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Freshman quarter back Kurston Curry keeps the football and attempts to pick up the first down in the road loss to the Indians of Lumpkin County, 30-10 in Dahlonega Sept. 15.

Freshman quarter back Kurston Curry keeps the football and attempts to pick up the first down in the road loss to the Indians of Lumpkin County, 30-10 in Dahlonega Sept. 15.

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Lumpkin’s defense too much for Hart’s offense

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
After keeping it a one score game at the half, mistakes caused the Dogs to fall out of the game losing 30-10 to Lumpkin County on the road. Hart made the 80-mile trip up the mountain to take on the Indians of Lumpkin County. The Dogs won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound. As the Volley Dogs beat Monroe Area in two sets (25-4) and (25-19), but fell to Hebron Christian in three sets by scores of (25-23), (23-25), and (15-17) Sept. 19.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound. As the Volley Dogs beat Monroe Area in two sets (25-4) and (25-19), but fell to Hebron Christian in three sets by scores of (25-23), (23-25), and (15-17) Sept. 19.

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Hebron serves a hartbreaking loss to the Volley Dogs

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
After defeating Madison County on the road Sept. 14 and Monroe Area at home, Hebron Christian gave the Volley Dogs their third loss of the year in heartbreaking fashion Sept. 19. Hart took a trip to Madison County to take on the Lady Red Raiders and the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central.
Pictured from left EMT Kayla Gabriel, Paramedic Forrest Briggs, and Paramedic Jenny Morgan as she treats a patient.

Pictured from left EMT Kayla Gabriel, Paramedic Forrest Briggs, and Paramedic Jenny Morgan as she treats a patient.

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EMT’s provide care across long distances

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hart County’s Emergency Medical Technical Technicians (EMT) jokingly refer to themselves as the “redheaded step children” of local public safety. “People don’t really know what we do,” said Forrest Briggs, a paramedic and shift supervisor for Hart County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Photo by David Becker

Photo by David Becker

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Hart Water and Sewer considers adding line

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority approved a request for poultry farmer Eric Sanders to receive service on his farm on Beacon Light Road during its board of directors meeting September 18.
Actor Ethan Smith as Seymour speaks to Audrey II controlled by puppeteer Elna Brynestad.

Actor Ethan Smith as Seymour speaks to Audrey II controlled by puppeteer Elna Brynestad.

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Little Shop of Horrors opens HCCT’s 44th Season

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) kicks off its new season Sept. 21 with the debut of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. Dubbed the “Season of Laughter,” the HCCT’s 44th season brings four shows designed to make people laugh following its “Season of Redemption” the previous year.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods, pictured third from right, presented North Hart Elementary School with a Literacy Leader banner on September 19, 2023. Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce, Hart County Superintendent Jennifer Carter, NHES Principal Christina Weir, NHES Assistant Principal Marion Hanahan, State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Hart County Board of Education member Henley Cleary, and Hart County Board of Education member Dennis Dowell

State School Superintendent Richard Woods, pictured third from right, presented North Hart Elementary School with a Literacy Leader banner on September 19, 2023. Pictured, from left to right, are Hart County Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce, Hart County Superintendent Jennifer Carter, NHES Principal Christina Weir, NHES Assistant Principal Marion Hanahan, State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Hart County Board of Education member Henley Cleary, and Hart County Board of Education member Dennis Dowell

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North Hart Elementary School Recognized as Literacy Leader

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
State School Superintendent Richard Woods made his way to Hart County  Sept. 19 to award North Hart Elementary School as a “Literacy Leader.” Superintendent Woods presented the school with a banner in recognition of the school’s accomplishments on last year’s statewide standardized tests.
Youth and adults from 37 counties participated in Mission Make-It this year. Participating from Hart County were (picture l to r) front row: Easton Saylors, Kage McLane, Matthew Henry Cason, Morgan Johnson; back row: Lukas Smith, Gracie Ricks, Lily Graham, Ashleigh Jones, Phoebe Cain York, Blake Allgood.

Youth and adults from 37 counties participated in Mission Make-It this year. Participating from Hart County were (picture l to r) front row: Easton Saylors, Kage McLane, Matthew Henry Cason, Morgan Johnson; back row: Lukas Smith, Gracie Ricks, Lily Graham, Ashleigh Jones, Phoebe Cain York, Blake Allgood.

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Hart County Middle School students tackle STEM projects with ‘Mission Make-It’

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Ten middle school students from Hart County joined nearly three hundred students from 37 counties across Georgia at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center for “Mission Make-It,” September 9 as a part of the Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge.
Hart County High School students, who received national academic honors during the 2022-2023 school year, from left to right, Jada Phelps, Jackson Daniel, Joshua Fleming, Cayson Fechner, Gael Albarran, Abigail Luney, Adeline McCurley, Catherine Nguyen, and Macy Robinson (Not pictured: Isabella Chitwood).

Hart County High School students, who received national academic honors during the 2022-2023 school year, from left to right, Jada Phelps, Jackson Daniel, Joshua Fleming, Cayson Fechner, Gael Albarran, Abigail Luney, Adeline McCurley, Catherine Nguyen, and Macy Robinson (Not pictured: Isabella Chitwood).

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HCHS Students Receive Academic Honors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
On September 15, eight current Hart County High School students and four Class of 2023 graduates were recognized as AP Scholars by the Hart County Charter School System. In additional to these eight students, seven students were recognized as College Board National Recognition Program.