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Officials from the city of Hartwell and the Hart County Community Theatre traveled to Atlanta to accept a community grant from the fabulous Fox Theatre.

Officials from the city of Hartwell and the Hart County Community Theatre traveled to Atlanta to accept a community grant from the fabulous Fox Theatre.

Hart Community Theatre awarded $500,000 grant

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) was awarded a multiyear grant of $500,000 from Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre during a ceremony in Georgia’s capitol city March 14. The grant signifies a landmark moment for the theater and the broader arts community in Georgia.
Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

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Racket Dogs find positives in losses to Hebron and Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Regardless of back-to-back losses in region play to Hebron and Oconee, the Racket Dogs’ coaches find positives in each match heading into the final stretch of region play. On March 7, Hart traveled to Dacula to take on the Lions of Hebron Christian.
Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

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Lady Dogs in “must win” mode after dropping the region opener

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After getting a win against Commerce at home, the Lady Dogs dropped their first region game of the season against Monroe Area on the road. Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce on March 8, as they looked to get back in the win column after coming off back-to-back losses.
Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

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Diamond Dogs struggle to begin region play

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Diamond Dogs momentum after winning the final game of the Oconee County series was snapped by Franklin County’s shutout win. Hart hosted a double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.
Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

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Lady Dogs split double header in home opener

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After defeating East Jackson in game one, the Lady Dogs fell to Franklin County in game two to begin the slow-pitch season.
Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

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Dogs start region play with a big win over Monroe Area

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Carrying a win streak into region play, the Dogs kept it alive with a win over Monroe Area on the road. On March 8, Hart hosted the Tigers of Commerce in the Dogs first game back since Feb. 27 due to weather.
Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

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Payne wins second consecutive state title

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Eight-year-old Hartwell native, Knox Payne, captures back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship in Perry, Ga. on March 3.
Hartwell’s Rendarris “Ren” Gaines will be portraying the “Leading Player” in Pippin at the Elbert Theatre.

Hartwell’s Rendarris “Ren” Gaines will be portraying the “Leading Player” in Pippin at the Elbert Theatre.

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Hartwell’s Gaines makes history shining on theatre stage

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
When “Pippin” debuts on The Elbert Theatre stage March 15, Rendarris “Ren” Gaines, will be one of the first, if not the first, leading black actors in the theatre’s history.
Hart County Middle School students bagged up shoes to send to Haiti.

Hart County Middle School students bagged up shoes to send to Haiti.

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Hart students help out non-profit

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Students from Hart County Middle School teamed up with students from Franklin County High School to collect an impressive 1,175 pairs of shoes for Love Him Love Them’s ongoing mission to aid Haiti.