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Pictured is the Hart College and Career Academy SkillsUSA team at the Georgia World Congress Center. Pictured from left to right are, front row, Lexi VanMeter, Olivia Whitmire, Terriah Bush, Honor Chiang, Huong Pham, Phoenix Daigneault, Helen Cook, advisor Vicky Carter, middle row, advisor Chris Whitmire, Luke Johnson, Katlyn Howell, Wallace Pham, Bella Chapman, Richard Terrell, Alex Wilson, Jacob Bern, back row, Savana Kotal, Kyleigh Brown, Andres Pano, Andrew Pattillo, and Avian Herd.

Pictured is the Hart College and Career Academy SkillsUSA team at the Georgia World Congress Center. Pictured from left to right are, front row, Lexi VanMeter, Olivia Whitmire, Terriah Bush, Honor Chiang, Huong Pham, Phoenix Daigneault, Helen Cook, advisor Vicky Carter, middle row, advisor Chris Whitmire, Luke Johnson, Katlyn Howell, Wallace Pham, Bella Chapman, Richard Terrell, Alex Wilson, Jacob Bern, back row, Savana Kotal, Kyleigh Brown, Andres Pano, Andrew Pattillo, and Avian Herd.

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Skills USA brings home state championships

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The 2023 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference ended with Hart County bringing home two State Championships and eight medals in total. Students from across the state attended the SkillsUSA Georgia State Championships on March 9-11 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Photo by Nick Fewings

Photo by Nick Fewings

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Investigating grave concerns

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
For the citizens of Hart County and elsewhere with complaints about the condition of the final resting place for loved ones buried at Nancy Hart Memorial Gardens, those complaints have not gone unheard.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Election Day for ESPLOST is March 21

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Hart County voters will vote for or against the renewal of ESPLOST VI (Educational Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax) next Tuesday, including a bond issuance that would result in $7 million of new debt.
Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

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Seven year old wins Georgia State Wrestling Championship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hartwell native, Knox Payne, is now a Georgia Wrestling State Champion, after winning it all in Perry, Ga., on March 5. Payne is in just his second year of wrestling and competed last year in the state competition in the 6U division, but was quickly eliminated after losing both matches.
Junior pitcher Will Pittman winds up to deliver a pitch in the 7-1 loss against Prince Avenue Christian at home on Tuesday.

Junior pitcher Will Pittman winds up to deliver a pitch in the 7-1 loss against Prince Avenue Christian at home on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs could not find a way to end the losing streak

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Diamond Dogs dropped both games at home against Stony Brook of New York and Prince Avenue Christian. The Dogs were looking to turn things around in the month of March and get back to their winning ways, but Stony Brook continued the Dogs losing streak and got the 10-0 win on the road.
Pictured left is Shone Webb with Ben Edwards pictured right celebrating after Emmanuel College wins the Conference of Carolinas championship on Sunday.

Pictured left is Shone Webb with Ben Edwards pictured right celebrating after Emmanuel College wins the Conference of Carolinas championship on Sunday.

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Webb continues to check off his goals

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Former Hart County and current Emmanuel College guard Shone “Spud” Webb collected more accolades than he could carry while helping lead his team to a conference championship. After Webb was redshirted just a season ago, he didn’t know what his future looked like for the Lions.
Freshman forward William Bell (33) puts multiple shots on goal in the 7-1 home loss to Oconee County to begin region play.

Freshman forward William Bell (33) puts multiple shots on goal in the 7-1 home loss to Oconee County to begin region play.

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Soccer teams go 1-2 in three game stretch

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Dogs soccer teams split against Rabun and Oglethorpe on the road, while both fell to Oconee at home in the region opener. The teams started the three-game stretch with a trip to Rabun County on March 2. The girls picked up a 5-3 win led by sophomore forward Channing Segars’ hat trick.
Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs draws up a play during a home game from earlier in the season.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs draws up a play during a home game from earlier in the season.

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Elite Eight Ending

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Hart County boys’ basketball tournament run ends with a road loss to Cross Creek in the elite eight. On March 1, the Dogs traveled down to Cross Creek, and the back-to-back state champions in AAA were looking to continue their run at another title.
HCHS senior FFA student Ashlyn Floyd poses with family, friends, and her two heifers that both placed in the top-5 overall at the Georgia State Livestock Show in Perry.

HCHS senior FFA student Ashlyn Floyd poses with family, friends, and her two heifers that both placed in the top-5 overall at the Georgia State Livestock Show in Perry.

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Hart County FFA Excels at Georgia State Livestock Show

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hart County FFA students excelled at a recent competition in Perry, including one senior who shined and ended her last show with a triumphant finish.