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GHSA approves NIL for high school athletes

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Georgia High School Association unanimously votes to allow high school athletes within the state of Georgia to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.
Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

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Volley Dogs win in a thriller against North Oconee

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
After winning the first two sets, the Volley Dogs lost the third set. Hart was able to rally back and capture the win in the fourth set over the Lady Titans of North Oconee. Hart hosted North Oconee in the Dog Pound Sept. 28 in a best of five set match.
Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

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"Duke" runs over Lions to give Hart its first region win

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Senior running back Nori Moore’s five rushing touchdowns propels the Dogs to start region play with a 40-14 win over Franklin County. Hart County made the 20 mile drive from Hartwell to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County. The Lions won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Hart named Class 3A Champions

Hart named Class 3A Champions

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HCHS Marching Bulldogs win Pridelands Marching Contest

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fourteen high school bands – made up of more than 900 students – from across Georgia and hundreds of their fans and families descended on Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium Saturday for the first Pridelands Marching Contest. The contest was sponsored by the Franklin County Marching Pride.
Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

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New salon opens in downtown Hartwell

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Hartwell Main Street and the Hart County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar to town with a ribbon cutting ceremony October 3 in honor of their grand opening. A rousing crowd was on hand to welcome the beauty salon, located at 50 South Carter St. to the local community.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

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Hart County Board of Education to propose property tax increase

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
On September 27, the Hart County Board of Education announced its intention to increase property taxed levied in 2023 by 3.74 percent over the rollback millage rate. The board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value of taxable property in Hart County.
Pine Tree Garden Club members transforming Historical Society landscaping

Pine Tree Garden Club members transforming Historical Society landscaping

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Hart County Historical Society grounds to receive a face lift

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Located at 31 East Howell Street, a highly visible intersection, the Hartwell Historical Society looks to transform its grounds from a desolate area to a work of art showcasing the beauty of nature.
Light crowd at the Bowersville Town Council Meeting Sept. 22

Light crowd at the Bowersville Town Council Meeting Sept. 22

Bowersville Councilman Ted Yeargin Resigns

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A last minute meeting of the Bowersville town council was called Sept. 22 to accept the resignation of post four councilman Ted Yeargin. The meeting, originally scheduled for Sept. 21, was forced to cancel due to a lack of a quorum. Just after 4 p.m.
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Photo by Alexander Grey

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Hartwell proposes salary increase for employees

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A significant salary increase for city employees coupled with a rollback of the millage rate for property owners were several of the highlights from the City of Hartwell’s proposed 2024 budget. The budget was presented for its first reading during a meeting of the Hartwell City Council October 2.