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Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

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Lake Hartwell author publishes children’s book

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Lake Hartwell resident  and University of Georgia graduate Carol H. Farmer has written a new children’s book called Leo the Lovable Lab. Carol recently relocated to the lake, embracing a new lifestyle  surrounded by freely roaming animals.
“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

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Hart County Community Theatre presents “Noises Off”

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) will put on their production of “Noises Off” this month and into early March, providing an opportunity for the community to support local theatre. HCCT is a completely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization currently in its forty-fourth season.
County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

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Commissioners approve loan, discuss road damage bids

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly-scheduled meeting on the evening of Feb. 13. The quick meeting included a handful of agenda items related to a moratorium extension, a revolving loan, and road damage bids.
Melody Blomberg (pictured with BOE Chair Kim Pierce and Superintendent Jennifer Carter) was recognized as a Stellar Performer for being Technology Student Association (TSA) state reporter.

Melody Blomberg (pictured with BOE Chair Kim Pierce and Superintendent Jennifer Carter) was recognized as a Stellar Performer for being Technology Student Association (TSA) state reporter.

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Board of Education celebrates K-5 math grant

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Board of Education met on the evening of Feb. 12 for its second regular meeting of 2024. All members were present.
Mark and Barbara Temples on their wedding day April 18, 2018.

Mark and Barbara Temples on their wedding day April 18, 2018.

Mark and Barbara Temples: Love at 80

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Most people have heard the age-old idiom “love at first sight,” but for Mark and Barbara Temples, their love hid in plain sight for around seven decades. The couple had known each other in high school, but were never romantically involved.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Two Sundays ago, my confused 11-year-old daughter Vivian and I were sitting on the couch together. “Daddy, why is Travis Kelce running from one side of the field to the other before the ball is snapped?
Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

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Diamond Dogs gear up for first pitch

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Diamond Dogs look to gel together early before they get ready for first pitch on the road against Madison County on Feb. 13. Last season, the Diamond Dogs had seven players graduate out of the program and five out of the seven were everyday starters.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

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Dogs split past two games with hopes of the two seed still alive

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Dogs avoided a déjà vu moment against Oconee County after blowing a 16 point lead just days earlier against Stephens County. Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9. The Dogs got off to a good start offensively in the first half as they led at the half, 38-30.
Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

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Thirteen Mat Dogs advance to sectionals

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After competing in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2-3, the Mat Dogs were able to advance three girls and nine boys to sectionals on Feb. 9-10. The girls traveled to Stephens County on Feb. 2 to compete in the Region/Area Meet.