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Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

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Errors define losses to Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Diamond Dogs were swept by the Lions of Franklin County and also lost to Hebron Christian, 5-4. After the Dogs lost game one at home on March 21, Hart made the trip to Carnesville in hopes to get back in the win column in a double-header versus Franklin County.
Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

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Softball splits with Franklin

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lady Dogs wrapped up regular season play on the road against Franklin County, splitting the double-header with the Lady Lions on March 22. Hart was able to get the bats going in the 8-3 game one win. In game two, it was the complete opposite, as Franklin shut out Hart, 4-0.
Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

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Dogs fall to Hebron and Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Soccer Dogs couldn’t find the win column this past week, as they fell to both Hebron Christian on the road and to Elbert County at home.
Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

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Lady Dogs eliminated from playoffs but dominate Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Even though the Lady Dogs were eliminated from the state playoffs with the road loss to Hebron Christian, they looked to finish the season strong starting with a big home win over rival Elbert County.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 21   Austin Bryson, 24, of Commerce was arrested and charged with DUI, open container in the vehicle, possession of drug related objects, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.
Photo by Gemma Evans

Photo by Gemma Evans

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‘No’ can be a big motivator

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The old brick building looked like a school and smelled like a school. At least it did in my 13-year-old mind. I can still smell the oil-soaked floors and hear the squeaking boards, from when principal James E. Bacon—in his big black wingtips—tromped up and down the hall of Jesup Junior High.
Photo by Daniel Lerman

Photo by Daniel Lerman

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If you think you have it bad, dear, just look around

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Once upon a time, the Hasidic story goes, a poor man went to a wise rabbi with a complaint. “I’m going crazy,” the man said. “I’m living in a small house with my wife, six children and my mother-in-law, and there’s no room to move. I’m going to have a nervous breakdown.
Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

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Hart EMC, Farm Bureau donate book to library

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “I Love Strawberries” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

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Vietnam Memorial in 2023 Tour of Honor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The year 2023 will be the 13th year for Tour of Honor [Tour], a self-directed motorcycle ride that honors American heroes such as military veterans, first responders and American workers, and takes place from Spring until Fall.
Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

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Drama unfolds at theater meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
All 101 seats of the Hart County Community Theatre were filled on Friday night, with more people standing outside the theatre’s closed doors.