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Band Captain Cassidy Gaines.

Band Captain Cassidy Gaines.

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Drum majors, captain lead band

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County High School Bulldog Band has a tradition of excellence that dates back to the early years of Hart County High School. The most recognizable organization on campus, the Bulldog Band prides itself in being the heartbeat of the Bulldog Nation.
The Hart County Flag corps performs their part in the band’s program “Beyond”.

The Hart County Flag corps performs their part in the band’s program “Beyond”.

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Band goes above and ‘Beyond’ in ‘22

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Those who have seen The Best Band in the Land’s halftime performance in 2022 know that it’s out of this world. “Beyond” features elements and themes from popular science fiction franchises, and yes, one in particular which takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
1927: The O’Briens of Hart County, a distinguished Irish family, claim as their ancestor Brian Boru, the king of Ireland. Boru was crowned king in 1002 and ruled Ireland until his death in 1014.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 11 • Bradley Causer, 34, of Lavonia, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a drug related object.
Sunflowers growing on a farm.

Sunflowers growing on a farm.

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Why grow patches of sunflowers?

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The love affair goes way back. I’ve always loved digging in the dirt. Maybe it’s the agrarian roots on my mother’s side. Her daddy and his daddy and his daddy walked a thousand miles behind mules. Little wonder I had to have a mule or two or three in my barnyard.
Photo credit: Cristiano De Assuncao

Photo credit: Cristiano De Assuncao

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Lake Hartwell FCA to host fifth annual Fields of Faith

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Students from Lake Hartwell FCA will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.
A teacher calls on students for a question during class at Hartwell Elementary. Many classrooms are expected to start having tint-control LEDs installed in the next month.

A teacher calls on students for a question during class at Hartwell Elementary. Many classrooms are expected to start having tint-control LEDs installed in the next month.

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Board of Education approves new LED lights for schools

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
On Monday, Oct. 17, the Board of Education voted unanimously to allow Georgia Power to install light emitting diode (LED) bulbs in Hart County schools to help save on energy costs.
The month of October is domestic violence awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness and prevent domestic abuse.

The month of October is domestic violence awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness and prevent domestic abuse.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The month of October is known for several things: breast cancer awareness, Halloween, and Reformation Day.
Caitlyn and Anna Bailey get witchy at last year’s festival.

Caitlyn and Anna Bailey get witchy at last year’s festival.

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Depot Days, HartOberFest set for Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Pilot Club of Hartwell and Southern Hart Brewery Company are teaming up this coming Saturday, Oct. 22, to make Depot Days and HartOber Fest, two of Hartwell’s more popular events, a success.