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Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

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Lady Dogs go 2-2 over four game stretch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lady Dogs traveled to Elbert County Aug. 10, Gainesville to play them and Rabun County Aug. 12, and hosted their season opener against Habersham Central Aug. 15, in which Hart went 2-2 in the stretch of those four games. It began Aug.
Elbert County

Elbert County

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Hart to host rival Elbert to kickoff the season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County football is back! The Dogs will begin the 103rd season under the lights in Herndon Stadium. The Bulldogs host a team that they have faced more than anyone, as this will be the 94th matchup between these two schools.
Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

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Volley Dogs capture Elite Invitational Championship

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Volley Dogs dropped one set en route to the Elite Invitational championship while also splitting at East Jackson. It began on Aug. 12 at 6 a.m. when the Volley Dogs arrived to make their trip to Chestatee High School for the Elite Invitational.
Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County

Hart fills Sept. 15 slot with a trip to Lumpkin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County Football has filled its “to be announced” game Sept. 15 with a trip to Lumpkin County. Two weeks ago, The Hartwell Sun reported that Hart County had an open slot in their schedule due to St. Francis not having enough players.
VFW Post 8076 Commander Ricky Sykes and Quartermaster Patrick Palmer receivied All-State caps from Georgia Department Commander Patsey Schreiber. Pictured from left are Quartermaster Palmer, Commander Schreiber and Commander Sykes.

VFW Post 8076 Commander Ricky Sykes and Quartermaster Patrick Palmer receivied All-State caps from Georgia Department Commander Patsey Schreiber. Pictured from left are Quartermaster Palmer, Commander Schreiber and Commander Sykes.

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VFW Post 8076 named back-to-back Post of the Quarter

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Members of VFW Post 8076 Hartwell and Post 8076 Auxiliary attended the VFW Department of Georgia District 2 quarterly meeting Aug. 6, at VFW Post 5456, Elberton. VFW Post 8076 was honored to be named back-to-back District 2 Top Post of the Quarter for our outstanding community service.
The new temporary home for the American flag drop box is at the 911 Center on Chandler Street. The box was moved due to the construction on the new firehouse and this location has very easy access for drop off. The American Legion will recover and give a proper disposal of American flags.

The new temporary home for the American flag drop box is at the 911 Center on Chandler Street. The box was moved due to the construction on the new firehouse and this location has very easy access for drop off. The American Legion will recover and give a proper disposal of American flags.

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American flag drop box temporarily moved

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since construction of the new City of Hartwell Fire Station began, the American Flag drop off box, which had been located at the entrance of the fire station parking lot, has been moved to the Hart County Emergency 911 Center located at 800 Chandler St.
Pictured during the Sunday service at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church are the Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta (left) and the Rev. Reid H. Hamilton, priest-in-charge.

Pictured during the Sunday service at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church are the Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta (left) and the Rev. Reid H. Hamilton, priest-in-charge.

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Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta visits St. Andrew’s Church

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, visited St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Hartwell Sunday, Aug. 13. The  Diocese of Atlanta  is comprised of 117 worshipping communities throughout middle and North Georgia, including St. Andrew’s and also  St.
Photo by the Hart County Board of Education

Photo by the Hart County Board of Education

North Hart Elementary School principal resigns following comment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
North Hart Elementary School (NHES) Principal Haley Smith has resigned from her position, effective Aug. 31. Smith’s resignation was approved by the Hart County Board of Education Aug. 14. Current NHES Assistant Principal Christina Weir was also approved to be the acting principal, beginning Aug.
Andie Jane Holmes won the title America’s National Miss Queen in Action 2023.

Andie Jane Holmes won the title America’s National Miss Queen in Action 2023.

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Crowning America’s Queen

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Andie Jane Holmes, 11-year-old Hart County resident, was recently crowned America’s National Miss Queen in Action 2023.
Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

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Weekend search for missing man unsuccessful

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Weekend search parties in Hart County for a missing White County man were unsuccessful. Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland has not been seen or heard from since July 19. His gold Ford F150 crew cab truck was found abandoned by Hart County Sheriff’s deputies on Ga.