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Diego Martinez slobbers like a bulldog as he approaches the finish line.

Diego Martinez slobbers like a bulldog as he approaches the finish line.

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Runner eyeing state Gold

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
For cross-country runner, Diego Martinez, running isn’t just a way to stay in shape. “It keeps me out of a lot of bad stuff that I could be doing,” Martinez said. “Running has really done a lot to keep me from making friends with bad people and just staying out of a bad path really.
Taikibrea “Red” Campbell swings for a pitch in the last home regular-season game.

Taikibrea “Red” Campbell swings for a pitch in the last home regular-season game.

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Lady Diamond Dogs defeated first round

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County High School softball team ended its season at the first round of the state playoffs. The Lady Diamond Dogs lost in two games of a three game series against Sonoraville. Hart travelled to Calhoun on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The Lady Dogs lost their fist game 0-3.
he team and sideline erupt as the Volleydogs score their final point against Ringgold on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

he team and sideline erupt as the Volleydogs score their final point against Ringgold on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

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Volleydogs tame tigers: Hart Co. advances to round 2

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball team took second in region before winning the first round of the state playoffs this week. The Volleydogs travelled to Oconee County to play in the Area-8 AAA tournament on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Ethan McDowell, 2021 band captain and first bass.

Ethan McDowell, 2021 band captain and first bass.

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Drum majors, captain lead band

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County Marching Band is a group with a lot of youth compared to past years. It’s also fortunately led by a student leadership core to help bring underclassmen up to speed on the expectations of longtime director Alan Tolbert.
The Hart County Marching Band performs "Mulan" for its home crowd on Oct. 8.

The Hart County Marching Band performs "Mulan" for its home crowd on Oct. 8.

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Band taps into Disney nostalgia with ‘Mulan’ theme

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
By Dan Hunt Publisher/Editor   Band director Alan Tolbert is no stranger to artistic, even charmingly-unorthodox halftime shows and his 2021 program Mulan may be the most creative during his time with Hart County.
Schyck swims the freestyle at the YMCA, one of his favorite places in Hartwell.

Schyck swims the freestyle at the YMCA, one of his favorite places in Hartwell.

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Steve Schyck is loving life

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Retirement is going swimmingly for Steve Schyck in Hartwell after 52 years in public and private education. On most fair weather days, Schyck can be found at the YMCA in Hartwell swimming laps or hitting the pickleball on the court.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
1915: Berry Sanders of Anderson, SC was traveling east bound drunk on whiskey and drugs on Blue Ridge road when he fell incapacitated on a railroad in between its tracks.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
  The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 12 •A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. Oct. 13 •Brian Taylor Chastain, 45, of Royston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, probation violation and violation of family violence order.