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Lydia Burroughs makes contact in Hart’s last home game against Franklin on Sept. 27.

Lydia Burroughs makes contact in Hart’s last home game against Franklin on Sept. 27.

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Lady Diamond Dogs still have chance for state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team lost one game and had another rescheduled over the past week. The Lady Diamond Dogs were set to play Stephens County on Thursday, Sept. 29, but the game was rescheduled to this Thursday, Oct. 6. Hart then faced Oconee County on the road and lost, 14-6.
Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

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Cross Country teams run in Helen

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country team competed at the Mountain Invitational 2022 on Tuesday. The teams traveled to Helen and raced against teams from 31 different schools on Oct. 4. The Hart County girls team did not have enough runners finish to place as a team.
Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

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Volleydogs place second in region after losing to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Volleydogs finished their regular season with a loss to rival Oconee County to end as second seed in the region tournament. On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Hart County High School volleyball team traveled to Mt. Airy to play Habersham Central and Athens Christian.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
1956: A massive wildfire destroyed 25 acres of forest in Hart County between Hartwell and Lavonia. Ranger Harold Payne discovered a burnt cigarette where the blaze had originated and claimed that it was what started the inferno.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 27 •Gregory Eaves, 31, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with interference with government property (broke door window), possession and use of drug related objects and possession of methamphetamine.
Pictured left to right top are Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, Hart County Education Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha, Hart Telephone Company Executive Vice President Wyndee McKinnon, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

Pictured left to right top are Associate Superintendent Brooks Mewborn, Hart County Education Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha, Hart Telephone Company Executive Vice President Wyndee McKinnon, and Hart College and Career Academy CEO Steve Burton.

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REACH program highlights the best of our community

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Six soon-to-be high schoolers signed contracts last week to become the newest class of REACH Hart scholars. We were proud to be able to share their achievements with our community and explain a little about Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH), which has a positive impact on so many.
Pictured left to right are Phobe Cain York, Morgan Johnson, Emma Shift, Paige Wilson, Easton Saylors, Lukas Smith, Grace Wilson and Jacob Smith (coach and Hart County 4-H Program Assistant).

Pictured left to right are Phobe Cain York, Morgan Johnson, Emma Shift, Paige Wilson, Easton Saylors, Lukas Smith, Grace Wilson and Jacob Smith (coach and Hart County 4-H Program Assistant).

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Hart County 4-H’ers win first place

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Staff reports   Seven middle and elementary school 4-H’ers from Hart County participated in the Northeast District 4-H Forestry Field Day competition at Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Georgia on September 7.