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Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

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Dogs rebound against Oglethorpe after loss to Madison

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
After one of the worst losses in Matt Gibbs’ time with Hart to Madison County, the Dogs bounced back and got a big win over Oglethorpe County. The Dogs were faced with a tough task as they hosted the No. 3 team in Class AAA and No. 16 team in the state — the Red Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Lady Dogs get back to their winning ways

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Lady Dogs won back-to-back games this past weekend to advance to 6-1 on the season. Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8 to finish the non-region series between the two teams.
Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

Michael Kimberly, pastor of Christ’s Church

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Christ’s Church to hold dedication ceremony this Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
This Sunday Dec. 17, one of newest members of Hartwell’s religious community, Christ’s Church, will hold building dedication and celebration at its new location at 1318 Reed Creek Hwy. in Hartwell.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Hart County Deputies assist Stephens County with an active shooter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  A manhunt for a reported active shooter in the vicinity of Mize and Buena Vista roads came to an end late Tuesday afternoon.     As of Wednesday morning there were few details about the incident, but Brandon Richard Nash, 30, of Cleveland, Ga. was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

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Annual Wreaths Across America event takes place this Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
For more than three decades, American Legion family members have gathered with others in communities nationwide to remember our fallen US veterans. Every December, the Legion honors those who serve while teaching children the value of freedom by placing wreaths on veterans’ graves.
Pictured from left to right are Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Peach State Federal Credit Union representative Brooke Westbrook, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

Pictured from left to right are Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Peach State Federal Credit Union representative Brooke Westbrook, OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

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Peach State FCU Sponsors Teaching Pathway Scholarship

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Peach State Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to the OneHartBeat Foundation to be earmarked for a scholarship for graduating seniors in the Hart College and Career Academy who complete the Teaching as a Profession pathway.
Streamers fly at the end of the 2022 graduate Commencement ceremony in Stegeman Coliseum

Streamers fly at the end of the 2022 graduate Commencement ceremony in Stegeman Coliseum

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Six Hartwell natives to graduate from UGA this Friday

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
ATHENS, GA-- Six college students from Hartwell will turn their tassels tomorrow as the University of Georgia will celebrate more than 2,900 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2023 during upcoming commencement ceremonies at Stegman Coliseum.
Bad weather caused a train to derail on the Hartwell Railroad Company’s rail line on Bowersville Hwy. Dec. 11

Bad weather caused a train to derail on the Hartwell Railroad Company’s rail line on Bowersville Hwy. Dec. 11

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Bad weather causes train derailment

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Last weekend’s bad weather helped cause a train derailment on the Hartwell Railroad Company’s line running along Bowersville Highway on State Route 51 west of Hartwell. The heavy rain caused the track to move which caused the derailment on the morning of Dec. 11.