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Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery dribbles the ball up the court in the 60-29 win over Oglethorpe County on Nov. 7.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery dribbles the ball up the court in the 60-29 win over Oglethorpe County on Nov. 7.

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Lady Dogs start season 0-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Lady Dogs picked up a win in the scrimmage, but fell in the fourth quarter on the road in the season opener. On Nov. 7, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game.
Pictured, seated, from left to right, are Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Dr. Veronica Johnson, this year’s Pioneer in Education, with Pioneer RESA Executive Director Tim Cochran, standing.

Pictured, seated, from left to right, are Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Dr. Veronica Johnson, this year’s Pioneer in Education, with Pioneer RESA Executive Director Tim Cochran, standing.

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Johnson Named ‘Pioneer in Education’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
During the Nov. 11 board meeting, the Hart County Charter System honored Dr. Veronica Johnson as this year’s Pioneer in Education (PIE). This PIE recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and the community.
Photo by Grant Durr

Photo by Grant Durr

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Sixth suspect arrested in Oct. shooting in Elberton

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI ) Metro Gang Task Force arrested and charged Christopher Bell, 19, of Anderson, South Carolina, with murder, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated assault in the connection to the...
Elberton’s Jukeeem Fortson will continue to the next round of NBC’s The Voice. Photo by Tyler Golden/NBC

Elberton’s Jukeeem Fortson will continue to the next round of NBC’s The Voice. Photo by Tyler Golden/NBC

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Local teen continues to the next round of ‘The Voice’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jaukeem Fortson will continue to the next level of competition in NBC’s “The Voice.” The Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman appeared in the “knockout” battle on episode 12 Monday, Nov. 11, singing for King & Country’s “God Only Knows.”
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 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. 5-10, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.