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Hart County Charter System Principals were recognized by the Board of Education in honor of National Principals Month. Pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Hart County Middle School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Hartwell Elementary School Principal Ashley McNeill, South Hart Elementary Principal Marion Hanahan, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County Charter System Principals were recognized by the Board of Education in honor of National Principals Month. Pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines, Hart County Middle School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Hartwell Elementary School Principal Ashley McNeill, South Hart Elementary Principal Marion Hanahan, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Board of Ed. gives thanks for recent successes

The recent successes of the Hart County Charter System were on full display Oct. 14 during the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), recently recognized the Hart County Board of Education as an exemplary board of 2024.
Photo by David Von Diemar

Photo by David Von Diemar

Shooting hospitalizes one, puts schools on lockdown

A shooting on Friday in Hartwell left one man recovering in the hospital and one behind bars. According to Lieutenant Sherrod Blackwell of the Hartwell Police Department, the police received a call about the shooting around 9:16 a.m. that day. The caller stated there had been a drive-by shooting.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry attempts to evade the pressure from the Lions defense in the 45-0 loss Oct. 4.

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry attempts to evade the pressure from the Lions defense in the 45-0 loss Oct. 4.

Dogs get shutout by Lions for the second straight year

Caldwell and the Lions of Hebron Christian ran over the Bulldogs in the 45-0 shutout win. On Oct. 4, Hart hosted the Lions of Hebron Christian for Recreation Night. Pregame, 200 players and 100 cheerleaders from the Hart County Recreation department were recognized.
Photo by Lexie Wheless

Photo by Lexie Wheless

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All throughout high school and college, one of my least favorite subjects was English and one of my least favorite things to do was write. My wife, Madison, will be the first to tell you how much we both despised going to Mr.
Sophomore outfielder Peyton McCollum blast two home runs to center field in the 12-4 win over Rabun County.

Sophomore outfielder Peyton McCollum blast two home runs to center field in the 12-4 win over Rabun County.

McCollum’s home runs elevate Lady Dogs past Rabun to clinch playoff spot

After falling in a competitive game against Franklin, the Lady Dogs secured their spot in the state playoffs with a win over Rabun County to end the regular season. On Oct. 2, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County.
The Volley Dogs celebrate after a 2-0 win (25-21 and 25-19) against Prince Avenue Christian on Oct. 8 to secure a home game in the first round of the region tournament that begins on Oct. 10.

The Volley Dogs celebrate after a 2-0 win (25-21 and 25-19) against Prince Avenue Christian on Oct. 8 to secure a home game in the first round of the region tournament that begins on Oct. 10.

Volley Dogs upset PAC to clinch home court advantage in Region Tournament

The Volley Dogs sweep Prince Avenue Christian in an emotional comeback win on senior night. On Oct. 8, Hart hosted its final regular season match against Region 8-AA foe — the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on senior night.
Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

2024 BAND BIOS

Jorge Aguilar Aguilar is an freshman alto saxophone player who is in his first year playing with the band. Aguilar has been named band member of the week.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Hart County voters head to the polls Nov. 5

The Hart County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a general election on November 5, 2024. At the top of the ballot is the presidential contest between Democrat Vice-President Kamala Harris against Republican former President Donald Trump along with a slew of lesser party candidates.