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Photo by Billy Freeman

Photo by Billy Freeman

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Terri Partain to be IBA Director

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
At their meeting Aug. 27, the BOC unanimously approved the Industrial Building Authority’s recommendation for their new director of economic development: Terri Partain. Partain will take the place of IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye upon his retirement later this year.
Sophomore pitcher Chesnee Strickland allowed four runs in the first and then only one through the final six innings in the 10-5 win on the road against the Lady Devils of Elbert County on Aug. 20.

Sophomore pitcher Chesnee Strickland allowed four runs in the first and then only one through the final six innings in the 10-5 win on the road against the Lady Devils of Elbert County on Aug. 20.

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Lady Dogs snap two game skid with win at Elbert

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Lady Dogs softball team snaps a two game losing streak, as they avenge their loss to Elbert County in Elberton. On Aug. 15, Hart traveled to Banks County to take on the Lady Leopards after being shut out 10-0 in a run-rule just a few prior.
Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

What happened to the passion? The response

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Well, I will officially admit, I’ve been proven wrong. But there’s still a challenge that remains. I have tried to lay low after putting my column out called, “What happened to the passion? My challenge for Hart County.” But everywhere I turned, someone had something to say about it.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

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HORNS DOWN

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Bulldogs converted three of their four forced turnovers into 17 points in Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014, 17-7. Hart made the 18-mile trip down Elberton Highway to take on their rival, Elbert County, in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16.