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Lady Dogs to rely on senior leadership in 2023-2024 campaign

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Hart County Lady Dogs basketball team will look to rely on senior leadership to lead them to a potential historic season. A season ago, the Lady Dogs went 19-9 overall and fell to Dawson County at home in the first round of the state playoffs, 41-34.

Senior quarterback Kip Phillips slings a 42-yard pass to senior wide receiver Jashon Gaines to tie it at 7-7 in the first quarter of play, as the Dogs would go onto fall to Monroe Area on the road, 23-14.

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Dogs wiped out of playoff contention by Purple Hurricanes

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Hart’s late comeback against Monroe Area falls short 23-14, and ends the Dogs season. Hart traveled to Monroe Area to take on the Purple Hurricanes with playoff implications on the line, as there was a four way tie between Hart, Oconee, Monroe Area, and Hebron Christian.

The GHSA announced the classification placements of all teams for 2024 through 2026.

Hart to move to AA starting in the fall of 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Georgia High School Association [GHSA] announced on Nov. 2 the classification placement of all teams for 2024-2026. During the announcement, Hart County, Stephens County, Franklin County, and Hebron Christian will move down to AA from AAA.

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The Blotter

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 31 Starling Cawley, 60, of Bowman was arrested and charged with speeding, expired vehicle tag or decal, and DUI. Nov. 1 Darren Dye, 56, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with simple battery - family violence.

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Watching my old man cry

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

My father, Ron Fargason, has never been much of a crier. In my 46 years on this Earth, I’ve seen my 76-year-old dad cry a total of three times. The first two instances are obvious choices.

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Georgia DNR Opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

From now through Nov. 30, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2024 Career Academy. The academy is a week-long summer camp for current high school students from 9-11th grade interested in exploring careers in natural resource management.

Photo to the left: Mr. Charles Corbett, center, who was named this year’s ‘Pioneer in Education’, poses for a photo alongside Superintendent Jennifer Carter, left, and Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, right.

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Retired Hart County Teacher Receives Pioneer in Education Award

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

At a November 3 ceremony held by Pioneer Regional Service Agency (Pioneer RESA) in Cleveland, GA, Charles R. Corbett was presented with the annual Pioneer in Education award.

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Phelps reviews motions in Jeremy Green case

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

As the Jeremy Green case inches closer to trial, his attorney Nancy Tomlinson appeared before Hart County Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps Nov. 2 to argue several motions which included having certain statements being used as evidence during his trial.

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The Sun hires staff writer Rachel Black

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Hartwell Sun has named Rock Hill, S.C. native Rachel Black as its newest staff writer. Black is a 2023 graduate of Converse University in Spartanburg, S.C. where she double majored in English and history with a minor in Hispanic studies.

Commander James Fulghum and the men and women from American Legion Post 109 accept a Veteran’s Day proclamation from Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Hartwell City Council meets before election day

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

In an efficient meeting on the eve of November 7 elections, the Hartwell city council honored local veterans and retiring councilmembers, and approved three motions regarding town initiatives and holiday events.