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County attorney Kim Higginbotham reads the rules regarding public comment to the Hart County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting while Jim Gaines (right) listens on.

County attorney Kim Higginbotham reads the rules regarding public comment to the Hart County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting while Jim Gaines (right) listens on.

Public comment discussion headlines meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Despite no public comment being made by any Hart County citizens during the public comment period, Tuesday night’s board of commissioners meeting was dominated by discussion on how members of the public are allowed to address the board in meetings.
Senior left defensive back Jonathan Velazquez lies down after giving it his all in his final game for Hart County. As the Dogs lose 7-1 on the road to Wesleyan in the first round of the state playoffs.

Senior left defensive back Jonathan Velazquez lies down after giving it his all in his final game for Hart County. As the Dogs lose 7-1 on the road to Wesleyan in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Soccer Dogs season ends after first round exit against Wesleyan

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Hart County boys soccer team fell to Wesleyan in the first round of the state tournament 7-1. With the loss, it will end the Dogs season with a record of 10-8, 2-3. The Dogs made the trip down to Wesleyan to take on the Wolves in the first round of the state tournament.
Junior pitcher Gracie Cook took the mound against Cherokee in the 18-3 loss on April 12.

Junior pitcher Gracie Cook took the mound against Cherokee in the 18-3 loss on April 12.

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Lady Dogs eliminated at sectionals after back-to-back losses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team dropped both games at sectionals, to Cherokee, 18-3 and to Elbert County, 11-6. Both losses eliminated the girls and ended their season. The Lady Dogs faced Cherokee in game one of sectionals, but unfortunately couldn’t get enough runs to come across.
Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

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HCMS Golf teams earns 2023 region runner-ups

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
At the Northeast Georgia middle school region golf tournament held on March 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, both the boys and girls middle school golf teams were region runner-up champions.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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FUNdamental Tennis HC to host summer events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
FUNdamental Tennis HC will host a summer league, lessons, and a camp for middle school and high school players throughout the summer. The summer league will allow players to play in singles, doubles or both. The matches will be arranged by the players availability.
Pictured left to right is Clayton Segars and Kason Carden as they captured the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division.

Pictured left to right is Clayton Segars and Kason Carden as they captured the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division.

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HCMS Anglers reel in championship

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Two Hart County Middle School Anglers won the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division that wrapped up on March 11 at Lake Murray. Kason Carden and Clayton Segars worked hard all season long for this accomplishment.
Seniors Paul Davis (1) and Jordan Leach celebrating after the game one 11-2 win over Stephens County on April 13.

Seniors Paul Davis (1) and Jordan Leach celebrating after the game one 11-2 win over Stephens County on April 13.

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Diamond Dogs six-game win streak clinches playoff berth

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Diamond Dogs increased their winning streak to six games after the double-header wins over Stephens County on April 13 and then won over Monroe Area on Tuesday.
Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

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Roy Ramsey is Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Roy Ramsey has been a face in the Hart County community for over 50 years. Whether it’s at the funeral home or on the basketball court, Ramsey has been meeting people’s challenges with his unique compassion for decades. “I love working with the public,” Ramsey said.