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Community members such as Dan Casey attended the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to voice concerns about the firing of former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (located behind Casey, in blue).

Community members such as Dan Casey attended the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to voice concerns about the firing of former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (located behind Casey, in blue).

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City council “reevaluating” Chamber funding

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the city council is “completely reevaluating” whether or not to continue funding the Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber’s executive committee terminated Executive Director Lindsey Ingle without consulting its full board of directors.
The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

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Volley Dogs remain competitive while picking up a lone win in four match stretch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Volley Dogs split at home while remaining competitive in both losses at East Jackson. On Aug. 29, Hart hosted the Lady Rams of Westside of Anderson, S.C. and the Lady Raiders of Madison County. In the first match against Westside, the Volley Dogs claimed the first set win, 27-25.
Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

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Cross Country places fourth and sixth at TFS Heroes Invitational

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Hart County High School boys cross country team continue their success while the girls look to improve. On Aug. 29, the HCHS boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Tallulah Falls School to compete in the annual TFS Heroes Invitational.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) scrambles on the quarterback keeper in the 28-25 loss to Lumpkin County. Photo by Eligah Roper/The Dahlonega Nugget

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) scrambles on the quarterback keeper in the 28-25 loss to Lumpkin County. Photo by Eligah Roper/The Dahlonega Nugget

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Dogs come up just short of avenging their loss to the Indians

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Hart County falls just shy of upsetting the Indians of Lumpkin County on their turf. On Aug. 30, the Bulldogs traveled up the mountain to take on the Indians of Lumpkin County. The Indians won the toss and elected to start the game with the football.
Photo by Emily Hadley

Photo by Emily Hadley

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Community pep rally tonight

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Hart County Recreation Department is set to host the inaugural Community Pep Rally tonight at 6:30 p.m. After the “What happened to the passion? My challenge for Hart County” column, Jim Owens, president of the HCRD, took the challenge to heart and will host the inaugural community pep rally.