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GBI charges former paraprofessional with child molestation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A Hartwell man and former Elbert County Primary School paraprofessional was arrested March 11 by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three counts of child molestation, according to a March 12 press release from the Elbert County School District and a March 14 press release from the...
Local photographer catches Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock. Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

Local photographer catches Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock. Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

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Lake Hartwell hosts Bassmaster Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Lake Hartwell played host to the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic this past weekend. Jason Christie, a 48-year-old professional from Pak Hill, Okla., took the first place spot with a final-day limit of 17 pounds, 9 ounces.
CMA Judo Coach Dustin Rogers (left), Chris Burns (center), Noah Wyckoff (right)

CMA Judo Coach Dustin Rogers (left), Chris Burns (center), Noah Wyckoff (right)

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CMA members compete in Atlanta, Greenville

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Photo Submitted Three members of Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts, Inc. competed in different states, as well as different sports on the same day.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun

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Soccer teams brave weather in Toccoa

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Despite all the other sports being canceled due to rain, the Hart County Soccer Dogs persevered through the rain in Toccoa. “Weather conditions were rough, non-stop downpour throughout game play.
Daniel Leard returns serve against East Jackson on March 3.

Daniel Leard returns serve against East Jackson on March 3.

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Boys tennis continue losing streak, girls get first win

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Hart County High School tennis teams played three opponents last week before having two called off this week. On Monday, Feb. 28, Hart played Stephens County in Toccoa. The boys team lost 4-1 with only the No. 2 doubles team getting a win.
Braden Whitson leads the pack in the boys distance medley race at East Jackson High School on March 5.

Braden Whitson leads the pack in the boys distance medley race at East Jackson High School on March 5.

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Track teams take podium finish

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Both track and field teams placed in the top three at the 12th Annual Eagle Invitational 2022. The boys team finished second overall while the girls finished third at East Jackson High School on March 5. Madison McClane took silver in the girls high jump with a height of 5-0.
Peyton Powell hits a grand slam for Hart to take the 17-15 lead over Jefferson in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Peyton Powell hits a grand slam for Hart to take the 17-15 lead over Jefferson in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Diamond Dogs strike back

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Diamond Dogs split two games last week before getting rained out this Tuesday. The Hart County baseball team host Jefferson on Wednesday, March 2. The Dragons had just beaten the Dogs, 10-0, in a game called short because of the score difference.
Pictured are Pine Tree Garden Club and Pine Tree Blue Bird Trail Volunteers. First Row (L-R) Michelle Hicks, Suellen Jones, GCG State President, Peggy Tucker and Lisa Perry. Second Row (L-R) Diane Bowers, Linda Harris, Melissa Barton, Cindy Neal, Peggy Graham, Sandra Brown, Lisa Cochenour & Sherry Westbury

Pictured are Pine Tree Garden Club and Pine Tree Blue Bird Trail Volunteers. First Row (L-R) Michelle Hicks, Suellen Jones, GCG State President, Peggy Tucker and Lisa Perry. Second Row (L-R) Diane Bowers, Linda Harris, Melissa Barton, Cindy Neal, Peggy Graham, Sandra Brown, Lisa Cochenour & Sherry Westbury

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Pine Tree Garden Club spruces up Blue Bird Trail

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Pine Tree Garden Club members were doing some spring cleaning around the Reed Creek area. It’s that time of year, when club members visit the five points area to clean out bluebird boxes located on the fence post areas.
Senator Lee Anderson presenting Ben Tellano with the Senate proclamation.

Senator Lee Anderson presenting Ben Tellano with the Senate proclamation.

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HCHS grad honored for 4-H achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Georgia 4-H Dean’s Awards, which are very competitive and one of the highest honors Georgia 4-H members can earn, provide Georgia 4-H’ers the chance to showcase their talent, hard work, and commitment to their community.