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Photo credit: Clayton Scelzi

Photo credit: Clayton Scelzi

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Cheer Dogs place 14th

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The HCHS competition cheer Dogs finished 14th in class AAA at the state competition in Macon, Georgia on Saturday, Nov 12. The Cheer Dogs made their way to Macon, Georgia in the pouring rain from Hurricane Nicole to compete in the state championships. The event was moved from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
North Carolina Tar Heel Kaimon Rucker trots onto the field before a 36-34 win over Wake Forest which clinched the Coastal Division and an appearance in the ACC Championship vs. Clemson.

North Carolina Tar Heel Kaimon Rucker trots onto the field before a 36-34 win over Wake Forest which clinched the Coastal Division and an appearance in the ACC Championship vs. Clemson.

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Rucker’s Tar Heels ACC title-bound

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Former Hart County football and current North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker and his Tar Heels are headed to the ACC Championship to take on the Clemson Tigers in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, Dec 3.
Senior That Johnson takes the ball up the court against Banks County on Nov. 10, a scrimmage in which Hart fell 58-52.

Senior That Johnson takes the ball up the court against Banks County on Nov. 10, a scrimmage in which Hart fell 58-52.

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Hoops teams fall in scrimmage, show promise ahead of openers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Hart County boys and girls basketball teams fell in the scrimmage games versus Banks County on Nov. 11 but showed some promise ahead of the home season opener versus Madison County. The Lady Dogs rallied back but fell just shy of a win against Banks County, falling by a 44-42 score.
Feeding rising senior running back Nori Moore will be an enormous part of Hart County’s gameplan in 2023.

Feeding rising senior running back Nori Moore will be an enormous part of Hart County’s gameplan in 2023.

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Looking ahead: A too-early preview of 2023 Dogs football

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
On Nov. 4 as the clock hit triple-zero in Herndon Stadium; the Hart County Bulldogs football season came to an end, losing 49-14 against Monroe Area. “It’s not the result we wanted,” head coach Cory Dickerson said. “But I’m proud of what our guys accomplished this season.
William “Bill” Chafin celebrating the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship with wife Kaye.

William “Bill” Chafin celebrating the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship with wife Kaye.

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Bill Chafin is Loving Life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Latin expression “carpe diem” or “seize the day” is an ordinary ingredient that leads one to the gates of “vita bona” or “the good life”. William Vernon Chafin Jr.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
1911: Some preachers from the Evangelical Ministers Union of an all black denomination from Hart County went to Valdosta, GA to witness what they called “a new scandalous religion.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 7 •Savannah Williams, 35, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor (marijuana) and possession of methamphetamine.
A big-rig-tanker load of industrial waste, aka soil amendment or sludge, sits along the roadside in Lexington.

A big-rig-tanker load of industrial waste, aka soil amendment or sludge, sits along the roadside in Lexington.

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‘Let there be peace in the valley’

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
If “misery loves company,” the residents of a growing number of North and South Georgia counties aren’t alone. That was obvious at last week’s meeting of the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council meeting in Elberton.
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Pair indicted on meth distribution charges

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A pair of women charged in August with felonies related to methamphetamine distribution were indicted on seven charges apiece by a Hart County grand jury Monday. Christy Henson, 41, and Samantha Jo Woods, 30, were arrested Aug.
The Hartwell Courthouse Square moments after the annual tree lighting in 2021.

The Hartwell Courthouse Square moments after the annual tree lighting in 2021.

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Annual tree lighting set for Monday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
One of the best ways to prepare yourself for a merry little Christmas is to come to the annual downtown Hartwell Christmas Tree Lighting event and enjoy the gift of community with your family and friends. On Monday, Nov. 21, Santa Claus and his handy elves will be visiting Hartwell from 5 to 7 p.m.