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Photo by Tim Wildsmith

Photo by Tim Wildsmith

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Bowersville water rates to increase April 1

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Water customers of the Town of Bowersville will see increased water rates beginning with the April 1 billing cycle after the council approved new rates Feb. 20. The approved rates increase the base rates, as well as the per gallon incremental rates, for both residential and commercial customers.
See (L-R) Cooper Holden as Dill Harris, Allie Holden as Jem Finch and Averylynn Richardson as Scout Finch during one of the weekends “To Kill a Mockingbird” is on stage at the Hart County Community Theatre.

See (L-R) Cooper Holden as Dill Harris, Allie Holden as Jem Finch and Averylynn Richardson as Scout Finch during one of the weekends “To Kill a Mockingbird” is on stage at the Hart County Community Theatre.

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ debuts Friday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The timeless story of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be told on the Hart County Community Theatre stage for the next three weekends as the play opens Feb. 28. The tragedy is adapted from Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in Alabama during the Great Depression.
Debbie Kulcsar reacts to being named the Community Champion by Hart County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amanda Brown as Downtown Development Authority Director Jason Ford smiles in the background during the chamber’s annual awards banquet Feb. 21 at The Station of Hartwell.

Debbie Kulcsar reacts to being named the Community Champion by Hart County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amanda Brown as Downtown Development Authority Director Jason Ford smiles in the background during the chamber’s annual awards banquet Feb. 21 at The Station of Hartwell.

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Celebrating the community’s finest

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of its 75th year Feb. 21 with its annual awards banquet at The Station of Hartwell.
Autumn Ayers scores a goal in the 8-0 win over Banks County on Feb. 13.

Autumn Ayers scores a goal in the 8-0 win over Banks County on Feb. 13.

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Lady Dogs undefeated to begin 2025 campaign

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Lady Dogs start the season 2-0 with a shutout win over Banks and a massive road win over Jasper. On Feb. 13, Hart hosted the Lady Leopards of Banks County for the season opener. In less than a minute into the game, Selah McCall opened up the scoring for the Lady Dogs with a goal to make it 1-0.
Junior Emma Mitchell delivers the pitch in the 2-0 loss to Franklin County on Feb. 18. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Junior Emma Mitchell delivers the pitch in the 2-0 loss to Franklin County on Feb. 18. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Lady Dogs start season 0-2

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Lady Dogs start the season 0-2 with back-to-back losses to Franklin County on the road. On Feb. 18, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County in the slow-pitch season opener.
Sophomore pitcher Landry Carter winds up to pitch as he pitched two innings allowed one earned run and punched out four batters in the 6-5 win over Jefferson.

Sophomore pitcher Landry Carter winds up to pitch as he pitched two innings allowed one earned run and punched out four batters in the 6-5 win over Jefferson.

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Diamond Dogs struggle at the plate in back-to-back losses

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Diamond Dogs picked up their first win of the season against Jefferson before dropping back-to-back games to Morgan and Clarke Central. On Feb. 14, Hart hosted the Dragons of Jefferson at Saye Field for the home opener.
Senior Harrison Krause (fourth from the left) finishes as a state runner up at the state traditional meet in Macon on Feb. 13-14.

Senior Harrison Krause (fourth from the left) finishes as a state runner up at the state traditional meet in Macon on Feb. 13-14.

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Two Mat Dogs finish careers as state placers

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Two Mat Dogs advance to day two of the state meet and ended the season as state placers. On Feb. 13, Hart traveled to Macon to compete in the State Traditional meet at the Macon Coliseum. All 10 Mat Dogs competed on Feb. 13 with a chance to move onto day two to compete for a placement.