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A great crowd was on hand for the Lake Hartwell Association’s annual meeting at Hartwell’s Adult Learning Center.

A great crowd was on hand for the Lake Hartwell Association’s annual meeting at Hartwell’s Adult Learning Center.

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Lake Hartwell Association hosts annual meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) made up their annual meeting Nov. 13 following its original postponement back in September due to Hurricane Helene. The Hart County Adult Learning Center hosted the abbreviated session and LHA Acting President Terry Jackson, Jr.
Farm Bureau Georgia

Farm Bureau Georgia

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Farm Bureau to host Farm-City week

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hart County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Farm-City week Nov. 20-28 to celebrate the symbiotic relationship between Georgia farmers and their partners in urban areas who prepare, transport, market, retail and serve the food and fiber farmers grow for consumers.
A house fire on Crawford’s Ferry Rd. Saturday caused one man to be airlifted to the hospital. An investigation is still ongoing.

A house fire on Crawford’s Ferry Rd. Saturday caused one man to be airlifted to the hospital. An investigation is still ongoing.

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House fire sends Hart County man to the hospital

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One person was airlifted and hospitalized after a house caught fire down Crawfords Ferry Road. On Nov. 16 at 4:22 p.m., the Hart County Fire Department alongside local law enforcement and Hart County EMS responded to Crawfords Ferry Road in reference to a house fire.
The Depot on Railroad St., home to the Hartwell Service League’s fifth annual Parade of Trees, was decorated for the holidays ahead of the event this past weekend.

The Depot on Railroad St., home to the Hartwell Service League’s fifth annual Parade of Trees, was decorated for the holidays ahead of the event this past weekend.

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Parade of Trees raises money for local non-profits

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Hartwell Service League hosted its fifth annual Parade of Trees last week at The Depot on Railroad St. During the five day event which ended Nov. 16 visitors were able to bid on a decorated tree or trees by silent auction.
Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins turns up the field after making the catch in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins turns up the field after making the catch in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

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Cowins set to join Carter in Southeast Elite All-Star Game

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Just a week after teammate Nicholas Carter’s commitment, Hart County’s junior wide receiver, CJ Cowins, has also accepted the invitation to play in the Southeast Elite All-Star game in Marietta, Ga. on Dec. 27-29. Back on Oct.
Senior Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent during a home meet in 2023-2024.

Senior Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent during a home meet in 2023-2024.

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Mat Dogs have eyes set on state with Simpson in his first year at the helm

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
With their third head coach in three years, former Hart County Bulldogs’ wrestler Sam Simpson will look to take the Dogs back to state in his first year at the helm. After former head coach Jay Stowe left to go to White County, Hart County went on a search for its third head coach in three years.
Former Hart County and current UNC edge rusher Kaimon Rucker pressures Georgia Tech’s quarterback Haynes King in the 41-34 loss to the Yellow Jackets in Chapel Hill on Oct. 12. Photo by Anthony Sorbellini/UNC Athletics

Former Hart County and current UNC edge rusher Kaimon Rucker pressures Georgia Tech’s quarterback Haynes King in the 41-34 loss to the Yellow Jackets in Chapel Hill on Oct. 12. Photo by Anthony Sorbellini/UNC Athletics

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Rucker to donate $10,000 to Helene relief efforts, matched by Wells Fargo & Food Lion Feeds

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Tar Heel defender Kaimon Rucker has long believed in helping people however he can, and with his $10,000 donation to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, N.C., he is helping victims of Hurricane Helene in a big way.