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Pictured above (from left to right) Hartwell Assistant Chief of Police Stan Sayer, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis, and Hart County Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire.

Pictured above (from left to right) Hartwell Assistant Chief of Police Stan Sayer, Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis, and Hart County Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire.

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City Council honors Sheriff Cleveland

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Friday, December 6, 2024
As the regular December meeting of the Hartwell City Council opened Dec. 2, city leaders took a few moments to honor the long, outstanding careers of two law enforcement officers who have meant so much to Hart County. There is a change in the guard in the county,” mayor Brandon Johnson said.
The Hartwell Sun

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Clean, old-fashioned hate? Hardly

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Friday, December 6, 2024
When Georgia’s Hall of Fame head coach Vince Dooley took the gig in Athens back in 1964, the last Saturday in November featuring the rivalry game with Georgia Tech was a huge deal in the Peach State. At the time, the Yellow Jackets held a very slim 27-26-5 advantage over the arch-rival Bulldogs.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell gets the tear dropper to go over a Red Raider defender in the 68-61 loss to Madison.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell gets the tear dropper to go over a Red Raider defender in the 68-61 loss to Madison.

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Dogs start the season 1-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
After winning their season opener on the road at Washington-Wilkes, the Dogs fall on the road to Madison County in the final half of play. On Nov. 22, Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to take on the Tigers in their first game of the regular season.
Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent to help the Mat Dogs rally back in the 48-34 win over Harlem on Nov. 20.

Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent to help the Mat Dogs rally back in the 48-34 win over Harlem on Nov. 20.

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Mat Dogs on a roll

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Mat Dogs capture a big comeback win against Harlem at home, and then capture first place at the Viking Duals at Lakeside. On Nov. 20, Hart hosted its first match of the season in a rematch against the Harlem Bulldogs. Hart got down quickly, as they trailed 34-16 with their midweights coming up.
Junior guard Kiasia Montgomery (pictured) scores 31 points and senior guard TK Smith scores 36 points in the past two games to elevate the Lady Dogs to a 3-1 start.

Junior guard Kiasia Montgomery (pictured) scores 31 points and senior guard TK Smith scores 36 points in the past two games to elevate the Lady Dogs to a 3-1 start.

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Lady Dogs on a three game win streak after starting 0-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Lady Dogs push their winning streak to three-games after two big wins on the road against Washington-Wilkes and Madison County. On Nov. 22, Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to take on the Lady Tigers.
Photo by Claudio Schwarz

Photo by Claudio Schwarz

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How to cook a turkey...

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2024
Need a little help with cooking that turkey this Thanksgiving? Never fear. A group of first graders from Hart County are here to help. The Hartwell Sun collected the best recipes from local first-grade students so you can get a few ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
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. 19-24, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.