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Hartwell Police employees stand next to the Toys for Tots collection boxes. Pictured above (from left to right): Renae Pierce, Roshunda Gaines, Lt. Darin Rucker, and Lt. Sherod Blackwell.

Hartwell Police employees stand next to the Toys for Tots collection boxes. Pictured above (from left to right): Renae Pierce, Roshunda Gaines, Lt. Darin Rucker, and Lt. Sherod Blackwell.

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Hartwell Police partner with Toys for Tots

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Hartwell Police Department is partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserve this holiday season for their annual Toys for Tots campaign, and they are calling on the local community for help. Holiday wishes come true because of you,” Lieutenant Darin Rucker said.
Senior Mackenzie Searles placed 43rd to help the girls team advance to state after a ninth place finish. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Senior Mackenzie Searles placed 43rd to help the girls team advance to state after a ninth place finish. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Cross Country advances to state after Top 10 finish at Sectionals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Both boys and girls cross country teams qualify for state with Top 10 finishes. On Nov. 2, the Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Jefferson to compete in the GHSA AA Sectional 2 with Regions 5, 6, 7, and 8 competing in the meet.
Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

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Rangel and Newton run over Lions to clinch playoff spot

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hart County’s rushing attack combines for 203 yards to put the Dogs past the Lions, 29-9, to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. On Nov. 1, Hart hosted the Lions of Franklin County for the final regular season game of the regular season.