Local
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
A drowning on Lake Hartwell took the life of yet another individual over the weekend.
According to Captain Chris Carroll of Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, HCSO received a call concerning a possible drowning at Elrod Ferry Recreation Area.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Students participating in the summer SAIL learning academy demonstrate what they learned over the summer. Pictured from left to right: Lincoln Seawright, 5th grader at North Hart Elementary and Millie Colson, 5th grader at South Hart Elementary.
Board reports school enrollment numbers steady
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
The Hart County Board of Education held its first regular meeting Monday night since the start of the 2024-25 school year Aug. 1.
The Board took a few moments to review the back to school enrollment numbers which showed a decrease of five students from 2023 to a median of 3,589.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Cherry Reeve, Board member for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, speaking at the BOC meeting Tuesday night.
Commissioners address animal shelter funding
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Tuesday night’s Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting saw a packed house, as many residents gathered to voice their concerns about a topic close to their hearts–animal welfare and funding for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS).
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Volley Dogs get swept in scrimmage
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Volley Dogs fell in three sets against the Lady Jaguars of Seckinger in a scrimmage on Aug, 5.
On Monday, the Volley Dogs hosted Seckinger High School in a scrimmage game for the fans to get a sneak peak at what the team will look like in 2024.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Rucker gains national attention ahead of final year at UNC
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Former Bulldog and current defensive end for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker has been catching the eyes of the media as he has been nominated and on the watch list for multiple awards.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Dogs set to take on Warriors in scrimmage
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Bulldog Nation will get to see a sneak peak at what the Dogs will look like this season, as they travel to take on a familiar foe — the Warriors of Oconee County.
Hart County will travel to Watkinsville, Ga. to take on former region opponent Oconee County in a scrimmage on Aug. 8.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) awaits the snap during the 2024 Spring Game versus Habersham Central.
2024 Football Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
We officially wrap up our 2024 position breakdown with one of the most important positions on the field – quarterbacks.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Senior competition cheerleader Bree Dickerson (third one from the left) standa with her coaches after making the All-State team.
Dickerson makes Class A-AAA All-State Cheer Team
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Senior competition cheerleader Bree Dickerson earned her spot into the Top 15 to be named an All-State Cheerleader in Classes A through AAA.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Athlete of the Week sponsored by Johnson Heating and Air: Bree Dickerson
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
What happened to the passion? My challenge for Hart County
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
I am not going to lie, this column has been coming since I have taken this job, but I didn’t know when was the right time. That was until a conversation that ultimately led to this question – what happened to the passion for Hart County Athletics in our community?
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
