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Photo by David von Diemari

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Pedestrian hit and killed on Royston Highway Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A female pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on Royston Highway, at approximately 7:20 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. The woman, Shiree Ann Lee, 58, frequently walked along the highway, according to Cleveland.
Britney Morrison, the 2023-2024 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year, pictured right, poses for a photo at Convocation alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

Britney Morrison, the 2023-2024 Hart County Charter System Teacher of the Year, pictured right, poses for a photo at Convocation alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

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Morrison named Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Hart County Charter System is excited to announce Britney Morrison is the 2023-2024 System Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the district’s convocation July 26, which gathers employees across the district prior to the beginning of the school year.
Hartwell resident and Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book today

Hartwell resident and Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book today

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Vietnam veteran to hold book signing today

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Hartwell resident and  Retired Lieutenant Colonel William (Ranger Bill) L. McCarron will be signing his new book “And the Tears Flowed,” Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knotheads Bar and Grill located at 1541 Anderson Highway.
Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett grounds a hard hit ball to second base during a summer practice as the Lady Dogs prepare for their season opener on August 5 at Gainesville.

Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett grounds a hard hit ball to second base during a summer practice as the Lady Dogs prepare for their season opener on August 5 at Gainesville.

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Softball position group breakdown: infield

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s time for a softball position group breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School softball team leading up to the first pitch on August 5. We start with a group who will have four new faces on the  mound, and that is the pitchers.
Junior wide receiver Pierce Mewborn lines up in the slot and awaits the snap during the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central in Herndon Stadium on Friday, May 19.

Junior wide receiver Pierce Mewborn lines up in the slot and awaits the snap during the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central in Herndon Stadium on Friday, May 19.

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Football position breakdown: wide receivers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s time for another position breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team leading up to kickoff versus Elbert County.
Layla Reagin plays in a game to help work out the core during the YMCA Kids Fit Camp.

Layla Reagin plays in a game to help work out the core during the YMCA Kids Fit Camp.

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YMCA teaches healthy habits at Kids Fit Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA hosted a Kids Fit Camp on July 17-21 to help teach kids how to work out and have healthy eating habits before heading back to school. YMCA sports director Kerv Augustin’s main focus was to teach kids how they can workout anywhere, especially at home.
Anna Gray Seymour learning how to pass at the Volley Dogs youth camp on July 18-20.

Anna Gray Seymour learning how to pass at the Volley Dogs youth camp on July 18-20.

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Volley Dogs build up the future at youth camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Hart County High School Volley Dogs helped build up the future of the program by hosting their second annual youth volleyball camp on July 18-20.
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Photo by Aaron Burden

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America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
These are very perilous times! The reason I continue to write about my concern for America is because I love this country so much and because I see little evidence that the average American has any idea of the immediate and incredible danger in which we find ourselves.
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Photo by Waldemar

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Local News is Good for Business

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses.
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Photo by Austin Pacheco

Hart County Charter School System bus routes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
HARTWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   Bus 023 Driver Larry Skelton 7:04 AM  Colfax St. 7:06 AM  Peachtree St. 7:06 AM  Rome St. 7:08 AM  Ricefield Rd. 7:10 AM  Fay Kight Circle 7:13 AM  Council St. 7:14 AM  Rome St. 7:21 AM  West Franklin Place 7:25 AM  Gordon St. 7:28 AM  Jefferson Ave.