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Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
1915: Mike and Tom Harper were brothers who lived close to each other just six miles north of Hartwell when a domestic violence dispute erupted that brought their relationship to an end. Tom was abusing his wife when his brother Mike showed up to intervene on her behalf.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 5 •A man was arrested and charged with theft by receiving stolen property. Oct.
From left to right, students Allie Martinez-Johnson, Jaylen Perez-Rangel, Amonzo Gantt, Maria Benites, and Anna Holmes set up their booths for the Economics Fair at South Hart Elementary School.

From left to right, students Allie Martinez-Johnson, Jaylen Perez-Rangel, Amonzo Gantt, Maria Benites, and Anna Holmes set up their booths for the Economics Fair at South Hart Elementary School.

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South Hart students get first taste of real life finance

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Economics is a hard concept for third graders to understand. So, South Hart Elementary’s third-grade team decided to cover those standards in a way students could understand and get excited about.
Buchanan competing in the race.

Buchanan competing in the race.

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Mason Buchanan competes in world championship obstacle course race

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Local athlete Mason Buchanan competed in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championship in Stratton, Vermont on Sept.  25th. He placed 32nd in his age group and 241st out of 704 overall. There were more than 60 countries represented at the world championship.
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Lady Diamond Dogs finish 4th, start playoff run

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County softball team finished fourth in region and will play in the first round of the state playoffs this week. Hart County played Monroe Area in a best of three match-up this past weekend to determine the seeding in the region tournament.
Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

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Runners compete in Mountain Invitational

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart Country cross country team travelled to Helen to race in the Mountain Invitational 2021 at Unicoi State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The boys team finished second overall with a total score of 118.
Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

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Volleydogs prepare for region tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County volleyball team faced tougher competition in the week before their region tournament. The Volleydogs fell to both AAAA schools they faced this past week. On Thursday, Oct. 7, Hart travelled to Bogart and lost 3-2 to North Oconee in a best of five match.
An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

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Warriors down dogs; Hart receives first loss of the season to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs  football team fell to last-season’s AAA runner-ups, Oconee County, on Friday, Oct. 9. The Dogs lost to the Warriors 35-13 and were out gained 505 to 395 in total yardage in what some considered an unofficial region championship game.