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Pieces of blank gravestones litter Nancy Hart Memorial Park

Pieces of blank gravestones litter Nancy Hart Memorial Park

State continues to address Nancy Hart Memorial Park

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The State of Georgia is still considering placing Nancy Hart Memorial Park (NHMP) on Royston Highway in its receivership, continuing a process covered by The Sun throughout this year.
The Hart Community Chorus presented “A Christmas Celebration in Song” this past Thursday evening and again on Saturday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church to standing room only audiences. Under the direction of Maureen DeLoach, the chorus sang some of the beautiful music of Christmas.

The Hart Community Chorus presented “A Christmas Celebration in Song” this past Thursday evening and again on Saturday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church to standing room only audiences. Under the direction of Maureen DeLoach, the chorus sang some of the beautiful music of Christmas.

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Community Chorus gets into the Christmas Spirit

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
On December 16, Hartwell’s Community Chorus presented its Christmas cantata at the Faith Lutheran Church on Benson St. The performance, titled “A Christmas Celebration of Song,” featured more than 40 voices and instrumentalists for the packed crowd in attendance.
The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

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Mat Dogs take home second place at Augusta tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs look like they are beginning to turn the corner going 2-1 at Madison County and taking home second place at Lakeside Evans High School in Augusta. The Mat Dogs traveled to Madison County to compete in the Quads at Madison on Dec. 8.
Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

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Dogs rebound against Oglethorpe after loss to Madison

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
After one of the worst losses in Matt Gibbs’ time with Hart to Madison County, the Dogs bounced back and got a big win over Oglethorpe County. The Dogs were faced with a tough task as they hosted the No. 3 team in Class AAA and No. 16 team in the state — the Red Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Lady Dogs get back to their winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Lady Dogs won back-to-back games this past weekend to advance to 6-1 on the season. Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8 to finish the non-region series between the two teams.
Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

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Christ’s Church to hold dedication ceremony this Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
This Sunday Dec. 17, one of newest members of Hartwell’s religious community, Christ’s Church, will hold building dedication and celebration at its new location at 1318 Reed Creek Hwy. in Hartwell.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Hart County Deputies assist Stephens County with an active shooter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  A manhunt for a reported active shooter in the vicinity of Mize and Buena Vista roads came to an end late Tuesday afternoon.     As of Wednesday morning there were few details about the incident, but Brandon Richard Nash, 30, of Cleveland, Ga. was arrested in connection with the shooting.