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Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

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Former Hart coach honored with national championship team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Former Hart County High School and University of West Georgia head football coach Bobby Pate was honored along with his 1982 national championship team as they were inducted into the UWG Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

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Bulldogs will travel to Hebron Christian

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
For the first ever meeting between the two programs, the Bulldogs will face newcomers Hebron Christian Academy on Friday night. The Hart County High School football team will travel to Dacula on Friday, Oct. 27 to battle the Lions in on their home field.
Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Cross-Country teams compete in region meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Hart County High School cross country teams competed in the Region 8 championships this past weekend. Hart runners traveled to Bogart to race on the Oconee Community Cross Country Course against the other teams in the region on Saturday morning, Oct. 22.
Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

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Volleydogs receive All-Region honors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Nine Volleydogs were named to the Region 8 All-Region team for their performances this season. Senior Alexandria Burdette and juniors Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson were named to the first team.
Marshall Walker, pictured above, doing what he loves most: playing bass with “Big C” at High Cotton Music Hall Blues Jam.

Marshall Walker, pictured above, doing what he loves most: playing bass with “Big C” at High Cotton Music Hall Blues Jam.

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Marshall Walker is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
To live what most people regard as a good life requires a combination of things: luck, pizazz, and character. Marshall Walker, 75, has that exact combination and it has left him wanting more of the life that he loves.
The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

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Red Ribbon Week honors lost DEA agent

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

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Schools, county team up to help kids just say no

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
This week marked the return of an annual tradition within the Hart County Charter System, Red Ribbon Week.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1969: Arsonists set four fires within days to destroy two buildings and severely damage two others. The first fire occurred at 1 a.m., Wednesday morning and the second fire was set at 10:30 Wednesday night. Both homes were empty at the time and no one was injured. The third fire occurred at 8 a.m.