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Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

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Dogs pick up pair of wins over Patriots

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After not playing a full game since March 19, the Dogs picked up back-to-back road wins to prepare for a gauntlet of an ending to the regular season.
Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

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Diamond Dogs back in the win column to keep playoff hopes alive

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After losing six straight games, the Diamond Dogs responded with a series win over Stephens County while also edging past Eastside on the road.
The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

The Hartwell Sun’s former editor and publisher Louie L. Morris.

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Hart County Historical Society celebrates Louie L. Morris

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The more Hart County history is studied, the more it is believed. According to the Hart County Historical Society, its quite possible that Louie L. Morris has made the greatest contribution to the local community than any other single person.
Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

Nirvana, the preeminent band of the 1990s. From left to right: Drummer Dave Grohl, lead guitarist and vocalist Kurt Cobain, and bassist Krist Novoselic.

More than just a t-shirt

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Each Wednesday, once The Hartwell Sun has been put to bed for the week and off to the printer, I treat myself to a nice lunch.
Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

Master gardener and longtime garden curator, Robert Meaders.

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Hart County Botanical Garden to host spring plant sale

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County Botanical Garden will host its annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale stands as not only a major fundraiser for the garden but is also much anticipated by both master and novice gardeners.     Located at the garden, 1277 Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, this year’s members only pre-sale is Fri.
HCHS YGA winner: Pictured, right, is Hart County High School 11th-grade student Zoe Carter alongside Mr. Kevin Gaines, principal. Zoe was one of two system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners who have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.

HCHS YGA winner: Pictured, right, is Hart County High School 11th-grade student Zoe Carter alongside Mr. Kevin Gaines, principal. Zoe was one of two system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners who have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.

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Students win Young Georgia Author Pioneer RESA competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that two of our system-wide 2023-2024 Young Georgia Author contest winners have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.
Several members of Harmony House’s team holding blue pinwheels, a reminder of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Left to right: Kaitlin Andrews, child and family services advocate; Olivia Owensby, director of forensic services; Darrin Haley, clinical director; Wendy Risner, outreach/volunteer coordinator; and Laurie Whitworth, CEO.

Several members of Harmony House’s team holding blue pinwheels, a reminder of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Left to right: Kaitlin Andrews, child and family services advocate; Olivia Owensby, director of forensic services; Darrin Haley, clinical director; Wendy Risner, outreach/volunteer coordinator; and Laurie Whitworth, CEO.

Anti-grooming bill “step in right direction”

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Last week, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 993, which would make the grooming of a minor for sex a felony in Georgia punishable with between one to five years of prison time.
Madison McLane competing in the high jump at the Franklin County home meet in 2023.

Madison McLane competing in the high jump at the Franklin County home meet in 2023.

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McLane announces commitment to Emmanuel University

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Hart County High School track & field athlete Madison McLane announces her verbal commitment to Emmanuel University on March 25. During McLane’s sophomore year, scouts from Emmanuel had come out to a meet to watch athletes from around the area.