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Adah Grace Johnson prepares to serve in the 5-0 loss to Stephens County on Feb. 27.

Adah Grace Johnson prepares to serve in the 5-0 loss to Stephens County on Feb. 27.

Lady Racket Dogs in four-match slump

The Lady Racket Dogs in a four-match slump after dropping their previous three matches against Clarke Central, Stephens County and Prince Avenue Christian. On Feb. 26, Hart hosted the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central. Mary Charlotte Gordon picked up a win at No.
Freshman pitcher Aiden Kennedy celebrates after the final out in the 4-3 win over the Warriors of Oconee County.

Freshman pitcher Aiden Kennedy celebrates after the final out in the 4-3 win over the Warriors of Oconee County.

Diamond Dogs getting hot at the right time

The Diamond Dogs begin a win streak that stands at four-games with wins over Madison, Elbert, and Oconee. On Feb. 26, Hart traveled to Danielsville to take on the Red Raiders of Madison County after a walkoff win at home against the Red Raiders just two days prior.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Grand jury returns 28 true bills during February session

A Hart County grand jury returned all 28 criminal cases presented as true bills during a session Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. True bills include: •Blakelie Jean Chapman – one count obstruction of an officer; one count possession of drug related objects; one count speeding; and one count open container.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Feb. 25 - March 3, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Humane Society to hold Second Saturday adoption event March 8

The Hart County Humane Society will hold its monthly “Second Saturday” event Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the J. Robert Mauldin Animal Sanctuary located at 1364 Reed Creek Highway. Stop by to discuss adoptions, fostering and volunteering with the shelter.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Step up and demand a real action plan

Our national debt is too big, but there’s a reasonable way to go about cutting costs and there’s a reckless way to do it. What we see is just reckless and mean-spirited. Voters simply wanted prices to come down and immigration brought under control. We’re still waiting.