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Close to 200 players have competed in season two of NFL Flag Football at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell. Teams that are participating this year are the Raiders, Jaguars, Lions, Cowboys, Panthers, Broncos, Falcons, Rams, Ravens, Chiefs and Bills. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Close to 200 players have competed in season two of NFL Flag Football at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell. Teams that are participating this year are the Raiders, Jaguars, Lions, Cowboys, Panthers, Broncos, Falcons, Rams, Ravens, Chiefs and Bills. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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NFL Flag Football continues to grow in year two

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
NFL Flag Football at the Bell Family YMCA has become a hit after seeing growth in season two.    Last summer, the YMCA of Hartwell became Georgia’s sixth hub for the NFL Flag Football program and started with just under 100 players.
Kurston Curry awaiting the snap during a football practice (Photo/Benjamin London)

Kurston Curry awaiting the snap during a football practice (Photo/Benjamin London)

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ONE MONTH AWAY FROM FALL SPORTS

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
As the summer comes to a close and a new school year is looming, it means fall sports are officially a month away.   Six teams that stretch across the campus of Hart County High School every day during the summer have been in full swing as they have been preparing for the 2025 campaign.
Photos by Landen Todd/The Northeast Georgian

Photos by Landen Todd/The Northeast Georgian

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Habersham Padded Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Photos by Landen Todd/The Northeast Georgian   On June 24-25, the Bulldogs traveled to Mt. Airy to compete in the annual Habersham Padded Camp that featured Morgan County, Madison County, North Hall, West Hall, Chestatee, Union County and Habersham Central.
Former Hart County and Clemson alumni Samuel Garringer has been named the FCA area representative for Anderson University. (Photo submitted by Garringer)

Former Hart County and Clemson alumni Samuel Garringer has been named the FCA area representative for Anderson University. (Photo submitted by Garringer)

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A former Bulldog chooses FCA for life

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Former Hart County and Clemson alumni Samuel Garringer has been named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) area representative for Anderson University.
Photo submitted by Hart County Little League

Photo submitted by Hart County Little League

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BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPIONS

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
On June 30, the Hart County Little League Senior League softball team traveled to West Point to take on Pioneer in the Senior League State Championship game. After a 19-0 win over Pioneer, Hart claimed their second straight state title. The team now prepares to take on Virginia in Clarksville, Tn.