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Photo by Mark Duffel

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Slow-pitch softball starts the season 2-0

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team started the season off with a bang, sweeping Gainesville in their season opener. Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry said it is always hard for softball players to make the transition from fastpitch to slow pitch in just a matter of months.
Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs rallies fall short

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Diamond Dogs are still in the rough after losses to both McIntosh on Feb. 24 and Banks County at home on Tuesday. Hart hosted McIntosh for a double-header. The Chiefs beat the Diamond Dogs just a few days ago in Peachtree City, 13-0.
The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

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ELITE EIGHT BOUND

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team knocked off two Top 15 teams on the road to advance to the Elite Eight. Hart traveled up to Gilmer on Feb. 22 to take on the Bobcats in the first round of the state tournament. The Dogs came out swinging, taking a 30-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb. 21   Toby Haygood, 20, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked or suspended and reckless driving.   Feb.
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Jimmy Carter will be irreplaceable

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
What could have been my toughest UGA assignment turned out to be the easiest.  My task was to get all seven 1970 Democratic gubernatorial candidates to participate in a political forum, and then I would moderate the event.
Nancy Hart Memorial Park

Nancy Hart Memorial Park

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Choose what’s right over what’s easy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Last week The Hartwell Sun reported on the conditions and mismanagement of Nancy Hart Memorial Park, located just outside of town on Royston Highway. The Hartwell Sun found 34 graves without a plaque, and 32 of them were past the average time it takes to secure a headstone.
The system-wide Young Georgia Authors contest winners from South Hart Elementary School. Cecilia Le, on left, won the contest for second grade, and Thien My Luong, on right, won the contest for third grade.

The system-wide Young Georgia Authors contest winners from South Hart Elementary School. Cecilia Le, on left, won the contest for second grade, and Thien My Luong, on right, won the contest for third grade.

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HCCS announces Young Georgia Author winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Hart County Charter System Announces System-Wide Young Georgia Authors Winners The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce this year’s system-wide winners of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition.
Members of Hart County’s Golden K club lower the framing into place for a new ramp at a local resident’s house on Tuesday. The ramp marked the group’s 800th access ramp built within the community.

Members of Hart County’s Golden K club lower the framing into place for a new ramp at a local resident’s house on Tuesday. The ramp marked the group’s 800th access ramp built within the community.

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Golden K reaches 800 ramp milestone

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
For over 30 years, a crew of strong, dependable men have helped residents in Hart County with mobility issues that make navigating stairs difficult. But this crew may look a bit different than you’re imagining.
Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer listens to the complaints of Lavonia resident Doug Carter regarding concerns at Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Regular Meeting.

Hart County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marshall Sayer listens to the complaints of Lavonia resident Doug Carter regarding concerns at Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Regular Meeting.

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Campground controversy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Tempers came to a boil over discussions surrounding Paynes Creek Campground during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Contentions first arose as the board members were discussing bids put in for the contract of cutting grass at Paynes Creek Park.
Early voting is underway for the Hart County Board of Education’s ESPLOST. If approved, the upcoming ESPLOST will be the sixth edition in Hart County and is expected to collect over $30 million.

Early voting is underway for the Hart County Board of Education’s ESPLOST. If approved, the upcoming ESPLOST will be the sixth edition in Hart County and is expected to collect over $30 million.

ESPLOST voting underway

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
With early voting already underway, Hart County voters will notice that the ESPLOST is once again up for renewal.