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Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

Lady Dogs shutout in region tournament to end season

The Lady Dogs were shutout in a6-0 loss in the first round of the region tournament. With the loss, it eliminated Hart from the remainder of the region tournament, while also ending their season. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Lady Indians in the first round.
Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

Dogs defense spears Warriors in second region win

With the help of two pick-sixes, the Dogs took down the Oconee County Warriors to capture their second region win, 27-16. It was the first cool and crisp fall night under the lights in Herndon Stadium as the Dogs got set to take on the Warriors. Hart won the toss and elected to begin the ball game.
The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win Oct. 9 as they defeated Westside of Anderson, S.C. at home in four sets, 3-1. First row from left is Brooke Hubbard, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Teague Pierce and Mallory Clarie Wiggs. Second row from left is head coach Kate Beardsley, assistant coach Ashley Teasley, Lillie Kate Rogers, Alexis Walker, Kiera Jester, Dakota Phillips, Ryann Williamson, Ella Franklin, Hannah Harris, assistant coach Mike Atkins and Piper Phillips.

The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win Oct. 9 as they defeated Westside of Anderson, S.C. at home in four sets, 3-1. First row from left is Brooke Hubbard, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Teague Pierce and Mallory Clarie Wiggs. Second row from left is head coach Kate Beardsley, assistant coach Ashley Teasley, Lillie Kate Rogers, Alexis Walker, Kiera Jester, Dakota Phillips, Ryann Williamson, Ella Franklin, Hannah Harris, assistant coach Mike Atkins and Piper Phillips.

Volley Dog’s Class of 2024 picks up their 100th win

The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win on senior night against Westside of Anderson, S.C. in four sets, 3-1. Hart hosted the Lady Rams of Westside in a best of five match for senior night.
Hart County 4-H’ers pictured at Forestry Field Day include (front row, L-R) Easton Saylors, Morgan Johnson, Lincoln Daniel, Lukas Smith and coach Jacob Smith; (back row, L-R)  Phoebe Cain York, Alexandria LeBar, Paige Wilson, Emma Shiflet, Grace Wilson and Ashleigh Jones.

Hart County 4-H’ers pictured at Forestry Field Day include (front row, L-R) Easton Saylors, Morgan Johnson, Lincoln Daniel, Lukas Smith and coach Jacob Smith; (back row, L-R) Phoebe Cain York, Alexandria LeBar, Paige Wilson, Emma Shiflet, Grace Wilson and Ashleigh Jones.

4-H students shine at Forestry Field Day

Hart County 4-H students earned first place honors at the Forestry Field Day competition at Sandy Creek Nature Center Sept. 7 The competition, hosted by the Northeast District 4-H, tested students knowledge of several areas related to forestry including trees, insects, diseases, and mensuration.
Hart County High School senior Dakota Phillips, pictured right, poses for a photo with Principal Kevin Gaines, left, after receiving news that she was selected to serve on the State School Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

Hart County High School senior Dakota Phillips, pictured right, poses for a photo with Principal Kevin Gaines, left, after receiving news that she was selected to serve on the State School Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

Phillips named to state superintendant advisory council

Hart County High School senior Dakota Phillips was selected by Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods to sit on his 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council.
The Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates

The Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates

NEGA CASA kicks off Friends of CASA campaign

The Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates program (CASA) announces its annual Friends of CASA (FOC) campaign kickoff. Now more than even, with the program experiencing significant cuts to their federal grants, donations to CASA are critically important.
Captain Wayne Hinson, along with a host of other instructors with years of experience, have taught the citizens firearms class for the last 10 years.

Captain Wayne Hinson, along with a host of other instructors with years of experience, have taught the citizens firearms class for the last 10 years.

Hart County Sheriff’s Office holding citizen’s firearms class Oct. 16, 19

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office will be having a citizen’s firearms class on Oct. 16 and 19. The class will start at 6 p.m. Oct. 16, ends at 8-8:30 p.m., and be held at the Hart County Sheriff’s Office Training Room (890 Vickery St., Hartwell).
Brandi Brown of Elberton captured this photo of her son, Rylan Brown, wakesurfing with Dunk, a mini-Australian shepherd, on Memorial Day 2023 at Clarks Hill Lake. Brown’s photo was featured on the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living magazine.

Brandi Brown of Elberton captured this photo of her son, Rylan Brown, wakesurfing with Dunk, a mini-Australian shepherd, on Memorial Day 2023 at Clarks Hill Lake. Brown’s photo was featured on the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living magazine.

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

With frost, clear skies and sparkling cold waters, winter on Northeast Georgia lakes can be stunningly beautiful. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake. The selected photo will be featured on the cover of the magazine’s winter 2023 edition.