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In addition to his academic prowess, McDowell is also first bass and captain of the Hart County Marching Band.

In addition to his academic prowess, McDowell is also first bass and captain of the Hart County Marching Band.

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Ethan McDowell named HCHS STAR student

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Ethan McDowell, captain of the marching band and the recipient of a 1450 on his SAT — the highest among his peers at Hart County High School —  has been named STAR student.
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Lake Hartwell to host Bassmaster Classic in March

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Lake Hartwell is scheduled to host the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic for the fourth time later this year. The tournament is scheduled for March 4-6. Takeoffs will be from Green Pond Landing and Event Center in Anderson, S.C.
Kerv Augustin and his wife Rachel enjoy the snow with their daughter Eleanora Grace. Their youngest two, Margot and Killian, are not pictured.

Kerv Augustin and his wife Rachel enjoy the snow with their daughter Eleanora Grace. Their youngest two, Margot and Killian, are not pictured.

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YMCA welcomes new sports director

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The new sports director at the Bell Family YMCA is looking to further improve its soccer program, as well as start programs for several other sports. Sports director Kerv Augustin was born in France and then spent most of his early childhood living abroad because of his dad’s job with the U.S.
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Photo credit: Enayet Raheem

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Commissioners lament 2020 Hart census data

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County Board of Commissioners was not happy with the results of the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hart County has seen a population increase of 615 people from 2010 to 2020. Commissioner Joey Dorsey said he thinks that number is too low.
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Photo credit: Carles Rabada

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Sheriff: jail progress slow but proceeding

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Progress on the new Hart County jail is slow and steady according to sheriff Mike Cleveland. Cleveland said he had a meeting recently with the architect and construction manager for the project and plans are proceeding for the jail.