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Three Dogs tabbed for All-Region honors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
One senior represented the Dogs by making the All-Region team, while a junior and a freshman were named honorable mentions. Senior forward Avery Strickland collects his first All-Region team selection in his final season with the Dogs.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Lady Dogs secure a spot in the playoffs

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With a win over Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament, the Lady Dogs look to host the first round of the state playoffs with a win over Oconee County. Before the Lady Dogs entered the region tournament, they traveled to Carnesville on Feb.
Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

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Mat Dogs send five to compete at state

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Mat Dogs will send one girl and four boys to compete in the State Meet in Macon on Feb. 15-17. On Feb. 9, the Mat Dogs sent three girls to compete in Sectionals at Habersham Central, as the Top Six from Sectionals would advance to Macon.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Dogs clinch the two seed after win over Franklin County

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With the win over Franklin County, the Dogs secured the No. 2 seed and clinched a spot in the state tournament. Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lion’s Den on Feb. 9. It was a low scoring first quarter of play, as the Dogs led 11-8.
Jeff Buchanan of The Storage Box is renovating the old Gip’s Manufacturing plant to provide Hartwell will an additional 25,000 square feet of climate controlled storage.

Jeff Buchanan of The Storage Box is renovating the old Gip’s Manufacturing plant to provide Hartwell will an additional 25,000 square feet of climate controlled storage.

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Converted factory to provide additional 25,000 sq. feet of storage

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
For over fifteen years, Hartwell’s The Storage Box has offered residents a location to store their belongings in a climate controlled setting. Since opening in 2008 on West Howell St., storage units have been a popular commodity among Hart Countians.
Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

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Lake Hartwell author publishes children’s book

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Lake Hartwell resident  and University of Georgia graduate Carol H. Farmer has written a new children’s book called Leo the Lovable Lab. Carol recently relocated to the lake, embracing a new lifestyle  surrounded by freely roaming animals.
“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

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Hart County Community Theatre presents “Noises Off”

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) will put on their production of “Noises Off” this month and into early March, providing an opportunity for the community to support local theatre. HCCT is a completely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization currently in its forty-fourth season.
County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

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Commissioners approve loan, discuss road damage bids

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly-scheduled meeting on the evening of Feb. 13. The quick meeting included a handful of agenda items related to a moratorium extension, a revolving loan, and road damage bids.