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Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

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HCMS Golf teams earns 2023 region runner-ups

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
At the Northeast Georgia middle school region golf tournament held on March 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, both the boys and girls middle school golf teams were region runner-up champions.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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FUNdamental Tennis HC to host summer events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
FUNdamental Tennis HC will host a summer league, lessons, and a camp for middle school and high school players throughout the summer. The summer league will allow players to play in singles, doubles or both. The matches will be arranged by the players availability.
Pictured left to right is Clayton Segars and Kason Carden as they captured the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division.

Pictured left to right is Clayton Segars and Kason Carden as they captured the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division.

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HCMS Anglers reel in championship

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Two Hart County Middle School Anglers won the Angler of the Year points championship for the 2022-2023 South Carolina Bass Nation middle school division that wrapped up on March 11 at Lake Murray. Kason Carden and Clayton Segars worked hard all season long for this accomplishment.
Seniors Paul Davis (1) and Jordan Leach celebrating after the game one 11-2 win over Stephens County on April 13.

Seniors Paul Davis (1) and Jordan Leach celebrating after the game one 11-2 win over Stephens County on April 13.

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Diamond Dogs six-game win streak clinches playoff berth

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Diamond Dogs increased their winning streak to six games after the double-header wins over Stephens County on April 13 and then won over Monroe Area on Tuesday.
Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

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Roy Ramsey is Loving Life

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Roy Ramsey has been a face in the Hart County community for over 50 years. Whether it’s at the funeral home or on the basketball court, Ramsey has been meeting people’s challenges with his unique compassion for decades. “I love working with the public,” Ramsey said.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   April 11   David Carlson, 62, of Jefferson was arrested and charged with probation violation - possession of meth.
Photo by Bill Powell

Photo by Bill Powell

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The basics of fertilizing a lawn

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating.
Photo by Bill Powell

Photo by Bill Powell

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Three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Mosquitoes make their presence felt in many areas each summer. These pesky, often hungry insects can carry disease, and their bites can be painful and itchy. Hearing the buzz of a mosquito can often be the buzzkill to an outdoor gathering to enjoy the otherwise nice weather.
Keynote speaker Billy Payne (left) sat by Mrs. Orlean Castronis, 99, widow, of Coach Mike Castronis.

Keynote speaker Billy Payne (left) sat by Mrs. Orlean Castronis, 99, widow, of Coach Mike Castronis.

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There’s something special about those Wally’s Boys

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
G-Day kickoff for the 2023 Georgia Bulldogs was not until 4 on Saturday afternoon. But before 8 that morning, a special group of Dawgs started filling Athens Country Club’s banquet hall. They are celebrated as “Wally’s Boys,” Bulldogs who strapped on helmets for Coach Wally Butts.
Pictured are the current REACH scholars in the Hart County Charter System who recently attended an annual barbecue. Pictured are, from left to right, back row, Dalton Harris, Devin Blakely, Edith Rico-Ortiz, Faustino Rangel, Austin Mercer, Tyler Bowers, Mason Carey, Malachi Wells, front row, Aiden Sanders, Alana Ramey, Cameron Heaton, Alex Del-Rio Magana, Emily Evans, Jeremiah Mattox, Alvin Franco-Gallegos and Dakota Dooley.

Pictured are the current REACH scholars in the Hart County Charter System who recently attended an annual barbecue. Pictured are, from left to right, back row, Dalton Harris, Devin Blakely, Edith Rico-Ortiz, Faustino Rangel, Austin Mercer, Tyler Bowers, Mason Carey, Malachi Wells, front row, Aiden Sanders, Alana Ramey, Cameron Heaton, Alex Del-Rio Magana, Emily Evans, Jeremiah Mattox, Alvin Franco-Gallegos and Dakota Dooley.

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REACH scholars recognized at annual barbecue

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A new group of REACH, or Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, Scholars are set to graduate this year at Hart County High School and were recently celebrated at the annual REACH Hart barbecue.