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Pictured is 17,000-plus students worshiping Jesus in State Farm Arena at Passion 2025 on Jan. 2-4.

Pictured is 17,000-plus students worshiping Jesus in State Farm Arena at Passion 2025 on Jan. 2-4.

Glorifying Him in 2025

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Last week I took some time off to head to Atlanta and spend some time in State Farm Arena. Now I know what you’re thinking. You’re probably thinking since I am the sports reporter, I spent that time watching the Atlanta Hawks play basketball. Well, that was not the case.
Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

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Lady Dogs start region play 1-0

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 9, 2025
After falling to Madison County to begin the new year, the Lady Dogs started region play 1-0 with a win over Prince Avenue Christian. On Jan. 4, Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County for the first game of the new year.
Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

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Thomas commits to Purdue

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Former Hart County and Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas commits to Purdue University to play his final season of college football. On Jan. 5, Purdue Football was the first to announce Thomas’ commitment on X.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Humane Society to hold volunteer meeting Jan. 13

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Humane Society will hold its first volunteer meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hart County Adult Learning Center. The meeting is open to existing volunteers and new members.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
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 Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer.
Bob and Lorrie Morrison were crowned the “King and Queen of Square Dance” by Sheryl Cantwell (right), Lorrie Morrison (left) and the Swingin Harts Square Dancers of Hartwell for their 25 years of calling dances for the club.

Bob and Lorrie Morrison were crowned the “King and Queen of Square Dance” by Sheryl Cantwell (right), Lorrie Morrison (left) and the Swingin Harts Square Dancers of Hartwell for their 25 years of calling dances for the club.

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Swingin Harts ends ‘rewarding’ season

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The end of 2024 was a busy, but especially rewarding time for the Swingin Harts Square Dancers of Hartwell. As usual, the 40-year-old club held its annual food and toy drives.