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The City of Hartwell’s new rendering of the new fire station for the downtown firehouse near city hall.

The City of Hartwell’s new rendering of the new fire station for the downtown firehouse near city hall.

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New look for firehouse

Dan Hunt
Friday, January 27, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson reported last week the latest rendering of the new planned fire station, which will be built at the location of the current City Hall parking lot. The build is expected to begin in spring, and once completed, the old facility will be paved over.
Brian Fleming, left, won the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.

Brian Fleming, left, won the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.

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Georgia Farm Bureau honors Hartwell native

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
MACON, Ga. – Hart County Farm Bureau (HCFB) member Brian Fleming represented Georgia in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Excellence in Agriculture competition held at the 146th Annual AFBF Convention Jan. 6-10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pictured left Ms. Morgan-Philllips and pictured right is senior HCHS student Tate Phillips as he was named the STAR Student for the class of 2023.

Pictured left Ms. Morgan-Philllips and pictured right is senior HCHS student Tate Phillips as he was named the STAR Student for the class of 2023.

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Phillips named STAR student

Josh Brannen
Friday, January 27, 2023
After being named the STAR Student for the class of 2023, Hart County High School senior, Tate Phillips, 17, is setting his sights on schools near and far for his next step in academics.
Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

Photo by Stephanie Klepacki

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Redistricting?

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners discussed potential boundary changes for the county’s five districts Jan. 24, voting unanimously to take further action on Feb. 15 after it’s passed by the Hart County Board of Education.
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

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Arrests net cash, drugs, guns, and a ‘Hell Cat’

Dan Hunt
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office made six arrests on Jan. 17, following a drug sting, in which 40 pounds of “high quality” marijuana was seized along with multiple firearms; $11,000 in cash; and a “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger with a market value of approximately $100,000.
Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

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GHSF Daily honors Moore for All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Junior Nori Moore made the All-State team for the Georgia High School Football Daily at running back. Moore has now been named All-State twice, once by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now by the Georgia High School Football Daily. Moore spoke on what it meant to him to receive the honors.
Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

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Hartwell Speedway waves final flag

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
After 16 racing seasons and thousands of laps ran, the Hartwell Speedway raised its final checkered flag. Owner of the Hartwell Speedway announced via Facebook that after 16 years, it was time for him to move on and close the speedway.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

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Two Lady Dogs invited to Sandy Spiel Spring Showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Two Hart County Lady Dogs got invited to the Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on March 19, 2023. The first Lady Dog to receive the invite was junior guard Dakota Phillips and she was beyond excited and honored. “It is a great honor,” Phillips said.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs eliminated at sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs traveled down to Long County on Saturday, Jan. 14 for Sectionals and were eliminated after placing second. The Mat Dogs first matchup was against Hephzibah. The winner would take on the winner of Lafayette and Long County to potentially make State Duals.
Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

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Basketball splits against Hebron while sweeping Stephens

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Hart County basketball split against Hebron Christian 1-1 on Friday, Jan. 13 while sweeping Stephens County 2-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The teams first traveled to Hebron Christian on Friday, Jan.13. With the Lady Dogs up first they had to face the toughest opponent in school history. Then No.