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The Hart County BOE honors the HCMS state champion cross country team

The Hart County BOE honors the HCMS state champion cross country team

BOE honors state champions, revises capital assets manual

Through a unanimous vote, the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) approved changes to its Capital Assets Manual during its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 13. The manual, which was last revised in January, outlines financial reporting requirements concerning accounting for capital assets.
Photo by Billy Freeman

Photo by Billy Freeman

Hart BOC debates land development standards

On the evening of Nov. 14, the Hart County Board of Commissioners had a notably brief meeting, concluding in about an hour. Notable topics of discussion included land development, as well as efforts to improve road safety and mental health among Georgians.
Pictured from left is senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon who made first team All-Region.

Pictured from left is senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon who made first team All-Region.

Four Lady Dogs tabbed for All-Region honors

On Monday, Nov. 6, Region 8-AAA announced their All-Region teams for the 2023 softball season, and four Lady Dogs were selected. One Lady Dog was selected for first team All-Region and that was senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 31   Starling Cawley, 60, of Bowman was arrested and charged with speeding, expired vehicle tag or decal, and DUI.   Nov. 1   Darren Dye, 56, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with simple battery - family violence.
Georgia DNR Career Academy

Georgia DNR Career Academy

Georgia DNR Opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

From now through Nov. 30, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2024 Career Academy. The academy is a week-long summer camp for current high school students from 9-11th grade interested in exploring careers in natural resource management.
Photo to the left: Mr. Charles Corbett, center, who was named this year’s ‘Pioneer in Education’, poses for a photo alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, right.

Photo to the left: Mr. Charles Corbett, center, who was named this year’s ‘Pioneer in Education’, poses for a photo alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, right.

Retired Hart County Teacher Receives Pioneer in Education Award

At a November 3 ceremony held by Pioneer Regional Service Agency (Pioneer RESA) in Cleveland, GA, Charles R. Corbett  was presented with the annual Pioneer in Education award.
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Green

Phelps reviews motions in Jeremy Green case

As the Jeremy Green case inches closer to trial, his attorney Nancy Tomlinson appeared before Hart County Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps Nov. 2 to argue several motions which included having certain statements being used as evidence during his trial.
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Black

The Sun hires staff writer Rachel Black

The Hartwell Sun has named Rock Hill, S.C. native Rachel Black as its newest staff writer. Black is a 2023 graduate of Converse University in Spartanburg, S.C. where she double majored in English and history with a minor in Hispanic studies.
Commander James Fulghum and the men and women from American Legion Post 109 accept a Veteran’s Day proclamation from Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson.

Commander James Fulghum and the men and women from American Legion Post 109 accept a Veteran’s Day proclamation from Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson.

Hartwell City Council meets before election day

In an efficient meeting on the eve of November 7 elections, the Hartwell city council honored local veterans and retiring councilmembers, and approved three motions regarding town initiatives and holiday events.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Runoff needed for Hartwell council seats

A woefully low turnout coupled with seven very qualified candidates will send city of Hartwell voters back to the polls Dec. 5 for a runoff election to decide two seats on the city council. According to the Hart County Board of Elections, a mere 9.