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A technician fixes a power line moments after it was entangled with a boom truck, causing a man to be electrocuted.

A technician fixes a power line moments after it was entangled with a boom truck, causing a man to be electrocuted.

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Man survives being electrocuted in power line accident

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A boom truck became entangled in a power line and resulted in a man being electrocuted on Friday, Oct. 29. The truck was leaving Rose Acre Farms on Goldmine Road when the boom raised up and hit the power line, according to Hart County sheriff Mike Cleveland.
Fans of the Atlanta Braves fill the bar at Southern Hart Brewing in Hartwell on Tuesday night, watching the late innings of the Braves’ first World Series title in 26 years.

Fans of the Atlanta Braves fill the bar at Southern Hart Brewing in Hartwell on Tuesday night, watching the late innings of the Braves’ first World Series title in 26 years.

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Atlanta Braves capture World Series crown

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Atlanta Braves won their first World Series since 1995 Tuesday night with a 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros. The Braves clinched a 4-2 series victory in Houston, with Jorge Soler earning series MVP.
Voters cast their ballots for the City of Hartwell elections at the Hart County Recreation Center on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Voters cast their ballots for the City of Hartwell elections at the Hart County Recreation Center on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Unofficial results: Hartwell elects 3 incumbents

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Incumbents won the day on Election Day 2021 in Hartwell. All of the incumbents running for seats in Hartwell won their spots back, despite them all being contested.
Malachi Thomas takes a hand off against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Malachi Thomas takes a hand off against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 30.

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Bulldogs impress in college football

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Two former Bulldogs had impressive weekends for their college teams. Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas is fitting nicely into the role of the primary ball carrier in Blacksburg. The freshman carried the ball 25 times for 103 yards in Atlanta against Georgia Tech.
Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

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Senior receiver focused on region and state title

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
For senior wide receiver Malachi Kelley, envisioning himself playing football in college has never been hard. Kelley fell in love with graphic design after he learned how to photoshop college jerseys on himself.
The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

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Cross Country teams place second in Region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Hart County runner took home a region championship at the region meet in Carnesville on Wednesday. The Hart County cross country teams competed in the GHSA Region 8-AAA Championships on Oct. 27. The boys team took second place over at the meet with a score of 51 points.