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Community baptism event taking place Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Several local churches are working together to co-host an open baptism event this coming Saturday, July 29, at Lake Hartwell. The event will take place at Shelter #1 at Long Point at the end of Old 29. The baptisms are scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and will end at 5 p.m.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Arrest made in Hartwell dog mauling

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A Hartwell man was arrested Tuesday morning on four counts of reckless conduct after allowing his pit bulls to maul a pedestrian on Maple Street last week.
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Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

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Beaverdam Creek bridge opening delayed

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The replacement bridge which has been under construction on SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek has been delayed due to the impacts of weather and supply chain issues. The new completion date is expected to be August 31, 2023, according to Elizabeth C.
Breaking ground for the new Fire Station Project are Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Manager Jon Herschell, Fire Chief Alan Daniels, Kevin Price, President of Kevin Price Construction, Retired Fire Chief Terry Vickery, team members of Price Construction and Precision Planning Inc., and Fire Department personnel.

Breaking ground for the new Fire Station Project are Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Manager Jon Herschell, Fire Chief Alan Daniels, Kevin Price, President of Kevin Price Construction, Retired Fire Chief Terry Vickery, team members of Price Construction and Precision Planning Inc., and Fire Department personnel.

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City breaks ground on new fire department

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A ground breaking ceremony, which launches construction for the new City of Hartwell Fire Station, took place on Tuesday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

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Reeling in the National Championship

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Hart County Middle School Anglers Kale Temple and Luke Schnell competed in and won the Bassmaster Junior National Championship on Lake Hartwell, July 21-22. Kale Temple and Schnell got off to a slow start on Friday morning. But once 10 a.m. came around, the fish were being brought in.
Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

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Tensions during Bowersville meeting draws deputies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Bowersville Town Council meeting drew a response from four Hart County Deputies on Thursday, July 20, who were dispatched in reference to a fight.
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Photo by Alexander Grey

Commissioners approve SPLOST allocations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) came to an agreement Tuesday to allocated 17.3 percent of SPLOST VI dollars to the City of Hartwell, with any overage being divided by the same percent with a six-year agreement.
Pictured is Brydon Martin as he tucks the ball and prepares for contact in a running back drill during the camp in 2022.

Pictured is Brydon Martin as he tucks the ball and prepares for contact in a running back drill during the camp in 2022.

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HCHS Football to host youth camp Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Hart County High School Football team will host its annual youth football camp on Friday, July 21 from 9 a.m. till noon for grades kindergarten to sixth grade.
Freshman pitcher MaryBeth White winds up to deliver the pitch during a summer practice.

Freshman pitcher MaryBeth White winds up to deliver the pitch during a summer practice.

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Softball position breakdown: pitchers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 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.
Sophomore tight end Coleman Moore (80) looks to the sideline at Stephens County during the 2022 season. Photo by Lexie Wheless

Sophomore tight end Coleman Moore (80) looks to the sideline at Stephens County during the 2022 season. Photo by Lexie Wheless

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Football position breakdown: tight ends

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 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. This week continues with a group who will return both starters — that is the tight ends.