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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.

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Four Lady Dogs tabbed for All-Region honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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

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Georgia DNR Opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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.

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Retired Hart County Teacher Receives Pioneer in Education Award

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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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Phelps reviews motions in Jeremy Green case

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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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The Sun hires staff writer Rachel Black

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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.

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Hartwell City Council meets before election day

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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.
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Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

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Hart County voters to decide on SPLOST

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
While voters in Hartwell and Bowersville will go to the polls next Tuesday to elect new leaders, there is still reason for residents in unincorporated Hart County to go to the polls. On Nov.
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Photo by Markus Winkler

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GDOL reports September dip in unemployment rates in Hart County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Georgia Department of Labor reported a statewide drop in unemployment rates during the month of September. Each of Georgia’s regional labor commissions saw their unemployment numbers go down last month, including the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) that encompasses Hart County.