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Payne Oglesby makes his approach in the match against Oconee County on March 24.

Payne Oglesby makes his approach in the match against Oconee County on March 24.

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Boys golf remains undefeated

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hart County boys golf team continues it’s up beaten streak with wins over Oconee County, White County and East Jackson. On Thursday, March 24, Hart defeated Oconee County at Cateechee, 173-205, in their lowest score of the season. Junior Payne Oglesby had the low score of the match with a 38.
Tanner Ayers gets a hit in the home win against East Jackson on March 22.

Tanner Ayers gets a hit in the home win against East Jackson on March 22.

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Diamond Dogs sweep East Jackson Eagles

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hart County Diamond Dogs finished the sweep of East Jackson with doubleheader wins last Friday. The baseball team traveled to Commerce to face the Eagles twice on Friday, March 25. Hart won the first game 3-2, needing a run in an extra inning to win. Paul Davis led the team in hits with two.
Tyler Trujillo curves his shot around the wall to score a goal off a free kick in the win over Franklin County on March 25.

Tyler Trujillo curves his shot around the wall to score a goal off a free kick in the win over Franklin County on March 25.

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Soccer Dogs clinch playoff spot: Bulldogs defeat region rivals Franklin Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hart County boys soccer team beat Franklin County to punch their ticket to the state playoffs for only the third time in program history. Coach Benjamin Hudson said this year’s match up with their rivals from Franklin County carried a lot of emotion after losing to them last season, 6-1.
Photo Credit: Jon Tyson

Photo Credit: Jon Tyson

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Lessons in Faith: Test the Spirit

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
1 Kings 18:21 (NLT) reads: 21Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling  between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent. It seems Elijah was saying, “make up your mind”!
Pictured is Angie Brown, Hart EMC Director of Public Relations, Richard Sanders, (center) Director of Hart County Library, Tina Simmons and Linda Haley, (right) Hart County Farm Bureau.

Pictured is Angie Brown, Hart EMC Director of Public Relations, Richard Sanders, (center) Director of Hart County Library, Tina Simmons and Linda Haley, (right) Hart County Farm Bureau.

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Library receives book donations

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “How to Grow a Monster” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
Photo Credit: Element5 Digital

Photo Credit: Element5 Digital

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 22 •Elishia Marie Carnow, 56, of Dahlonega, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt, DUI, no insurance, open container in vehicle, possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of methamphetamines.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap-up: week 11

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
This week, the House and Senate Rules Committees began hearing bills that might have a chance to get a vote on the floor of the respective chamber. Next week will be a culmination of proposed legislation from both chambers and some legislation that will not pass.
Photo Credit: Alex Shute

Photo Credit: Alex Shute

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Addressing unforgiveness in the U.S.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
There are no words that can justify the actions of some white Americans in the past involving the treatment of African Americans; however today the reasons for unforgiveness by some people can be no longer justified.
Photo submitted: Perhaps you remember John Hammock’s picture on Georgia billboards. In our family, he was also famous for driving a NeSmith Funeral Home ambulance to the hospital while my dad finished delivering a baby in the back.

Photo submitted: Perhaps you remember John Hammock’s picture on Georgia billboards. In our family, he was also famous for driving a NeSmith Funeral Home ambulance to the hospital while my dad finished delivering a baby in the back.

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New clue surfaces in old family mystery

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Big Dink went to his grave never knowing the names of two Georgia state patrolmen who came to his aid. That bothered me for more than 60 years. A pair of telephone calls—14 years apart—have solved the mysteries. One for certain. The other, most likely. Go back to Sept. 27, 1958.
Pictured above left to right are Bill Fogerty, President HCPOA; Mike Buckel, presenter; and board member Snip White.

Pictured above left to right are Bill Fogerty, President HCPOA; Mike Buckel, presenter; and board member Snip White.

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Hart Property Owners discuss energy sources

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The March HCPOA meeting highlighted an energized presentation on “Electric Cars, Energy, and Power Generation” by Mike Buckel.  Mike is a practiced experienced engineer.