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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1923: A column in The Hartwell Sun read: “From the very day the high school began its career in athletics there has been an added interest in school on the part of a number of boys and a greater number of townspeople.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug.
New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

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Middle school welcomes new band director

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Middle School recently welcomed a new band director for the 2022-23 school year. Jeff Stewart comes to Hart County from Greene County Middle School, where he served as band director for the last six years.
The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

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Tradition matters in college football

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Here we are just three short weeks away from my favorite time of the year — college football season — but it doesn’t feel like most years. Following college football news lately is turning me into an old curmudgeon but I’m sure plenty of you can relate. Things just ain’t like they used to be.
The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Taking recent events seriously

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A couple weeks ago, one of our reporters took in first hand a training session orchestrated by local law enforcement, notably the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

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Humane Society Pontoon Poker Run set for Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Humane Society will be hosting the annual Pontoon Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Big Water Marina to help raise support for rescued dogs. The Humane Society works passionately every day to end the euthanizing of adoptable shelter animals.
The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

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Guidestones go to Elberton Granite Association

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The remnants of the Georgia Guidestones will have a new home as they were donated to the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) Museum after a vote from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night’s meeting. The vote came after hesitancy from the board as they lagged to make a motion.
Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

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Woman organizes fund for Kentucky flood victims

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Habitat for Humanity director Darlene Nixon has a birthday wish this year; help the people of Eastern Kentucky. Parts of Kentucky have been devastated by recent flooding in the region. Nearly 40 people have lost their lives, and thousands more have been displaced from their homes.
Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

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Agriscience center hosts EMC Goat Show

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The fifth annual Hart EMC Goat Show put on a spectacle Saturday, Aug. 6, for middle and high school students to present their livestock and determine who the G.O.A.T. is.
A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

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Sun rises on senior year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A few dozen seniors at Hart County High School (HCHS) were up at the crack of dawn, literally, on Friday, Aug. 5 to kick off their final year of high school. HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines came up with the idea to host the seniors in Herndon Stadium for the Friday morning sunrise.