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Lady Dogs forward Madison McLane sinks a free throw in the 69-16 win over Pendleton.

Lady Dogs forward Madison McLane sinks a free throw in the 69-16 win over Pendleton.

The Comeback: featuring Madison McLane

A senior three sport athlete at Hart County High School has fought the road to recovery, and is set to play a big role for her final seasons in basketball and track. Madison McLane was a crucial part of the Lady Dogs basketball team that ended the season as a region runner-up last year.
Hebron Christian

Hebron Christian

Dogs look to rebound from loss

Hart County looks to rebound against Hebron Christian, after being held scoreless in their first region loss to Stephens County. When you talk about historic match ups in Hart County history, this is not one that will be brought up.
Hart County football’s head coach Cory Dickerson speaking with the team after the 35-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 20.

Hart County football’s head coach Cory Dickerson speaking with the team after the 35-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 20.

Dogs shutout by Indians in first region loss

Offensive woes lead to the 35-0 shutout loss against Stephens County. The Dogs hosted the Indians of Stephens County for a battle of the unbeatens in region play. Stephens County won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. Hart County started things off on offense.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

One year at The Hartwell Sun

I cannot believe it has already been a full year since I took over as the sports writer for The Hartwell Sun. But it almost didn’t happen. A little over a year ago, me and The Hartwell Sun’s Dawson Baker worked together during that time for another business in Hartwell.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

Cross Country teams advance to state

The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. The boys placed third in the region while the girls placed fourth, as both teams secured spots in the State Championship meet.
Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

Volley Dogs Elite Eight Bound

After back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove in the first round and LaFayette in the sweet sixteen, the Volley Dogs advance to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history to take on Columbus High School.
Photo by Joel Muniz

Photo by Joel Muniz

NE Georgia Food Bank hosts 10th annual Hunger Bowl

In an effort to raise vital resources to combat hunger, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is excited to announce the beginning of its 10th annual Hunger Bowl competition. The Hunger Bowl, which began Oct. 20 and runs through Nov.
HCCT’s Lani Sessions (left ) and Sarah Martell address retired educators

HCCT’s Lani Sessions (left ) and Sarah Martell address retired educators

Retired Educators host HCCT and Board of Elections staff

On Oct. 3, the Hart County Retired Educators Association (HCREA) welcomed speakers from the Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) to discuss the activities of troupe of thespians.
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Training and Resource Coordinator Kimberly Stewart-Lucas delivers a Find Help Georgia training at the 2023 Georgia Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, held Sept. 14.

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Training and Resource Coordinator Kimberly Stewart-Lucas delivers a Find Help Georgia training at the 2023 Georgia Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, held Sept. 14.

Find Help Georgia Celebrates First Year of Connecting Georgians With Resources

ATLANTA — Just one year after its launch, Find Help Georgia has connected 25,679 people from across the state with financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training and other free or reduced-cost services through its website and mobile app.