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Sophomore infielder Marlee Bowers earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Sophomore infielder Marlee Bowers earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Marlee Bowers named Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to softball’s sophomore infielder Marlee Bowers.
The Hart County Senior League softball team cruised their way to a 17-0 win along game one and a 15-0 win in game two to capture the team’s fourth straight state championship. The team is preparing to compete in the Southeast Regional in Clarksville, Tennessee, July 24-27 with the chance to repeat as the Southeast Regional Champions and advance to the Senior League Softball World Series in Delaware, Aug. 3-9. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Senior League Softball team.

The Hart County Senior League softball team cruised their way to a 17-0 win along game one and a 15-0 win in game two to capture the team’s fourth straight state championship. The team is preparing to compete in the Southeast Regional in Clarksville, Tennessee, July 24-27 with the chance to repeat as the Southeast Regional Champions and advance to the Senior League Softball World Series in Delaware, Aug. 3-9. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Senior League Softball team.

Reigning state champions!

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Pictured is outside linebackers coach David Longworth. Photo by Benjamin London.

Pictured is outside linebackers coach David Longworth. Photo by Benjamin London.

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2026 Football Coaching Breakdown

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
A mixture of new and familiar faces will be a part of Biff Parson’s first coaching staff at Hart County.After taking the job to become the 18th head football coach at Hart County High School, Parson immediately got to work on assembling his first coaching staff to coach the Dogs.
Senior cheerleader Hannah Jo Coker earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior cheerleader Hannah Jo Coker earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Hannah Jo Coker named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Over the course of the summer, The Hartwell Sun will be featuring athletes who deserved Athlete of the Week but did not receive the honor during their respective sports season.This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to former cheerleader Hannah Jo Coker.
Campers compete in multiple offensive and defensive position drills in the second annual Harper Island Training Youth Football Camp lead by Class of 2004’s Mikendric Harper (pictured middle) June 20. Photo by Benjamin London.

Campers compete in multiple offensive and defensive position drills in the second annual Harper Island Training Youth Football Camp lead by Class of 2004’s Mikendric Harper (pictured middle) June 20. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Harper Island Training host second annual Youth Football Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Former and current Hart County football players and coaches helped coach nearly 100 future Bulldogs the game of football at the second annual Harper Island Training Youth Football Camp.On June 20, 97 campers were in attendance at the second annual Harper Island Training Youth Football Camp in...
75 former players returned back to Herndon Stadium to compete in the second annual Harper Island Training Alumni Flag Football Game June 19. Photo by Benjamin London.

75 former players returned back to Herndon Stadium to compete in the second annual Harper Island Training Alumni Flag Football Game June 19. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Team Odd dominates in annual Alumni Flag Football Game

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Team Odd avenged their loss from a year ago with a dominant win over Team Even in the second annual Harper Island Training Alumni Flag Football Game.On June 19, nearly 75 former Hart County football players gathered under the lights in Herndon Stadium for the second annual Harper Island Training...
Senior tennis player Mary Charlotte Gordon earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior tennis player Mary Charlotte Gordon earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Mary Charlotte Gordon named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Over the course of the summer, The Hartwell Sun will be featuring athletes who deserved Athlete of the Week but did not receive the honor during their respective sports season.This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the former Lady Dogs tennis player Mary...
Pictured is the 14-acre property down Bethany Bowersville Road that is set to be the home of the North Georgia Athletic Foundation Sports Complex. Rendering submitted by the North Georgia Athletic Foundation.

Pictured is the 14-acre property down Bethany Bowersville Road that is set to be the home of the North Georgia Athletic Foundation Sports Complex. Rendering submitted by the North Georgia Athletic Foundation.

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Newly founded North Georgia Athletic Foundation set to bring multi-sport complex to Hartwell

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Multiple Hartwell natives are turning their dreams into a reality, as the newly founded North Georgia Athletic Foundation has broken ground on their new sports complex.Some people know Jose Alberto Gonzalez when they walk into his restaurant located on 329 East Franklin Street in Hartwell, Casa...
Senior football and soccer athlete Elijah Garnett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior football and soccer athlete Elijah Garnett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Elijah Garnett named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Over the course of the summer, The Hartwell Sun will be featuring athletes who deserved Athlete of the Week but did not receive the honor during their respective sports season.This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the former linebacker and centerback Elijah...