Local
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Big playoff implications for both Hart County and Stephens County are on the line when the two teams battle it out in Toccoa on Friday.
On Oct. 25, the Bulldogs and Indians will meet for the 71st time over the span of 90 years.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry hands the ball off to sophomore running back Faustino Rangel, who scores three rushing touchdowns in the 40-10 win over the Eagles of East Jackson on Oct. 18. Photo by Cheyenne Tolleson/Jackson Harold TODAY
Dogs soar past Eagles in first region win
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Bulldogs picked up their first region win in full team effort, 40-10 win over the Eagles of East Jackson.
After a bye week, on Oct. 18, Hart traveled to Commerce to take on the Eagles of East Jackson. The Dogs won the toss and differed to the second half.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Ralph Kotal is Loving Life
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
If Ralph Kotal could use one phrase to describe himself, it would undoubtedly be “well blessed.”
“I’m probably one of the most well-blessed people this side of Heaven,” Kotal said. “I’ve been killed twice and died once.”
Although seemingly oxymoronic, those two statements to Kotal go hand-in-hand.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Hart County Board of Education was recently named an exemplary school board by the GSBA. Pictured above (from left to right): Lonnie Robinson, Henley Cleary, Kim Pierce, Richard Sutherland, and Dennis Dowell.
Hart County Board of Education deemed an ‘exemplary board’
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
The Hart County Charter System was recently recognized as a 2024 Exemplary School Board by the Georgia School Board Association (GSBA).
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Teachers and students from Hart County Middle and High Schools were rewarded with a Bright Ideas grant from Hart EMC.
Twelve Hart Co. teachers receive ‘Bright Ideas’ grant from Hart EMC
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Twelve teachers across all five schools within the Hart County Charter System were awarded with a “Bright Ideas,” grant through Hart EMC.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Blotter
News Staff
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 Oct. 15-21, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Signs kids might be using drugs or alcohol
News Staff
Parents know that each new period in a child’s life brings both noteworthy milestones and a host of new concerns.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Follow your heart when voting
News Staff
For the first time the local paper allowed a not impartial political letter after voting started. So here I am with a rebuttal.
I won’t go after the points made by that letter writer.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
More drilling ignores global warming
News Staff
Drill, baby, drill …just doesn’t work. Petroleum is bought and sold in a global market, and the US has little control over its price. During the Trump presidency, the retail price of gas was about $2.43, yes lower than during the Biden presidency of about $3.24. Were Trump’s policies responsible?
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Kudos to our community
News Staff
On behalf of the staff and volunteers of the Hart Partners Imagination Library, thank you to the community for its support of our 16th Annual Tony Hilton Low Country Boil, that was held recently at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hartwell.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
