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Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

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Little League rookie softball team advances to sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Little League rookie softball team swept Oglethorpe County by a score of 14-4 and 9-7 to advance to sectionals. On May 23 in game one, Hart came away with a 14-4 win over Oglethorpe and was just one win away from moving onto sectionals in a best of three series.
Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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The Diamond Dogs gear up for a trip to the Dominican Republic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball team will head down to the Dominican Republic on June 6 to play baseball but also share the gospel. Shane Williamson, who is the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA], brought up an idea to the area director of Lake Hartwell FCA’s Chad Posey.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

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What is fueling Georgia Power’s rate increases?

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
If you happen to be a Georgia Power Company customer, I have some good news and some bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Your bill is going up $16 per month starting June 1. That’s on top of what you are already paying for your service. And the good news?
Photo by Aaron Burden

Photo by Aaron Burden

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Remembering the true reason for Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Memorial Day is about remembering the brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice to allow each of us the freedoms we all enjoy as Americans. It is a day of reverence, reflection and a time to be grateful to live in the greatest country the world has ever known. General George S. Patton Jr.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   May 23   Jose Aguilera-Medina, 38, of Royston was arrested and charged with driving without a license and failure to drive within a single lane.
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Photo by Trnava University

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Library to host annual summer reading program

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Library, located at 150 Benson St. in Hartwell has a 2023 Summer Reading Program. June events include: June 5 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off June 7 - 1 p.m. Todd Key – Cirque du Todd June 12 - 11 a.m. Storytime (Theme:  Birds) June 14 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photo by Mche Lee

Photo by Mche Lee

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School enrollment moved to board of education office

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
District enrollment for the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) will be moving to the Hart County Board of Education Office. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 30 and will be implemented in the early-to-mid June.
Hart Archway executive committee members Bill Leard and Jason Ford accepted the platinum designation for Hart County becoming a Connected Resilient Community during UGA’s awards week. Pictured from left to right are Jennifer Frum, UGA Vice President for Public Service and Outreach; Jere Morehead, UGA President; Jason Ford, Hartwell Economic and Community Development Director; Michelle Elliott, Archway Partnership Director; Bill Leard, Hart County Archway Partnership Executive Committee Chairman; S. Jack Hu,

Hart Archway executive committee members Bill Leard and Jason Ford accepted the platinum designation for Hart County becoming a Connected Resilient Community during UGA’s awards week. Pictured from left to right are Jennifer Frum, UGA Vice President for Public Service and Outreach; Jere Morehead, UGA President; Jason Ford, Hartwell Economic and Community Development Director; Michelle Elliott, Archway Partnership Director; Bill Leard, Hart County Archway Partnership Executive Committee Chairman; S. Jack Hu,

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Hart awarded UGA Connected Resilient Community designation

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Hart County has earned UGA’s Connected Resilient Community designation after working alongside University of Georgia partners to complete multiple projects designed to make them more attractive to economic development.
Andie Jane Holmes (front) was recognized at the North Hart Elementary award’s ceremony for raising funds for the annual Kathy Ford Martin Memorial Scholarship.

Andie Jane Holmes (front) was recognized at the North Hart Elementary award’s ceremony for raising funds for the annual Kathy Ford Martin Memorial Scholarship.

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Fifth grader helps fund annual Kathy Ford Martin scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Each year, North Hart Elementary sponsors the Kathy Ford Martin Memorial Scholarship in honor of the beloved paraprofessional at North Hart. This year, however, a fifth grade student took matters into her own hands to aid in the continuation of the scholarship.