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Josh Brannen/The Hartwell Sun - Vietnam veterans Thomas Morrison, left, and Bruce Jones, right, place the Memorial Day wreath at Veterans Memorial Park to honor Hart County men who sacrificed themselves in combat.

Josh Brannen/The Hartwell Sun - Vietnam veterans Thomas Morrison, left, and Bruce Jones, right, place the Memorial Day wreath at Veterans Memorial Park to honor Hart County men who sacrificed themselves in combat.

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Hartwell remembers its fallen heroes

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
On May 30, Memorial Day, Hartwell honored its fallen along with the rest of America’s war dead at Veterans Memorial Park.
A proud Dr. Wade Walker grins after completing his mission of 50 marathons in 50 states. Walker finished his quest in Vermont on May 15.

A proud Dr. Wade Walker grins after completing his mission of 50 marathons in 50 states. Walker finished his quest in Vermont on May 15.

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Local doctor completes marathon in every state

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Hartwell Family Practice Medical Doctor Wade Walker, 52, has accomplished the remarkable goal of running a marathon – 26.2 miles – in all 50 states of America.
Morris

Morris

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GBI arrests Hartwell man on child exploitation charges

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A Hartwell man was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of children. Stephen Clay Morris, 22,  was arrested on May 19 by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office assisting. “GBI worked that case.
Dawson Baker/The Hartwell Sun - A row of buses sits idle adjacent to Hart County High School. School officials say the school district was spending as much $9,200 on gas per week by the end of the school year.

Dawson Baker/The Hartwell Sun - A row of buses sits idle adjacent to Hart County High School. School officials say the school district was spending as much $9,200 on gas per week by the end of the school year.

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School system hit hard by gas inflation in 2021-22

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
By Dawson Baker Staff writer Most driving Americans have felt some pain at the pump caused by a steady increase in gas prices. As of Tuesday, May 27, the American Automobile Association (AAA) placed the national average at $4.62 per gallon of regular gasoline and $5.52 per gallon of diesel fuel.
Paul Davis makes contact in a game earlier this season.

Paul Davis makes contact in a game earlier this season.

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Diamond dogs receive All-Region honors

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Five Hart County High School baseball players were named to the all-region first team for Region 8AAA. Seniors Peyton Powell and Tanner Ayers were named first team at pitcher. Powell secured five wins for the Diamond Dogs and recorded 73 strikeouts in 53.1 innings.
Yari Barber blocks a quick pass by the Habersham quarterback.

Yari Barber blocks a quick pass by the Habersham quarterback.

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Hart football battle Habersham in spring scrimmage

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County High School football team traveled to Habersham Central for a friendly competition against the 6A Raiders to end spring training. The game between the two teams May 20 was structured differently from a normal game.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
1984: A 1985 International Harvester vehicle went missing in the early morning hours on a Sunday at the Bagwell Brother’s dealership in Goldmine. The massive tractor was valued at $74,000 in 1985 dollars, but would be $198,829 in 2022 currency.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 18 •Kristi Jackson Hurley, 35, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and disorderly conduct. •Markale Martin, 25 of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with battery and three counts of cruelty to children.
Captain Cephus McRae

Captain Cephus McRae

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Property Owners talk fishing

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County Property Owners Association had a departure from its regular May meeting. They invited Hartwell’s Captain Cephus McRae from Nuts and Bolts of Fishing (pictured above). He brought his own boat, lots of rods and lures, equipment, and his fishing dog Buck.