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Senior Damian Childress places in the Top 100, placing 70th in the 2023 Mountain Invitational in Helen Sept. 28.

Senior Damian Childress places in the Top 100, placing 70th in the 2023 Mountain Invitational in Helen Sept. 28.

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Boys Cross Country places 12th at Mountain Invitational

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Hart County boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Helen to compete in the 2023 Mountain Invitational Sept. 28, where the boys placed 12th overall. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the top finisher for the Dogs placing 21st.
Oconee County

Oconee County

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Dogs looks to end Warriors three game win streak over Hart

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
After picking up their first region win over Franklin, Hart returns home to face the Warriors of Oconee County. These two teams have played off and on since its first meeting in 1980. Hart won the first meeting against the Warriors in 1980 in a close 20-14 win in Herndon Stadium.
Georgia High School Association

Georgia High School Association

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GHSA shakes up playoff picture for A, AA, and AAA

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Georgia High School Association [GHSA] passed that all schools in A, AA, and AAA will compete in a public and private school championship at the season’s end. The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.
Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon collects a hit in the 5-4 home loss to the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 28.

Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon collects a hit in the 5-4 home loss to the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 28.

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Softball ends regular season winless in region play

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Lady Dogs dropped the final three regular season games at home against Stephens County, Hebron Christian, and Oconee County to go winless in region play. Hart started off the homestand taking on the Lady Indians of Stephens County on senior night Sept. 28.
Georgia High School Association

Georgia High School Association

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GHSA approves NIL for high school athletes

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Georgia High School Association unanimously votes to allow high school athletes within the state of Georgia to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.
Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

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Volley Dogs win in a thriller against North Oconee

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
After winning the first two sets, the Volley Dogs lost the third set. Hart was able to rally back and capture the win in the fourth set over the Lady Titans of North Oconee. Hart hosted North Oconee in the Dog Pound Sept. 28 in a best of five set match.
Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

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"Duke" runs over Lions to give Hart its first region win

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Senior running back Nori Moore’s five rushing touchdowns propels the Dogs to start region play with a 40-14 win over Franklin County. Hart County made the 20 mile drive from Hartwell to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County. The Lions won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Hart named Class 3A Champions

Hart named Class 3A Champions

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HCHS Marching Bulldogs win Pridelands Marching Contest

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fourteen high school bands – made up of more than 900 students – from across Georgia and hundreds of their fans and families descended on Jeff Davis Field at Ed Bryant Stadium Saturday for the first Pridelands Marching Contest. The contest was sponsored by the Franklin County Marching Pride.
Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

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New salon opens in downtown Hartwell

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Hartwell Main Street and the Hart County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar to town with a ribbon cutting ceremony October 3 in honor of their grand opening. A rousing crowd was on hand to welcome the beauty salon, located at 50 South Carter St. to the local community.