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Ja’Quon Stembridge to speak to the Hart GOP July 11.

Ja’Quon Stembridge to speak to the Hart GOP July 11.

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Hart GOP to host Ja’Quon Stembridge

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
At their July 11 meeting, the Hart County GOP will host guest speaker Ja’Quon Stembridge, the 17-year-old chairman and founder of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Teen Republicans and first vice chair of the Georgia Teen Republicans who is seeking to increase interest in the Republican Party...
Hartwell’s Pre-4th Festival June 29 as seen from Bill Powell’s photography drone looking down W. Franklin St. from N. Forest Ave.

Hartwell’s Pre-4th Festival June 29 as seen from Bill Powell’s photography drone looking down W. Franklin St. from N. Forest Ave.

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Record-breaking Pre-4th featured local and regional artists

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hartwell’s annual Pre-Fourth festival brings a haven of opportunities for local and regional artists, showcasing unique creations to suit every taste.
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Length of YSL trial may affect Oglesby’s trial

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Former District One Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby’s attorney, Bruce Harvey, is currently engaged in the longest trial in Georgia’s history–not only pushing Oglesby’s trial further back, but also potentially having consequences on its outcome, a legal expert told The Sun.
Junior Hunter Dutton lines up on the defensive line and awaits the snap during the 2024 Spring Game on May 17.

Junior Hunter Dutton lines up on the defensive line and awaits the snap during the 2024 Spring Game on May 17.

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2024 Football Position Breakdown: Defensive Line

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A young group of Bulldogs looks to prove themselves at the defensive line position heading into the 2024 season. The Bulldogs lost just one impact player on the defensive line from a season ago due to graduation in Harley Harris.
Pictured are the 30 campers along with the six coaches who helped coach and learn during the FUNdamentals Soccer Camp at the Bell Family YMCA on June 10-14.

Pictured are the 30 campers along with the six coaches who helped coach and learn during the FUNdamentals Soccer Camp at the Bell Family YMCA on June 10-14.

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YMCA kicks off soccer camp with the FUNdamentals

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Bell Family YMCA kicked off their summer camps with a week-long FUNdamental soccer camp in which they integrated fun into teaching the fundamentals of soccer.
Frances Bailey holding an older photo of herself.

Frances Bailey holding an older photo of herself.

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Frances Bailey is Loving Life

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Hart Countians may know Frances Bailey from her business, Frances’ Flowers, which she ran with her late husband, J.C. Bailey. What they may not know is the love story, and years of hard work, that planted the seeds for the flower shop.
The monthly blues jam at High Cotton Music Hall turned into a magical event. Caden Strother surprised his long-term girlfriend, Stephanie Brena, with a marriage proposal.

The monthly blues jam at High Cotton Music Hall turned into a magical event. Caden Strother surprised his long-term girlfriend, Stephanie Brena, with a marriage proposal.

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Surprise Proposal Adds Extra Spark to High Cotton’s Monthly Blues Jam

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
High Cotton was filled with incredible passion alongside surprising announcements for its monthly blues jam on June 15. Excited attendees gathered in the music hall on the warm Saturday night to watch music be made or to perform themselves.