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Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

No one will feel sorry for me

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Friends, the greatest week of the year is finally upon us.
The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vet Center coming to Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The American Legion Post 109 will bring in the Vet Center to help local veterans in need on April 19 at the First Methodist Church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In early 2023, the VA office of Hartwell lost its service officer and manager to retirement which forced them to close their doors.
Photo by Diana Polekhina

Photo by Diana Polekhina

The Sun revives Mother’s Day contest; deadline April 25

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  This year The Sun will bring back its Mother-of-the-Year contest, its annual tradition from 1966 to 2003. Individuals who wish to nominate their mother or a mother figure in their lives should submit letters to The Sun on why that candidate deserves to be Mother-of-the-Year.
Main Street Hartwell Coordinator Peggy Vickery (center) was honored by the Hartwell City Council April 8 on her retirement.

Main Street Hartwell Coordinator Peggy Vickery (center) was honored by the Hartwell City Council April 8 on her retirement.

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Council honors Vickery on her retirement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Hartwell City Council honored Hartwell Main Street coordinator Peggy Vickery on the occasion of her retirement during its meeting April 8 as Mayor Brandon Johnson made the announcement. “Sometimes you get news you hate to hear, but you are glad for the person,” Johnson said. “Ms.
Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Ms. Westbrook’s 2nd grade class at South Hart Elementary School watching the eclipse.

Turn around, bright eyes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On Monday afternoon, Hart County residents were provided an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017. The eclipse began around 1:50 p.m. local time, hitting its peak at 3:07 p.m., before ending just after 4:20 p.m.
Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

Councilman Tray Hicks (right) and DDA Director Jason Ford make a presentation on annexation.

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Council sparks debate on annexation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The agenda for Hartwell’s City Council for April 8 was noticeably light, with  few resolutions, the honoring of a retiring employee, and a discussion on the construction of city hall’s new parking lot.
Photo by Bill Eccles

Photo by Bill Eccles

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Commissioners respond to city

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on the evening of April 9, the day after a Hartwell City Council meeting in which the council asserted that a March 26 BOC decision on an annexation request was incorrect.
Freshman pitcher Ava Buffington pitched 11 innings in the losses to Elbert County and Franklin County March 27.

Freshman pitcher Ava Buffington pitched 11 innings in the losses to Elbert County and Franklin County March 27.

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Lady Dogs advance to Sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Despite falling to their rivals Elbert County and Franklin County in the regular season finale, the Lady Dogs will advance to Sectionals beginning on April 10.
Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

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Racket Dogs split against rival in final region match

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams split against Franklin County to set them up for the Region Tournament at Oconee County High School on April 9 and 10. The Racket Dogs traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County.