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Nancy Hart Memorial Park

Nancy Hart Memorial Park

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Choose what’s right over what’s easy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Last week The Hartwell Sun reported on the conditions and mismanagement of Nancy Hart Memorial Park, located just outside of town on Royston Highway. The Hartwell Sun found 34 graves without a plaque, and 32 of them were past the average time it takes to secure a headstone.
The system-wide Young Georgia Authors contest winners from South Hart Elementary School. Cecilia Le, on left, won the contest for second grade, and Thien My Luong, on right, won the contest for third grade.

The system-wide Young Georgia Authors contest winners from South Hart Elementary School. Cecilia Le, on left, won the contest for second grade, and Thien My Luong, on right, won the contest for third grade.

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HCCS announces Young Georgia Author winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Hart County Charter System Announces System-Wide Young Georgia Authors Winners The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce this year’s system-wide winners of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition.
Members of Hart County’s Golden K club lower the framing into place for a new ramp at a local resident’s house on Tuesday. The ramp marked the group’s 800th access ramp built within the community.

Members of Hart County’s Golden K club lower the framing into place for a new ramp at a local resident’s house on Tuesday. The ramp marked the group’s 800th access ramp built within the community.

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Golden K reaches 800 ramp milestone

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
For over 30 years, a crew of strong, dependable men have helped residents in Hart County with mobility issues that make navigating stairs difficult. But this crew may look a bit different than you’re imagining.
Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer listens to the complaints of Lavonia resident Doug Carter regarding concerns at Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Regular Meeting.

Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer listens to the complaints of Lavonia resident Doug Carter regarding concerns at Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Regular Meeting.

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Campground controversy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Tempers came to a boil over discussions surrounding Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Contentions first arose as the board members were discussing bids put in for the contract of cutting grass at Paynes Creek Park.
Early voting is underway for the Hart County Board of Education’s ESPLOST. If approved, the upcoming ESPLOST will be the sixth edition in Hart County and is expected to collect over $30 million.

Early voting is underway for the Hart County Board of Education’s ESPLOST. If approved, the upcoming ESPLOST will be the sixth edition in Hart County and is expected to collect over $30 million.

ESPLOST voting underway

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
With early voting already underway, Hart County voters will notice that the ESPLOST is once again up for renewal.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips

Junior guard Dakota Phillips

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Six Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors for basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
One senior, three juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman make up the six Lady Dogs who were honored by the coaches in Region 8-AAA. Junior guards Dakota Phillips and Alexis Walker were the lone Lady Dogs to make first team all region within the region.
Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

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Lights cause the Racket Dogs to fall to Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Failing stadium lights cause the Racket Dogs to struggle and fall at home against rival Elbert County. Things were looking promising for the boys’ team until it got dark. “Our boys started off really well,” said Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney.
Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

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Diamond Dogs continue to struggle after 0-4 start

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Diamond Dogs continue to struggle, dropping both games to Elbert at home Feb. 15 and on the road at McIntosh on Tuesday. Hart hosted the Blue Devils of Elbert County for the first home game of the season at Saye Field.
Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

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Dogs earn the three seed after comeback win over Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team lost to Stephens County Feb. 15, but was able to overcome Hebron on Friday, earning the Dogs the No. 3 seed in the state tournament. The Dogs took on Stephens County to determine who would advance to the region championship.
Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

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The Region 8-AAA runner ups season ends after loss to Dawson

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs beat Oconee, but lost to Hebron in the region championship. They were the No. 2 seed out of Region 8-AAA but Dawson County upset Hart at home to end their season. Hart opened up the region tournament by taking on Oconee County on the Warriors home floor.