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Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

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Mat Dogs fall in state duals

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Hart County High School Mat Dogs competed in the state duals on Jan. 19 and 20, and dropped both matches to be eliminated from the tournament. The Mat Dogs drew the 16th seed heading into the tournament and would have to face the No.
Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

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Lady Dogs rebound after road loss

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
After falling to Oconee County on the road, the Lady Dogs responded with a win over Franklin County to end the first half of region play. Hart traveled down to Watkinsville to take on the Lady Warriors of Oconee County on Jan. 19.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

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Dogs end first half of region play 4-1

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
  The Dogs increased their win streak to three after back-to-back wins over Oconee County and Franklin County. With the back-to-back wins, Hart ends the first half of region play in second place with a record of 4-1. Hart took the trip to Watkinsville to take on the Oconee County Warriors on Jan.
Larry Hill now.

Larry Hill now.

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Larry Hill is loving life

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Like every other person, Larry Hill’s life has been marked by both happiness and tragedy. However, Hill’s zeal for life and all it has to offer is even more remarkable considering what exactly he had to overcome. Larry Hill was born at home in 1948 in the Shoal Creek area of Hart County.
Owners of Happy Hounds Faith Phillips (left) and Breanna Shattles (right) celebrate the opening of their pet grooming business on Depot Street in Hartwell in May of 2023.

Owners of Happy Hounds Faith Phillips (left) and Breanna Shattles (right) celebrate the opening of their pet grooming business on Depot Street in Hartwell in May of 2023.

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Happy Hounds barks its way to successful first year

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
In May of 2024, Happy Hounds will celebrate their first year in business of serving the Hartwell community. In November of 2020, Faith Phillips rescued their now dog Boomer. After adopting Boomer, Phillips had high expectations about dog care.
Angie Rowland of Rowland Auction Group.

Angie Rowland of Rowland Auction Group.

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Rowland Auction Group celebrates its fifth anniversary

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
This year will mark the fifth year that Rowland Auction Group will have been serving the Hartwell community. Most people in Hartwell don’t know what the building on the side of The Hartwell Sun has been used for over the years. That is where owner Angie Rowland comes in.
Chris Coile (left) and Duane Hall of Coile & Hall Funeral Directors

Chris Coile (left) and Duane Hall of Coile & Hall Funeral Directors

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10 years of compassionate service at Coile & Hall

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Coile & Hall Funeral Directors has been faithfully and compassionately serving Hart County and the surrounding area for 10 years–a business which is not for the faint of heart. Chris Coile and Duane Hall had previously been in the funeral business and wanted to be back in it full-time.
Lake Hartwell Safari is home to over 300 animals, including camels and zebras.

Lake Hartwell Safari is home to over 300 animals, including camels and zebras.

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Lake Hartwell Safari celebrates 20 years in business

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
With Lake Hartwell Safari, Jeff and Jodi Gray have now provided unique and family-friendly fun to Hart County and the surrounding area for 20 years. When Jeff was a child, his family enjoyed keeping exotic animals, a hobby he continued into adulthood.
The Synovus team celebrating fifty years in Hartwell. Pictured from left is Branch Service Supervisor Marie Moseley, Licensed Relationship Banker Lynn Baker, Manager Barbara Cronic, Assistant Manager Charity Brock, Senior Teller Brittany Smith, Senior Teller Sara Eaves, and Senior Teller Felicia Peeples

The Synovus team celebrating fifty years in Hartwell. Pictured from left is Branch Service Supervisor Marie Moseley, Licensed Relationship Banker Lynn Baker, Manager Barbara Cronic, Assistant Manager Charity Brock, Senior Teller Brittany Smith, Senior Teller Sara Eaves, and Senior Teller Felicia Peeples

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Synovus celebrates 50 years serving Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
There are certain people that you want to build a relationship with in your life, your banker being one of them. Synovus has been building relationships with the people of Hartwell for 50 years.