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Emilee Sanders throws a pitch in her final game as a Dog.

Emilee Sanders throws a pitch in her final game as a Dog.

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Sanders commits to the Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Senior softball pitcher Emilee Sanders, has announced her commitment to Piedmont University. “I am beyond excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Piedmont University,” Sanders said.
Kevin Geraty returns a serve in his doubles match at the Fall Freedom Pickleball Classic held in Hartwell on Friday, Nov, 4.

Kevin Geraty returns a serve in his doubles match at the Fall Freedom Pickleball Classic held in Hartwell on Friday, Nov, 4.

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YMCA hosts Pickleball Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Bell Family YMCA hosted Lake Hartwell’s Pickleball Club’s Fall Freedom Pickleball Tournament on Nov. 4-5. The fall regional tournament was a huge success as people from all over the state gathered for the big event.
Hart County wide receiver Paul Davis.

Hart County wide receiver Paul Davis.

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Four-star receiver announces top 3 college programs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Hart County Football wide receiver Paul Davis has announced his top three schools but the door is still open. Jackson State University, Duke University, and Mississippi State University have all cracked Davis’ top three in his recruitment.
The Purple Hurricanes line up offensively against Hart County's defense in a drive.

The Purple Hurricanes line up offensively against Hart County's defense in a drive.

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Purple Hurricanes surge in Herndon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A mistake-plagued showing from the Dogs at home Friday against Monroe Area led to a blowout loss and lost chance to see the state playoffs. Both teams knew with a win they were guaranteed a spot in the state playoffs.
Junior running back Nori Moore attempts to shed the tackle of a Purple Hurricane defender in a tough region loss, 49-14.

Junior running back Nori Moore attempts to shed the tackle of a Purple Hurricane defender in a tough region loss, 49-14.

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Dogs’ season ends with loss to Monroe: First year under Dickerson ends with 5-5 record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The 102nd season of Hart County football came to an end last week at home. The Bulldogs finished 5-5 overall and 2-3 in region play. This season was filled with a lot of firsts: First season for Head Coach Cory Dickerson; First time facing teams like Apalachee, Daniel (SC), St.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
1917: A massive bald eagle was caught eating one of farmer George H Skeate’s Plymouth Rock roosters; defending the rest of his chickens, Skeate shot and killed the big raptor while it was perched on a tree. When he measured the bird’s wings they were five feet in diameter.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 1 •Reynold Hartmann, 52, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with probation violation. Nov. 2 •Isiah Addis, 32, of Westminster, S.C.
My wife Madison and I after the 2019 home game against Monroe Area.

My wife Madison and I after the 2019 home game against Monroe Area.

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Greetings from the new sports reporter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
To the Hartwell and Hart County community. I am beyond excited to announce that I am the new sports writer for The Hartwell Sun. I am 24 years old from Hartwell but I was born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Watkinsville, Georgia.
Hartwell residents Rebecca Durrett, left, and Brittany Harland, right, pose with their initial partner family agreement certificate with Hart County Habitat for Humanity building. Durrett and Harland were selected among several applicants for the newest home builds.

Hartwell residents Rebecca Durrett, left, and Brittany Harland, right, pose with their initial partner family agreement certificate with Hart County Habitat for Humanity building. Durrett and Harland were selected among several applicants for the newest home builds.

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‘A blessing beyond measure’: Habitat selects next home builds

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A house is made of bricks and beams but a home is made of hopes and dreams. Two families in Hart County are having new bricks and beams put together to make a house that will turn into a home filled with hopes and dreams through the charity organization Hart County Habitat for Humanity.