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Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

ESPLOST referendum passes voter test

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Hart County will “continue the penny,” as voters renewed a one-percent sales tax county-wide specifically to be used for education, during Tuesday’s Election Day.
Pictured is sophomore forward Channing Segars scoring one of her three goals in the 8-1 win over Washington-Wilkes on March 10.

Pictured is sophomore forward Channing Segars scoring one of her three goals in the 8-1 win over Washington-Wilkes on March 10.

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Lady Dogs split against Washington-Wilkes and Stephens

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Lady Dogs soccer team dominated Washington-Wilkes, 8-1, but dropped their second region game to Stephens County, 6-3. The Lady Dogs have to win two of the remaining three region games to make the state playoffs for the first time in program history.
Pictured is junior defender Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo looking down the line on a throw in.

Pictured is junior defender Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo looking down the line on a throw in.

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Dogs pickup first region win

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Dogs won back-to-back games against Washington-Wilkes,7-0 and in double overtime against Stephens County, 3-2. The Dogs picked up a huge 7-0 win over Washington-Wilkes as multiple Dogs had contributions in the game.
Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

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Racket Dogs fall to Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After getting rained out on March 9, the Racket Dogs returned to a dry court and fell to Hebron Christian at home on Tuesday. For the boys, they were able to win one line but dropped the other four as first singles, Daniel Leard, won in two sets 6-4 and 6-3.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

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Phillips crowned MVP and three point champion

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Junior guard Dakota Phillips won the three point shootout as well and was recognized as the most valuable player in the Northeast Georgia All-Star game at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.
Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

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Slow-Pitch continues to dominate with wins over Johnson of Gainesville

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The slow-pitch softball team run-ruled the Knights of Johnson (Gainesville) in both games at home on March 8. The Lady Dogs have had great success against teams from Gainesville in both fast-pitch and slow pitch.
Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs back to its winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Diamond Dogs go 2-2 in a four game stretch, picking up their first win of the season and the first region win as well. On March 9, Hart traveled to Crescent High School in South Carolina and beat the Tigers, 3-2. “We played very well,” said Diamond Dogs head coach Hunter Barton.
Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

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Track teams stack the podium in trips to Elbert and Rabun

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County track team collected multiple first place and top five finishers at the Elbert County home meet and at the Bo James Invitational in Rabun County. On March 9, the teams traveled to Elberton for the Elbert County home meet and both teams were successful in multiple events.
Hartwell native Charlie Jordan has been portraying Santa Claus for local photos since he was 23 years old.

Hartwell native Charlie Jordan has been portraying Santa Claus for local photos since he was 23 years old.

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Charlie Jordan is Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Charlie Jordan hates Oreos. However that wasn’t always the case for the 77-year-old Hartwell native. No, this was a somewhat unusual result from his somewhat unusual job as a professional Santa. “I get paid to play with other people’s grandchildren,” Jordan said.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 7   Amy Adkins, 43, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation - DUI. Kelsey King, 28, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving with suspended or revoked drivers license and no insurance.