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Pictured from left to right: Keith Brown (dad), Jackie Brown (mom), Nicholas Brown, and Judge Jeffery Malcom.

Pictured from left to right: Keith Brown (dad), Jackie Brown (mom), Nicholas Brown, and Judge Jeffery Malcom.

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UGA Law graduate becomes associate at Berelc Law

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Hartwell native Nicholas Brown is the newest attorney in town. Brown is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and passed the Georgia bar exam in July. He also attended UGA for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural and applied economics. On Nov.
Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

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LHA will speak to HCPOA next Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
  Whether you have been associated with activities around Lake Hartwell for a long time, or are a relative newcomer, you might be interested in attending an upcoming public meeting regarding our lake. The meeting will be sponsored by the Hart County Property Owners Association, at 7:00 p.m.
World-renowned guitarist Tinsley Ellis to come to Hartwell.

World-renowned guitarist Tinsley Ellis to come to Hartwell.

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Ellis celebrates new acoustic album with a live performance at High Cotton

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tinsley Ellis, the world-renowned Atlanta-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter will celebrate his first-ever solo acoustic album with a live concert at High Cotton Music Hall Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Ellis’s album Naked Truth, set to drop a day earlier on Feb.
Hartwell City Manager Jon Herschell (left) stands with newly sworn in council members Richard Sheller (center) and Zach Adams (right). Sheller and Adams won their seats in a runoff election Dec. 5.

Hartwell City Manager Jon Herschell (left) stands with newly sworn in council members Richard Sheller (center) and Zach Adams (right). Sheller and Adams won their seats in a runoff election Dec. 5.

Hartwell City Council welcomes two new members

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
On the evening of Jan. 8, Hartwell City Council ushered in the new year by swearing in two new members, social worker Zach Adams and Rev. Richard Sheller.
From left to right: Superintendent Jennifer Carter, HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines, and Board Chair Kim Pierce. Gaines was recognized for HCHS exceeding the state average in all five categories of the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).

From left to right: Superintendent Jennifer Carter, HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines, and Board Chair Kim Pierce. Gaines was recognized for HCHS exceeding the state average in all five categories of the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).

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Board of Education funds gap

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
As Hart County Schools Superintendent Jennifer Carter read through the Board of Education’s financial report at its recent meeting Jan. 8, the financial strength of the system appeared stronger than ever. Carter announced the system is currently 8.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs strike gold in past two meets

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Monday, January 8, 2024
The Mat Dogs struck gold after picking up some first place finishes at the Tiger Den Traditional on Dec. 21st and at the Bulldog Bash on Dec. 30. Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to compete in the Tiger Den Invitational and had 11 first place finishers.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans scored 11 points against Prince Avenue and led the team with 13 points against Bleckley.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans scored 11 points against Prince Avenue and led the team with 13 points against Bleckley.

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Dogs finish fourth in the McDonald’s Shootout

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Monday, January 8, 2024
The Dogs won their first game in the first round of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout, before dropping their next two to finish in fourth place. Hart began their quest for a McDonald’s Shootout Championship against the Wolverines of Prince Avenue on Dec. 27.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

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Lady Dogs fall in the McDonald’s Shootout Championship

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Monday, January 8, 2024
After winning the first two games, the Lady Dogs fell to Wade Hampton in the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout to finish as the runner ups. Hart took on the Lady Dogs of Pendleton out of South Carolina for a battle of the Dogs in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout.
Eight-year-old Aaliyah Martin said she wanted to use her Christmas to help those in need in our local community. Martin’s goal is to make 20 backpacks filled with blankets and toiletry items to help the homeless

Eight-year-old Aaliyah Martin said she wanted to use her Christmas to help those in need in our local community. Martin’s goal is to make 20 backpacks filled with blankets and toiletry items to help the homeless

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Martin: “All I wanted for Christmas was to help the homeless.”

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Monday, January 8, 2024
A little girl got everything she wished for Christmas, but everything she wished for wasn’t even for her. Eight-year-old Hartwell native, Aaliyah Martin was getting ready to write her Christmas list.
Hart County Deputies chased a stolen Ford Mustang through downtown Hartwell before it lost control and crashed into the Berelc Law Firm

Hart County Deputies chased a stolen Ford Mustang through downtown Hartwell before it lost control and crashed into the Berelc Law Firm

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Hartwell man arrested after crashing stolen car into local law firm

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Monday, January 8, 2024
On the evening of Dec. 30, Hart County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of a stolen dark-colored 2016 Ford Mustang on Bowman Hwy (Hwy 172) heading towards Hartwell. The vehicle had been reported stolen by the Amarillo Police Department in Amarillo, Texas.