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Little League registration is open

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Hart County Little League baseball and softball registration is open and organizers are hopeful for a complete season in 2021 after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Photo submited/Stephanie Crump photography Chuck and Caroline Cawthon illustrate martial arts movements in a photo.

Photo submited/Stephanie Crump photography Chuck and Caroline Cawthon illustrate martial arts movements in a photo.

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Martial arts school recognized internationally

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
When Chuck Cawthon opened Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell in 1996, he never imagined he would wind up in an international martial arts magazine — but now it’s happened twice.
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Wrestlers notch wins at East Hall

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Hart County High School Mat Dogs grappled to victory over two non-region opponents on the road Tuesday. In a tri-meet at East Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Mat Dogs out-wrestled East Hall 66-15 and Centennial High 64-9 in duals matches.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Tahj Johnson holds up the McDonald’s Shootout championship trophy at Hart County High School on Dec. 30.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Tahj Johnson holds up the McDonald’s Shootout championship trophy at Hart County High School on Dec. 30.

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Shootout Champs

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The McDonald’s Shootout championship trophy is staying in Hartwell. The No. 2-ranked Hart County High School boys’ basketball team (9-2) secured the championship with a 59-51 victory over Loganville on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at home after sweeping the tournament.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Bre Worley puts up a shot on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Hart County High School in the Lady Dogs’ win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Bre Worley puts up a shot on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Hart County High School in the Lady Dogs’ win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

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Lady Dogs bounce back in win

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Despite dropping to fourth place in the McDonald’s Shootout tournament, the Hart County High School Lady Dogs’ basketball team (8-5) bounced back Monday with a tight 45-43 win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.
Noah Wyckoff, left, and Teven Morrison, right

Noah Wyckoff, left, and Teven Morrison, right

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Jiu jitsu students earn medals

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell had two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students compete at Newbreed Jiu Jitsu Federation’s Samurai Series tournament held at the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Hart County High School wrestler Scout Lewis

Hart County High School wrestler Scout Lewis

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Wrestler wins gold

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Hart County High School wrestler Scout Lewis captured gold over the weekend as she finished in first place at the Women’s Warrior Classic in Toombs County. Lewis went unbeaten at 5-0 in the tournament.
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Hart County golf clubs see plenty of play in 2020

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
By Chase LeCroy Intern The year 2020 presented many challenges, getting outside to play a little golf was not one of them. Globally, golf was cited to be one of the safest outdoor recreations for individuals to participate in during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and it showed in the numbers.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Taniya “Nesha” Alexander tries to power through Loganville defenders on Monday at Hart County High School during the McDonald’s Shootout. The Hart County Lady Dogs fell by one point on Tuesday in the semifinal game.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Taniya “Nesha” Alexander tries to power through Loganville defenders on Monday at Hart County High School during the McDonald’s Shootout. The Hart County Lady Dogs fell by one point on Tuesday in the semifinal game.

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Hart County falls in McDonald’s Shootout semis

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The Hart County High School Lady Dogs are vying for third place in the annual McDonald’s Shootout tournament after losing a 51-50 heartbreaker to Franklin County Tuesday night.