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Photo by Taylor Heery

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Kemp again suspending gasoline tax collections

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for the second time in a year and a half, citing increasing prices at the pump. The latest suspension will take effect at 12 a.m. Wednesday and run until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 12.
The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

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9/11 honored in student presentation at Hart County School Board meeting

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School (HCHS) Chamber Choir performed an acapella rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, under the direction of Josh Bryan, at the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Sept. 11, 2023.
Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

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Senate Bill would ease restrictions on craft brewers

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With Georgia lawmakers slated to return to Atlanta in less than four months for the 2024 General Assembly, a bill designed to lower restrictions on the sale of craft beer will receive a second hearing.
Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

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Hart BOC Tables First Reading on Land Development Standards

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting opened up its meeting September 12 with great news for the residents of Hart County. County administrator Terrell Partain announced the bridge on US Highway 29 headed towards Royston is back open for business.
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Photo by Mike Benna

Hart State Park Annexation Discussed

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  On September 11, the Hartwell City Council voted unanimously to reopen discussions with the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) regarding the potential city annexation of the former Hart State Park on Lake Hartwell.
Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County

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Dogs take an unfamiliar trip to the mountains

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Bulldogs get set to make their first ever trip to Dahlonega to face Lumpkin County Sept. 15. The Indians are 3-0 to start the year, the reason for that is their run game.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

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Georgia High School Association begins realignment meetings

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification committee met Sept. 1 to announce their initial changes about the rules for reclassification. Reclassification can always be tricky. But the biggest news that everyone knew was coming, was the elimination of Class AAAAAAA (7A).
Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

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Cross Country teams place Top 20 at North Hall Invitational

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Hall High School to compete in the 2023 North Hall Invitational, in which the boys placed 12th overall and the girls placed 17th. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing 12th.
Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

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Lady Dogs struggle to find first region win

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After defeating Rabun County on the road Sept. 6, the Lady Dogs dropped games to Franklin County by one run Sept. 7, and against Stephens Sept. 12. Hart was coming off of a disappointing loss in extra innings against Monroe Area before traveling to Rabun County Sept. 6.
Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

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Dogs second quarter comeback ends after third quarter mistakes

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After a second quarter rally by the Dogs, the Lions of Daniel capitalized on Hart’s errors in the third quarter to capture their third win of the year, 52-21. The Dogs hosted the Lions in Herndon Stadium for the first time in program history, but the second all-time meeting between the schools.