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Junior guard Dakota Phillips

Junior guard Dakota Phillips

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Six Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors for basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
One senior, three juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman make up the six Lady Dogs who were honored by the coaches in Region 8-AAA. Junior guards Dakota Phillips and Alexis Walker were the lone Lady Dogs to make first team all region within the region.
Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

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Lights cause the Racket Dogs to fall to Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Failing stadium lights cause the Racket Dogs to struggle and fall at home against rival Elbert County. Things were looking promising for the boys’ team until it got dark. “Our boys started off really well,” said Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney.
Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

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Diamond Dogs continue to struggle after 0-4 start

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Diamond Dogs continue to struggle, dropping both games to Elbert at home Feb. 15 and on the road at McIntosh on Tuesday. Hart hosted the Blue Devils of Elbert County for the first home game of the season at Saye Field.
Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

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Dogs earn the three seed after comeback win over Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team lost to Stephens County Feb. 15, but was able to overcome Hebron on Friday, earning the Dogs the No. 3 seed in the state tournament. The Dogs took on Stephens County to determine who would advance to the region championship.
Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

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The Region 8-AAA runner ups season ends after loss to Dawson

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs beat Oconee, but lost to Hebron in the region championship. They were the No. 2 seed out of Region 8-AAA but Dawson County upset Hart at home to end their season. Hart opened up the region tournament by taking on Oconee County on the Warriors home floor.
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Moorhead

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He’s So Weird

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
My handy-dandy dictionary defines the word “weird” as meaning strikingly odd or unusual, especially in an unsettling way, strange. Further, my even more handy-dandy thesaurus suggests the following words as being synonyms to the word: curious, eccentric, eerie, kooky, peculiar and inscrutable.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

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Georgia Power got the ‘gold mine’ … we got the ‘shaft’

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The headline read: “Southern Co. reports huge rise in profits.” The subhead reported: “$1.1 billion jump noted despite big financial hit from Vogtle delays.” I am not against seeing Georgia Power or its parent, the Southern Company, make ample money. Profits are essential for staying in business.
Powell

Powell

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Legislative newsletter – week 7

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
On Feb. 21, the Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol for Legislative Day 21.   We only have 20 legislative days left to complete our business, and the “Crossover Day” deadline, March 6, is rapidly approaching.
Gail Leopard checks on her blooming tulip tree at her home in the Airline community in Bowersville.

Gail Leopard checks on her blooming tulip tree at her home in the Airline community in Bowersville.

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The Leopards are Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bright yellow daffodils, or “buttercups,” shine in the front yard of Roger and Gail Leopard’s home in the Airline community of Bowersville during an unusually warm February afternoon.
Shamrika Johnson crossing out her first tier at the Hart County Habitat for Humanity Restore headquarters at 900 Benson Street.

Shamrika Johnson crossing out her first tier at the Hart County Habitat for Humanity Restore headquarters at 900 Benson Street.

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Amazing Housing Race hits goal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Amazing Hartwell Housing Race met its first tier goal. Team Brittany Harland secured a large material donation, moving Harland’s dream house one step closer toward reality.