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Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

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Soccer Dogs get ready to kickoff their season

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The soccer Dogs 2023 season begins Jan. 27, as they travel to Cedar Shoals to take on the Jaguars. The boys team had one of their best seasons in 2022, finishing 12-5-2 overall and made it into the state playoffs as a four seed. It was only the second time in the program’s history.
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

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Cane to the Chanticleers

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end Cane Berrong committed to Coastal Carolina last week to continue his athletic and academic career.
Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

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Carter commits to track for Emmanuel

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
Senior trackstar Valasha Carter committed to Emmanuel College Jan. 18. She shared her commitment on all of her social media platforms, along with a message speaking about her commitment to the Lions. “First, I want to say thank you God for everything,” Carter said.
Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs basketball teams pick up fourth region win

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County High School basketball teams swept the Warriors of Oconee County at home Jan. 20. Both teams also won on the road against Franklin County Tuesday. Lady Dogs head coach Mike Edwards has mentioned in the past that there are three tiers in the girls side of Region 8-AAA this year.
Terry Meeks pictured pictured right has been the founding and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church and is retiring after 28 years.

Terry Meeks pictured pictured right has been the founding and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church and is retiring after 28 years.

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Meeks retires as pastor after 28 years

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
After more than 28 years serving as the senior pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell, Terry Meeks has decided to retire. Meeks was just a kid when he knew he was called to be a pastor, and he found a unique way to practice how to preach.
Photo by David von Diemar

Photo by David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 17 Christavious Feaster, 26, of Canon was arrested and charged with a grand jury arrest warrant, violation Georgia street gang terrorism act.
James Brinley

James Brinley

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Chainsaw carving artist comes to the Botanical Gardens

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Botanical Gardens wanted to add some wooden carving pieces to the gardens. As they began to look around for an artist, they found a man by the name of James Brinley who was suggested a garden board member’s woodworking contract.
A boat is loaded with Christmas trees to be sunk in Lake Hartwell near Sadlers Creek State Park for fish and insect habitats.

A boat is loaded with Christmas trees to be sunk in Lake Hartwell near Sadlers Creek State Park for fish and insect habitats.

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Sadlers Creek reaches tree milestone

Josh Brannen
Friday, January 27, 2023
A milestone was reached for Sadlers Creek along Lake Hartwell. More than 1,500 Christmas trees were sunk into the lake, making a viable shelter for creatures of the lake to thrive and feed.
Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Crump Photography)

Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Crump Photography)

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Birchwood performing at High Cotton Feb. 17

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The critically-acclaimed, young blues artist Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell Feb. 17.
Photo by Alex D'Alessio

Photo by Alex D'Alessio

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POA kicks off year with CCA presentation

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
Hart County Property Owners Association  opened the year on January 20 with a comprehensive presentation about the College and Career Academy  by its new and energetic  CEO Steve Burton. Mr.