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Senior outfielder Corbin Robertson walked it off in game one of the double header to help keep the Diamond Dogs playoff hopes alive in the 6-5 win over Monroe Area on April 13.

Senior outfielder Corbin Robertson walked it off in game one of the double header to help keep the Diamond Dogs playoff hopes alive in the 6-5 win over Monroe Area on April 13.

“APRIL DOGS” SWEEP MONROE TO MAKE PLAYOFFS

With back-to-back wins over Monroe Area, the Diamond Dogs knocked the Purple Hurricanes out of the state playoff to make room for Hart County to earn the No. 4 seed out of Region 8-AAA.
Angie Short posing with her favorite painting from her oeuvre. Photo by Rachel Black.

Angie Short posing with her favorite painting from her oeuvre. Photo by Rachel Black.

Angela Short is loving life

Angela Short’s booth at Twelve South Artisan Market is stocked with art reflecting what brings her joy.
Photo by Samantha Gades

Photo by Samantha Gades

Jesus Family Reunion slated for April 27

Grace Covering and No Greater Joy Events team up to bring a Jesus Family Reunion on April 27. Grace Covering apostle Deion McCord said that he wanted the church to come together to help break the barriers and serve the community. McCord spoke about what the event entails.
Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

American Legion golf tournament set for May 4

The Hartwell Golf Club gets set to host the annual 2024 American Legion Golf Tournament on May 4. The annual American Legion Golf Tournament is a crucial event to all that the American Legion Post 109 does for the veterans in Hart County and the surrounding communities.
Owners Paul and Renee Chamley opened Pedals and Putts to the public April 4 at 64 W. Howell St. in Hartwell.

Owners Paul and Renee Chamley opened Pedals and Putts to the public April 4 at 64 W. Howell St. in Hartwell.

Pedals and Putts opens Hartwell’s first mini golf course

Paul and Renee Chamley moved to Hartwell a little over a year ago with a passion for electric bikes. The couple quickly opened up a licensed Pedego dealership at 64 W. Howell St. Pedego is an industry leader in the field of electric bicycles with over 200 retail locations throughout North America.
State Representative Alan Powell speaks before a packed house at the Hart County Property Owners Association meeting April 15.

State Representative Alan Powell speaks before a packed house at the Hart County Property Owners Association meeting April 15.

Property Owners host Rep. Powell

On Monday evening, April 15, the Hart County Property Owners Association (HCPOA) hosted Representative Alan Powell following his return from Atlanta upon the conclusion of the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session. Rep.
The Hart County Board of Education honored South Hart second grader Weston Berelc (center) as a Georgia Young Author Award winner. Berelc is pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (left) and Board Chair Kim Pierce (right).

The Hart County Board of Education honored South Hart second grader Weston Berelc (center) as a Georgia Young Author Award winner. Berelc is pictured with Superintendent Jennifer Carter (left) and Board Chair Kim Pierce (right).

Agriscience Center could house inmates

With the new Hart County jail slated to open later this month, the Hart County Charter School System (HCCS) announced that its facilities and staff will be used in an emergency situation should the Hart County Sheriff’s Office require their services.
Photo from Caitlin Clark's Instagram (@caitlinclark22)

Photo from Caitlin Clark's Instagram (@caitlinclark22)

A new GOAT?

There is always a posing question in every sport’s history — who is the greatest of all time? It is a never ending debate in many sports like football, basketball, soccer, racing, and baseball. But a new debate arose this year as Iowa’s Lady Hawkeyes guard No.