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Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs get ready for Region Area Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs will compete in the Region Area Tournament on Saturday, to potentially advance to state in Macon. Mat Dogs head coach Sean Gaddy preaches that the wrestlers have to consistently get better.
Senior forward Honor Chiang dribbles down the field as she scored two goals to pick up the Lady Dogs 4-2 win over Banks in the home opener to pick up the first win of the year. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

Senior forward Honor Chiang dribbles down the field as she scored two goals to pick up the Lady Dogs 4-2 win over Banks in the home opener to pick up the first win of the year. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

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Soccer Dogs start the year off 1-1

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County soccer teams dropped both games on the road versus Cedar Shoals, while sweeping the Leopards in the home opener versus Banks County. The teams traveled to Cedar Shoals for the season opener Jan. 27.
Kaiyln Bowers pictured right placed third as Lexie VanMeter placed first this past Saturday at the Currahee Ladies Tournament at Stephens County High School.

Kaiyln Bowers pictured right placed third as Lexie VanMeter placed first this past Saturday at the Currahee Ladies Tournament at Stephens County High School.

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Lady Mat Dogs take over the podium at Stephens County

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Two girls placed in the top three on Saturday as the Hart County Lady Mat Dogs competed in the Currahee Ladies Tournament in Stephens County. Mat Dogs head coach Sean Gaddy said that this was the final individual tournament before regions this upcoming weekend.
Senior forward Tahj Johnson puts up an acrobatic shot over the defender in the 55-50 home loss to Hebron Christian. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson puts up an acrobatic shot over the defender in the 55-50 home loss to Hebron Christian. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

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Basketball splits against Monroe Area and gets swept by Hebron

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County basketball teams split games on the road versus Monroe Area while dropping both at home versus Hebron Christian. The teams had to travel to Monroe Area Jan. 27 to take on the Purple Hurricanes in the Purple Pit.
Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

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Soccer Dogs get ready to kickoff their season

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Friday, January 27, 2023
The soccer Dogs 2023 season begins Jan. 27, as they travel to Cedar Shoals to take on the Jaguars. The boys team had one of their best seasons in 2022, finishing 12-5-2 overall and made it into the state playoffs as a four seed. It was only the second time in the program’s history.
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

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Cane to the Chanticleers

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end Cane Berrong committed to Coastal Carolina last week to continue his athletic and academic career.
Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

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Carter commits to track for Emmanuel

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Senior trackstar Valasha Carter committed to Emmanuel College Jan. 18. She shared her commitment on all of her social media platforms, along with a message speaking about her commitment to the Lions. “First, I want to say thank you God for everything,” Carter said.
Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs basketball teams pick up fourth region win

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County High School basketball teams swept the Warriors of Oconee County at home Jan. 20. Both teams also won on the road against Franklin County Tuesday. Lady Dogs head coach Mike Edwards has mentioned in the past that there are three tiers in the girls side of Region 8-AAA this year.
Terry Meeks pictured pictured right has been the founding and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church and is retiring after 28 years.

Terry Meeks pictured pictured right has been the founding and senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church and is retiring after 28 years.

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Meeks retires as pastor after 28 years

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
After more than 28 years serving as the senior pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell, Terry Meeks has decided to retire. Meeks was just a kid when he knew he was called to be a pastor, and he found a unique way to practice how to preach.
Photo by David von Diemar

Photo by David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 17 Christavious Feaster, 26, of Canon was arrested and charged with a grand jury arrest warrant, violation Georgia street gang terrorism act.