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Submitted photo - International students travel to Atlanta once a quarter to take turns eating from their home cuisines. Pictured are front row from left to right: Hong Pham, Nealie Peeples, Sarah LeCroy and Wischut Pichayakiatikul. Back row from left to right: Yejean Woo, Chau Nguyen, Mie Tanaka, Seungseung Choi, Nhi Bui and Sebastien Charles.

Submitted photo - International students travel to Atlanta once a quarter to take turns eating from their home cuisines. Pictured are front row from left to right: Hong Pham, Nealie Peeples, Sarah LeCroy and Wischut Pichayakiatikul. Back row from left to right: Yejean Woo, Chau Nguyen, Mie Tanaka, Seungseung Choi, Nhi Bui and Sebastien Charles.

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Barnes Academy boasts ‘unique flavor’ with international students

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The home of Barnes Academy administrator Sarah LeCroy is one of the most culturally-diverse homes in Hart County. That’s because she shares her home with seven international students. “I love them like they are my own,” LeCroy said. “I love the international students.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Hart County High School media instructor Greg Gaines, left, directs drone pilot Adian Stovall on how to capture the shot he wants.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Hart County High School media instructor Greg Gaines, left, directs drone pilot Adian Stovall on how to capture the shot he wants.

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Hart County High School, EMS film public service commercial

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hart County Emergency Medical Services partnered with Hart County High School Media Production Department to create a public service commercial to educate the public on how to respond to approaching emergency vehicles.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Georgia State Troopers examine the scene of a log-truck crash on Thursday, March 4, that killed a Royston man.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Georgia State Troopers examine the scene of a log-truck crash on Thursday, March 4, that killed a Royston man.

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Log trucker charged with ‘unintentional’ homicide

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A log truck driver involved in an accident that killed a Royston man in March has been charged with second-degree vehicular homicide. Georgia State Patrol troopers officially charged 63-year-old Dennis Michael Hoyt, of Westminster, S.C., with second-degree vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor.
Pictured middle, from left to right, Col. G.T. Myers, Peggy Tucker and Sandra Brown unveil the Gold Star marker.

Pictured middle, from left to right, Col. G.T. Myers, Peggy Tucker and Sandra Brown unveil the Gold Star marker.

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Hartwell dedicates Blue and Gold Star Memorial Markers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Dozens came out Saturday morning to Hartwell to support the Gold Star and Blue Star markers dedication at the courthouse. The Blue Star Memorial Markers honor all men and women who serve in the United States Armed Services.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Like many gas stations around Hartwell, the Howell Street Citgo was out of gas on Tuesday, May 11.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Like many gas stations around Hartwell, the Howell Street Citgo was out of gas on Tuesday, May 11.

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Local gas station owners recount ‘insane’ week at the pumps

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hart County gas stations were still feeling strong effects early this week from the panic surrounding gasoline supply which began over a week prior. Several remained out of gas entirely while others reported limited or capped supply trying to keep up with demand.
Photo submitted Chandler Smith, seated center, signed to Emmanuel College’s track team alongside, seated left, mother Tina Miller, seated right, stepfather Blake Miller, standing from left, coach Taz Dixon, coach Floyd Ramsey, sister Erin Miller and coach Kendell Rucker.

Photo submitted Chandler Smith, seated center, signed to Emmanuel College’s track team alongside, seated left, mother Tina Miller, seated right, stepfather Blake Miller, standing from left, coach Taz Dixon, coach Floyd Ramsey, sister Erin Miller and coach Kendell Rucker.

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Multiple Bulldogs sign to compete in college

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Six Hart County High School students signed during ceremonies on Tuesday, May 4 to continue competing in their respective sports at the collegiate level
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Lowcountry boil fundraiser helps child literacy

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
For the 13th year, hundreds of Hart County residents flocked to the Hart County Ag. Center to support the Tony Hilton Low Country Boil Fundraiser and enjoy a fresh meal in the name of child literacy.
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SOCIAL WORKER RECEIVES AWARD

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Special Programs Director Katrina Cook, pictured right, presents the Philip Wright Award to Hart County Charter System Social Worker Missy Vaughn, left.
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News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 4 • Rita Fay Cunningham, 46, 217 Pierce Brown Road, was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault and third-degree cruelty to children.