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The Bowersville City Council presented the winner of the Georgia Cities Week coloring contest with a certificate and a gift bag at their May 16 meeting. Pictured left to right: Mayor John Smith; council member Alicia Barnett with winner Xavi Farmer and Farmer’s brother, Koda Phillips; and the children’s mother, Cheyenne Phillips.

The Bowersville City Council presented the winner of the Georgia Cities Week coloring contest with a certificate and a gift bag at their May 16 meeting. Pictured left to right: Mayor John Smith; council member Alicia Barnett with winner Xavi Farmer and Farmer’s brother, Koda Phillips; and the children’s mother, Cheyenne Phillips.

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Bowersville has new attorney, seeks clerk

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Bowersville City Council’s May 16 meeting included new information on the dilemma of the future of the historic Cheek building and an update about the state of the local park–some of the most recent efforts to improve the town made by the leadership since council member Dee Schwarzmann filled...
Hart County High School’s athletic director Cory Dickerson (left) presents HCHS girls tennis coach Erin Gaines (right) with the Most Positive Girls Coach Award on May 10.

Hart County High School’s athletic director Cory Dickerson (left) presents HCHS girls tennis coach Erin Gaines (right) with the Most Positive Girls Coach Award on May 10.

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Gaines named Most Positive Girls Coach in Region and State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Positive Athlete named Hart County High School’s girls tennis coach Erin Gaines as the Most Positive Girls Coach in Northeast Georgia and within the state.
Dogs head coach Cory Dickerson addresses the team after their seventh spring practice on May 13 in Herndon Stadium.

Dogs head coach Cory Dickerson addresses the team after their seventh spring practice on May 13 in Herndon Stadium.

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Spring football progress report - week two

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Nine days of spring practice has led up to the Bulldogs’ matchup against the Raiders of Habersham Central in the 2024 Spring Game on May 17.
Idell Morrison next to a 2009 photo of her.

Idell Morrison next to a 2009 photo of her.

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Idell Morrison is loving life

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
When The Hartwell Sun expressed interest to Idell Morrison in hearing the story of her remarkable life, her first reaction was humility. “I don’t know what I’m gonna say–I worked all my life and raised children!” she said, laughing.
The Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell will kick off its third season Memorial Day weekend.

The Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell will kick off its third season Memorial Day weekend.

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Waters Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell gears up for third season

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
As the summer season approaches, a local ministry will kick off its third season this Memorial Day weekend. Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell will hold its first service of the season on Sunday, May 26 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Tiger Cove located at 4023 Whitehall Rd. in Anderson.
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Five questions with County Commission candidates

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Joey Dorsey is the commissioner for District 5 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, and stands as the longest tenured member. He was first elected in  2000 at the age of 31 and took office January 1, 2001, serving as Chairman in 2002.
Hart County IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye is retiring at the end of this year, and is actively looking for his replacement.

Hart County IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye is retiring at the end of this year, and is actively looking for his replacement.

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Hart County IBA seeks Director of Economic Development

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Dwayne Dye, the incomparable Director of Economic Development for the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA), is slated to retire at the end of 2024. But, he made it clear he doesn’t want any praise for work. “I’m not looking for any kind of recognition,” Dye said.
The Ruby Cast during rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz. Pictured from left to right is Morgan Haymes as the Tin Man, Lainey Dickson as Dorothy, Seth Howard as the Cowardly Lion, and August Thompson as the Scarecrow.

The Ruby Cast during rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz. Pictured from left to right is Morgan Haymes as the Tin Man, Lainey Dickson as Dorothy, Seth Howard as the Cowardly Lion, and August Thompson as the Scarecrow.

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Hart County Community Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz”

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT), an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, invites the community to see its musical production of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” beginning this Friday evening.
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Hart County announces 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce its new class of Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. The Hart County Charter System announced its Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year.