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Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

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Agriscience center hosts EMC Goat Show

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The fifth annual Hart EMC Goat Show put on a spectacle Saturday, Aug. 6, for middle and high school students to present their livestock and determine who the G.O.A.T. is.
A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

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Sun rises on senior year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A few dozen seniors at Hart County High School (HCHS) were up at the crack of dawn, literally, on Friday, Aug. 5 to kick off their final year of high school. HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines came up with the idea to host the seniors in Herndon Stadium for the Friday morning sunrise.
Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

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Woman killed in Bowersville wreck

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A woman was killed in a two-car accident at the intersection of Lankford and Adams Town Roads on Thursday, Aug. 4. According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Satira Leverette, 50, was crossing Lankford Road from Adams Town Road and did not come to a brake at the four-way stop.
Kaden Phillips and volunteer Gracie Howington hang out at Center Field in downtown Royston.

Kaden Phillips and volunteer Gracie Howington hang out at Center Field in downtown Royston.

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Forming connections: CSP offers new opportunities for special needs families

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Children are a blessing but sometimes parents need help with their blessing. Connections for Special Parents (CSP) is one such organization that seeks to do exactly that. Located in Royston, CSP was formed to support and connect parents/caregivers raising a child with special needs.
A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

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Van Dora to be named to Hall of Fame

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A local attorney is set to be added to the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame. The Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2023 induction class on Friday, July 15 including Hartwell resident  and attorney Tash Van Dora.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
1916: The Southern states were allotted to receive $850,933  of the $5 million federal road fund, according to The Hartwell Sun. Georgia received the most funding, coming in at $134, 329.     1985: Janice Hartwell Cox had waited about six years to visit the town of her namesake.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 26 •Nicholas Daniel, 50, of Elberton, was arrested and charged with DUI, driving on the wrong side of road, no tail lights, no seat belt and probation violation.
Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

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Weekend of Hart set for September

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Weekend of Hart, an annual event held in the spirit of charity and community teamwork, is set to return in September. Weekend of Hart is composed of five collaborating nonprofits whose purpose is to support and aid the community of Hart County according to their own unique mission statement.