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Pictured is the wooded plot of land adjacent to the Hart Co. Health Dept., the site of a planned 33-home residential development along North Forest Avenue.

Pictured is the wooded plot of land adjacent to the Hart Co. Health Dept., the site of a planned 33-home residential development along North Forest Avenue.

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City approves rezoning of planned North Forest development

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
On Monday, Nov. 5, the Hartwell City Council approved the rezoning of a 16-acre parcel of land on North Forest Avenue, paving the way for more residential homes within city limits.
Pictured, from left to right, are Ash Mangham (CEFGA), Mike Carey (Athens Technical College/Hart College and Career Academy Instructor), Johnny Barrientos Valle, Dr. Barara Wall (Deputy Superintendent for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education), and Zach Fields (CEFGA).

Pictured, from left to right, are Ash Mangham (CEFGA), Mike Carey (Athens Technical College/Hart College and Career Academy Instructor), Johnny Barrientos Valle, Dr. Barara Wall (Deputy Superintendent for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education), and Zach Fields (CEFGA).

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HCHS grad earns statewide construction award

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Hart County High School graduate Johnny Barrientos Valle recently earned statewide recognition as he was named a Construction Ready Graduate of the Year by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). Valle is currently a lineman in Georgia Power’s apprenticeship program.
The Hartwell Christmas Parade pictured last year in 2021, is set to being this year at 4:00 p.m. this year.

The Hartwell Christmas Parade pictured last year in 2021, is set to being this year at 4:00 p.m. this year.

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Holiday season in full swing with Christmas parade set for Sunday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
This coming Sunday, Dec. 11, the annual Hartwell Christmas parade returns and at the center of the parade is the big man himself – Santa Claus. The parade will start at Hart County High School and begin at 4 p.m.
Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

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Edwards goes from player to coach

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Ben Edwards has now played and coached for both Emmanuel College and Hart County. After Edwards finished his final season with the Dogs, he committed to play basketball for the Emmanuel College Lions.
Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

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Johnson looks to step up as senior

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tahj Johnson’s decorated career in the orange and black, which included dunking in middle school and making an appearance in the Final Four, is coming to an end.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs scramble at North Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Mat Dogs traveled to North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia on Wednesday, Nov. 23 for the Titans Scramble. “We got to see Monroe Area, North Oconee, Elbert, and Social Circle, which are all good programs,” head coach Sean Gaddy said.
Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

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Brown to enter transfer portal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Former Hart County and West Georgia defensive back Jalen Brown has entered the transfer portal. On Monday, Nov. 28. Brown said on Twitter he was grateful for the opportunity to play for the Wolves. “At this time I would like to thank God and my family for this process,” Brown said in the tweet.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1981: A car crashed into the Maryland Fried Chicken Restaurant on Carolina Street. Police estimated the damages to cost $5,000-$7,000. The car was parked on the east side of the building and then was driven in reverse through the window and part of the building.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 21 •Anthony Marsingill, 26, of Athens was arrested and charged with probation violation DUI and suspended license. •Amy McDowell, 42, of Elberton was arrested and charged with DUI and an open container in a vehicle. Nov.