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Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery tallies 21 points, six rebounds, and three steals in the dominate 62-27 win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 26.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery tallies 21 points, six rebounds, and three steals in the dominate 62-27 win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 26.

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Lady Dogs push their winning streak to four

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
After starting the season with a loss, the Lady Dogs have won four straight games since with their most recent win coming on the road at Oglethorpe County. On Nov. 26, Hart traveled to Oglethorpe County to take on the Lady Patriots.
Sophmore guard Kurston Curry posted 39 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and six steals in the past two games to elevate Hart to a 58-43 win over Oglethorpe and 68-55 win over M.L. King at the Pro Elevation Thanksgiving Classic at Duluth High School.

Sophmore guard Kurston Curry posted 39 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and six steals in the past two games to elevate Hart to a 58-43 win over Oglethorpe and 68-55 win over M.L. King at the Pro Elevation Thanksgiving Classic at Duluth High School.

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Dogs win two straight in back-to-back days

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Dogs piece together back-to-back wins in back-to-back days on the road at Oglethorpe and against M.L. King. On Nov. 26, Hart traveled to Oglethorpe County to take on the Patriots. The Dog carried a 25-12 lead into the half and was playing very well defensively to start the game.
Mat Dogs head coach Sam Simpson coaching during a match back on Nov. 20.

Mat Dogs head coach Sam Simpson coaching during a match back on Nov. 20.

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Mat Dogs spear Indians

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Mat Dogs continue to stay red hot as they knocked off Stephens County at home to win their third straight match. On Dec. 3, Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for Teacher Appreciation Night.
The Timbers home located at 137 E. Howell St. in Hartwell will be one of the five residences on the annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 14 presented by the Hartwell Service League. The Queen Anne Victorian home at 137 E. Howell St. was built in 1896 by Charles Kidd, and stands as a cherished Hartwell treasure.

The Timbers home located at 137 E. Howell St. in Hartwell will be one of the five residences on the annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 14 presented by the Hartwell Service League. The Queen Anne Victorian home at 137 E. Howell St. was built in 1896 by Charles Kidd, and stands as a cherished Hartwell treasure.

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Service League presents Christmas Tour of Homes

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Friday, December 6, 2024
A holiday tradition will return to Hart County next weekend featuring historic residences and holiday decorations. The Hartwell Service League’s (HSL) annual Christmas Tour of Homes will feature five beautifully decorated homes throughout the county that patrons can tour on Saturday, Dec.
Amanda Brown was hired to be the Executive Director of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce Dec. 2.

Amanda Brown was hired to be the Executive Director of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce Dec. 2.

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Brown tapped as Chamber’s Executive Director

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Brown as its new Executive Director.
Janice Loggins, one of Frankie Carnes’s sisters, holding a photo of him from around the time he disappeared in the 1970s.

Janice Loggins, one of Frankie Carnes’s sisters, holding a photo of him from around the time he disappeared in the 1970s.

1976 disappearance of local man still a mystery

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
One night in November of 1976, 33-year-old Frankie Carnes allegedly visited a beer joint in the Cokesbury area. He was later at Smith-McGee Bridge with a large quantity of money on him, for an unclear purpose. Then he never came home.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
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 Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
A picture viewing a snowy mountain range and snow-covered fence at Lake Burton taken by Chip Goen of Clayton is now featured on the cover of the Winter 2024 Lake Living magazine. Lin Goen submitted the photograph to the contest. The Goens are pictured here with their dog Charley, the Lake Living magazine cover and $100, with the same backdrop in a different season.

A picture viewing a snowy mountain range and snow-covered fence at Lake Burton taken by Chip Goen of Clayton is now featured on the cover of the Winter 2024 Lake Living magazine. Lin Goen submitted the photograph to the contest. The Goens are pictured here with their dog Charley, the Lake Living magazine cover and $100, with the same backdrop in a different season.

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Lake Living cover winner donates to North Carolina Hurricane Relief efforts

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Northeast Georgia mountains are beautiful any season of the year, so opportunities for great pictures present themselves all year long. The Winter 2024 edition of Lake Living magazine features on its cover a snowy mountain view of Lake Burton taken by Chip Goen in Clayton.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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No Hands But Yours

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
Years ago, a group of college students decided to form an “Apathy Club” on their campus. They advertised the meeting but unfortunately, no one showed up. The explanation was, students  were too apathetic to attend. Much has been reported about the huge problems plaguing the world.