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Pictured is junior forward Channing Segars looks to top her 33 goals from a season ago.

Pictured is junior forward Channing Segars looks to top her 33 goals from a season ago.

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Soccer Dogs have big aspirations for the 2024 season

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
After the boys went to the playoffs and fell in the first round, and the girls fell just a game shy of the playoffs, the Soccer Dogs have high expectations entering the 2024 season.
Hartwell’s Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. received a EFSP grant from FEMA .

Hartwell’s Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. received a EFSP grant from FEMA .

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Ninth District Opportunity awarded federal funds

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), Hart County was chosen to receive funding to assist many humanitarian aid food and shelter programs throughout the county. One of the selected programs was the Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., which assists low-income families.
Gavin Cheek to run Hartwell’s Edward Jones Office

Gavin Cheek to run Hartwell’s Edward Jones Office

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Gavin Cheek takes over local Edward Jones branch office

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gavin Cheek has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office located at 37 E Franklin St. in Hartwell, the firm announced  recently. Cheek transferred to Hartwell from an Edward Jones office in Lavonia. Gavin Cheek has 6 years of experience as an Edward Jones financial advisor.
Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival

Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival

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Polar Bear Plunge returns for the 28th consecutive year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
A Lake Hartwell tradition has announced its intentions to return for the 28th straight year. The annual polar plunge and winter festival will be held Saturday, March 2 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Gum Branch Mega Ramp  just outside of town.
Scruggs

Scruggs

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Hartwell man arrested after family violence incident

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
On Monday, Jan. 29, 26-year-old William Lamont Scruggs of Hartwell was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and acts, criminal damage to property, and obstruction. At approximately 10:03 a.m., Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a family violence incident.
Hart County High School senior Macy Robinson was selected to All-State Chorus which will perform at The Classic Center in Athens Feb. 15-17.

Hart County High School senior Macy Robinson was selected to All-State Chorus which will perform at The Classic Center in Athens Feb. 15-17.

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Robinson an All-State Chorus performer

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
On the evening of Feb. 17, Hart County High School (HCHS) senior Macy Robinson will represent Hart County at the highly-esteemed All-State Chorus performances at the Classic Center in Athens.
The grand ball room at Cateechee was packed to the gills Jan. 25 to hear from new owners Tyler Cox and Justin Rogers.

The grand ball room at Cateechee was packed to the gills Jan. 25 to hear from new owners Tyler Cox and Justin Rogers.

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Cateechee welcomes new ownership

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
On Jan. 25, the community gathered in the ballroom at Cateechee for the Cateechee Vision Night. Many gathered to hear from the new owners, Tyler Cox and Justin Rogers. During the event, they talked about their plans for the future of Cateechee, including a ranch feel to what they have today.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle presents owner Eliza Banks of Banks Hollow with the Young Professional of the Year award Jan. 27 during the chamber’s awards gala.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle presents owner Eliza Banks of Banks Hollow with the Young Professional of the Year award Jan. 27 during the chamber’s awards gala.

Hart Chamber honors best in business

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Heavy rains and flooding couldn’t damper the spirits of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce which held its annual awards banquet and Nancy Ball Jan. 27 at The Barn at White Oaks in Southwestern Hart County.
Larry Hill now.

Larry Hill now.

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Larry Hill is loving life

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Like every other person, Larry Hill’s life has been marked by both happiness and tragedy. However, Hill’s zeal for life and all it has to offer is even more remarkable considering what exactly he had to overcome. Larry Hill was born at home in 1948 in the Shoal Creek area of Hart County.