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Junior running back Nori Moore honored as the first team All-Region running back.

Junior running back Nori Moore honored as the first team All-Region running back.

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Seventeen Dogs named All-Region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Region 8-AAA coaches met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 and selected 17 Bulldogs to receive All-Region honors. Four Dogs made the first team All-Region honors at their respective positions.
Nicole Whaley pins a Lady Mat Eagle in the home loss to the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, 57-22. Hart also lost to the Mat Tigers of Crescent High School of South Carolina, 45-22.

Nicole Whaley pins a Lady Mat Eagle in the home loss to the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, 57-22. Hart also lost to the Mat Tigers of Crescent High School of South Carolina, 45-22.

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Mat Dogs host only home meet, fall twice

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the Mat Dogs hosted East Jackson County and Crescent High School of South Carolina in their lone home match of the season. The Dogs fell 57-22 to East Jackson and 45-22 to Crescent. East Jackson took on the Dogs first after coming off a tough loss to the Crescent Mat Tigers.
Hartwell Elementary Participants (l to r): Morgan Johnson, Kennedi Pennington, Georgia Shiflet (not pictured—Teon Allen).

Hartwell Elementary Participants (l to r): Morgan Johnson, Kennedi Pennington, Georgia Shiflet (not pictured—Teon Allen).

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Hart 4-H’ers Compete in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Thirty-nine 4th, 5th, and 6th grade 4-H’ers from Hart County participated in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement, or DPA, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center several weeks ago. This event had the students give an informative speech on a topic of their choosing.
Pictured above is the original Sun article highlighting the giant inflatable Spongebob prior to its theft from the roof of Burger King.

Pictured above is the original Sun article highlighting the giant inflatable Spongebob prior to its theft from the roof of Burger King.

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
1955: The Hartwell Sun reported that despite near freezing temperatures, thousands of people lined Hartwell’s streets for the annual Hart County Christmas Parade making it one of the largest-attended parades yet held.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Dec. 14 •Ricardo Stowers, 44, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, DUI, open container in vehicle, and speeding. •Keeshawn Blackwell, 26, of Lavonia was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Pictured above is the Rock Springs Baptist Church float, one of many that traveled through the streets of Hartwell during Sunday’s annual Christmas Parade.

Pictured above is the Rock Springs Baptist Church float, one of many that traveled through the streets of Hartwell during Sunday’s annual Christmas Parade.

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We can, have done better

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
I have been in attendance for or participated in the Hartwell Christmas Parade for the last 15 years or so, and while I have been away at school, I have made it a point to make the drive home to take in the sights and sounds of the parade.
Photo credit: Rod Long

Photo credit: Rod Long

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It is more blessed to give than to receive

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Photo credit: Brooke Campbell

Photo credit: Brooke Campbell

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Preservation Commission wraps up architectural survey

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Hartwell Preservation Commission (HPC), in association with the City of Hartwell and the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, received an updated version of the Historic Resources Survey Report in October of this year. This report was prepared for the City of Hartwell by Volkert, Inc.
City councilmen expressed an interest Monday in getting serious about extending the type of sidewalks downtown, seen above, towards the schools and elsewhere in the city of Hartwell.

City councilmen expressed an interest Monday in getting serious about extending the type of sidewalks downtown, seen above, towards the schools and elsewhere in the city of Hartwell.

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City adjusts 2022 budget

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Hartwell City Council discussed budget amendments and plans for 2023 at a called meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, with city infrastructure a central focus. “We’ve got 11 budget adjustments,” city manager Jon Herschell said.
After requesting supplies for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter as ninth birthday gifts, Asher Lack donates a haul of items.

After requesting supplies for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter as ninth birthday gifts, Asher Lack donates a haul of items.

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Birthday wish brings supplies to Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
For most typical 3rd graders, when it comes to his birthday, it would not be unexpected for a young man to ask for a video game console, a new bike or maybe just a crisp $20 bill. For recently turned 9-year-old Asher Lack of Hartwell, his Dec.