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A boy with mask on on the steps waiting for school. Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

A boy with mask on on the steps waiting for school. Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

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Charter system updates COVID protocols

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) released updated COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Jan. 4, two days before the schools were set to resume.
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Bailey.

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Man indicted on molestation charges

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
A Royston man was indicted with several counts of child molestation and incest  on Dec. 21, 2021. Joey Wilton Bailey, 39, was indicted with seven felony charges including aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, incest, child molestation, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Photo Submitted- A rendering provided by the developer depicts a proposal of the style for the townhome-like dwellings.

Photo Submitted- A rendering provided by the developer depicts a proposal of the style for the townhome-like dwellings.

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Council hears plans for Ridge Road apartment complex

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
A developer wants to bring an 80-unit multifamily housing project to Hartwell. On Monday, Jan. 3, the Hartwell City Council  heard the first reading of an annexation and zoning of a property on Ridge Road next to Juniper Court.
Johnny Curry fights through Daniel defenders along the baseline in the Dog’s loss on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Johnny Curry fights through Daniel defenders along the baseline in the Dog’s loss on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

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Bulldogs struggle in shootout as reigning champions

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After a disappointing start, the Hart County High School boys basketball team had a lackluster finish in the McDonald’s Shootout last week. Last season, the Dogs finished on top after beating all three of their opponents.
Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

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Lady Dogs finish second: Hart falls to Elbert in McDonald’s Shootout finals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After a strong run to the finals, the Hart County girls basketball team fell to Elbert County for the third time this season in the McDonald’s Shootout. After beating Abbeville Monday 66-22 and Loganville Tuesday 62-56, the Lady Dogs lost 51-72 to their rivals from Elberton.
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Crumpton

GBI charges Hart County teacher with felony sex crimes

Dan Hunt
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
UPDATED at 1:03 p.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations confirmed Tuesday evening Jan. 4 that it has arrested Corinna Crumpton, 30, of Toccoa in reference to an investigation that began in December of 2021 at the request of the Hartwell Police Department.    “Agents charged Crumpton on Jan.
Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

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Lady Dogs come from behind Tuesday to stay on hot streak

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team was knocking on the door of winning its second tournament in two weeks by press time Wednesday. The Lady Dogs beat the home team to win the Madison County Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 22, with a final score of 59-42.
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Boys hoops goes 1-1 on week, endures opponent cancelations

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
After winning the Madison County Christmas Tournament last week, the Hart County boys basketball team struggled in its first game of the McDonald’s Shootout. The Bulldogs played Madison County in the finals of the two-day tournament on Wed, Dec. 22 and won decisively 74-49.
A rainy day outside the adjacent to the square in downtown Hartwell.

A rainy day outside the adjacent to the square in downtown Hartwell.

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Mayor: Smart growth remains as goal for 2022

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Year’s resolution for the city hasn’t changed over the past eight years as mayor: to continue to grow Hartwell responsibly.