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Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

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Lady Dogs split double header in home opener

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After defeating East Jackson in game one, the Lady Dogs fell to Franklin County in game two to begin the slow-pitch season.
Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

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Dogs start region play with a big win over Monroe Area

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Carrying a win streak into region play, the Dogs kept it alive with a win over Monroe Area on the road. On March 8, Hart hosted the Tigers of Commerce in the Dogs first game back since Feb. 27 due to weather.
Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

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Payne wins second consecutive state title

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Eight-year-old Hartwell native, Knox Payne, captures back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship in Perry, Ga. on March 3.
Hartwell’s Rendarris “Ren” Gaines will be portraying the “Leading Player” in Pippin at the Elbert Theatre.

Hartwell’s Rendarris “Ren” Gaines will be portraying the “Leading Player” in Pippin at the Elbert Theatre.

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Hartwell’s Gaines makes history shining on theatre stage

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
When “Pippin” debuts on The Elbert Theatre stage March 15, Rendarris “Ren” Gaines, will be one of the first, if not the first, leading black actors in the theatre’s history.
Hart County Middle School students bagged up shoes to send to Haiti.

Hart County Middle School students bagged up shoes to send to Haiti.

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Hart students help out non-profit

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Students from Hart County Middle School teamed up with students from Franklin County High School to collect an impressive 1,175 pairs of shoes for Love Him Love Them’s ongoing mission to aid Haiti.
Hartwell’s Dawn Milford was named a 2023 National Clinician of the Year by CenterWell Home Health.

Hartwell’s Dawn Milford was named a 2023 National Clinician of the Year by CenterWell Home Health.

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Hartwell nurse named Clinician of the Year

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hartwell’s Dawn Milford was named a 2023 National Clinician of the Year by CenterWell Home Health, a Division of Humana. For the last 11 years, Milford has supported patients in the Clemson branch with her excellent skills as a Medical Social Worker.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Candidates qualify for May 21 primary

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Hart County Board of Elections and the Hart County Republican Party qualified local candidates last week in the lead up to the general primary election in May. The primary will take place on May 21. With early voting beginning April 29.
On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

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Hartwell Dam spillway gates tested

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m., dam safety teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam. The routine testing rendered the already-beautiful lake even more scenic for spectators to enjoy.
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Commissioners address refund

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on March 12 addressed a plethora of old business, such as a homestead exemption refund request from the previous meeting, and contained updates from county services.