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Musicians perform at HartToberFest in 2019

Musicians perform at HartToberFest in 2019

Depot Day, HartToberFest on tap for Oct. 16

Southern Hart Brewery and the Pilot Club of Hartwell are partnering to bring an eventful festival day to downtown Hartwell on Saturday, Oct. 16. The latter is presenting the 16th annual Hartwell Depot Day festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Depot Street featuring food, vendors and crafts.
Hart County players celebrate after a dominating 37-0 road win over rival Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Hart County players celebrate after a dominating 37-0 road win over rival Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Hart County shuts out Franklin County, 37-0: Hart County cruises, 37-0 en route to 5-0 record

The Hart County Bulldogs shut out the Franklin County Lions inside Ed Bryant Stadium in a 37-0 win to start their region play. Hart County’s defense limited Franklin County to 139 yards of total offense, an average of 3.1 yards per play, in their win on Friday, Oct. 1.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Man wanted in Hart, 2 other counties after vehicle chase

Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland said Tuesday that authorities from Hart, Franklin and Madison Counties all had multiple warrants out for Kristopher Harlow, 23, after he allegedly evaded police on a vehicular chase on the night of Friday, Oct. 1.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Cross Country to run at home Thursday

The Hart County Cross-Country teams travelled to Cartersville on Friday, Sept. 24 to compete in the Wingfoot XC Classic 2021. Both teams competed in the varsity classification. The Boys team finished 10th out of 27 teams with 314 total points.
Larry Pizarek lunges for the ball as his partner Pat Pizarek prepares for the return at the Fall Fling pickleball tournament this past weekend.

Larry Pizarek lunges for the ball as his partner Pat Pizarek prepares for the return at the Fall Fling pickleball tournament this past weekend.

Hart hosts pickleball tournament

The Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club hosted its first annual Lake Hartwell Fall Fling pickleball tournament on Sept. 24 and 25. The folowing Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club members medaled at the tournament. The players’ skill level and age bracket are listed.
Hart County and Franklin County Helmets

Hart County and Franklin County Helmets

Bulldogs to start region play in Carnesville

Hart County Football will play its first region game this Friday night in Carnesville against Franklin County High School. The Franklin County Lions are currently 3-1 on the season. The Lions won their first two games at home against Lumpkin County and East Hall, 20-6 and 38-21.
Taikibrea “Red” Campbell sends a strike to home plate against Franklin County on Sept. 23.

Taikibrea “Red” Campbell sends a strike to home plate against Franklin County on Sept. 23.

Softball keeps playoff hopes alive

The Hart County softball team’s post-season fate is still undecided as they play for a spot this week. The Lady Diamond Dogs  lost to Franklin County at home on Thursday, Sept. 23 with a score of 16-3.
Caitlyn Key (16) and Cali Beebe (12) go up to block the attack.

Caitlyn Key (16) and Cali Beebe (12) go up to block the attack.

Volleydogs down Warriors: Hart first in region after beating Oconee

Hart County Volleyball has now beaten every team they have played after avenging an early season loss against Oconee County. The Volleydogs are currently in first in the region with Oconee still having games to play after winning four more matches this past week.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Sept. 21 •A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor family violence battery. Sept.