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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Carroll will be sheriff

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Hart County Sheriff’s Office Captain Chris Carroll will be the only candidate for sheriff on November’s ballot, after time ran out for opponent Tracy Mize to file a notification to run as a write-in candidate.
Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

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Archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 14

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Bow hunters in Hart County, rejoice! According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) statewide archery deer hunting season opens up to the public this Saturday, Sept. 14. Last year, 85,000 archery hunters harvested 55,000 deer.
Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

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Coughlin, Probable Cause earn four ISSA nominations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
While “Just Whisper,” the third album of local Hartwell musician Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause has yet to release, its first single “Going Home,” is already making waves.
Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

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Community theatre to present “The Mousetrap”

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre invites the public to support its production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery play, The Mousetrap, beginning on opening night, Sept. 20.
The Hart County Board of Education honored OneHartBeat Executive Director Bobbie Busha during its meeting Sept. 9. Pictured above (from left to right): Board chair Kim Pierce, Grayson Williams, Bobbie Busha, and Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

The Hart County Board of Education honored OneHartBeat Executive Director Bobbie Busha during its meeting Sept. 9. Pictured above (from left to right): Board chair Kim Pierce, Grayson Williams, Bobbie Busha, and Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

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OneHartBeat Foundation hires new director

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The postponement of Hart County’s football game against Flowery Branch until Monday forced the charter system to hold its regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting simultaneously across Campbell Dr. as the Dogs beat the Falcons 35-14.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce

Hart County Chamber of Commerce

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County to continue funding Chamber

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
After the Hartwell City Council’s meeting Monday night, numerous members of the public gathered at the Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting to hear the county’s stance on the same subject: the Chamber of Commerce’s firing of Lindsey Ingle.
Community members such as Dan Casey attended the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to voice concerns about the firing of former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (located behind Casey, in blue).

Community members such as Dan Casey attended the Sept. 9 Hartwell City Council meeting to voice concerns about the firing of former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsey Ingle (located behind Casey, in blue).

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City council “reevaluating” Chamber funding

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Hartwell Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the city council is “completely reevaluating” whether or not to continue funding the Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber’s executive committee terminated Executive Director Lindsey Ingle without consulting its full board of directors.
The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

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Volley Dogs remain competitive while picking up a lone win in four match stretch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Volley Dogs split at home while remaining competitive in both losses at East Jackson. On Aug. 29, Hart hosted the Lady Rams of Westside of Anderson, S.C. and the Lady Raiders of Madison County. In the first match against Westside, the Volley Dogs claimed the first set win, 27-25.
Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

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Cross Country places fourth and sixth at TFS Heroes Invitational

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Hart County High School boys cross country team continue their success while the girls look to improve. On Aug. 29, the HCHS boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Tallulah Falls School to compete in the annual TFS Heroes Invitational.