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Photo by Mario Gogh

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Free/reduced meal applications open, breakfast free

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Free/Reduced Meal Applications Open, Breakfast to be Free 2023-2024 School Year July 17, 2023 Free and Reduced Meal Applications for the Hart County Charter System are now available online for the 2023-2024 school year. New applications must be submitted each year.
The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame recently presented certificates to two Hart County High School graduates. Pictured from left are Keith McLane, Jamie McLane, Kaden Johnson-McLane, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ray Fairman (retired) and Andrew Brezeale.

The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame recently presented certificates to two Hart County High School graduates. Pictured from left are Keith McLane, Jamie McLane, Kaden Johnson-McLane, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ray Fairman (retired) and Andrew Brezeale.

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Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame presents $8,000 in scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A representative from the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF) presented a certificate to Hart County High School graduates Andrew Brezeale and Kaden McLane. Each were awarded the GMVHOF scholarship worth $4,000 each.
The Antique Tractor show is returning to the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center Aug. 19.

The Antique Tractor show is returning to the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center Aug. 19.

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Antique tractor show returning Aug. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Registration is underway for the Antique Tractor Show that will be featured at this year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo. The Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns this year to the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center on August 19. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades set to be completed by the summer of 2024.

The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades set to be completed by the summer of 2024.

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Wastewater project brings economic progress

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades and new construction. The project, which began in the summer of 2012, is projected to be completed by the summer of 2024.
Tyler Floyd, a 2005 Hart County High School graduate, will be the instructor for the newly created Marine Engine Technology pathway in the Hart College and Career Academy, making Hart County just the third school system in the state to offer the pathway.

Tyler Floyd, a 2005 Hart County High School graduate, will be the instructor for the newly created Marine Engine Technology pathway in the Hart College and Career Academy, making Hart County just the third school system in the state to offer the pathway.

Changes ahead for new school year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is gearing up for another year of learning, but with each new school year comes a slurry of minor tweaks, adjustments and additions. Free and reduced meal applications for the HCCS are now available online at myschoolapps.
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Photo by Benjamin London

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YMCA to host junior pickleball camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA will host a junior pickleball camp on July 24-28. One of the fastest growing sports globally is pickleball, and Bell Family YMCA sports director Kerv Augustin is excited to introduce a new sport to the next generation of athletes.
Rising junior offensive lineman Adam Broom (51) gets ready to snap the football during the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19 from Herndon Stadium.

Rising junior offensive lineman Adam Broom (51) gets ready to snap the football during the 2023 spring game versus Habersham Central on Friday, May 19 from Herndon Stadium.

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Football position breakdown: offensive line

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 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 against Elbert County.
Pictured is the Hartwell Twisters first and second place finishers at the AAU Gymnastics National Championship that was held in Orlando, FL on July 1. First row from left to right: Kennedi Pennington, Tristyn Thompson, Gracen McAdams, and Emma Kale Garland. Second row from left to right is Cheyenne Rucker, Julianne Bond, Maci Dudley, Madalyn Dault, Chastyn Haney, and Charley Lloyd. Not pictured is Adrianna Pennington.

Pictured is the Hartwell Twisters first and second place finishers at the AAU Gymnastics National Championship that was held in Orlando, FL on July 1. First row from left to right: Kennedi Pennington, Tristyn Thompson, Gracen McAdams, and Emma Kale Garland. Second row from left to right is Cheyenne Rucker, Julianne Bond, Maci Dudley, Madalyn Dault, Chastyn Haney, and Charley Lloyd. Not pictured is Adrianna Pennington.

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Twisters strike gold and silver at Nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Hartwell Twisters gymnastics team went to compete at Nationals in Orlando, FL on July 1 and had eight take first place and seven taking second place in their individual events.
Pictured left from left to right is Hart County’s competition cheer head coach Mollie Payne, Amelia Johnson, and assistant coach Ashley Risner.

Pictured left from left to right is Hart County’s competition cheer head coach Mollie Payne, Amelia Johnson, and assistant coach Ashley Risner.

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Two HCHS competition cheerleaders make Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rising senior cheerleaders for the Hart County High School competition cheer team, Ameila Johnson and McKinley Ivester made the Top 30 for the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association (GCCA) Cheerleader of the Year.
Photo by Diana Orey

Photo by Diana Orey

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Racetracks and Racers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
When I was a child my father and I would sometimes go to automobile races at various dirt tracks in the area. We attended races in Toccoa, Hartwell, Lavonia and Banks County speedways in Georgia along with Anderson, Greenville-Pickens and Westminster Speedways in South Carolina.