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Pictured above Heather Feldman (left), GMRC Executive Director recognizes Bill Chafin (right), Hart County private sector representative as the organization’s member of the year.

Pictured above Heather Feldman (left), GMRC Executive Director recognizes Bill Chafin (right), Hart County private sector representative as the organization’s member of the year.

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Chafin honored as member of the year

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Hart County’s Bill Chafin, a private sector representative on the Georgia Mountains Regional Labor Commission (GMRC), was presented the 2024 Council Member of the Year Award during the GMRC’s annual meeting at Lake Lanier Olympic Park Dec. 6.
North Hart students competing in the competition include Front row (sitting, from left to right): Matthew Rowland and KJ Jones. Second row (from left to right): Sera Hronec, Gabby Brown, Ivy Tatum, Karma Harris, Kyleigh Haueisen, Natalie Cooper, Rafael Carbajal Reza, Jackson Dang, and Corben Weir. Back row (from left to right): Brayden Shankle, Caleigh Tucker, Riley Maxwell, David Garcia, Tyson Rowland, Samson Greene, Sawyer Clanton, and Josiah Andrew.

North Hart students competing in the competition include Front row (sitting, from left to right): Matthew Rowland and KJ Jones. Second row (from left to right): Sera Hronec, Gabby Brown, Ivy Tatum, Karma Harris, Kyleigh Haueisen, Natalie Cooper, Rafael Carbajal Reza, Jackson Dang, and Corben Weir. Back row (from left to right): Brayden Shankle, Caleigh Tucker, Riley Maxwell, David Garcia, Tyson Rowland, Samson Greene, Sawyer Clanton, and Josiah Andrew.

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Hart County 4-H cleans up at public speaking competition

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Hart County elementary students with 4-H competed in 4-H Project Achievement, a district-wide public speaking competition.
Hartwell Community Chorus director Cara Lee Smith thanks the standing room only crowd during the choir’s annual Christmas concert at Hartwell First Baptist Church Dec. 15

Hartwell Community Chorus director Cara Lee Smith thanks the standing room only crowd during the choir’s annual Christmas concert at Hartwell First Baptist Church Dec. 15

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Community Chorus brings the magic of Christmas to Hartwell

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
On December 15, Hartwell’s Community Chorus presented its annual choral Christmas celebration at Hartwell’s First Baptist Church on E. Howell St. The performance, titled “Gloria,” featured more than 40 voices and instrumentalists for the standing room only crowd.
Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Vice-Chair Lonnie Robinson, Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Patrick Fargason, Publisher/Editor of The Hartwell Sun after the 2024 GSBA Beacon Award was presented to The Hartwell Sun.

Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Vice-Chair Lonnie Robinson, Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Patrick Fargason, Publisher/Editor of The Hartwell Sun after the 2024 GSBA Beacon Award was presented to The Hartwell Sun.

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The Hartwell Sun receives 2024 Beacon Award

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Hartwell Sun was recognized as a 2024 Beacon Award winner during the Georgia State School Board Association’s (GSBA) annual conference Dec. 13 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta.
Pictured is junior guard Zaylen Shealer going in for the layup.

Pictured is junior guard Zaylen Shealer going in for the layup.

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Dogs six game win streak snapped by defending state champions

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Dogs captured a big win on the road over rival Elbert County to push their win streak to six, before it was snapped by the defending AAA state champions in South Carolina — Powdersville High School in a close loss. On Dec. 14, Hart traveled to rival Elbert County to take on the Blue Devils.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell looks to pass the ball in the 67-36 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell looks to pass the ball in the 67-36 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

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Dogs on a five game win streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Dogs extended their win streak to five, winning their last three against Athens Academy twice and Washington-Wilkes. On Dec. 4, the Dogs traveled to the Classic City to take on the Spartans of Athens Academy. Hart got off to a good start leading at the end of the first quarter, 17-8.