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Senior Abby Hubbard serves a ball into play in their two set win over Stephens County Sept. 26, (25-7) and (25-18).

Senior Abby Hubbard serves a ball into play in their two set win over Stephens County Sept. 26, (25-7) and (25-18).

Volley Dogs end road trip 3-1

The Volley Dogs end their final two road trips with wins over Chestatee, Stephens County, and Commerce, and their lone loss coming against Jefferson. Hart traveled to Jefferson High School to take on the Lady Dragons and the Lady War Eagles of Chestatee Sept. 21.
Franklin County Lions

Franklin County Lions

Dogs to take on Franklin in the Lions Den

Hart County travels to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lions Den for the 62nd meeting between the schools. There is so much history between the two schools that are separated by 20 miles. In 1964, the two schools met for the first time.
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.

Citizens firearms class teaches the proper use of shooting

The men and women of the Hart County Sheriff’s Department protect and serve the citizens of this county daily. But, it’s what they do off the clock that make them this week’s pick for Hometown Heroes.
Cindy Jones celebrated 20 years with MedLink Georgia Sept. 8.

Cindy Jones celebrated 20 years with MedLink Georgia Sept. 8.

Cindy Jones celebrates 20 years with MedLink Georgia

On September 8, MedLink Georgia celebrated the 20-year work anniversary of one of our most dedicated employees, Cindy Jones. Over the last two decades, Cindy has been an integral part of our team, contributing to our success with her hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Photo by Markus Winkler

Photo by Markus Winkler

Despite uptick in unemployment, Hart’s labor force remains strong

The Georgia Department of Labor reported a rise in August unemployment rates throughout all of Georgia’s regional labor commissions including the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) that encompasses Hart County. The unemployment rate in the GMRC stood at 3.
Photo by Dolo Iglesias

Photo by Dolo Iglesias

Friends of Hart County Library to host classical concert

On Oct. 1, The Friends of the Hart County Library will host a Piatigorsky Foundation Concert featuring classical masterpieces from two outstanding artists: cellist Evan Drachman and pianist Wan-Chi Su. The concert will begin at 3 p.m.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was the guest speaker at the Hart County Property Owner’s Association September meeting. Pictured are (from left) Bill Fogerty and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Mayor Brandon Johnson was the guest speaker at the Hart County Property Owner’s Association September meeting. Pictured are (from left) Bill Fogerty and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Property owners host Mayor Brandon Johnson

The Hart County Property Owner’s Association (HCPOA) September meeting was a real success with high turnout and an engaged audience to hear Mayor Brandon Johnson speak on various issues facing the city and county like annexation, traffic, crime and drugs.
WKLY’s Mike Atkins celebrates 40 years on air this year.

WKLY’s Mike Atkins celebrates 40 years on air this year.

Atkins celebrates 40 years on the air

The voice that has graced the airwaves every morning and every Friday night for Hart County football celebrates 40 years at WKLY this year. In 1983, Mike Atkins was a student at the University of Georgia.
Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

Photo by Pete Alexopoulos

SR 77 Spur closed at Little Coldwater Creek

On September 21, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) closed access to State Route 77 Spur at the Little Coldwater Creek bridge in Hart County, approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Hartwell.