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The old (top) and new (bottom) grave marker for Buffalo Soldier Dewitt Rucker. Rucker is set to receive a new headstone commemorating his sacrIfice on Nov. 12.

The old (top) and new (bottom) grave marker for Buffalo Soldier Dewitt Rucker. Rucker is set to receive a new headstone commemorating his sacrIfice on Nov. 12.

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Buffalo Soldier posthumously receives new grave marker

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Last month, the Hartwell American Legion Post 109 commemorated late Buffalo Soldier DeWitt Rucker with a ceremony and a new tombstone at his gravesite, remembering his sacrifice as one of the many men who gave their lives for their country in a time when he was not considered fully equal as a...
Pictured above is Mark Hummel, acclaimed blues harmonica player, scheduled to play High Cotton Nov. 15-16.

Pictured above is Mark Hummel, acclaimed blues harmonica player, scheduled to play High Cotton Nov. 15-16.

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Pair of high profile shows scheduled for High Cotton Music Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Continuing its custom of hosting top-notch, nationally acclaimed artists, High Cotton Music Hall is bringing two heavy hitting Blues shows to Hartwell in the next few weeks! First, a two-night run with Mark Hummel’s Blues Survivors.
Natalie Floyd gets witchy in downtown Hartwell on Halloween night.

Natalie Floyd gets witchy in downtown Hartwell on Halloween night.

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Hartwell celebrates Halloween

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A bewitching amount of Halloween activities were available to Hartwell residents, particularly children, over the past week. Among that group was the Hartwell First United Methodist Church Boo Bash held Oct.
Authorities working with a professional dive team retrieve Carrell's body and plane in Lake Hartwell.

Authorities working with a professional dive team retrieve Carrell's body and plane in Lake Hartwell.

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Report: pilot who crashed in lake radioed mechanical issues

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
New information has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about the plane crash in Lake Hartwell that resulted in the death of recreational pilot Todd Carrell.
Hart County Sheriff Office emblem

Hart County Sheriff Office emblem

Sheriff: Man found fatally shot in roadway

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A Hartwell man’s body was found fatally shot and hit by cars in the Bowman Highway roadway early Tuesday, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. Cleveland said that the sheriff’s office received a call at about 1 a.m. concerning a vehicle striking a body in the roadway of Bowman Highway.
Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

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Former Hart coach honored with national championship team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Former Hart County High School and University of West Georgia head football coach Bobby Pate was honored along with his 1982 national championship team as they were inducted into the UWG Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

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Bulldogs will travel to Hebron Christian

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
For the first ever meeting between the two programs, the Bulldogs will face newcomers Hebron Christian Academy on Friday night. The Hart County High School football team will travel to Dacula on Friday, Oct. 27 to battle the Lions in on their home field.
Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Cross-Country teams compete in region meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Hart County High School cross country teams competed in the Region 8 championships this past weekend. Hart runners traveled to Bogart to race on the Oconee Community Cross Country Course against the other teams in the region on Saturday morning, Oct. 22.
Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

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Volleydogs receive All-Region honors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Nine Volleydogs were named to the Region 8 All-Region team for their performances this season. Senior Alexandria Burdette and juniors Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson were named to the first team.