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Tyler Avant Carter was arrested in connection with a shooting at a party Oct. 22

Tyler Avant Carter was arrested in connection with a shooting at a party Oct. 22

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Arrest made in Halloween party shooting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to the Halloween party shooting Oct. 22 that sent three to the hospital. Nineteen year old Tyler Avant Carter of Hartwell was arrested Oct. 26 in connection to the shooting following a routine traffic stop. At approximately 4:30 p.
Georgia Council for the Arts

Georgia Council for the Arts

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Hart County non-profits receive GCA Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Hart Regional Arts Council and the Hart County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8076 highlight two of 87 non-profit organizations who have been awarded a 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA).
Candidates address citizens at the Hart County Chamber forum

Candidates address citizens at the Hart County Chamber forum

Hart Chamber hosts council candidate forum

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum Oct. 26 for city council candidates at the Hart County Library’s Adult Learning Center. The forum gave candidates a platform to express their views on the issues important to Hartwell voters and was moderated by chamber member Jerry McHan.
Pictured left is senior football player Trez Fouch as he shares his testimony.

Pictured left is senior football player Trez Fouch as he shares his testimony.

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Hart County athletes lead Fields of Faith

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Lake Hartwell FCA hosted over 400 people during its sixth annual student led event called Fields of Faith. Hundreds of students, athletes, and adults from the Hart County community gathered for a night of fellowship, worship, and prayer during Lake Hartwell FCA’s annual Fields of Faith event.
Monroe Area

Monroe Area

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Dogs playoff hopes rely on win over Monroe Area

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hart prepares for a win or go home situation against the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Nov. 3. When you look at the history between the two schools, Hart owns the series between the two schools. From 1934 to 2007, the Dogs and Purple Hurricanes have seen each other a total of 36 times.
Senior running back Nori Moore attempts to juke the oncoming Hebron Christian defender in the 27-0 loss on Oct. 27.

Senior running back Nori Moore attempts to juke the oncoming Hebron Christian defender in the 27-0 loss on Oct. 27.

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Dogs offensive woes carry over into Hebron Christian loss

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hart County’s offense was held scoreless for the second week in a row, as Hebron Christian defeated the Dogs at home, 27-0. The Dogs hosted the Lions for the first time ever in Herndon Stadium. Hart won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Hart County senior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson commits to Alabama over Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, and Clemson.

Hart County senior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson commits to Alabama over Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, and Clemson.

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The back-to-back state champion commits to Alabama

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hart County’s back-to-back girls state champion in pole vault Amelia Johnson announces her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama. Johnson was midway through her junior season when the Crimson Tide first began to show interest.
Pictured is the Volley Dogs huddled up after dropping the first set as Oconee County went onto defeat Hart County in four sets to end the Volley Dogs historic season on Oct. 28.

Pictured is the Volley Dogs huddled up after dropping the first set as Oconee County went onto defeat Hart County in four sets to end the Volley Dogs historic season on Oct. 28.

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Volley Dogs historic run ends in Final Four

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
After sweeping Columbus in the Elite Eight, the Volley Dogs fell to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County in four sets to end their historic season.