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Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

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Starks commits to play for Georgia Southern

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Former Lady Dogs basketball star, Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern in her return to basketball. In 2019, Starks signed her national letter of intent with Western Kentucky University, after a successful career at Hart County. Starks looked to be the next big time star.
Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

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Special impacts were made at the Special Olympics

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Hart County Special Olympics athletes and volunteers celebrated a successful two days of fun and games with their elementary, middle, and high school athletes. The Hart County Special Olympics had back-to-back events.
Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

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Lake Burton Ski Patriots rides onto the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Lake Burton Ski Patriots rode their skis all the way to the cover of the Spring 2023 Lake Living magazine.
Photo by Chander R

Photo by Chander R

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Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The 45th annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be held on May 6, at Big Oaks Recreation Center in Hartwell. One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K offers a spectacular run across two states and the Lake Hartwell Dam.
The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

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Annual Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase set for today

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The annual STEAM Showcase, now known as the Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase, is set for 6 p.m. this Thursday, May 4 at the Hart County High School Gymnasium.
Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

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Christopher receives Golden Apple Award

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Each week the local NBC affiliate in Greenville, S.C., WYFF News 4, awards one area teacher the Golden Apple Award. This award is given to a teacher who has been nominated by one of their students for going above and beyond their role inside and outside of the classroom.
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Photo by Element5 Digital

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School system names Teachers of the Year

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
It was once said that “those who know, do, [and] those that understand, teach.” There have been many famous reiterations of this phrase, but Aristotle’s original meaning is quite clear.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

City sends support for proposed developments

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Hartwell City Council members discussed “critical” housing needs in the community and showed support for two proposed future developments at Oakview Crossing and Parkdale Drive during its monthly meeting on Monday.
The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

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HCMS boys soccer team finish season as region runner-ups

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
After its first winning season in four years just a season ago, the Hart County Middle School boys soccer team continued its winning ways once again, ending their season as the region runner-ups.