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Voters cast their ballots for the City of Hartwell elections at the Hart County Recreation Center on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Voters cast their ballots for the City of Hartwell elections at the Hart County Recreation Center on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Unofficial results: Hartwell elects 3 incumbents

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Incumbents won the day on Election Day 2021 in Hartwell. All of the incumbents running for seats in Hartwell won their spots back, despite them all being contested.
Malachi Thomas takes a hand off against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Malachi Thomas takes a hand off against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 30.

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Bulldogs impress in college football

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Two former Bulldogs had impressive weekends for their college teams. Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas is fitting nicely into the role of the primary ball carrier in Blacksburg. The freshman carried the ball 25 times for 103 yards in Atlanta against Georgia Tech.
Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

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Senior receiver focused on region and state title

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
For senior wide receiver Malachi Kelley, envisioning himself playing football in college has never been hard. Kelley fell in love with graphic design after he learned how to photoshop college jerseys on himself.
The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

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Cross Country teams place second in Region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Hart County runner took home a region championship at the region meet in Carnesville on Wednesday. The Hart County cross country teams competed in the GHSA Region 8-AAA Championships on Oct. 27. The boys team took second place over at the meet with a score of 51 points.
Jaws dropped after running back Nori Moore left a juked defender on the ground as he walked into the endzone for his fourth touchdown of the night.

Jaws dropped after running back Nori Moore left a juked defender on the ground as he walked into the endzone for his fourth touchdown of the night.

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Bulldogs beat E. Jackson on senior night

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Hart County reignited its’ offense on the coldest night of the season to put up 52 points on region opponent East Jackson. The Bulldogs were on fire against the Eagle defense and clinched a playoff spot after beating region opponent East Jackson 52-18 on Oct. 29 in Herndon Stadium.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
1944: Three brothers, who were all former Hart County residents, died within a short time of each other, leaving only their wives to carry on their legacies. Dr. Charles Nelms died suddenly at age 53 while on his way to a local pharmacy in Athens, GA.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 19 •Quatavious Jacobs, 28, of Stone Mountain, was arrested and charged with speeding 69 in a 55, theft by receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of firearm or weapons.