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Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

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Humane Society Pontoon Poker Run set for Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Humane Society will be hosting the annual Pontoon Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Big Water Marina to help raise support for rescued dogs. The Humane Society works passionately every day to end the euthanizing of adoptable shelter animals.
The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

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Guidestones go to Elberton Granite Association

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The remnants of the Georgia Guidestones will have a new home as they were donated to the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) Museum after a vote from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night’s meeting. The vote came after hesitancy from the board as they lagged to make a motion.
Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

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Woman organizes fund for Kentucky flood victims

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Habitat for Humanity director Darlene Nixon has a birthday wish this year; help the people of Eastern Kentucky. Parts of Kentucky have been devastated by recent flooding in the region. Nearly 40 people have lost their lives, and thousands more have been displaced from their homes.
Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

Kylie Ruff (10), Emerson Cabe (4) with Peppa Pig, the goat.

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Agriscience center hosts EMC Goat Show

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The fifth annual Hart EMC Goat Show put on a spectacle Saturday, Aug. 6, for middle and high school students to present their livestock and determine who the G.O.A.T. is.
A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

A group of early-rising seniors got out of their beds earlier than normal on Aug. 5 to ring in their final year of high school and watch the sunrise at Herndon Stadium. School officials hope the Senior Sunrise becomes an annual tradition for senior classes at Hart County High School.

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Sun rises on senior year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A few dozen seniors at Hart County High School (HCHS) were up at the crack of dawn, literally, on Friday, Aug. 5 to kick off their final year of high school. HCHS Principal Kevin Gaines came up with the idea to host the seniors in Herndon Stadium for the Friday morning sunrise.
Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

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Woman killed in Bowersville wreck

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A woman was killed in a two-car accident at the intersection of Lankford and Adams Town Roads on Thursday, Aug. 4. According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Satira Leverette, 50, was crossing Lankford Road from Adams Town Road and did not come to a brake at the four-way stop.
Kaden Phillips and volunteer Gracie Howington hang out at Center Field in downtown Royston.

Kaden Phillips and volunteer Gracie Howington hang out at Center Field in downtown Royston.

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Forming connections: CSP offers new opportunities for special needs families

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Children are a blessing but sometimes parents need help with their blessing. Connections for Special Parents (CSP) is one such organization that seeks to do exactly that. Located in Royston, CSP was formed to support and connect parents/caregivers raising a child with special needs.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: Hopefully barking up the right tree

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As you may have noticed, I have not had many bylines in the main section of The Hartwell Sun over the past couple weeks. This is because I have asked to exclusively cover sports for the foreseeable future.