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Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

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Edwards goes from player to coach

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Ben Edwards has now played and coached for both Emmanuel College and Hart County. After Edwards finished his final season with the Dogs, he committed to play basketball for the Emmanuel College Lions.
Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

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Johnson looks to step up as senior

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tahj Johnson’s decorated career in the orange and black, which included dunking in middle school and making an appearance in the Final Four, is coming to an end.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs scramble at North Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Mat Dogs traveled to North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia on Wednesday, Nov. 23 for the Titans Scramble. “We got to see Monroe Area, North Oconee, Elbert, and Social Circle, which are all good programs,” head coach Sean Gaddy said.
Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

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Brown to enter transfer portal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Former Hart County and West Georgia defensive back Jalen Brown has entered the transfer portal. On Monday, Nov. 28. Brown said on Twitter he was grateful for the opportunity to play for the Wolves. “At this time I would like to thank God and my family for this process,” Brown said in the tweet.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1981: A car crashed into the Maryland Fried Chicken Restaurant on Carolina Street. Police estimated the damages to cost $5,000-$7,000. The car was parked on the east side of the building and then was driven in reverse through the window and part of the building.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 21 •Anthony Marsingill, 26, of Athens was arrested and charged with probation violation DUI and suspended license. •Amy McDowell, 42, of Elberton was arrested and charged with DUI and an open container in a vehicle. Nov.
Photo credit: Mae Mu

Photo credit: Mae Mu

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Picking oranges plucks story from Great Depression

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Circa 1935. Soup kitchens. Bread lines. Unemployment almost 25 percent. The Great Depression had America’s stomach gnawing on its backbone. Jobs were hard to come by, but the two youthful brothers always found work.
Photo credit: Dillon Kydd

Photo credit: Dillon Kydd

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BOC focuses on residential growth in comprehensive plan

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
On Nov. 22, the Hart County Board of Commissioners looked to strengthen Hart County’s ability to maintain “its rural heritage” through the Hart County 2022 comprehensive plan in a work session, taking aim at stemming residential growth as the main focus.
Photo credit: Svetozar Cenisev

Photo credit: Svetozar Cenisev

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Festival of Lights to begin Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The new Festival of Lights event is coming to Hartwell this weekend on Dec. 3 at Railroad Street Park where a splendor of lights will deck the halls for all to enjoy this Christmas season.
The McGee Home, pictured above at 77 Cedar Lane in Hartwell, is one of six unique properties featured on the Dec. 10 Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Hartwell Service League. The tour offers spectators a look at some of the area’s iconic homes, provides a lesson in Hartwell’s architectural history and raises money for children’s literacy in Hart County.

The McGee Home, pictured above at 77 Cedar Lane in Hartwell, is one of six unique properties featured on the Dec. 10 Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Hartwell Service League. The tour offers spectators a look at some of the area’s iconic homes, provides a lesson in Hartwell’s architectural history and raises money for children’s literacy in Hart County.

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Christmas Tour of Homes returns Dec. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Hartwell Service League’s Christmas Tour of Homes is back this year. Six beautifully decorated homes will be featured on the tour date of Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.