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Photo by Alexander Grey

Commissioners approve SPLOST allocations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) came to an agreement Tuesday to allocated 17.3 percent of SPLOST VI dollars to the City of Hartwell, with any overage being divided by the same percent with a six-year agreement.
Pictured is Brydon Martin as he tucks the ball and prepares for contact in a running back drill during the camp in 2022.

Pictured is Brydon Martin as he tucks the ball and prepares for contact in a running back drill during the camp in 2022.

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HCHS Football to host youth camp Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Hart County High School Football team will host its annual youth football camp on Friday, July 21 from 9 a.m. till noon for grades kindergarten to sixth grade.
Freshman pitcher MaryBeth White winds up to deliver the pitch during a summer practice.

Freshman pitcher MaryBeth White winds up to deliver the pitch during a summer practice.

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Softball position breakdown: pitchers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
It’s time for a 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 5. We start with a group who will have four new faces on the  mound, and that is the pitchers.
Sophomore tight end Coleman Moore (80) looks to the sideline at Stephens County during the 2022 season. Photo by Lexie Wheless

Sophomore tight end Coleman Moore (80) looks to the sideline at Stephens County during the 2022 season. Photo by Lexie Wheless

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Football position breakdown: tight ends

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 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. This week continues with a group who will return both starters — that is the tight ends.
North Carolina Tar Heel football senior defender Kaimon Rucker serves at a youth football camp in Chatham County, NC in June of 2022. Photo by the University of North Carolina Athletics

North Carolina Tar Heel football senior defender Kaimon Rucker serves at a youth football camp in Chatham County, NC in June of 2022. Photo by the University of North Carolina Athletics

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Rucker nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
CHAPEL HILL — University of North Carolina senior defender Kaimon Rucker has been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Rucker’s combination of athletic prowess and dedication to the community make him the ideal candidate to be selected for this prestigious honor.
Pictured from left to right is Jeremy Dunkins, Nyje Willis, Jackson Dallas, and Logan Hubbard as they walk through a dribbling drill during the YMCA basketball camp.

Pictured from left to right is Jeremy Dunkins, Nyje Willis, Jackson Dallas, and Logan Hubbard as they walk through a dribbling drill during the YMCA basketball camp.

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YMCA basketball camp puts the fun in fundamentals

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA hosted its annual basketball camp where they brought in coaches to help teach kids the fundamentals of basketball on June 10-14.
Senior runner Madison McLane working on her two mile time

Senior runner Madison McLane working on her two mile time

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Less than a month away from fall sports

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
As the summer comes to a close and school is coming quickly, fall sports are just around the corner. The football, softball, cross country, and volleyball teams at Hart County High School (HCHS) have been working hard over the summer to prepare for the 2023 season.
Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs is now Emmanuel University.

Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs is now Emmanuel University.

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Emmanuel College makes change to University

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Emmanuel College is now Emmanuel University. The name-change was effective Monday, a press release from the school said. “We are excited about the opportunities this name gives us to develop graduate programs and improve recruiting efforts,” said newly appointed President the Rev. Greg Hearn.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

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Hart EMC to hold 86th annual meeting tonight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Hart EMC’s 86th annual meeting will be held Thursday, July 20 at the Hart County High School Gym. The annual meeting is a meeting of Hart EMC’s members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees.
Southern Hart Brewery hosted an event to help raise $7,800 for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter. Donations made by individuals and businesses, coupled with the fundraiser have been held with hopes of additional funds to continue. Pictured from left are Kathleen Harvin, Anna Marie Wright and Debbie Henry.

Southern Hart Brewery hosted an event to help raise $7,800 for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter. Donations made by individuals and businesses, coupled with the fundraiser have been held with hopes of additional funds to continue. Pictured from left are Kathleen Harvin, Anna Marie Wright and Debbie Henry.

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Donations, fundraiser help raise money for animal shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
During the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on Tuesday, July 27, it came to light that the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) was struggling to maintain operations due to a deficit of nearly $8,000 caused by rising costs.