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Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery led the way for the Lady Dogs as she scored 25 points against the Lady Lions of Franklin County to advance to the Region 8-AA Championship.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery led the way for the Lady Dogs as she scored 25 points against the Lady Lions of Franklin County to advance to the Region 8-AA Championship.

SWEET SIXTEEN BOUND

After finishing as the region runner-ups, the Lady Dogs knocked KIPP Atlanta out of the playoffs to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. On Feb.
Pictured during a donation to purchase a third drug dog for the Hart County Sheriff’s office are (L-R) Deputy Steve Williams and Jax, Sheriff Chris Carroll, Matt Denton and Deputy Luke Bennett and Zeek.

Pictured during a donation to purchase a third drug dog for the Hart County Sheriff’s office are (L-R) Deputy Steve Williams and Jax, Sheriff Chris Carroll, Matt Denton and Deputy Luke Bennett and Zeek.

Local donation to supply third drug dog for HCSO

The battle against drugs in Hart County has been a continuous challenge, with methamphetamine, fentanyl, and opioids a problem in the community.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer.
Alan Powell

Alan Powell

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 6

My colleagues and I returned to the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 10 to kick off the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session. We have been hard at work, addressing the issues that matter most to you and advancing important legislation.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Check up on yourself

A young boy went into the drug store along the town square where he lived and asked the pharmacist if he could make a phone call. Of course the man said yes. He knew the lad to be a good boy who came from a fine family. Upon dialing the number, the young man asked the lady on the other end, “Mrs.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

You said nothing

To all the people who are losing their minds over the Trump administration moves, I offer this: When millions of illegals were ushered in through the southern border, you said nothing!
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Why are we firing federal employees?

It is difficult to understand what will be accomplished by firing federal employees. The real issue facing the federal government is the enormous debt of $35.5 trillion, which is a result of the low annual tax revenue of $1.60 trillion and high spending of $2.44 trillion. If all 2.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

What are the drought plans for Savannah River withdrawal?

A proposed new Savannah River water intake to supply the huge Hyundai manufacturing plant is expected to withdraw 20 million gallons a day by 2030. See “Mid-year state budget sails through Georgia House” on page 3A of the Feb. 13 edition of The Hartwell Sun.