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Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun From left to right, students Taylor Floyd, Joshua Vaughn and Camarion Verdell sign their scholarships as their proud families look on.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun From left to right, students Taylor Floyd, Joshua Vaughn and Camarion Verdell sign their scholarships as their proud families look on.

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Students awarded REACH scholarships

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
A handful of Hart County eighth graders signed a contract to receive a large scholarship when they graduate in four years. Five middle schoolers joined the REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia program during a ceremony at Hart County High School on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Hartwell dedicates highway at Veterans Day ceremony

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Dozens of veterans and community members on Veterans Day joined the American Legion Post 109 and Hart County High School Marching Band for the dedication of Veterans Memorial Highway in Hartwell. Georgia House Rep.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun The Christmas tree is installed at the Hartwell Square and awaiting Monday’s annual tree lighting ceremony,

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun The Christmas tree is installed at the Hartwell Square and awaiting Monday’s annual tree lighting ceremony,

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Annual tree lighting set for Monday

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
By Dan Hunt Publisher/Editor   The holiday season is officially underway, and here in Hartwell, the annual Board of Commissioners Christmas Tree Lighting marks the occasion. The lighting will take place Monday, Nov.
Hart Co. vs. Ringgold.

Hart Co. vs. Ringgold.

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Bulldogs travel for first round of state

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs will travel to Ringgold to play in the first round of the state AAA playoffs against the Ringgold Tigers this Friday. Ringgold is approximately 15 miles south of Chattannooga, Tenn. in the northeast corner of Georgia.
Annslee “Boo” Mitchell tags a runner out at second.

Annslee “Boo” Mitchell tags a runner out at second.

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Lady Diamond Dogs make All-Region list

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Despite a disappointing season, several Hart County softball players received all-region honors. Seniors Taikibrea “Red” Campbell and Annslee “Boo” Mitchell were named to the first-team all-region team, as well as sophomore Jazania Shealer.
The boys pose with their third place cup.

The boys pose with their third place cup.

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Cross Country team places 3rd in state

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
The Boys Cross Country team placed third in state at the GHSA State Cross Country Championships 2021. The teams travelled to Carrollton on Nov. 5 to compete against teams from across the state.
Malachi Kelley fights off a defender in the team’s loss to Monroe Area on Nov. 5.

Malachi Kelley fights off a defender in the team’s loss to Monroe Area on Nov. 5.

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Hart finishes 3rd in region after loss to Hurricanes

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs took third in region after losing to Monroe Area 35-21 on the road. The Bulldogs lost to the Hurricanes after having the lead at halftime against the Hurricanes on Nov. 5.
From left to right: Eric Mcallister, post quartermaster; Kelli Schell, chair of the Toughest Kids Board of Directors; Patrick Wireman, post commander and Jud Turpin, post trustee.

From left to right: Eric Mcallister, post quartermaster; Kelli Schell, chair of the Toughest Kids Board of Directors; Patrick Wireman, post commander and Jud Turpin, post trustee.

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VFW makes donation to Toughest Kids

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Toughest Kids is an established public charity focusing on making a difference in the lives of children and families left behind when the unexpected happens to Soldiers and Veterans.