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From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

Bowersville voids intergovernmental agreement

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Town of Bowersville City Council’s Jan. 18 meeting was not only the first of the new year, but the first with the newly-elected leadership sworn in Jan 2. Mayor John Smith, councilwoman Alicia Barnett, councilwoman Joyce Rumsey, and councilman Matthew Butler implemented notable changes.
Nancy Evans speaks to the Board of Commissioners during public comment Jan. 23.

Nancy Evans speaks to the Board of Commissioners during public comment Jan. 23.

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Commission addresses road concerns

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on the evening of Jan. 23 for a quick meeting, voting on a number of agenda items before hearing from a concerned county resident about roads around her home. The BOC amended the agenda, approved the Jan.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

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Dogs start region play 2-1 with a pair of road victories

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Dogs picked up their first two region wins over the season over Monroe and Stephens. But fell to Hebron Christian and Johnson of Savannah due to third quarter woes. After Hart County canceled school on Jan. 9 for severe weather, the Dogs pushed back their match-up with Monroe Area to Jan. 10.
Ethan Stovall pins his opponent and wins his match during the Mat Dogs home meet against Dixie High School Jan. 16.

Ethan Stovall pins his opponent and wins his match during the Mat Dogs home meet against Dixie High School Jan. 16.

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Mat Dogs split at home meet

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
After a close loss to Dixie, the Mat Dogs responded with a win over East Jackson to send their seniors out on top during the lone home meet.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

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Phillips nominated for McDonald’s All American game

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lady Dogs senior guard Dakota Phillips has been nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in April. Phillips was scrolling through social media when she came across the McDonald’s All American game post for nominations for the east team.
Lions freshman track star Valasha Carter breaks the Emmanuel University school record for triple jump. Photo by Emmanuel University.

Lions freshman track star Valasha Carter breaks the Emmanuel University school record for triple jump. Photo by Emmanuel University.

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Carter sets school record for triple jump

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Emmanuel University Indoor Track and Field team traveled to Birmingham, Alabama over the weekend to compete in the Emory Crossplex Showdown. At the event, the Women’s team finished 6th out of 23 teams.
Junior guard TK Smith drills a three pointer over a Lady Hurricane, as she scored nine points, and led the team with seven rebounds and two assists in the 62-20 win over the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 10.

Junior guard TK Smith drills a three pointer over a Lady Hurricane, as she scored nine points, and led the team with seven rebounds and two assists in the 62-20 win over the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 10.

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Lady Dogs rolling through region

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Lady Dogs begin region play with wins over Monroe Area and Stephens County, with their only loss coming to No. 1 Hebron Christian. After Hart County canceled school on Jan. 9 for severe weather, the Lady Dogs pushed back their match-up with Monroe Area to Jan. 10.
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Discount card

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NEGA Animal Shelter selling discount cards as fundraiser

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter has its 2023-24 discount cards available. Cards are $10 and give the owner discounts and special offers from a variety of businesses. Cards are available for Franklin and Hart counties.
County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

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Hart’s Insurance Services Office rating rises

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
At the Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 9, county administrator Terrell Partain reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings according to an Insurance Services Office (ISO) inspection.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

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Wreck on Nancy Hart School Rd. leaves one injured

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers from Post 52 Hart and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wreck off Elberton Highway, on Nancy Hart School Road. Two vehicles had crashed at the intersection of Liberty Hill Church Road and Nancy Hart School Road.