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Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

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Georgia sets tourism records for second straight year

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
ATLANTA – Georgia broke tourism records last year for the second year in a row, setting an all-time high for visitors, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The number of domestic and international visitors to the Peach State increased by 5 million in 2023 to a record 171 million.
Troopers from Post 52 in Hartwell present Bennett Dornellas with a care package upon his release from the burn center in Augusta. Pictured above (from left to right) Front row: SFC Fleming, Bennett Dornellas, TFC2 Green, and SGT Dean. Back row: TFC2 Anderson, TFC1 Pratz, Chelsea Oliver [Benett’s Mother], CPL Andrews, and CPL Gandy.

Troopers from Post 52 in Hartwell present Bennett Dornellas with a care package upon his release from the burn center in Augusta. Pictured above (from left to right) Front row: SFC Fleming, Bennett Dornellas, TFC2 Green, and SGT Dean. Back row: TFC2 Anderson, TFC1 Pratz, Chelsea Oliver [Benett’s Mother], CPL Andrews, and CPL Gandy.

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Burn victim receives donation from state patrol

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
On May 8, the life of three-year-old Bennett Dornellas was changed forever. Bennett’s father violently assaulted his mother at their home in Belton, SC, before kidnapping Bennett. Fleeing the scene, the father led police on a high-speed chase that crossed state lines into Georgia.
Sophomore designated hitter Ava Carey (pictured) and junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan both pick up hits in the top of the fourth inning to help score the lone two runs Sept. 10.

Sophomore designated hitter Ava Carey (pictured) and junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan both pick up hits in the top of the fourth inning to help score the lone two runs Sept. 10.

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Lady Dogs two-game win streak ends in run-rule region loss

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Lady Indians of Stephens County snaps Hart County’s two game winning streak with a 14-2 run-rule loss. On Sept. 5, the Lady Dogs hosted the Lady Tigers of Washington-Wilkes. The Lady Tigers got an early lead by picking up a run in the first and one more in the second to take a 2-0 lead.
Pictured is the 2024 Hart County High School JROTC Lady Raiders team. Front row from left is Jasmine Hatley, Samantha Wilson, Aubrie Miyares, Abbie Tallent, and Alexia Murray. Back row from left is Ava Karasek, Isla Bell, Emma Holmes, Kailyn Bowers, and Melina Sanchez Garcia.

Pictured is the 2024 Hart County High School JROTC Lady Raiders team. Front row from left is Jasmine Hatley, Samantha Wilson, Aubrie Miyares, Abbie Tallent, and Alexia Murray. Back row from left is Ava Karasek, Isla Bell, Emma Holmes, Kailyn Bowers, and Melina Sanchez Garcia.

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Athletes of the Week sponsored by Johnson Heating and Air: Lady Raiders

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.
Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins scores twice, once from 55-yards out and the other from 13-yards out, in the 35-14 win over Flowery Branch to improve to 2-2 overall. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins scores twice, once from 55-yards out and the other from 13-yards out, in the 35-14 win over Flowery Branch to improve to 2-2 overall. Photo by Grayson Williams.

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Dogs even out record with a Monday night football win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In the first ever Monday night game in both schools history, Hart County picks up the 35-14 win over the Falcons of Flowery Branch to even out their overall record. On Friday, Sept.