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Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

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Ivester makes Class A-AAAA All-State Cheer Team

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Two Hart County High School competition cheerleaders competed in the 2023 Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association (GCCA) cheerleader of the year competition on Aug. 5 at Columbus State University, and one Lady Dog made the Class A-AAAA All-State Team.
Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

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Rucker makes the Wuerffel Trophy watch list

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CHAPEL HILL, N.C – North Carolina senior Kaimon Rucker was named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the award’s committee announced Thursday August 3.
Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

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Lady Dogs sweep Habersham in season opener

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Volley Dogs started the season off with a sweep on the road versus Habersham Central on Aug. 8. The Volley Dogs were able to sweep the Raiders of Habersham Central in three sets by the scores of 25-14, 28-26, and 25-22.
Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

Law enforcement still searching for missing White County man

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Police are searching for a White County man who has been missing for over 20 days. Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. Barnes was reported missing to the White County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 28.
Spectators at the 2021 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo watch during the calving simulator portion of the expo at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

Spectators at the 2021 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo watch during the calving simulator portion of the expo at the Hart County Agriscience Center.

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Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returning to Agriscience Center Aug. 19

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns this year to the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. There will be indoor and outdoor ag exhibits, a speaker panel, free activities for kids, food, raffle prizes, and an Antique Tractor Show.
UGA Professor Jeanna Wilson, right, demonstrates the embryonic progression of fertilized chicken eggs during a previous year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

UGA Professor Jeanna Wilson, right, demonstrates the embryonic progression of fertilized chicken eggs during a previous year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

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Archway partnership celebrates 15 years

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Since 2008, Hart County has partnered with the University of Georgia (UGA) to identify and address the critical needs of the community through the Archway Partnership program.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

Council approves changes to zoning

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Hartwell City Council voted to approve several changes to the zoning ordinances on Monday that increases and reduces lot size, density and setback requirements and creates two new zoning districts.    The changes were approved following a second reading by the council.
Photo by Ferdinand Asakome

Photo by Ferdinand Asakome

Parameters approved for duplex ordinance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Following a lengthy and heated discussion during Monday night’s meeting, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted 3-1 to approve parameters for a “grandfathering stipulation” for an ordinance that will allow the construction of duplexes in Hart County.