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Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Judge swears in Brown early

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Jeff Brown was sworn into office as a Hart County commissioner on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The oath of office was given at 4 p.m. in the courtroom of the Hart County Courthouse, with judge Jeffery Malcom presiding.
Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

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Senior cheerleader makes GCCA all-state team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County High School senior Ally Anderson made the top 16 at the 2022 GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition in Columbus this past weekend. In making the top 16, Anderson was named to the all state squad for A-AAAA, a first for a Hart County cheerleader.
Gordy

Gordy

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Gordy takes over cross-country, teams to lean on youth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County cross country teams are under new leadership with assistant coach Ana Gordy taking over as head coach this year. Gordy has been coaching the team along side former coach Cecil Marett for the last 12 years. When Marett retired, Gordy took up the mantle.
Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

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Lady Diamond Dogs start season 3-0

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs kicked off their season last week, but didn’t make it through a full game after run-ruling both opponents. The Hart County High School Softball team hosted Gainesville and Chestatee at home on Aug. 5 in a doubleheader to start the fast-pitch 2022 season.
Photo credit: Dave Adamson

Photo credit: Dave Adamson

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Hart football to play in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County football team will again be competing in the Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic Weekend this year for their preseason game. This year, the Bulldogs will travel to Westside High School in Anderson, S.C., and play Westside and Wrens High School at 6 p.m, on Friday, Aug. 12.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1923: A column in The Hartwell Sun read: “From the very day the high school began its career in athletics there has been an added interest in school on the part of a number of boys and a greater number of townspeople.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug.
New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

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Middle school welcomes new band director

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Middle School recently welcomed a new band director for the 2022-23 school year. Jeff Stewart comes to Hart County from Greene County Middle School, where he served as band director for the last six years.
The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

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Tradition matters in college football

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Here we are just three short weeks away from my favorite time of the year — college football season — but it doesn’t feel like most years. Following college football news lately is turning me into an old curmudgeon but I’m sure plenty of you can relate. Things just ain’t like they used to be.
The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Taking recent events seriously

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A couple weeks ago, one of our reporters took in first hand a training session orchestrated by local law enforcement, notably the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.