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Buildings on Depot Street are set to receive new lights, set across the top of the buildings, to replace older lights that have been obsolete for the last couple of years. The city council approved $55,000 to be spent on the lights and installation during Monday’s meeting.

Buildings on Depot Street are set to receive new lights, set across the top of the buildings, to replace older lights that have been obsolete for the last couple of years. The city council approved $55,000 to be spent on the lights and installation during Monday’s meeting.

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City to shed light on Depot Street

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The lights of downtown Hartwell will soon be even more plentiful – and at times, more colorful. The Hartwell City Council voted to allot $55,000 for the purchase and installation of “tracking lights” to go along the tops of the buildings on Depot Street, during its April meeting Monday.
Hartwell City Council members (from left) Dan Leard, Tony Haynie and Mayor Brandon Johnson take a first look at the proposed MLK mural to go downtown off Franklin Street. The council decided to approve funding for a mural, but asked for changes to be made to the original proposed design and would require council approval of the design before moving forward.

Hartwell City Council members (from left) Dan Leard, Tony Haynie and Mayor Brandon Johnson take a first look at the proposed MLK mural to go downtown off Franklin Street. The council decided to approve funding for a mural, but asked for changes to be made to the original proposed design and would require council approval of the design before moving forward.

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City debates, approves MLK mural

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hartwell City Council debated the proposition for a new downtown mural, inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before voting unanimously to allow a mural and earmark the funds – while requiring further approval of a design in the future during Monday’s regular meeting.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

High-speed chase hits Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
A high-speed chase of an alleged stolen car that started in South Carolina ended in Hart County with a tasing and two arrests Tuesday afternoon, but not before doing damage to two patrol cars and the knee of a Hart County deputy.
Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

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Racket Dogs wrap up regular season play

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Racket Dogs fell to Franklin on the road, but split games at home, as the girls picked up the 3-2 win. Hart then honored their nine seniors against Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday, as the boys won 3-2, while the girls fell 2-3.
Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

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Errors define losses to Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Diamond Dogs were swept by the Lions of Franklin County and also lost to Hebron Christian, 5-4. After the Dogs lost game one at home on March 21, Hart made the trip to Carnesville in hopes to get back in the win column in a double-header versus Franklin County.
Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

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Softball splits with Franklin

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lady Dogs wrapped up regular season play on the road against Franklin County, splitting the double-header with the Lady Lions on March 22. Hart was able to get the bats going in the 8-3 game one win. In game two, it was the complete opposite, as Franklin shut out Hart, 4-0.
Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

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Dogs fall to Hebron and Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Soccer Dogs couldn’t find the win column this past week, as they fell to both Hebron Christian on the road and to Elbert County at home.
Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

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Lady Dogs eliminated from playoffs but dominate Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Even though the Lady Dogs were eliminated from the state playoffs with the road loss to Hebron Christian, they looked to finish the season strong starting with a big home win over rival Elbert County.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 21   Austin Bryson, 24, of Commerce was arrested and charged with DUI, open container in the vehicle, possession of drug related objects, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.