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Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals.

Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals.

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Moderna, J&J boosters to begin

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been approved locally for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Hartwell's newest road sign waiting in production. The sign is currently under black paper, which will be stripped off at the ceremony Nov. 11.

Hartwell's newest road sign waiting in production. The sign is currently under black paper, which will be stripped off at the ceremony Nov. 11.

Royston Highway in Hartwell to be renamed ‘Veterans Memorial Highway’

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hartwell will soon be the home of a state-sanctioned Veterans Memorial Highway thanks to a year-long effort by American Legion Post 109. The Legion will host a special Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. on Nov.
Irene Mai finds out she’s Hart County High’s Homecoming queen.

Irene Mai finds out she’s Hart County High’s Homecoming queen.

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A HAPPY HOMECOMING: Dogs bounce back with thrilling win; queens receive crowns

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hart County High School's homecoming at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 22 was one to remember, as the Hart County football team played itself back into contention for a regional title with a 9-7 win over Stephens County and the school’s Homecoming courts were announced.
Hart and East Jackson helmets.

Hart and East Jackson helmets.

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Hart hosts E. Jackson for senior night

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hart County will host the East Jackson Eagles on Friday, Oct. 29 for the final home game of the regular season. The 3-5 Eagles will play the 6-1 Bulldogs on the gridiron in Herndon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. After finishing 1-8 last season, many project East Jackson to be last in the region.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Senior Aliza Hart sets the ball in her last home game on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Senior Aliza Hart sets the ball in her last home game on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

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Volleydogs fall in state quarterfinals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball team lost in the quarterfinals of the state championship on Tuesday, Oct. 26. On Saturday, Oct. 23, Hart County travelled to Jackson to face the Jackson Red Devils. Jackson was the top seed from Area 2. The Volleydogs defeated the Devils 3-0.
Malachi Thomas runs away from the Syracuse defender on Oct. 23.

Malachi Thomas runs away from the Syracuse defender on Oct. 23.

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Former Bulldog breaks out

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Former Hart County Bulldog Malachi Thomas had a breakout game in Virginia Tech’s 36-41 loss to Syracuse on Oct. 23. The freshman Hokie running back ran for 151 yards on 21 attempts and scored three touchdowns. Prior to this game, Thomas had only 11 carries for a total of 49 yards.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun-Jay Merritt (41) recovers the fumble on Stephens’ first drive of the game and Josh Jones (27) and Keith Curry (11) follow behind in V-formation.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun-Jay Merritt (41) recovers the fumble on Stephens’ first drive of the game and Josh Jones (27) and Keith Curry (11) follow behind in V-formation.

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Hart victorious over Stephens in defensive battle

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs survived a defensive war against the Stephens County Indians last Friday night. The Bulldogs won 9-7 in their lowest scoring game of the season. The Indians started the game with the ball and made it to about the 50-yard line before fumbling the ball on a sack.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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HCMS XC teams place at Region and State

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The HCMS Boys Cross Country team finished first at its region meet for the ninth year in a row. The top three to cross the finish line were all Hart County runners with a total of six Hart County boys finishing in the top 20. Luke Samples captured the first place spot with a time of 12:32.
Hart and Stephens County square off.

Hart and Stephens County square off.

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Indians coming to town

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Herndon Stadium will host the Region-8 bout between the Hart County Bulldogs and the Stephens County Indians this Friday. The homecoming game will be Hart’s first game since losing 35-13 at home on Oct. 8 to Oconee County.