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Beloved former teacher Bonnie Granville passed away March 3 at the age of 67.

Beloved former teacher Bonnie Granville passed away March 3 at the age of 67.

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Hart loses ‘most selfless person’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hart County lost one of it’s more influential citizens on Friday, March 3 when beloved teacher Bonnie Granville passed away at the age of 67. Granville served as a teacher within Hart County for 44 years, starting at Mt. Olivet Elementary back in August 1978.
Hartwell resident and Franklin Springs Police Chief Kevin Thompson holds up a “15-page memo,” which discusses complaints about Parkdale Drive. Thompson claimed the memo contained unnecessary personal information about him, including his place of employment and title.

Hartwell resident and Franklin Springs Police Chief Kevin Thompson holds up a “15-page memo,” which discusses complaints about Parkdale Drive. Thompson claimed the memo contained unnecessary personal information about him, including his place of employment and title.

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End of council meeting becomes tense before executive session

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Monday’s Hartwell City Council meeting came to an explosive and sudden end after a public comment regarding an incident from the November meeting sparked a heated discussion.
Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante

City council denies liquor stores

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
An emotionally charged meeting of the Hartwell City Council on Monday resulted in a 4-3 vote by the council to not allow liquor stores to reach the ballot for possible consideration by voters.
Senior midfielder Abby Ashworth nets a goal versus Jasper County in the 3-3 draw against the Hurricanes on Feb. 25

Senior midfielder Abby Ashworth nets a goal versus Jasper County in the 3-3 draw against the Hurricanes on Feb. 25

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Soccer Dogs continue their winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Soccer Dogs continue their hot streak versus Jasper and Crescent. Hart traveled to Jasper County on Feb. 23 to take on the Hurricanes at home. The Lady Dogs got off to a quick 3-1 lead, but couldn’t maintain it as it ended in a 3-3 draw.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs fall to Oconee at home

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Racket Dogs hosted the defending region champions on Tuesday but fell to the Oconee County Warriors in both matches – girls 0-5 and boys 0-5. “All I can say is that we gave it a good try,” said Racket Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney. “Oconee County is always tough.
Photo by Mark Duffel

Photo by Mark Duffel

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Slow-pitch softball starts the season 2-0

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team started the season off with a bang, sweeping Gainesville in their season opener. Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry said it is always hard for softball players to make the transition from fastpitch to slow pitch in just a matter of months.
Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs rallies fall short

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Diamond Dogs are still in the rough after losses to both McIntosh on Feb. 24 and Banks County at home on Tuesday. Hart hosted McIntosh for a double-header. The Chiefs beat the Diamond Dogs just a few days ago in Peachtree City, 13-0.
The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

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ELITE EIGHT BOUND

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team knocked off two Top 15 teams on the road to advance to the Elite Eight. Hart traveled up to Gilmer on Feb. 22 to take on the Bobcats in the first round of the state tournament. The Dogs came out swinging, taking a 30-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb. 21   Toby Haygood, 20, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked or suspended and reckless driving.   Feb.
Photo by Library of Congress

Photo by Library of Congress

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Jimmy Carter will be irreplaceable

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
What could have been my toughest UGA assignment turned out to be the easiest.  My task was to get all seven 1970 Democratic gubernatorial candidates to participate in a political forum, and then I would moderate the event.