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Photo credit: Randy Fath

Photo credit: Randy Fath

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Ag expo highlights essential industry

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
This Saturday, the Hart County Charter System, Hart County Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Archway program are working together to host the second annual Northeast Georgia Agriculture Expo at our very own Hart County Agriscience Center.
Photo credit: Aidan Bartos

Photo credit: Aidan Bartos

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Hart to host first joint First Responder Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
On Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., there will be a First Responder Family Fun Day to celebrate the efforts of the Hart County Sheriff Department, Hart City Police, EMS, Dispatch, Lifeflight and Hartwell City and Hart County Firefighters.
A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

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Invasive Jorō spider possible friend to farmers

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Spiders are among the most important species of predators in the world. They help eat insects and other species that are a liability to property or people.
Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Judge swears in Brown early

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Jeff Brown was sworn into office as a Hart County commissioner on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The oath of office was given at 4 p.m. in the courtroom of the Hart County Courthouse, with judge Jeffery Malcom presiding.
Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

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Senior cheerleader makes GCCA all-state team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County High School senior Ally Anderson made the top 16 at the 2022 GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition in Columbus this past weekend. In making the top 16, Anderson was named to the all state squad for A-AAAA, a first for a Hart County cheerleader.
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Gordy takes over cross-country, teams to lean on youth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County cross country teams are under new leadership with assistant coach Ana Gordy taking over as head coach this year. Gordy has been coaching the team along side former coach Cecil Marett for the last 12 years. When Marett retired, Gordy took up the mantle.
Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

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Lady Diamond Dogs start season 3-0

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs kicked off their season last week, but didn’t make it through a full game after run-ruling both opponents. The Hart County High School Softball team hosted Gainesville and Chestatee at home on Aug. 5 in a doubleheader to start the fast-pitch 2022 season.
Photo credit: Dave Adamson

Photo credit: Dave Adamson

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Hart football to play in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County football team will again be competing in the Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic Weekend this year for their preseason game. This year, the Bulldogs will travel to Westside High School in Anderson, S.C., and play Westside and Wrens High School at 6 p.m, on Friday, Aug. 12.