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Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

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GHSF Daily honors Moore for All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Junior Nori Moore made the All-State team for the Georgia High School Football Daily at running back. Moore has now been named All-State twice, once by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now by the Georgia High School Football Daily. Moore spoke on what it meant to him to receive the honors.
Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

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Hartwell Speedway waves final flag

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
After 16 racing seasons and thousands of laps ran, the Hartwell Speedway raised its final checkered flag. Owner of the Hartwell Speedway announced via Facebook that after 16 years, it was time for him to move on and close the speedway.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

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Two Lady Dogs invited to Sandy Spiel Spring Showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Two Hart County Lady Dogs got invited to the Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on March 19, 2023. The first Lady Dog to receive the invite was junior guard Dakota Phillips and she was beyond excited and honored. “It is a great honor,” Phillips said.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs eliminated at sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs traveled down to Long County on Saturday, Jan. 14 for Sectionals and were eliminated after placing second. The Mat Dogs first matchup was against Hephzibah. The winner would take on the winner of Lafayette and Long County to potentially make State Duals.
Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

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Basketball splits against Hebron while sweeping Stephens

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Hart County basketball split against Hebron Christian 1-1 on Friday, Jan. 13 while sweeping Stephens County 2-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The teams first traveled to Hebron Christian on Friday, Jan.13. With the Lady Dogs up first they had to face the toughest opponent in school history. Then No.
The Lady Dogs basketball team swarm their teammate Phillips in the aftermath of her high school scoring achievement.

The Lady Dogs basketball team swarm their teammate Phillips in the aftermath of her high school scoring achievement.

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Phillips reaches 1,000 points in her career

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
On Friday, Jan. 13, Hart County Lady Dog’s junior guard Dakota Phillips reached her 1,000th career point as a Lady Dog. One might not expect a freshman to start, let alone get to 1,000 points bt their junior year. Phillips saw potential and that’s all she needed.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1986: The Lake Hartwell Resources Management Center opened a new corps office in Hart County, costing around $1 million to build. In 2023 currency, that amount would be around $4 million. “The new complex will house U.S.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Jan. 10 •Robert Duncan, 37, of Comer was arrested and charged with DUI, failure to stop for a stop sign, and open container in vehicle. •Patrick Hickman, 36, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with DUI.
Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative newsletter - week 2

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The second week of January, every year, is a big week for your Georgia General Assembly.  The first week of session is generally organizational, spent electing leadership, and taking care of general housekeeping.
Chandler LeCroy (left) and Devin Willock (right) were killed in a wreck on Barnett Shoals Road in Athens in the early morning on Jan. 15. Photo credit: Athens Banner-Herald.

Chandler LeCroy (left) and Devin Willock (right) were killed in a wreck on Barnett Shoals Road in Athens in the early morning on Jan. 15. Photo credit: Athens Banner-Herald.

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Triumph, tragedy in Bulldog nation

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Charles Dickens, circa 1859, said it best in A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times … it was the worst of times.”  One hundred and sixty-four years later, the novelist could have been talking about the Bulldog Nation over the past weekend.