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A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

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Van Dora to be named to Hall of Fame

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A local attorney is set to be added to the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame. The Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2023 induction class on Friday, July 15 including Hartwell resident  and attorney Tash Van Dora.
Cali Beebe goes up for a block against Alexis Walker.

Cali Beebe goes up for a block against Alexis Walker.

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Volleydogs’ expectations set high for 2022 season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Hart County volleyball head coach Kate Beardsley is expecting a strong season. “They’re really strong. We are very fortunate that a lot of our starting players, our key players, are returning this year. We lose a lot with our seniors last year, but we also filled it in.
Caleb Sorrells coaches up quarterback Austen Whitworth at practice.

Caleb Sorrells coaches up quarterback Austen Whitworth at practice.

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New coaches take field for first week of practice

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
While new head football coach Cory Dickerson will be a familiar face, several new coaches will be along the sideline at Herndon Stadium this fall. In total, five new assistant coaches have been added this offseason for the Hart County football team.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
1916: The Southern states were allotted to receive $850,933  of the $5 million federal road fund, according to The Hartwell Sun. Georgia received the most funding, coming in at $134, 329.     1985: Janice Hartwell Cox had waited about six years to visit the town of her namesake.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 26 •Nicholas Daniel, 50, of Elberton, was arrested and charged with DUI, driving on the wrong side of road, no tail lights, no seat belt and probation violation.
Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

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Weekend of Hart set for September

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Weekend of Hart, an annual event held in the spirit of charity and community teamwork, is set to return in September. Weekend of Hart is composed of five collaborating nonprofits whose purpose is to support and aid the community of Hart County according to their own unique mission statement.
Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

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Common sense should rule in enforcement of new ordinance

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, after months of discussion and debate from the public, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a short-term rental ordinance which could potentially penalize (in fines and licensing status) homeowners for hosting unruly guests at their Airbnb, VRBO, etc.
The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

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Buc-ee’s had to be born in Texas

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The ultimate Texas insult is “All hat and no cattle.” I am not sure how many cattle Arch Alpin III and Don Waskey owned—if any—in 1982. But I can tell you the Texans had a humongous herd of guts and vision when they founded Buc-ee’s.
The driver in a single-car accident Tuesday along Lavonia Highway walks from his car uninjured.

The driver in a single-car accident Tuesday along Lavonia Highway walks from his car uninjured.

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Car flips near Lavonia, man uninjured

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Georgia State Patrol and the Hart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Lavonia Highway around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The single-car crash occurred at the intersection of  of Lavonia Highway and Kings Road in Hart County.
Dr. Michelle Seawright, left, and Brittany Lewis FNP inside the Whole Hart Wellness office.

Dr. Michelle Seawright, left, and Brittany Lewis FNP inside the Whole Hart Wellness office.

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New health clinic does not require insurance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
We’ve all likely heard one of our older relatives utter this famous line: “It was a simpler time.” It’s a phrase our older generations use to cope with the advancements and headaches of today’s society.