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Photo by Benjamin Londonmin

Photo by Benjamin Londonmin

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Lady Dogs pick up first win of the season over Furtah Prep

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
With a dominant first half performance, The Lady Dogs secured their first win of the season with a 65-42 win over the Lady Falcons of Furtah Prep. On Nov. 16, Hart traveled to Dawson County to take on the Lady Falcons of Furtah Prep in just the second game of the season.
Bulldogs junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett seals the game with an interception in the 28-21 win over Monroe Area Sept. 20.

Bulldogs junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett seals the game with an interception in the 28-21 win over Monroe Area Sept. 20.

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Garnett accepts invitation to play in Peach State Gridiron Classic

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hart County Bulldogs’ junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett accepts an invitation to play in the Peach State Gridiron Classic All-American Game on Dec. 29. On Nov. 3, Garnett posted to X that he received an invitation to play in the Peach State Gridiron Classic All-American Game.
Bulldogs’ sophomore running back Faustino Rangel rushes for only 12 yards on six carries in the 19-0 shutout loss to the Ringgold Tigers in the first round of the state playoffs Nov. 15. Photo by Greg Gaines.

Bulldogs’ sophomore running back Faustino Rangel rushes for only 12 yards on six carries in the 19-0 shutout loss to the Ringgold Tigers in the first round of the state playoffs Nov. 15. Photo by Greg Gaines.

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Dogs exit playoffs after shutout loss to Tigers

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hart County’s defense did everything it could to hold the Tigers off the scoreboard, but the Dogs’ offense couldn’t get going in the 19-0 loss to Ringgold in the first round of the state playoffs. On Nov. 15, Hart traveled to Ringgold, Ga.
Clifford Jones, a World War II veteran, holding his honorable discharge letter from 1946. 

Clifford Jones, a World War II veteran, holding his honorable discharge letter from 1946. 

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Clifford Jones is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
From serving his country and fighting Nazis, to enduring discrimination at home, to facing difficulties as a farmer, 99-year-old Clifford Jones is a treasure trove of stories. These memories, while invaluable, are not merely memories--they are a reflection of history and a call to learn from it.
The Angel Tree project in Mrs. List’s classroom at Hart County High School.

The Angel Tree project in Mrs. List’s classroom at Hart County High School.

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“Angel tree” project is the gift of giving

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The local YMCA and a high school class are both offering opportunities for the public to provide Christmas presents for foster children through the Angel Tree project--allowing not only the general public, but also youth specifically, to experience the gift of giving.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Nov. 11-17, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.