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The Hartwell Twisters showcase their medals from the Winter Warm Up on Nov. 19.

The Hartwell Twisters showcase their medals from the Winter Warm Up on Nov. 19.

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Hartwell Twisters strike gold at the Winter Warm Up

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hartwell Twisters traveled to Dahlonega, Georgia for the Winter Warm Up meet on Saturday, Nov. 19 and struck gold, as five girls placed first in five different categories. Head coach Shellye Ayers’ squad worked all through the summer and it all led up to last week’s tournament.
Hart County Defensive Coordinator Taz Dixon coaches defensive backs in summer practice.

Hart County Defensive Coordinator Taz Dixon coaches defensive backs in summer practice.

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Dixon inducted into Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hart County football’s defensive coordinator Taz Dixon was inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this month. Dixon was in the weight room with the Hart County football team when a strange number came across his phone.
Georgia Tech senior center Will Law prepares for the snap in Tech's overtime win over Duke.

Georgia Tech senior center Will Law prepares for the snap in Tech's overtime win over Duke.

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Lay to suit up for final game

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Former Hart County football and current Georgia Tech offensive lineman Will Lay III will suit up for the Yellow Jackets at least one final time.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips drives the Lady Dogs to a, 56-37 win over the Madison County Lady Red Raiders.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips drives the Lady Dogs to a, 56-37 win over the Madison County Lady Red Raiders.

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Dogs split home opener

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hart County Basketball split against the Red Raiders of Madison County, as the girls won, 56-37 and the boys fell in overtime, 70-65. The boys and girls hosted their home opener against the Madison County Red Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 17 to begin a new season.
A 9U Hart County Bulldogs running back fights for extra yards in the NGYFA Championship win against Stephen County.

A 9U Hart County Bulldogs running back fights for extra yards in the NGYFA Championship win against Stephen County.

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NGYFA Champions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hart County 9U Bulldogs went undefeated to win the 2022 North Georgia Youth Football Association Championship, 20-8 in Toccoa on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Dogs walked into this game unbeaten at 8-0 on the season with a chance to win it all.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 15 •Micheal Allgood, 51, of Lawrenceville, Georgia was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane •Brandon Moss, 30, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with obstruction of an officer. Nov.
Photo credit: Simon Maage

Photo credit: Simon Maage

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Celebrating a life full of gratefulness and thanksgiving

Dink NeSmith
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
As family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I share my gratitude for this sample of blessings: •For Big Dink and Margie, our parents from the Greatest Generation, who were daily lessons in love, compassion, giving, and the values of hard work and a good name.
Parents Dustin and Ashley Carruth with their adopted kids (L-R) Sellie, Harper, Evie Rae and Jaydyn,

Parents Dustin and Ashley Carruth with their adopted kids (L-R) Sellie, Harper, Evie Rae and Jaydyn,

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Carruth family takes Adoption Month to heart

Josh Brannen
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Dustin and Ashley Carruth will be advocating for the month of November as National Adoption Month by expanding their family of five to a family of six, with their soon to be daughter Jaydyn giving them one more person to be thankful for in a month when Americans emphasize gratitude.
Photo credit: The Blowup

Photo credit: The Blowup

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City council approves fire station financing

Josh Brannen
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Hartwell City Council passed a resolution to approve the financing for the new Hartwell Fire Department. Council met in a called meeting with the Georgia Municipal Association to approve the bid placed by BB&T/Truist Bank for a new fire station in Hartwell.