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Photo by Mche Lee

Photo by Mche Lee

School system seeks input on needs assessment plan

Hart County Charter System officials invite citizens to give their input on the Hart County Charter System’s 2023 - 2024 CLIP LEA Plan (CNA -- Comprehensive Needs Assessment and DIP -- District Improvement Plan).
The Hart County Retired Educators had meetings in March and April. The guest speakers were Brooks Mewborn and Dr. Daniel Gordon (pictured left).

The Hart County Retired Educators had meetings in March and April. The guest speakers were Brooks Mewborn and Dr. Daniel Gordon (pictured left).

Retired educators hear from school system, MedLink

The Hart County Retired Educators met at the Casa Grande Cantina & Grill on Tuesday, March 7, and again on April 4, with President Pam Gordon presiding at both meetings.
Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly

Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly

Legislative session saw ‘typical’ year under new leadership

After 40 days under the gold dome in Atlanta, Georgia’s 2023 Legislative Session is now complete. With another year now finished and added to his belt, Hart County’s State Representative Alan Powell described the session as typical, yet different.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

Commissioners discuss housing moratorium

As promised during its last regular meeting on March 22, the Hart County Board of Commissioners held a work session following Tuesday’s scheduled meeting to specifically discuss changes to the ordinances regarding subdivisions, inching closer to ending the moratorium on construction of multi-family...
Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

Tennis season ends after first round exit in region tournament

Both boys and girls tennis teams fell to Franklin County in the first round of the region tournament on Tuesday. Not only does that eliminate them from the remainder of the region tournament, but it also eliminates them from the state playoffs and ends the Racket Dogs season.
Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

Former Dogs pitcher showcases his Tallent for the Tigers

Former Hart County and current Clemson pitcher, Casey Tallent, is playing a significant role for the Tigers in 2023.
Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 29

The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell will host its second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a successful event last year,  Kurve Augustine, the Bell Family YMCA’s sports director, said he is excited for what is to come in year two of the event.
Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Diamond Dogs on a three-game win streak

The Hart County Diamond Dogs are on a three-game win streak after sweeping Washington-Wilkes on April 6. The Dogs also defeated Stephens County on the road on Tuesday. On April 6, the Diamond Dogs competed in their last non-region series of the year, as they hosted Washington-Wilkes.
Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Campbell learning “hard work pays off” in softball and in life

Former Lady Dog and current Morehead State University outfielder, Taikibrea Campbell, is finding success through the struggle of being a college athlete. Just a year ago, Campbell committed to play college softball for the Eagles. Now she is a normal starter in the outfield.