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Photo by Joshua Hoehne

Photo by Joshua Hoehne

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High school makes historic gains in graduation rates

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
On Tuesday, the Hart County Charter System announced the district achieved a record-high graduation rate for the most recent Class of 2024. At 98.1 percent, last year’s graduating class received Hart County’s highest recorded score since the state began tracking this data in 2005.
Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.

Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.

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City of Hartwell cuts property taxes 4 to 5 percent

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
At the Oct. 7 Hartwell City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson made a significant announcement: property taxes will be cut by between 4-5 percent  for 2025. This announcement was made before the council unanimously adopted the 2025 general fund budget.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry scrambles out of the pocket in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 28. Photo by Stuart Steele/The Oconee Enterprise

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry scrambles out of the pocket in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 28. Photo by Stuart Steele/The Oconee Enterprise

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Dogs fall in region opener to PAC

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Capitalizing on mistakes and field position gave the Wolverines the edge in the 43-21 loss to Prince Avenue Christian on the road. With Hurricane Helene doing most of its damage on Friday, the Dogs had to travel to Bogart on Saturday, Sept. 28 to take on the No.
Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

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Volley Dogs back-to-back losses put playoff hopes into question

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
With losses to both Franklin County and Hebron Christian, the Volley Dogs playoff hopes are up in the air. On Oct. 1, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin County and Hebron Christian. In their first match against Franklin County, the Volley Dogs dropped the first set, 16-25.
Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

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Lady Dogs shutout Commerce while falling to Stephens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Lady Dogs get their first shutout win on senior night, but fall to the Lady Indians of Stephens County the next day. On Sept. 30, Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce for Senior Night as the Lady Dogs honored their three seniors — Skylar Dutton, Natalie Morgan, and Emma Faust pre-game.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 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 Sept. 24-30, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.