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This photo was taken by Hart County resident Danielle Powell with her son Cole Powell in the Liberty Hill Community.

This photo was taken by Hart County resident Danielle Powell with her son Cole Powell in the Liberty Hill Community.

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The Northern Lights meets southern comfort

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Aurora borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is a phenomenon that is rarely ever seen in Georgia’s night sky. Due to an G5 Geomagnetic Storm Observation across the United States on Friday, the northern lights were spotted as far south Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
Hart County High School’s stellar performers pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Bella Chitwood, Dakota Phillips, Catherine Nguyen, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County High School’s stellar performers pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Bella Chitwood, Dakota Phillips, Catherine Nguyen, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Board of Ed. presents 2025 budget to the public

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Board of Education debuted its proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the public during its regular monthly board meeting May 13.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Homestead exemptions may increase

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) May 14 meeting was particularly straightforward as the commissioners quickly sifted through an array of old and new business.
Rising sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry celebrates with teammates after rushing in the endzone for a touchdown against Lumpkin County in the 2023 season, as he will take over under center for the Bulldogs this upcoming season.

Rising sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry celebrates with teammates after rushing in the endzone for a touchdown against Lumpkin County in the 2023 season, as he will take over under center for the Bulldogs this upcoming season.

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Five things to know before spring football kicks off

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
It is that time of year again as spring sports begin to wind down, and fall sports begin to prepare for their season in the fall.
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Photo by Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons make a jaw-dropping selection with the No. 8 pick

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
With the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Falcons select – Michael Penix Jr., quarterback, Washington. As the announcement was made, my jaw literally hit the floor. Then my immediate reaction was to text our editor and publisher at The Hartwell Sun, Patrick Fargason.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema

Photo by Kelly Sikkema

Time to hit the follow button on X

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
As spring sports wrap up, another fantastic athletic season comes to an end for all of the teams that compete over at Hart County High School. Many great moments happened out on the courts or fields, but maybe you didn’t get to see it.
Pictured is the senior class for the Hart County High School baseball team. From left is Ethan Martin, Zach Dombrowsky, Kanyon Coulter, Owen Kesler, Avery Strickland, Brent Franklin, Will Pittman, Corbin Robertson, and Hunter King.

Pictured is the senior class for the Hart County High School baseball team. From left is Ethan Martin, Zach Dombrowsky, Kanyon Coulter, Owen Kesler, Avery Strickland, Brent Franklin, Will Pittman, Corbin Robertson, and Hunter King.

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The Wolves’ five home runs ends the Diamond Dogs season

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Diamond Dogs season ends after being swept in the Sweet Sixteen by Wesleyan. On April 29, Hart traveled to Norcross to take on the Wolves of Wesleyan in the second round of the GHSA AAA state playoffs.