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Seats up for grabs

Seats up for grabs

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Racing for a council seat

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
*The online version of this story has been updated from the print version following the end of qualifying Wednesday. Seth Baughman's name has also been corrected from the print version. The Sun regrets the error.
Pilot Club of Hartwell members (L-R) Laura Reed, Takia Wakefield, Tammy Beard, Joylynn Wilson, Chiquita Clark and Katelyn Wray pose inside a storage unit dedicated to the Friendship House program. The storage unit is fully stocked with walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters and other medical supplies that are to be given to community members free of charge. (Photo submitted by Wray)

Pilot Club of Hartwell members (L-R) Laura Reed, Takia Wakefield, Tammy Beard, Joylynn Wilson, Chiquita Clark and Katelyn Wray pose inside a storage unit dedicated to the Friendship House program. The storage unit is fully stocked with walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters and other medical supplies that are to be given to community members free of charge. (Photo submitted by Wray)

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Pilot Club keeps community Loving Life

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Pilot Club of Hartwell, established in 1921, has dedicated over a century to supporting the Hart community.
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#Throwback Thursday - August 21

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
25 years ago (2000)    Aug. 23, 2000 – Hours of meetings and 12 revisions later, Hart County has a video poker registration ordinance.    After the commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the new law, chairman Joel Moore said, “We have tweaked it, massaged it, cussed it and discussed it.
Sousaphonist Kabil Carey holds his sousaphone on his shoulder with pride after being named member of the week for this week’s High Notes series. Carey was selected for his great attitude and dedication to learning during his first marching season. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Sousaphonist Kabil Carey holds his sousaphone on his shoulder with pride after being named member of the week for this week’s High Notes series. Carey was selected for his great attitude and dedication to learning during his first marching season. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Carey, Tran, tubas and baritone sax honored in High Notes

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  Each week, High Notes features a member of the Hart County High School Bulldog Marching Band who has made a significant impact, including a band or auxiliary member, section and officer.
Photo by Rose Scoggins

Photo by Rose Scoggins

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Close call at the tractor races

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Steve Burton from the Hart County Charter System had to make a close call Saturday as competitors in the pedal tractor race at the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo inched by each other at the finish line outside of the Hart County Agriscience Center.
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Northeast Georgia Ag Expo coming Saturday

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The 2025 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns to the Hart County Agriscience Center Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.   The free community event celebrates the region’s rich agricultural roots with a full lineup of exhibits, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun.