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Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon keeps her eyes on the ball during their home opener on March 7.

Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon keeps her eyes on the ball during their home opener on March 7.

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Lady Dogs claim the No. 2 seed in area

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lady Dogs moved up to second place in the area, after capturing back-to-back wins on March 19. Hart traveled to East Jackson High School to take on the Lady Eagles as well as the Lady Devils of Elbert County. In game one, the Lady Dogs were set to play the Lady Devils.
Bob Corry of Tiger took this photo on a cold January morning. Corry’s photo was featured on the cover of the winter 2023 edition of Lake Living magazine.

Bob Corry of Tiger took this photo on a cold January morning. Corry’s photo was featured on the cover of the winter 2023 edition of Lake Living magazine.

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Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Flowers are blooming and temperatures are rising. It’s time to take your boat out of storage and make plans to visit one of Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake.
Higginbotham in the present day.

Higginbotham in the present day.

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Libby Higginbotham is loving life

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Libby Higginbotham’s house is filled with mementos from her life–antiques are spread throughout, and framed paintings and black-and-white photos are arranged on every wall. The home tells the story of a long, rich life.
Pictured from left to right are spring horticulture students Kam Mitchell, Crew Franklin, Sevyn Singleton, Caleb Hill, Emma O’Bannon, Madison Cook, Ivan Lopez, Azaria Hickman, Zy’ere Sims, Wyatt Somers, Justice Wilkins, Jonah Ramey, Charlie Bond, Ashton King, Elizabeth Wolf, Sierra Fleeman , Dru Teel, and Justice King.

Pictured from left to right are spring horticulture students Kam Mitchell, Crew Franklin, Sevyn Singleton, Caleb Hill, Emma O’Bannon, Madison Cook, Ivan Lopez, Azaria Hickman, Zy’ere Sims, Wyatt Somers, Justice Wilkins, Jonah Ramey, Charlie Bond, Ashton King, Elizabeth Wolf, Sierra Fleeman , Dru Teel, and Justice King.

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HCHS FFA to host Spring plant sale

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Hart County High School Horticulture students have been gearing up for the highly anticipated annual HCHS FFA Spring Plant Sale, set to take place on Friday, March 29, 2024. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A bus of students from North Hart Elementary crashed into a tree on Harbor Light Marina Rd. March 19.

A bus of students from North Hart Elementary crashed into a tree on Harbor Light Marina Rd. March 19.

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School bus with children aboard hits tree

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) responded to a Harbor Light Marina Road school bus crash with children onboard. Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Hart County EMS, and the Hart County Fire Department were also at the scene.
Republican candidate for sheriff Chris Carroll speaks to a crowded house at the GOP candidate forum March 14. Carroll will take on former sheriff’s deputy Tracy Mize who is running as an independent.

Republican candidate for sheriff Chris Carroll speaks to a crowded house at the GOP candidate forum March 14. Carroll will take on former sheriff’s deputy Tracy Mize who is running as an independent.

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Hart GOP hosts candidate forum

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
As the Republican primary in May draws closer, featuring some highly-anticipated races, the Hart County GOP hosted a forum for voters to hear from its candidates.
Officials from the city of Hartwell and the Hart County Community Theatre traveled to Atlanta to accept a community grant from the fabulous Fox Theatre.

Officials from the city of Hartwell and the Hart County Community Theatre traveled to Atlanta to accept a community grant from the fabulous Fox Theatre.

Hart Community Theatre awarded $500,000 grant

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) was awarded a multiyear grant of $500,000 from Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre during a ceremony in Georgia’s capitol city March 14. The grant signifies a landmark moment for the theater and the broader arts community in Georgia.
Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

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Racket Dogs find positives in losses to Hebron and Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Regardless of back-to-back losses in region play to Hebron and Oconee, the Racket Dogs’ coaches find positives in each match heading into the final stretch of region play. On March 7, Hart traveled to Dacula to take on the Lions of Hebron Christian.
Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

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Lady Dogs in “must win” mode after dropping the region opener

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After getting a win against Commerce at home, the Lady Dogs dropped their first region game of the season against Monroe Area on the road. Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce on March 8, as they looked to get back in the win column after coming off back-to-back losses.
Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

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Diamond Dogs struggle to begin region play

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Diamond Dogs momentum after winning the final game of the Oconee County series was snapped by Franklin County’s shutout win. Hart hosted a double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.