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Local students named to Dean’s, President’s lists at Georgia Southern, Young Harris College

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,520 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2024 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

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Botanical Garden introduces new board members

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Hart County Botanical Garden recently announced its new board members, including a new vice president, president and co-director. Maggie Jackson will service as vice president, Lauren Peacock as president and Jesse Merkley as co-director.

Photo by Joel Moysuh

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Mail service interrupted for National Day of Mourning

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Mail service, including the delivery of The Hartwell Sun, was scheduled to be interrupted Thursday, Jan. 9, due to the national day of mourning, or observance, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

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Annual chamber banquet set for Feb. 22

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. “Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, live music and celebration,” Executive Director Amanda Brown said.

Photo by Zosia Szopka

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City council approves chickens in city limits

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Chickens are now permitted to be kept within the city limits after the Hartwell City Council approved an amendment to their code of ordinances during Monday night’s regular meeting.

Photo by Tim Wildsmith

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City-county contract treading water

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, January 9, 2025

For the first time in 10 years, the City of Hartwell is selling water to the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority, which provides water to the unincorporated areas of Hart County, without a contract between the two entities in place.

Hart County Board of Education

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BOE intending to opt-out of HB 581

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) has officially announced “its intention to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption” previously approved by voters in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The official announcement was made in a Jan.

Former Hart County and current Rostock Griffins defensive back Dante Anderson, signs a one-year extension.

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Anderson signs extension to continue his GFL career

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Former Hart County and current Rostock Griffins defensive back Dante Anderson agrees to a one-year contract extension with the Griffins. Anderson, a 2017 graduate of Hart County High School played all four years for the Bulldogs as a defensive back.

Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

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Lady Dogs finish as runner-ups in McDonald’s Shootout

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

After snapping a three-game skid against Oglethorpe County, the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups in the 17th annual McDonald’s Shootout. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Lady Dogs dominated the first half of play as they went into the half with a 27-11 lead.

Junior Kailyn Bowers places second in her respective weight class at the Bobcat Bash.

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Lady Mat Dogs end Bobcat Bash with three placers

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Three Lady Mat Dogs placed in the Top 3 at the Bobcat Bash at Lumpkin County High School. On Dec. 28, the Lady Mat Dogs traveled to Lumpkin County High School to compete in the Bobcat Bash.