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The Depot on Railroad St., home to the Hartwell Service League’s fifth annual Parade of Trees, was decorated for the holidays ahead of the event this past weekend.

The Depot on Railroad St., home to the Hartwell Service League’s fifth annual Parade of Trees, was decorated for the holidays ahead of the event this past weekend.

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Parade of Trees raises money for local non-profits

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Hartwell Service League hosted its fifth annual Parade of Trees last week at The Depot on Railroad St. During the five day event which ended Nov. 16 visitors were able to bid on a decorated tree or trees by silent auction.
Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins turns up the field after making the catch in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins turns up the field after making the catch in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

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Cowins set to join Carter in Southeast Elite All-Star Game

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Just a week after teammate Nicholas Carter’s commitment, Hart County’s junior wide receiver, CJ Cowins, has also accepted the invitation to play in the Southeast Elite All-Star game in Marietta, Ga. on Dec. 27-29. Back on Oct.
Senior Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent during a home meet in 2023-2024.

Senior Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent during a home meet in 2023-2024.

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Mat Dogs have eyes set on state with Simpson in his first year at the helm

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
With their third head coach in three years, former Hart County Bulldogs’ wrestler Sam Simpson will look to take the Dogs back to state in his first year at the helm. After former head coach Jay Stowe left to go to White County, Hart County went on a search for its third head coach in three years.
Former Hart County and current UNC edge rusher Kaimon Rucker pressures Georgia Tech’s quarterback Haynes King in the 41-34 loss to the Yellow Jackets in Chapel Hill on Oct. 12. Photo by Anthony Sorbellini/UNC Athletics

Former Hart County and current UNC edge rusher Kaimon Rucker pressures Georgia Tech’s quarterback Haynes King in the 41-34 loss to the Yellow Jackets in Chapel Hill on Oct. 12. Photo by Anthony Sorbellini/UNC Athletics

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Rucker to donate $10,000 to Helene relief efforts, matched by Wells Fargo & Food Lion Feeds

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Tar Heel defender Kaimon Rucker has long believed in helping people however he can, and with his $10,000 donation to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, N.C., he is helping victims of Hurricane Helene in a big way.