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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.
Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines commits to North Greenville to continue his academic and athletic career.

Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines commits to North Greenville to continue his academic and athletic career.

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Gaines commits to North Greenville

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines verbally commits to continue his academic and athletic career at North Greenville University.
Junior guard Andrew Maxwell led the Dogs in scoring with 16 points in the home loss to Monroe Area, 69-60.

Junior guard Andrew Maxwell led the Dogs in scoring with 16 points in the home loss to Monroe Area, 69-60.

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Dogs fall to both Monroe and Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Dogs start the second half with a pair of losses to two Top 10 teams in AAA, No. 8 Monroe Area and No. 4 Hebron Christian. Hart hosted the No. 8 ranked Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area to tip off the second half of region play.
Freshman guard Jaycee Wiley scored a career high 13 points in the 77-12 home win versus Monroe Area.

Freshman guard Jaycee Wiley scored a career high 13 points in the 77-12 home win versus Monroe Area.

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Lady Dogs three game win streak ends with blowout loss to Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
After two dominant offensive performances from the Lady Dogs, the No. 1 team in AAA returned the favor in the loss to Hebron Christian. Hart hosted the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 26 to begin the second half of region play.
Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

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Mat Dogs fall in state duals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Hart County High School Mat Dogs competed in the state duals on Jan. 19 and 20, and dropped both matches to be eliminated from the tournament.
Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

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Lady Dogs rebound after road loss

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
After falling to Oconee County on the road, the Lady Dogs responded with a win over Franklin County to end the first half of region play. Hart traveled down to Watkinsville to take on the Lady Warriors of Oconee County on Jan. 19.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

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Dogs end first half of region play 4-1

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Dogs increased their win streak to three after back-to-back wins over Oconee County and Franklin County. With the back-to-back wins, Hart ends the first half of region play in second place with a record of 4-1. Hart took the trip to Watkinsville to take on the Oconee County Warriors on Jan. 19.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

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Dogs start region play 2-1 with a pair of road victories

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Dogs picked up their first two region wins over the season over Monroe and Stephens. But fell to Hebron Christian and Johnson of Savannah due to third quarter woes. After Hart County canceled school on Jan. 9 for severe weather, the Dogs pushed back their match-up with Monroe Area to Jan. 10.