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Spectators at the 2021 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo watch during the calving simulator portion of the expo at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

Spectators at the 2021 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo watch during the calving simulator portion of the expo at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

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Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returning to Agriscience Center Aug. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns this year to the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. There will be indoor and outdoor ag exhibits, a speaker panel, free activities for kids, food, raffle prizes, and an Antique Tractor Show.
UGA Professor Jeanna Wilson, right, demonstrates the embryonic progression of fertilized chicken eggs during a previous year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

UGA Professor Jeanna Wilson, right, demonstrates the embryonic progression of fertilized chicken eggs during a previous year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

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Archway partnership celebrates 15 years

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Since 2008, Hart County has partnered with the University of Georgia (UGA) to identify and address the critical needs of the community through the Archway Partnership program.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

Council approves changes to zoning

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Hartwell City Council voted to approve several changes to the zoning ordinances on Monday that increases and reduces lot size, density and setback requirements and creates two new zoning districts.    The changes were approved following a second reading by the council.
Photo by Ferdinand Asakome

Photo by Ferdinand Asakome

Parameters approved for duplex ordinance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Following a lengthy and heated discussion during Monday night’s meeting, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted 3-1 to approve parameters for a “grandfathering stipulation” for an ordinance that will allow the construction of duplexes in Hart County.
Senior running back Nori Moore (7) celebrates with his teammate after scoring a touchdown in the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19 in Herndon Stadium.

Senior running back Nori Moore (7) celebrates with his teammate after scoring a touchdown in the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19 in Herndon Stadium.

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Football position breakdown: running backs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
It’s time for another position breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team leading up to kickoff versus Elbert County.
Photo by Brady Rogers

Photo by Brady Rogers

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Anglers to host informational meeting and Faith and Fish

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Hart County Anglers will host an informational meeting on Aug. 15, and also host a Faith and Fish Event at Hart County High School’s Fine Arts Center on August 19. The Anglers will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. All paperwork must be turned in during this meeting.
Senior outfielder Alexis Davis dives for the catch during a summer practice as they prepare for their season opener on the road versus Jackson County on August 8.

Senior outfielder Alexis Davis dives for the catch during a summer practice as they prepare for their season opener on the road versus Jackson County on August 8.

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Softball position group breakdown: outfield

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
It’s time for our final softball position group breakdown. The Hartwell Sun will be breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School softball team leading up to the first pitch on August 8 on the road against Jackson County.
Hart County High School football released the 2023 football schedule with a “to be announced” game on Sept. 15.

Hart County High School football released the 2023 football schedule with a “to be announced” game on Sept. 15.

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Dogs look to fill empty slot in football schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Hart County High School football team announced their 2023 schedule, but it features a bump in the road on Sept. 15. Back in the spring during a Sun interview with Dogs head coach Cory Dickerson, he mentioned that the Dogs would host seven teams under the lights in Herndon Stadium this fall.
Gracie Driver (left) returns a serve at the youth pickleball camp hosted by the Bell Family YMCA on July 24-28.

Gracie Driver (left) returns a serve at the youth pickleball camp hosted by the Bell Family YMCA on July 24-28.

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YMCA ends summer camps with Pickleball

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
After a summer full of camps, the Bell Family YMCA ended the summer teaching kids about the fastest growing sport in America. As they hosted a youth pickleball camp from July 24-28.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 24   John Barton, 30,  of Dewy Rose was arrested and charged with failure to appear. Leah Brown, 26, of Royston was arrested and charged with a probation warrant.