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Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

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Mat Dogs send five to compete at state

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Mat Dogs will send one girl and four boys to compete in the State Meet in Macon on Feb. 15-17. On Feb. 9, the Mat Dogs sent three girls to compete in Sectionals at Habersham Central, as the Top Six from Sectionals would advance to Macon.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Dogs clinch the two seed after win over Franklin County

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With the win over Franklin County, the Dogs secured the No. 2 seed and clinched a spot in the state tournament. Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lion’s Den on Feb. 9. It was a low scoring first quarter of play, as the Dogs led 11-8.
Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

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Diamond Dogs gear up for first pitch

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Diamond Dogs look to gel together early before they get ready for first pitch on the road against Madison County on Feb. 13. Last season, the Diamond Dogs had seven players graduate out of the program and five out of the seven were everyday starters.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

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Dogs split past two games with hopes of the two seed still alive

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Dogs avoided a déjà vu moment against Oconee County after blowing a 16 point lead just days earlier against Stephens County. Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9. The Dogs got off to a good start offensively in the first half as they led at the half, 38-30.
Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

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Thirteen Mat Dogs advance to sectionals

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After competing in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2-3, the Mat Dogs were able to advance three girls and nine boys to sectionals on Feb. 9-10. The girls traveled to Stephens County on Feb. 2 to compete in the Region/Area Meet.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

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Lady Dogs draw the three seed after back-to-back wins

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After defeating both Stephens County and getting revenge against Oconee County, the Lady Dogs lost the coin toss and will be the No. 3 seed heading into the region tournament. Hart hosted Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9 in the Dog Pound.
The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

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Emmanuel teams up with Atlanta Falcons to start women’s flag football programs

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Emmanuel University, in partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports, along with support from the Atlanta Falcons is thrilled to announce its plan to be the first NCAA Division II institution to offer varsity women’s flag football.
Council members (from left to right) Dan Leard, Zach Adams, and mayor Brandon Johnson hear debate on local alcohol license

Council members (from left to right) Dan Leard, Zach Adams, and mayor Brandon Johnson hear debate on local alcohol license

Alcohol license sparks council debate

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
A debate over an alcohol permit request quickly drowned out a hefty agenda at the Hartwell City Council meeting Feb. 5. Lake Hartwell Family Fun Center, a new business scheduled to open in early May at 25 Depot St., petitioned the council to receive the permit.
Riyan Partlow (24) runs through the banner before kickoff against Bulloch Academy on Sept. 22, 2023.

Riyan Partlow (24) runs through the banner before kickoff against Bulloch Academy on Sept. 22, 2023.

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Hart County football releases 2024 schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Hart County High School football team announced their 2024 football schedule which includes five road trips, five home games, and two first time matchups. On Jan. 30, the Dogs dropped their 2024 football schedule across all social media platforms.