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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.

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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.

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Dogs head to Stephens County

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Hart County Bulldogs are heading to the Reservation on Friday to take on the Stephens County Indians as the Bulldogs look to improve their region standing.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Taniya “Nesha” Alexander puts up a shot at practice this week for the Hart County Lady Bulldogs.

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Lady Bulldogs seek higher playoff seeding

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Hart County High School Lady Dogs’ basketball team is hoping some young talent on the team, along with some seasoned players, will help guide the team to victory this year — and hopefully a higher playoff seeding.

Pictured, several Bulldogs take down a Blue Devil ball carrier.

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JV bulldogs rout Elbert

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Hart County High School junior varsity football team tromped Elbert County 39-14 at home last Thursday. Yari Barber and Nori Moore each trekked in two touchdowns, while Payne Oglesby and Jamir Rucker also added a touchdown apiece. The JV Dogs are scheduled to face T.L. Hanna (S.C.

Pictured are Cee Jay Hamilton, Tyler Barber and Chuck Cawthon.

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Fighter wins debut bout

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Tyler Barber, from Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell, made his amateur MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) debut Saturday, Oct. 24th for the NFC (National Fighting Championship) at the Buckhead Saloon in Buckhead.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Levi Lystiuk tries to corral the Oconee County quarterback in the Bulldogs’ loss in Watkinsville on Oct. 23.

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OCONEE DOWNS DOGS

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The final score of Hart County’s first region loss of the season didn’t indicate how close the game actually was Friday night.

Dawson Carden, right, and Griffin Milford, left, show off fish they caught at the national championship on Kentucky Lake last week.

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Local anglers compete

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Hart County High School Anglers held its second intraclub tournament on Sunday, Oct. 25 on Lake Russell. Top middle school anglers: • 1st place-Landry Carter and Riley Sanders with 6.99 lbs • 2nd place-Ethan Knowles and Nicholas Willis with 6.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zoe Brock bunts during a Sweet 16 matchup between Hart County and Ringgold on Oct. 23.

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Softball season ends in state Sweet 16

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Sweet 16 turned sour for the Hart County High School Lady Diamond Dogs (18-12) on Friday as they dropped two games to Ringgold in the second round of the state playoffs to bring their winning season to a close — but head coach Katie Jo Gentry says the future is bright for the program.

Dakota Phillips spikes the ball during the Volleydogs match Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Hart County High School.

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Volleydogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Hart County Volleydogs’ season is drawing to a close after the team fell short to Greater Atlanta Christian in the opening round of the state playoffs.