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A painting by artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth.

A painting by artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth.

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‘Close to Home’ exhibit to debut at Art Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Hartwell Art Center announced the opening of “Close to Home,” the first exhibit of the 2023 season that showcases works by local artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth. The exhibit starts Thursday, Jan. 5 with the opening reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hartwell Art Center.
The Hartwell Dam at full capacity in mid summer.

The Hartwell Dam at full capacity in mid summer.

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Corps ends drought operations on lake

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
On Dec. 21, the Army Corps of Engineers issued a release stating that Lake Hartwell is no longer under drought operations due to “rain events over the Savannah River.
University of North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker, a former Hart County standout, shares a commemorative football with Ramsey Gaines, 16, who recently received news that he is cancer-free. Rucker dedicated his team’s Oct. 1 win over Virginia Tech to Gaines, a junior at Hart County High School.

University of North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker, a former Hart County standout, shares a commemorative football with Ramsey Gaines, 16, who recently received news that he is cancer-free. Rucker dedicated his team’s Oct. 1 win over Virginia Tech to Gaines, a junior at Hart County High School.

Hart High Schooler braves cancer: Collegiate football player dedicates win to Gaines

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
It was just a normal summer day for 16-year-old Ramsey Gaines, working with kids at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell until he felt like there was something off. “I had some issues where my right side was hurting a lot,” Gaines said.
Photo credit: Markus Spiske

Photo credit: Markus Spiske

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Dogs to take on Devils in Christmas Showdown

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Hart County gets ready to host Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 23 for a night of celebration of history and possibly victories. Before the Lady Dogs tip off, Hart County will honor the decade teams that left their marks in the school’s history books forever.
From left to right: Hart County head football coach Cory Dickerson, offensive coordinator Roger Gentry, offensive lineman Nick Carlson, defensive back Keith Curry, offensive lineman Logan Beard, defensive lineman Derrick Clarke, quarterbacks coach Caleb Sorrells, and defensive coach Don McCord at the FCA All-Star game on Dec. 17.

From left to right: Hart County head football coach Cory Dickerson, offensive coordinator Roger Gentry, offensive lineman Nick Carlson, defensive back Keith Curry, offensive lineman Logan Beard, defensive lineman Derrick Clarke, quarterbacks coach Caleb Sorrells, and defensive coach Don McCord at the FCA All-Star game on Dec. 17.

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Dogs represented in FCA All-Star game

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Four players and one coach from Hart County had the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Athens Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Game at Clarke Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Junior running back Nori Moore honored as the first team All-Region running back.

Junior running back Nori Moore honored as the first team All-Region running back.

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Seventeen Dogs named All-Region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Region 8-AAA coaches met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 and selected 17 Bulldogs to receive All-Region honors. Four Dogs made the first team All-Region honors at their respective positions.
Nicole Whaley pins a Lady Mat Eagle in the home loss to the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, 57-22. Hart also lost to the Mat Tigers of Crescent High School of South Carolina, 45-22.

Nicole Whaley pins a Lady Mat Eagle in the home loss to the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, 57-22. Hart also lost to the Mat Tigers of Crescent High School of South Carolina, 45-22.

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Mat Dogs host only home meet, fall twice

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the Mat Dogs hosted East Jackson County and Crescent High School of South Carolina in their lone home match of the season. The Dogs fell 57-22 to East Jackson and 45-22 to Crescent. East Jackson took on the Dogs first after coming off a tough loss to the Crescent Mat Tigers.
Hartwell Elementary Participants (l to r): Morgan Johnson, Kennedi Pennington, Georgia Shiflet (not pictured—Teon Allen).

Hartwell Elementary Participants (l to r): Morgan Johnson, Kennedi Pennington, Georgia Shiflet (not pictured—Teon Allen).

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Hart 4-H’ers Compete in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Thirty-nine 4th, 5th, and 6th grade 4-H’ers from Hart County participated in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement, or DPA, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center several weeks ago. This event had the students give an informative speech on a topic of their choosing.
Pictured above is the original Sun article highlighting the giant inflatable Spongebob prior to its theft from the roof of Burger King.

Pictured above is the original Sun article highlighting the giant inflatable Spongebob prior to its theft from the roof of Burger King.

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
1955: The Hartwell Sun reported that despite near freezing temperatures, thousands of people lined Hartwell’s streets for the annual Hart County Christmas Parade making it one of the largest-attended parades yet held.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Dec. 14 •Ricardo Stowers, 44, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, DUI, open container in vehicle, and speeding. •Keeshawn Blackwell, 26, of Lavonia was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.