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Photo submitted Chandler Smith, seated center, signed to Emmanuel College’s track team alongside, seated left, mother Tina Miller, seated right, stepfather Blake Miller, standing from left, coach Taz Dixon, coach Floyd Ramsey, sister Erin Miller and coach Kendell Rucker.

Photo submitted Chandler Smith, seated center, signed to Emmanuel College’s track team alongside, seated left, mother Tina Miller, seated right, stepfather Blake Miller, standing from left, coach Taz Dixon, coach Floyd Ramsey, sister Erin Miller and coach Kendell Rucker.

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Multiple Bulldogs sign to compete in college

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Six Hart County High School students signed during ceremonies on Tuesday, May 4 to continue competing in their respective sports at the collegiate level
Bill Powell/The Hartwell Sun

Bill Powell/The Hartwell Sun

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Lowcountry boil fundraiser helps child literacy

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
For the 13th year, hundreds of Hart County residents flocked to the Hart County Ag. Center to support the Tony Hilton Low Country Boil Fundraiser and enjoy a fresh meal in the name of child literacy.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun

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SOCIAL WORKER RECEIVES AWARD

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Special Programs Director Katrina Cook, pictured right, presents the Philip Wright Award to Hart County Charter System Social Worker Missy Vaughn, left.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 4 • Rita Fay Cunningham, 46, 217 Pierce Brown Road, was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault and third-degree cruelty to children.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSADY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
1952 — The Hartwell Sun published bios on Korean orphans supported by member of the Hartwell First Baptist Church. One read as followed: NAME: Kim So Tae AGE: Born Sept.
Photo submitted A fountain at the Hart County Botanical Garden is pictured. The “Gardens of Hart Tour” is set for May 22 and tickets are on sale now.

Photo submitted A fountain at the Hart County Botanical Garden is pictured. The “Gardens of Hart Tour” is set for May 22 and tickets are on sale now.

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Gardens of Hart set for May 22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Plant and garden enthusiasts have the opportunity to tour five private Hart County gardens during the Gardens of Hart Tour on Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The tour is a fundraiser for the Hart County Botanical Garden and will be held rain or shine.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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A ‘Day for Rome and Richardson’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) is wanting to hear what the residents of the Rome and Richardson area want for their community. GICH is holding a “Day for Rome and Richardson,” a public event on  May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christina Weir

Christina Weir

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Schools name Teachers of the Year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Five teachers were recognized for their outstanding work by being named this year’s teachers of the year. One teacher in every school receives the award after being voted for by their peers. Mike Carey, construction teacher at Hart County High School, was named teacher of the year at his school.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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School system weighs substitute teacher issue

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Substitute teachers in Hart County could soon be employed by an outside company, rather than the school system, in an attempt to solve issues related to finding substitutes. The Hart County Board of Education voted 5-0 on Monday, May 11 to have the system contract with ESS Substitute Staffing.