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Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

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Slow-Pitch continues to dominate with wins over Johnson of Gainesville

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The slow-pitch softball team run-ruled the Knights of Johnson (Gainesville) in both games at home on March 8. The Lady Dogs have had great success against teams from Gainesville in both fast-pitch and slow pitch.
Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs back to its winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Diamond Dogs go 2-2 in a four game stretch, picking up their first win of the season and the first region win as well. On March 9, Hart traveled to Crescent High School in South Carolina and beat the Tigers, 3-2. “We played very well,” said Diamond Dogs head coach Hunter Barton.
Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

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Track teams stack the podium in trips to Elbert and Rabun

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County track team collected multiple first place and top five finishers at the Elbert County home meet and at the Bo James Invitational in Rabun County. On March 9, the teams traveled to Elberton for the Elbert County home meet and both teams were successful in multiple events.
Hartwell native Charlie Jordan has been portraying Santa Claus for local photos since he was 23 years old.

Hartwell native Charlie Jordan has been portraying Santa Claus for local photos since he was 23 years old.

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Charlie Jordan is Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Charlie Jordan hates Oreos. However that wasn’t always the case for the 77-year-old Hartwell native. No, this was a somewhat unusual result from his somewhat unusual job as a professional Santa. “I get paid to play with other people’s grandchildren,” Jordan said.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 7   Amy Adkins, 43, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation - DUI. Kelsey King, 28, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving with suspended or revoked drivers license and no insurance.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

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Pattillo had vision and guts to do right thing 

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
On March 10—at Decatur Presbyterian Church—I delivered H.G. Pattillo’s eulogy. In research for my 96-year-old friend’s service, I came across this column that was first published on Jan. 9, 2013. HGP taught me so much.
Photo by Noah Buscher

Photo by Noah Buscher

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Old 29 to receive Earth Day love

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners selected Old Highway 29 to receive some Earth Day attention as a part of an event in collaboration with the Georgia Upstate Lakes Board of Realtors during Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting.