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Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

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Oconee serves Volley Dogs first region loss while Hart served Franklin their first

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Volley Dogs swept the competition at North Oconee Sept. 7. Then split in their first region game of the season at Oconee County Sept. 12 Hart ended last week with a trip to Bogart to take on North Oconee and Temple.
Junior Nate Harris comes to the finish line as he places 33rd at the Biscuit Cafe Invitational at North Oconee Aug. 30.

Junior Nate Harris comes to the finish line as he places 33rd at the Biscuit Cafe Invitational at North Oconee Aug. 30.

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Cross Country teams take 15th and 21st at North Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Oconee High School Aug. 31 to compete in the 2023 Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational, where the boys placed 15th and the girls placed 21st.
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Dogs to host Lions in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart’s first win of the season, the Dogs will have to face one of the toughest opponents in the state of South Carolina – the Lions of Daniel. Hart County and Daniel do not have a lot of history between the two schools, as their first meeting was just a year ago over in Central, S.C.
Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett goes 2-3 with a run in the 10-4 loss to Monroe Area in the region opener Sept. 5.

Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett goes 2-3 with a run in the 10-4 loss to Monroe Area in the region opener Sept. 5.

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Softball drops first region game in extras

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart had a 4-0 lead heading into the sixth inning, Monroe Area scored four in the sixth and seventh inning to force extras. Then piled on six more runs en route to beat the Lady Dogs, 10-4. The Lady Dogs got off to a hot start in the first inning.
Senior Lillie Kate Rogers (6) goes for the kill in the two set win over Stephens County.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers (6) goes for the kill in the two set win over Stephens County.

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Volley Dogs increase their win streak to 9

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart’s two set wins over Stephens County and Pendleton Sept. 5, the Volley Dogs increased their win streak to nine games. In Hart’s first match, they took on region opponent Stephens County in a non-region matchup.
UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker celebrates after a big time performance in the Tar Heels win over the Gamecocks of South Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff game, 31-17. (Photo by the University of North Carolina Athletics)

UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker celebrates after a big time performance in the Tar Heels win over the Gamecocks of South Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff game, 31-17. (Photo by the University of North Carolina Athletics)

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Rucker catches the eye of national media

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Former Hart County Bulldog and current University of North Carolina (UNC) defensive end Kaimon Rucker collects awards and attention from national media after his field day in the 31-17 win over South Carolina Sept. 2 in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff game.
Senior quarterback Jashon Gaines (5) hands the ball off to senior running back Nori Moore who rushes in for the score in the Dogs 17-10 win over the Wildcats of Apalachee Sept. 1. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Senior quarterback Jashon Gaines (5) hands the ball off to senior running back Nori Moore who rushes in for the score in the Dogs 17-10 win over the Wildcats of Apalachee Sept. 1. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Hart escapes Apalachee with first win of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Dogs took their first road trip of the year and escaped with a 17-10 win over the Wildcats of Apalachee Sept. 1. After an 0-1 start to the season, Hart looked to rebound and return to its winning ways versus Apalachee. Hart won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Captain Scott Crump has been with the Hartwell Fire Department since 1998 and was recently voted the best firefighter in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell edition in July.

Captain Scott Crump has been with the Hartwell Fire Department since 1998 and was recently voted the best firefighter in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell edition in July.

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Hartwell firefighter Scott Crump calls working for his hometown, ‘rewarding’

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
For nearly 115 years the Hartwell Fire Department, which started as a bucket brigade, has transformed itself into one of the premiere small town departments in the state of Georgia.
Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

Hartwell Main Street’s annual scarecrow bash is coming soon. Registration forms are now available and are due no later than Sept. 30. Scarecrow bash participants may begin placing scarecrows Sept. 30 and must maintain them throughout the month of October.

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Main Street to sponsor annual scarecrow bash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Fall is just around the corner and Hartwell’s Main Street is once again sponsoring the annual Scarecrow Bash. Each year members of our community decorate scarecrows around town to celebrate the season and will be judged by the most creative designs.