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Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Candidates qualify for May 21 primary

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Hart County Board of Elections and the Hart County Republican Party qualified local candidates last week in the lead up to the general primary election in May. The primary will take place on May 21. With early voting beginning April 29.
On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

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Hartwell Dam spillway gates tested

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m., dam safety teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam. The routine testing rendered the already-beautiful lake even more scenic for spectators to enjoy.
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Commissioners address refund

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on March 12 addressed a plethora of old business, such as a homestead exemption refund request from the previous meeting, and contained updates from county services.
Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound against Hebron Christian on Sept. 19, 2023.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound against Hebron Christian on Sept. 19, 2023.

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Rogers commits to Catawba College

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Volley Dog senior Lillie Kate Rogers verbally commits to Catawba College to continue her academic and volleyball career.
Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

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Racket Dogs fall in back-to-back region matches

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After capturing their first wins of the season, the Racket Dogs fall just short of capturing wins against Monroe Area and Stephens County. Hart hosted the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Feb. 29. For the boys, after winning at No. 3 singles, things didn’t go their way and fell, 4-1.
Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

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Warriors serve Diamond Dogs first loss in region play

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After getting back to their winning ways with a win over Banks County, Oconee County hands the Diamond Dogs their first region loss of the season. Hart picked up a game against Banks County, and hosted the Leopards on Feb. 29 from Saye Field.
HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

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Softball under new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hart County High School softball assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to be the head coach of the program. In a team meeting in January, former head coach Katie Jo Gentry announced that she would not be returning to the program, and that Gates would replace her as head coach.
Senior forward Micah Reese hugs Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs as Reese checks out for the final time as a Bulldog. Photo by Grayson Williams/Hart County Charter System

Senior forward Micah Reese hugs Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs as Reese checks out for the final time as a Bulldog. Photo by Grayson Williams/Hart County Charter System

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Tigers end Dogs season in Elite Eight

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
With the loss to Carver [Columbus], the Dogs season comes to an end in the Elite Eight. In front of a sold out crowd in the Dog Pound, Hart hosted the Tigers of Carver [Columbus] on Feb. 28 for a spot to advance to the Final Four in Savannah.
Hart County High School was named AP Honor School for 2024

Hart County High School was named AP Honor School for 2024

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Hart County High School named AP honor school

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released the list of statewide Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools in several different categories on Feb. 27, with Hart County High School among the list of honorees. Hart County High School was recognized in the area of AP Expansion.