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Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team hoisting the first place trophy as they placed first in the purple division at Athens Christian Oct. 14. From left to right is Will Bell, Damian Childress, Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, Donavin Layman, Zach Simmons, and Ethan Stovall.

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team hoisting the first place trophy as they placed first in the purple division at Athens Christian Oct. 14. From left to right is Will Bell, Damian Childress, Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, Donavin Layman, Zach Simmons, and Ethan Stovall.

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Boys Cross Country place first at 4th annual Krent Kramer Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the 4th Annual Kent Kramer Classic at Athens Christian Oct.12. As the boys brought home first place in the purple division. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing third.
Senior Alexis Walker serves the ball into play during a five set loss to Hebron Christian in the second round of the region tournament Oct. 14 at Oconee County High School.

Senior Alexis Walker serves the ball into play during a five set loss to Hebron Christian in the second round of the region tournament Oct. 14 at Oconee County High School.

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Volley Dogs enter the state playoffs as the three seed out of Region 8-AAA

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
After sweeping Stephens County in the first round of the region tournament Oct. 12, the Volley Dogs lost in five sets to Hebron Christian, and defeated Monroe Area to capture the third-seed out of Region 8-AAA Oct. 14.
Judy Burdette with her husband Larry at the Bowersville Baptist Church

Judy Burdette with her husband Larry at the Bowersville Baptist Church

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Burdette celebrates golden milestone of music

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Music has such an important role in nearly every aspect of our culture, and it can do so many things. It was once said that music is what feelings sound like, for it can move people in a way that words alone cannot.
Photo by Tim Wildsmith

Photo by Tim Wildsmith

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Hart County Water and Sewer discuses rate increase

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Oct. 16 and discussed the increase on water rates from the city of Hartwell as approved in the city’s 2024 budget. On Oct. 13, the city approved its budget which called for a rate increase from $4.69 to $5.
Photo by Carlos Lindner

Photo by Carlos Lindner

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Heating bill help available for seniors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
As winter approaches, Ninth District Opportunity, Inc, a program serving the elderly community in twenty Northeast Georgia counties including Hart, announces it will soon help with heating bills for the elderly and medically homebound community.
Photo by Diana Parkhouse

Photo by Diana Parkhouse

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Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens Oct. 21

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The wait is almost over as Georgia deer hunting firearms season opens this Saturday, Oct. 21. Many hunters in the state eagerly await the return of the season which continues through January 14, 2024.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

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Hart County voters head to the polls Nov. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a municipal general and special election on November 7, 2023. The town of Bowersville will hold a general election for the office of mayor as well as council post one and four. John B.
Pictured is the Hart County Board of Education, a Georgia School Boards Association 2023 Exemplary School Board. Pictured, from left to right, are Vice Chair Lonnie Robinson, District 2 Representative Henley Cleary, Chair Kim Pierce, District 4 Representative Richard Sutherland, and District 5 Representative Dennis Dowell.

Pictured is the Hart County Board of Education, a Georgia School Boards Association 2023 Exemplary School Board. Pictured, from left to right, are Vice Chair Lonnie Robinson, District 2 Representative Henley Cleary, Chair Kim Pierce, District 4 Representative Richard Sutherland, and District 5 Representative Dennis Dowell.

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Hart County BOE achieves exemplary school board status

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Charter System was recognized as a 2023 Exemplary School Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership.