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Photo credit: Shefali Lincoln

Photo credit: Shefali Lincoln

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Earthquake felt in Reed Creek area

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was registered in the Reed Creek area of Hart County on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:29 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. The relatively small scale earthquake was the 12th in Georgia this year, according to the USGA website. The most recent quake was a 2.
An unknown visitor attached a memorial bouquet Tuesday to the buoy that marks the spot of which a single-engine plane entered Lake Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 10. The plane was still underwater by press time Wednesday. One passenger, the pilot, was assumed dead upon impact. Excavation crews were scheduled to lift the plane from the lake depths Thursday.

An unknown visitor attached a memorial bouquet Tuesday to the buoy that marks the spot of which a single-engine plane entered Lake Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 10. The plane was still underwater by press time Wednesday. One passenger, the pilot, was assumed dead upon impact. Excavation crews were scheduled to lift the plane from the lake depths Thursday.

Plane crashes in Lake Hartwell: Pilot killed; aircraft stuck in lake depths

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
A double-engine plane flown by a lone pilot crashed Saturday, Sept. 10 into Lake Hartwell near Long Point Recreation Area in Hartwell. After impact at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: A surprising first performance

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Like most people, I was expecting UGA to beat Oregon on Saturday. I expected a close first half, but for the Dawgs to pull away in the third and win by two touchdowns or so. But it looked like duck season came early in Georgia with the way the Dawgs dominated the game from the very beginning.
Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

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Hart XC teams run in Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country teams  competed against more than 20 other schools at the Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational 2022 on Sept. 1. The boys team finished seventh out of 21 teams with a total score of 206. Luis Gench led the pack for the Bulldogs at 17th with a time of 17:55.63.
Hart v Daniel

Hart v Daniel

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Hart to face back-to-back state champs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Bulldogs will be facing arguably their toughest opponent of the season this Friday across the border in South Carolina. The Hart County High School football team will be traveling to Central, S.C. to take on the Daniel Lions.
Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

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Lady Diamond Dogs 0-2 after first week of road region schedule stretch

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs have had a tough start to region play, losing their first two games. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Hebron Christian on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Dogs found themselves behind 4-0 at the start of the fourth inning.
Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

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Hart Volleydogs split home games

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Volleydogs split matches in their first home performance in more than two weeks. The Hart County High School volleyball team hosted both Jefferson and Crescent at home on Sept. 1. The Volleydogs lost to the Jefferson Dragons in an extremely close match, 2-1.