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Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.

Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.

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City of Hartwell cuts property taxes 4 to 5 percent

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
At the Oct. 7 Hartwell City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson made a significant announcement: property taxes will be cut by between 4-5 percent  for 2025. This announcement was made before the council unanimously adopted the 2025 general fund budget.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry scrambles out of the pocket in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 28. Photo by Stuart Steele/The Oconee Enterprise

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry scrambles out of the pocket in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 28. Photo by Stuart Steele/The Oconee Enterprise

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Dogs fall in region opener to PAC

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Capitalizing on mistakes and field position gave the Wolverines the edge in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian on the road. With Hurricane Helene doing most of its damage on Friday, the Dogs had to travel to Bogart on Saturday, Sept. 28 to take on the No.
Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

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Volley Dogs back-to-back losses put playoff hopes into question

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
With losses to both Franklin County and Hebron Christian, the Volley Dogs playoff hopes are up in the air. On Oct. 1, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin County and Hebron Christian. In their first match against Franklin County, the Volley Dogs dropped the first set, 16-25.
Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

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Lady Dogs shutout Commerce while falling to Stephens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Lady Dogs get their first shutout win on senior night, but fall to the Lady Indians of Stephens County the next day. On Sept. 30, Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce for Senior Night as the Lady Dogs honored their three seniors — Skylar Dutton, Natalie Morgan, and Emma Faust pre-game.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 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 Sept. 24-30, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Georgia aviator Cliff Brown has been flying in supplies to Western North Carolina which saw some of the most catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene last week.

Georgia aviator Cliff Brown has been flying in supplies to Western North Carolina which saw some of the most catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene last week.

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Aviators helping Western North Carolina seek donations

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Western North Carolina last week, Georgia aviator Cliff Brown has been one of many local aviators who have independently flown to the region to help people. Now, their GoFundMe offers the public a chance to contribute more to their relief efforts.
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Conversations with my dog Mollie

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Dear Mollie, I’m thinking about you today and wondering what you’re doing. Love, Mommie Dear Mommie, It’s been such a long time since you’ve written anything for The Hartwell Sun.  I know that people still ask you what’s going on and why you stopped writing about us.
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The Biden-Harris Border Debacle: A Humanitarian Crisis

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Biden-Harris border policy has created a humanitarian crisis in America. A report introduced to Congress alleges that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) placed large numbers of illegally trafficked migrant children into the custody of people who had not been vetted.