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Tyler Trujillo fights for possession against the Rabun County player.

Tyler Trujillo fights for possession against the Rabun County player.

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Soccer teams undefeated this week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Both Hart County soccer teams followed up a win last week with a tie on Tuesday. The boys team hosted the Rabun County Wildcats on Friday, Feb. 18, and won, 3-0. Kyle Hubbard, Jeremiah Jones and KJ Wharton each recorded goals with Axsel Fajardo contributing an assist.
Ava Carnes serves in her win over Elbert County.

Ava Carnes serves in her win over Elbert County.

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Tennis teams lose to Elbert

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Hart County Tennis teams both lost, 3-2, to Elbert County on Feb. 17. For the boys, No. 1 singles player Daniel Leard won with match decidedly in two sets, 6-0 in both. The No. 2 doubles team, Duncan McDuffie and Ayden Mercer, also won their match in the same manner.
Dakota Phillips sizes up a Franklin defender in a game at home earlier this season.

Dakota Phillips sizes up a Franklin defender in a game at home earlier this season.

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Lady Dogs fall to fourth after two losses in tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After losing both games in the region tournament, the Hart County girls basketball team will have to find success on the road in the state playoffs. The Lady Dogs’ second place finish in region put them against Oconee County in the semifinals on Feb. 16.
From left to right, Rotarian Joe Whittemore, Barbara Edmunds, Cathy Edmunds Redfern and Rotary president Rich Mewborn smile after celebrating a moment for their friend and family member Jack Edmunds.

From left to right, Rotarian Joe Whittemore, Barbara Edmunds, Cathy Edmunds Redfern and Rotary president Rich Mewborn smile after celebrating a moment for their friend and family member Jack Edmunds.

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Rotary awards wife of late community leader

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week, the Rotary Club of Hartwell awarded Hartwell resident Barbara Edmunds a Paul Harris Fellow +1 pin, one of the highest honors the club can bestow. Edmunds is the wife of Jack Edmunds, a five-decade champion of volunteer and philanthropic work in Hart County who died in August.
Photo credit: Owen Beard

Photo credit: Owen Beard

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Hartwell to host wellness fair March 4

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
MedLink Georgia and The Blood Connection will present a Wellness Fair & Blood Drive on Friday, March 4, hosted by Cateechee Golf Club. “MedLink has teamed up with The Blood Connection and many local business partners to present this special health fair,” said Dr.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
1985: Melvin Adamson from Alabama fell 70 feet at the city water tower while it was in the process of being completed on Pecan Drive. After the fall, Adamson was listed in critical condition after suffering a broken back and other injuries.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 15 •Moesha Shyna Crew, 24, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week was full with debate in the House Chamber and in our committees.  We passed House Bill 910 to amend the FY 2022 budget ending June 30, 2022. The AFY 2022 budget is set at $29.8 billion, allowing the state $2.6 billion in new funds to utilize prior to fiscal year end.