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Hart County girl's basketball team in action.

Hart County girl's basketball team in action.

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Lady Dogs split region games

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County High School girls basketball team split two region games on the road over the past week. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, the Lady Dogs traveled to Toccoa and beat the Stephens County Indians 45-30.
Johnny Curry draws the foul against the Oconee County defender on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Johnny Curry draws the foul against the Oconee County defender on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Bulldogs remain on top of region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Bulldogs winning streak continued as the Hart County boys basketball team downed two more region opponents this week. The Bulldogs battled to beat Stephens County High School on the road on Wednesday, Jan. 19 to win 64-59.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
1947: The North Georgia Broadcasting Company (NGBC) proposed to build a large radio station in Hart County with an expected cover radius of 75-150 miles. The general manager of NGBC, Max G.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 19 •Margie Ann Brown, 47, of Bowersville, was arrested and charged with battery, probation violation and felony theft by shoplifting. Jan. 20 •Katherine Suzanne Moore, 20, of Stanton, Va.
Photo credit: Enayet Raheem

Photo credit: Enayet Raheem

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Commissioners lament 2020 Hart census data

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County Board of Commissioners was not happy with the results of the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hart County has seen a population increase of 615 people from 2010 to 2020. Commissioner Joey Dorsey said he thinks that number is too low.
Photo credit: Carles Rabada

Photo credit: Carles Rabada

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Sheriff: jail progress slow but proceeding

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Progress on the new Hart County jail is slow and steady according to sheriff Mike Cleveland. Cleveland said he had a meeting recently with the architect and construction manager for the project and plans are proceeding for the jail.