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McDonald’s Shootout next week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The 14th Annual McDonald’s Shootout will take place next week at Hart County High School. The three-day basketball tournament will kick off on Dec. 27 and games will begin at 10 a.m. and the last game will begin at 8:30 p.m. each day.
Quanterrio Hyman looks to referee for the pin against his Crescent opponent on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Quanterrio Hyman looks to referee for the pin against his Crescent opponent on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

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Mat Dogs feel the heat in the Inferno

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County wrestling team had a hard time in the Inferno on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The first matchup was between the two visiting teams, Hart and Crescent. Hart started poorly with the first four wrestlers being pinned.
Pashay Saddler shoots off the rebound over the Elbert County defender on Dec. 17 in Elberton.

Pashay Saddler shoots off the rebound over the Elbert County defender on Dec. 17 in Elberton.

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Lady Dogs struggle on road against Blue Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team lost in Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 17. Elbert started out hot making a high percentage of shots from beyond the arc, taking a 25-8 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Devils then added 10 points without allowing Hart to score, ending the half up 46-19.
Tahj Johnson slams down two points in the team’s 53-46 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils in the Inferno, Elbert’s home court.

Tahj Johnson slams down two points in the team’s 53-46 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils in the Inferno, Elbert’s home court.

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Into the Inferno: Dogs win tough road game in Elberton

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County boys basketball team won a close game on the road against Elbert County on Dec. 17. The Bulldogs ended up winning 53-46, but not without a heated battle to end the game. Hart started out strong, leading 18-7 by the end of the first quarter.
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Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
1930: A chicken farmer in the Reed Creek area noticed something unusual among his new hatchlings — one of his chicks had three legs. 1948: After searching for two years, sheriff Carey Carter located the largest underground still in Hart County with a 125-gallon capacity.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dec. 14 •Devon Lee Adams, 21, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with crossing guard lines with drugs, weapons or intoxicants, DUI, failure to drive within a single lane and possession of a controlled substance.
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REACH donors visit HCHS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Representatives of the William D. Harris Foundation visited Hartwell on Monday, December 13, bringing with them a $2,500 donation to the REACH Hart scholarship program through the Hart County Education Foundation. William D.
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Church of Christ welcomes new preacher

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
On January 2, 2022, the Hartwell Church of Christ will have a new preacher in the pulpit. Since 2008, Aubrey Prestridge has faithfully served in that position but announced earlier this year his plan to retire at the end of the year.