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Watson Mill State Park is one of Oglethorpe County’s signature historic landmarks. If you talked to the people splashing in the water below the bridge, they’d probably say, “This is what you call summertime ‘quality of life.’”

Watson Mill State Park is one of Oglethorpe County’s signature historic landmarks. If you talked to the people splashing in the water below the bridge, they’d probably say, “This is what you call summertime ‘quality of life.’”

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Here’s a list of my favorite ‘things’

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Under a protective cap of possum-blond hair sits a mental jukebox. Sometimes it plays songs. Other times, there’s just background music and a voice, scrolling down a list of things that make me smile. A while back, I was smiling — watching martins do aerobatics around the tower of gourds.
Dawson Baker stands in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy during Easter weekend. The Colosseum was constructed during the first century A.D.

Dawson Baker stands in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy during Easter weekend. The Colosseum was constructed during the first century A.D.

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Telling stories of Italy for years to come

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
I have been running at full steam ahead since the beginning of the year. I have completed my student teaching, taken a trip abroad, graduated college and officially moved back to Hartwell.
Sue Couch, a participant in the second installment of the adult welding class, works on her final project at the end of the four-week course.

Sue Couch, a participant in the second installment of the adult welding class, works on her final project at the end of the four-week course.

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High school completes second welding course for adults

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Hart County High School (HCHS) recently concluded its second installment of an adult welding course that is being offered through the Hart County College and Career Academy (HCCA).
Through the ‘Live to Give’ project, the Hart County community and churches have blessed teachers, anonymously, with gifts, food, flowers and more throughout the school year.

Through the ‘Live to Give’ project, the Hart County community and churches have blessed teachers, anonymously, with gifts, food, flowers and more throughout the school year.

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Community ‘Lives to Give’ to school system, teachers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The education profession calls on a unique group of people. They are individuals who willingly devote their lives to the service of others, and they are charged with giving our most precious commodity a better start in life.
Dan Bailey received his doctoral degree in theology in a ceremony Saturday at Abundant Life Baptist Church in Hartwell.

Dan Bailey received his doctoral degree in theology in a ceremony Saturday at Abundant Life Baptist Church in Hartwell.

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Preacher achieves 50-plus year goal to obtain doctorate

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dan Bailey was called to preach 51 years ago last month. “Ever since I have been called to preach, my one ultimate goal in my ministry, apart from preaching the gospel and winning souls to Jesus, was to be able to get a Doctor of Theology degree,” he said.
Riley Posey makes contact and gets a base hit in a region match-up versus Stephens County,

Riley Posey makes contact and gets a base hit in a region match-up versus Stephens County,

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HCHS baseball team to host summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball team will be hosting a baseball camp from June 5-8 at Saye Field. The baseball camp, for ages five to 14 years old, will focus on skills and hitting drills as well as skills and hitting competitions. If campers pre-register, the cost of the camp is $70.
Tim Allgood coaches up his team before a game for the YMCA soccer league.

Tim Allgood coaches up his team before a game for the YMCA soccer league.

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YMCA all about soccer in June

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA is set to host multiple soccer camps in the month of June from the ages of six to 17 years of age. In the month of June, the YMCA of Hartwell will put an emphasis on soccer by hosting three different camps.
Senior Barnes Academy cheerleader Abbey Johnson (right) signs with Emmanuel College on Monday, May 15 to continue her academic and cheer career with the Lions. Her mom, Vickie Johnson, is pictured left.

Senior Barnes Academy cheerleader Abbey Johnson (right) signs with Emmanuel College on Monday, May 15 to continue her academic and cheer career with the Lions. Her mom, Vickie Johnson, is pictured left.

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Barnes cheerleader signs with Emmanuel College

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Barnes Academy senior cheerleader Abbey Johnson became the first cheerleader in the school’s history to receive a scholarship for cheer, deciding to continue her academic and cheer career at Emmanuel College. For Johnson, she never thought she would get the opportunity at the collegiate level.
Pictured from left to right is Tyler Trujillo, Kelly Trujillo, Sofia Trujillo (signee), Coach Mollie Payne, and Ashley Risner.

Pictured from left to right is Tyler Trujillo, Kelly Trujillo, Sofia Trujillo (signee), Coach Mollie Payne, and Ashley Risner.

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Four HCHS athletes sign with in-state schools

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
One competition cheerleader, one angler, and two JROTC cadets sign national letters of intent to universities within the state of Georgia.