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Sunshots by Michael Hall Hart County’s Malachi Thomas bulldozes his way through an East Jackson defender in Commerce on Nov. 13 in the Bulldogs’ region victory over the Eagles.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Hart County’s Malachi Thomas bulldozes his way through an East Jackson defender in Commerce on Nov. 13 in the Bulldogs’ region victory over the Eagles.

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Bulldogs dominate East Jackson in Region 8-AAA win

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
An offensive explosion in the first half propelled the Hart County Bulldogs to victory against region opponent East Jackson on Friday night in Commerce. The Bulldogs racked up 537 totals yards of offense and created three turnovers en route to defeating the Eagles 49-9 on the road.
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Hart battles for playoff seeding

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
A Senior Night showdown for a chance to be Region 8-AAA’s runner up is on tap for Friday in Herndon Stadium as the Hart County Bulldogs face the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes. The game could determine who earns second place in the region, which means a home playoff game.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Pictured from left to right are Christy Tallent, Casey Tallent, Jeff Tallent and Lexey Tallent.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Pictured from left to right are Christy Tallent, Casey Tallent, Jeff Tallent and Lexey Tallent.

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Diamond Dogs’ Dean, Tallent sign to colleges

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
A pair of Hart County Diamond Dogs are pursuing their dreams and playing at the collegiate level next year after putting pen to paper last week. Hart County seniors Casey Tallent and Will Dean each signed on Thursday, Nov. 12, to play baseball at their respective future colleges.
J.L. Lackey looks for running room against East Jackson in 2019.

J.L. Lackey looks for running room against East Jackson in 2019.

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Dogs look to shake off rust

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hart County Bulldogs (2-4, 1-1) are looking to shake off the rust accrued by two weeks without a game as they head to Commerce on Friday for a region match-up against the East Jackson Eagles (1-6, 0-3).
Photo submitted - Hart County’s Diego Martinez sprints to the finish in the last leg of the state cross country championship race on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Carrollton High School where he recorded the highest state placement in Hart County history.

Photo submitted - Hart County’s Diego Martinez sprints to the finish in the last leg of the state cross country championship race on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Carrollton High School where he recorded the highest state placement in Hart County history.

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HISTORIC FINISH: Hart’s cross country teams earn historic placements at state meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A Hart County runner etched his name into the history books on Saturday at the state cross country meet as the teams complete the 2020 season.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Head coach Sean Gaddy coaches up a wrestler at practice on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Head coach Sean Gaddy coaches up a wrestler at practice on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Hart County High School.

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Mat Dogs prep for season under new leader

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The mats spanning the old gym floor at Hart County High School were packed full of wrestlers scrapping last Thursday — a sight first-year head coach Sean Gaddy is happy to see as the season approaches.
In last year's game, Hart County’s Jackson Canup, above, pulls down Stephens County’s MJ Jones in Toccoa on Aug. 30, 2019 in the Bulldogs’ 26-13 victory over the Indians.

In last year's game, Hart County’s Jackson Canup, above, pulls down Stephens County’s MJ Jones in Toccoa on Aug. 30, 2019 in the Bulldogs’ 26-13 victory over the Indians.

Virus cancels football game

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Friday night’s Region 8-AAA match-up between Hart County and Stephens County is cancelled due to COVID-19 quarantines, school officials announced Thursday.
Hart County Runners Zachary Peters and Melody Blomberg run in the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last week.

Hart County Runners Zachary Peters and Melody Blomberg run in the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last week.

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Runners take 2nd, 3rd in Region 8-AAA

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Several top finishes at the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last Friday is sending both the Hart County boys’ and girls’ teams to the state meet this Friday as they appear to be peaking at the right time.