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Steve Colquitt/UGA - Eli Scott during the match play quarterfinals of the SEC Championship at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, on Saturday, April 24.

Steve Colquitt/UGA - Eli Scott during the match play quarterfinals of the SEC Championship at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, on Saturday, April 24.

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Scott making noise for UGA golf

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hartwell native golfer Eli Scott has been tearing through collegiate competition as of late, aiding the Georgia Bulldogs in their quest for NCAA glory.
Photo submitted The Hart County boys’ track and field team poses for a photo with its third-place state trophy in Albany. Pictured from left to right are, top row, assistant coach Kendell Rucker, Trez Fouch, Jesse Chlenker, Justin Coker, Quinn Moore, Ty Shiflet, head coach Floyd Ramsey, Damian “D-Rock” Tyler, Kanye Fouch, J.C. Curry, Dominic Dutton, Cole Risner, A.J. Johnson, Chandler Smith, assistant coach Tevin Glaze, bottom row, Johnny Curry, Andrew Brezeale, Diego Martinez and Zachary Peters.

Photo submitted The Hart County boys’ track and field team poses for a photo with its third-place state trophy in Albany. Pictured from left to right are, top row, assistant coach Kendell Rucker, Trez Fouch, Jesse Chlenker, Justin Coker, Quinn Moore, Ty Shiflet, head coach Floyd Ramsey, Damian “D-Rock” Tyler, Kanye Fouch, J.C. Curry, Dominic Dutton, Cole Risner, A.J. Johnson, Chandler Smith, assistant coach Tevin Glaze, bottom row, Johnny Curry, Andrew Brezeale, Diego Martinez and Zachary Peters.

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HISTORIC FINISH: Track Dogs land 3rd at state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The highest team finish in Hart County High School track and field history was recorded last week when the Bulldogs captured third place at the state track meet in Albany, bringing home an individual state champion along the way. Senior A.J.
Pictured are team members and coaches who participated on Lake Murray holding the trophy. Pictured from left to right, top row, are Austin McCall, Xander Patton, Tallis Morrison, Max Heaton, coach Matt Beasley, Dallas Hancock, Dawson Carden, Griffin Milford, Austin Mercer, Joe Carden. Bottom row: Charlie Milford, Mark Johnson, Hayes Morrison and Tim Mercer.

Pictured are team members and coaches who participated on Lake Murray holding the trophy. Pictured from left to right, top row, are Austin McCall, Xander Patton, Tallis Morrison, Max Heaton, coach Matt Beasley, Dallas Hancock, Dawson Carden, Griffin Milford, Austin Mercer, Joe Carden. Bottom row: Charlie Milford, Mark Johnson, Hayes Morrison and Tim Mercer.

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Hart anglers named school of the year

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The school of the year title on the Palmetto Boat Center’s high school fishing trail belongs to the Hart County High School anglers. Hart County finished as the No.
Marcus Etienne/ The Toccoa Record - Hart County’s J.C. Curry soars through the air during a field event in the sectional tournament at East Jackson on May 8.

Marcus Etienne/ The Toccoa Record - Hart County’s J.C. Curry soars through the air during a field event in the sectional tournament at East Jackson on May 8.

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Track Dogs qualify for state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Hart County High School track and field teams qualified numerous athletes for the state tournament over the weekend. Hart County’s track squads travelled to East Jackson on May 8 for the sectional tournament, which included teams from Regions 1, 3, 4 and 8.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Hart County’s Malachi Thomas digs for a throw and attempts to tag out a North Hall baserunner on Wednesday, May 5 in Gainesville.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Hart County’s Malachi Thomas digs for a throw and attempts to tag out a North Hall baserunner on Wednesday, May 5 in Gainesville.

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Diamond Dogs’ season ends in Sweet 16

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
A winning season has come to an end in the Sweet 16 for the Hart County High School Diamond Dogs. The Bulldogs battled it out with North Hall in a three-game series that ended with a 12-8 loss on Thursday, May 6 to bring an end to Hart County’s 23-10 (10-5) season.
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Kickball tourney registration open

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
An organization started by a former Hart County High School Lady Dog basketball player is hosting a kickball tournament later this month and registration is still open.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured from left to right, back row, Chastyn Haynie, Kailyn Bowers, Cheyenne Rucker, Maddie Dault, middle row, Maci Dudley, Bella Beck, Aeryn Back, front, Tinsley Starrett.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured from left to right, back row, Chastyn Haynie, Kailyn Bowers, Cheyenne Rucker, Maddie Dault, middle row, Maci Dudley, Bella Beck, Aeryn Back, front, Tinsley Starrett.

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Multiple Twisters claim state championships

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
A local gymnastics team brought home several state champions over the weekend. The Hartwell Twisters saw several of its athletes earn the title of state champions over the weekend at the state competition in Roswell. “They did phenomenal,” head coach Shellye Ayers said about the team.
Photo submitted - The Hart County High School baseball team is pictured after sweeping Redan in the first round of the state playoffs.

Photo submitted - The Hart County High School baseball team is pictured after sweeping Redan in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Diamond Dogs sweep Redan to earn Sweet 16 berth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
A two-game sweep over Redan last week earns the Hart County High School Diamond Dogs a trip to the Sweet 16. The Bulldogs defeated Redan 8-2 in Game 1 and 2-1 in Game 2 of the first round of the state playoffs on Thursday, April 29 in Stone Mountain. Hart County (22-8, 10-5)was scheduled to face No.
Photo submitted The Hart County High School boys’ track team is pictured with the Region 8-AAA trophy after taking the title in Monroe last week.

Photo submitted The Hart County High School boys’ track team is pictured with the Region 8-AAA trophy after taking the title in Monroe last week.

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Track Dogs bring home region championship

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
A Region 8-AAA championship track and field trophy is coming home to Hartwell. The Hart County High School boys’ track and field team claimed the region championship on Wednesday, April 28 in Monroe, while the girls’ squad captured the title of region runners-up with a second-place team finish.
Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

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43rd Annual Dam Run returns after year off

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K, one of Hartwell’s oldest traditions, was put on hold last year due to the coronavirus. The 42nd annual event, finally held this past Saturday, featured over 300 runners. The turnout was lower than a normal year but still a welcome sight to organizers and locals.