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Clay Dyer gave a series of inspirational speeches to different groups around Hart County Aug. 18 through Aug. 20.

Clay Dyer gave a series of inspirational speeches to different groups around Hart County Aug. 18 through Aug. 20.

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Dyer uses faith to ‘keep doing life one step at a time’

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength,” Phillipians 4:13. That is the verse that pro fisherman Clay Dyer lives by. Dyer was born on May 23, 1978 without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side, and a partial arm on the right.
(Photos submitted) Hart County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris Carroll began the CHAMPS program at South Hart Elementary School Monday, Aug. 14. The program teachers students about a variety of topics including drugs, alcohol and internet, firearm and water safety.

(Photos submitted) Hart County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris Carroll began the CHAMPS program at South Hart Elementary School Monday, Aug. 14. The program teachers students about a variety of topics including drugs, alcohol and internet, firearm and water safety.

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Sheriff’s office begins CHAMPS program

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
On Monday, Aug. 14, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office started its annual CHAMPS program at South Hart Elementary School. CHAMPS, which stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety is the sheriff’s office version of the drug education program.
Pictured, from left to right, are HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines, South State Branch Manager Justin Price, HCMS Principal Jacqueline Brock, South State employee Samantha McClure, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, South State employees Kayla Poole, Lisa Pickett, Wendy Holcomb, Karen Leverett, and OneHartBeat Foundation Board Member Wyndee McKinnon.

Pictured, from left to right, are HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines, South State Branch Manager Justin Price, HCMS Principal Jacqueline Brock, South State employee Samantha McClure, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, South State employees Kayla Poole, Lisa Pickett, Wendy Holcomb, Karen Leverett, and OneHartBeat Foundation Board Member Wyndee McKinnon.

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South State Bank donates to OneHartBeat Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
South State Bank recently presented OneHartBeat Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha, Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, and Hart County Middle School Principal Jacqueline Brock with a $2,500 donation for the REACH Hart scholarship program.
(Rendering submitted) The City of Hartwell was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation through the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to help kickstart the launch of a trail connecting downtown to Lake Hartwell as well as a plaque marking the trail. The plaque will celebrate Nancy Hart, the namesake of the county, as well as the historical significance of the region to the The trail is part of a proposed regional trail system, through a partnership with Hart Archway Partnership that would

(Rendering submitted) The City of Hartwell was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation through the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to help kickstart the launch of a trail connecting downtown to Lake Hartwell as well as a plaque marking the trail. The plaque will celebrate Nancy Hart, the namesake of the county, as well as the historical significance of the region to the The trail is part of a proposed regional trail system, through a partnership with Hart Archway Partnership that would

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City awarded grant to kickstart connectivity trail launch

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The City of Hartwell was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation through the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) to launch access to recreational amenities.
Pictured celebrating the City of Hartwell being named the Georgia Downtown of the Year are (first row, from left) Main Street volunteers Mary Lynn Johnson, Nancy Butler, Deb Kulcsar, Wendy Patterson, Carol Beazley, Diane Evans, Bo Bynum, Gretchen McClymont; (second row, from left) Main Street Coordinator Peggy Vickery, City Manager Jon Herschell and Main Street volunteersTammy Hutchinson, Nancy Hardigree, Helene Brown, Pat Harper, Sandra Baker; (third row, from left) Main Street volunteers

Pictured celebrating the City of Hartwell being named the Georgia Downtown of the Year are (first row, from left) Main Street volunteers Mary Lynn Johnson, Nancy Butler, Deb Kulcsar, Wendy Patterson, Carol Beazley, Diane Evans, Bo Bynum, Gretchen McClymont; (second row, from left) Main Street Coordinator Peggy Vickery, City Manager Jon Herschell and Main Street volunteersTammy Hutchinson, Nancy Hardigree, Helene Brown, Pat Harper, Sandra Baker; (third row, from left) Main Street volunteers

Hartwell named Downtown of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The City of Hartwell has been named Downtown of the Year as they were bestowed the Outstanding Community Transformation/Downtown of the Year Award from the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA).
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

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Contention over grandfather clause leads to debate

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
“Miscommunication” regarding a “grandfather case” led to a heated debate and accusations of altered documents by the Hart County Health Department over a septic tank permit during the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) Aug. 22 meeting.
Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

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Maxwell Ratings makes predictions for Region 8AAA

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 413 football-playing schools in the GHSA.
Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

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Cross Country starts season off with a challenge

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Hart County High School Cross Country team kicked off the season with a two-miler at East Jackson  Aug. 12. A trio of boys and girls competed in stage one. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the best finisher in the stage finishing 20th.
Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

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Hart drops both games in Gridiron Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Dogs dropped both halves to two top notch high school football programs from South Carolina in the 2023 Gridiron Classic. Iron sharpens iron. It’s something that many of us have heard over the years. But that is  exactly what the Hart County Bulldogs did Aug.