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Thank you, Lexie

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
I will be the first to admit, I had a completely different column written out for this week, as I had planned on writing about the Class of 2024 as a whole and how they will be one of the most talented athletic classes to ever walk the halls of Hart County High School.
Senior midfielder Luis Genchi is the first player in HCHS soccer program history to be named Region Player of the Year.

Senior midfielder Luis Genchi is the first player in HCHS soccer program history to be named Region Player of the Year.

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Genchi becomes first to be named Region Player of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
For the first time in program history, boys soccer’s senior midfielder Luis Genchi wins Region 8-AAA Player of the Year. At the 2024 soccer banquet on May 16, Soccer Dogs head coach Ben Hudson announced the All-Region team and then proceeded to let everyone exit the stage except Genchi.
Running backs rising sophomore Faustino Rangel and rising senior Timothy Newton (pictured) both had rushing touchdowns in the 2024 Spring Game versus Habersham Central.

Running backs rising sophomore Faustino Rangel and rising senior Timothy Newton (pictured) both had rushing touchdowns in the 2024 Spring Game versus Habersham Central.

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Dogs and Raiders end Spring Game in a tie

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
After turning the ball over three times in the first half, the second half comeback ended the 2024 Spring Game in a tie against the Raiders of Habersham Central. On May 17, the Dogs made the trip up the mountain to Mt. Airy, Ga. to take on the Raiders of Habersham in the 2024 Spring Game.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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First recorded Black marriage in Hart to be honored June 1

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
As the stories of people, places, and events in centuries past intertwine, the work of a historian is never finished–a rule of thumb that local historian Loretta King knows well. King’s idea to organize an upcoming event on June 1 at 10 a.m.
Photo by Joshua Hoehne

Photo by Joshua Hoehne

My favorite Hart County graduate

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
I took over the publisher role for The Hartwell Sun around the same time the Class of 2024 was embarking on their senior year at Hart County High School. When I got here, the paper had been without and editor for nine months and without a reporter for three months.
The Senior Center’s longest-attending member, Idell Morrison (center), surrounded by her family and holding the plaque that will hang in the new porch in her honor.

The Senior Center’s longest-attending member, Idell Morrison (center), surrounded by her family and holding the plaque that will hang in the new porch in her honor.

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Senior Center honors longest-attending member

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
By Rachel Black Staff writer On Friday, May 17, the Hart County Senior Center unveiled its new porch, marking the latest in a series of transformational renovations.
Sandy and Howard Holt at their granddaughter’s wedding last year.

Sandy and Howard Holt at their granddaughter’s wedding last year.

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The Holts celebrate 60 years of marriage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
It is a true accomplishment and a testament to a couple’s dedication to each other to reach the 60-year anniversary milestone. Such is the story of Hartwell-based Howard and Alexandria “Sandy” Holt, who celebrated six decades of marriage on May 22.
Jackson Moon and his father Zachary riding in their brand new golf cart from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jackson Moon and his father Zachary riding in their brand new golf cart from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Make-A-Wish surprises Hartwell child with golf cart

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
On May 17th, the Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered with E-Z-GO to surprise three-year-old Jackson Moon with the golf cart he’s always wanted. The Moon family’s relatives and close friends watched as the young boy received the gift, nearly a year and a half after a diagnosis that changed their lives.
Left to right: Beth Mewborn Commander James Fulghum American Legion post 109, Jeanne Alpers Service League ladies put a wreath at the WWII Monument for Memorial Day.

Left to right: Beth Mewborn Commander James Fulghum American Legion post 109, Jeanne Alpers Service League ladies put a wreath at the WWII Monument for Memorial Day.

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American Legion to honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The American Legion Post 109 honors the fallen heroes by placing flags on the square and then on the graves of veterans around the county, all while holding a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Hart County Courthouse.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Primary brings victories for incumbents

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Election Day culminated in decisive victories for Hart County incumbents in every contested race. Data from the Hart County Board of Elections displayed that a mere 25.