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Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

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Phillips nominated for McDonald’s All American game

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lady Dogs senior guard Dakota Phillips has been nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in April. Phillips was scrolling through social media when she came across the McDonald’s All American game post for nominations for the east team.
Lions freshman track star Valasha Carter breaks the Emmanuel University school record for triple jump. Photo by Emmanuel University.

Lions freshman track star Valasha Carter breaks the Emmanuel University school record for triple jump. Photo by Emmanuel University.

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Carter sets school record for triple jump

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Emmanuel University Indoor Track and Field team traveled to Birmingham, Alabama over the weekend to compete in the Emory Crossplex Showdown. At the event, the Women’s team finished 6th out of 23 teams.
Junior guard TK Smith drills a three pointer over a Lady Hurricane, as she scored nine points, and led the team with seven rebounds and two assists in the 62-20 win over the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 10.

Junior guard TK Smith drills a three pointer over a Lady Hurricane, as she scored nine points, and led the team with seven rebounds and two assists in the 62-20 win over the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 10.

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Lady Dogs rolling through region

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Lady Dogs begin region play with wins over Monroe Area and Stephens County, with their only loss coming to No. 1 Hebron Christian. After Hart County canceled school on Jan. 9 for severe weather, the Lady Dogs pushed back their match-up with Monroe Area to Jan. 10.
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NEGA Animal Shelter selling discount cards as fundraiser

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter has its 2023-24 discount cards available. Cards are $10 and give the owner discounts and special offers from a variety of businesses. Cards are available for Franklin and Hart counties.
County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

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Hart’s Insurance Services Office rating rises

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
At the Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 9, county administrator Terrell Partain reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings according to an Insurance Services Office (ISO) inspection.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

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Wreck on Nancy Hart School Rd. leaves one injured

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers from Post 52 Hart and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wreck off Elberton Highway, on Nancy Hart School Road. Two vehicles had crashed at the intersection of Liberty Hill Church Road and Nancy Hart School Road.
Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

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A man with a plan

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Greg Hearn is a father, husband, and grandfather. He is a CPA, CEO, firefighter, and EMT. In May 2023, Greg Hearn was named the 10th President of Emmanuel University, but his journey at Emmanuel began long before that.
Hart EMC Director of Public Relations Angie Brown, center, recently visited the Hart Partners, Inc. offices in downtown Hartwell to see the Food for Kids Friday Backpack Program in action. Community volunteers Greg Blatt, left, and John Mead, add supplemental food items to bags.

Hart EMC Director of Public Relations Angie Brown, center, recently visited the Hart Partners, Inc. offices in downtown Hartwell to see the Food for Kids Friday Backpack Program in action. Community volunteers Greg Blatt, left, and John Mead, add supplemental food items to bags.

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Hart Partners receives grant from Hart EMC

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Hart Partners, a local nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that conducts programs to assist families and children in the county (including the Summer Bookmobile, Academic Mentoring Program, and Dolly Parton Imagination Library), has received a grant from Hart EMC’s Operation Round Up Grant program.
The members of the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority hold their first meeting for 2024.

The members of the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority hold their first meeting for 2024.

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Hart Water & Sewer convenes first 2024 meeting

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
On the evening of Jan. 11, the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority (HCWSA) had their first meeting of 2024 to quickly finish discussing old business from last year. As per their normal routine, after the HCWSA approved the agenda and the Dec.