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Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

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Volley Dogs Elite Eight Bound

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
After back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove in the first round and LaFayette in the sweet sixteen, the Volley Dogs advance to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history to take on Columbus High School.
Photo by Joel Muniz

Photo by Joel Muniz

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NE Georgia Food Bank hosts 10th annual Hunger Bowl

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
In an effort to raise vital resources to combat hunger, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is excited to announce the beginning of its 10th annual Hunger Bowl competition. The Hunger Bowl, which began Oct. 20 and runs through Nov.
HCCT’s Lani Sessions (left ) and Sarah Martell address retired educators

HCCT’s Lani Sessions (left ) and Sarah Martell address retired educators

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Retired Educators host HCCT and Board of Elections staff

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
On Oct. 3, the Hart County Retired Educators Association (HCREA) welcomed speakers from the Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) to discuss the activities of troupe of thespians.
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Training and Resource Coordinator Kimberly Stewart-Lucas delivers a Find Help Georgia training at the 2023 Georgia Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, held Sept. 14.

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Training and Resource Coordinator Kimberly Stewart-Lucas delivers a Find Help Georgia training at the 2023 Georgia Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, held Sept. 14.

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Find Help Georgia Celebrates First Year of Connecting Georgians With Resources

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
ATLANTA — Just one year after its launch, Find Help Georgia has connected 25,679 people from across the state with financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training and other free or reduced-cost services through its website and mobile app.
Photo by David Menidrey

Photo by David Menidrey

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Halloween party shooting sends three to the hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is actively investigating a shooting that took place in the early morning hours of Oct. 22. At 1:24 a.m., deputies responded to a Halloween party at 1954 Nancy Hart School Road following reports of gunshots.
Hart County Community Theatre prepares for Harvey’s annual haunted house.

Hart County Community Theatre prepares for Harvey’s annual haunted house.

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HCCT opens Harvey’s haunted house this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
This weekend, the Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) and its resident spirit Harvey will open its doors for their annual haunted house.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

Hart BOC certifies 2023 tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
With much reluctance, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to certify Hart County’s tax rate for the 2023 tax year during its meeting Oct. 24.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

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Lady Dogs season recap and way too early preview

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Hart’s season came to an end in the 6-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 10 in the first round of the region tournament. We take a moment to look back at the 2023 campaign, while also looking ahead to the 2024 season.