hart County Sheriff’s Office for the last 23 years.
Connectivity is the name of the game, and a new proposed pedestrian bridge would link Hartwell Lakeside Park to Hartwell Marina. The bridge is part of a proposed regional trail system, through a partnership with Hart Archway Partnership that would connect Downtown Hartwell with Lake Hartwell.

Connectivity is the name of the game, and a new proposed pedestrian bridge would link Hartwell Lakeside Park to Hartwell Marina. The bridge is part of a proposed regional trail system, through a partnership with Hart Archway Partnership that would connect Downtown Hartwell with Lake Hartwell.

Crafting a plan for connectivity

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The City of Hartwell may soon be more connected than ever before, as city officials and researchers are proposing the development of a regional trail system that would connect Downtown Hartwell with numerous recreational amenities around Lake Hartwell.
Rising senior defensive end Harley Harris (90) gets set in his stance and awaits the snap in the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19.

Rising senior defensive end Harley Harris (90) gets set in his stance and awaits the snap in the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19.

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Football position breakdown: defensive line

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
We are back with another position breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team leading all the way up to kickoff versus Elbert County.
A drone shot of the Cateechee pickleball courts located off of Elberton Highway in Hartwell.

A drone shot of the Cateechee pickleball courts located off of Elberton Highway in Hartwell.

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Cateechee hosts first annual Pickleball Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Cateechee Classic in memory of Charly and Kelli Schell was held on June 9-11 at the new Pickleball facility at Cateechee Golf Club. Over 150 players registered to play in singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
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Photo by Brady Rogers

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Rough waters leads to lower numbers for the Hartwell Bass Club

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hartwell Bass Club competed on Lake Russell on Saturday, June 10 and fought against the rough waters. Johnny Adams placed first with 7.92 pounds. Adams and Curtis Brown was the first place boat with 10.70 pounds. Robert Hendrix placed second with 6.50 pounds, Brian Pitts placed third with 6.
Pictured is the Hart County Little League rookie softball team that finished fourth in the state on Friday and Saturday. Pictured on the bottom row from left to right is Kayden Griffin, Angelina Mead, Charlie Roper and Amelia McGaha. Pictured on the top row from left to right is Maci Eberhardt, Kenzi Miller, Harper Hershberger, Tilley Schnell, Ellie Vaughn, Nova Grace Koffi, Amelia Hunt, Keeley Sanders and Leighonna Freeman.

Pictured is the Hart County Little League rookie softball team that finished fourth in the state on Friday and Saturday. Pictured on the bottom row from left to right is Kayden Griffin, Angelina Mead, Charlie Roper and Amelia McGaha. Pictured on the top row from left to right is Maci Eberhardt, Kenzi Miller, Harper Hershberger, Tilley Schnell, Ellie Vaughn, Nova Grace Koffi, Amelia Hunt, Keeley Sanders and Leighonna Freeman.

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Little League rookie softball team finishes fourth in the state

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hart County Little League rookie softball team advanced to the state championship on June 16-17 in Warner Robins, but unfortunately dropped both games, and finishing fourth in the state. The team lost to Warner Robins on Friday and Jones County on Saturday afternoon.
The Bell Family YMCA hosted its first week of soccer camps from Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16. Pictured are kids and coaches celebrating a great week of camp.

The Bell Family YMCA hosted its first week of soccer camps from Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16. Pictured are kids and coaches celebrating a great week of camp.

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YMCA teaches fundamentals during week one of soccer camps

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA kicked off their month of soccer with a fundamentals camp on June 12-16. Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kerv Augustin, current and former Hart County soccer players, and coaches from around the area teamed up to teach kids the importance of the fundamentals of soccer.