Flames were ignited during the third annual Hart County community pep rally and bonfire Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Hart County Recreation Department. The event included athletes from as young as the Hart County Recreation football players and cheerleaders to the Hart County High School football team, cheerleaders and marching band. Head Coach Biff Parson (above) gave a rallying speech during the evening. The event's spark carried on into the following evening as the Bulldogs defeated the Elbert County Blue Devils 36-30 in the Granite Bowl.