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Governor Brian Kemp, alongside state House Rep. Alan Powell, speaks to an audience at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 17. Kemp was one of 10 notable Republican speakers in a “Meet the candidates” event.

Governor Brian Kemp, alongside state House Rep. Alan Powell, speaks to an audience at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 17. Kemp was one of 10 notable Republican speakers in a “Meet the candidates” event.

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Kemp, other GOP hopefuls bring campaign to Hart County

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, notable Republican candidates in a busy Georgia election cycle campaigned at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell to potential voters and presented their platforms for the upcoming midterm elections on November 8.
Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

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Cross country competes in Gainesville

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams faced tough competition at the North Hall Invitational 2022 on Thursday. The Bulldogs traveled to North Hall High School in Gainesville on Sept. 8. The boys team placed 13th out of 25 total teams competing with a score of 300.
Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

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Senior Burroughs adapts to new position her senior year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Senior Lydia Burroughs has had to make several fundamental changes to her game over the course of her softball career. During her senior season, she was tasked with playing a different position to start the season.
Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

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Lady Diamond Dogs still winless in region play

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
After starting their season 6-1, the Lady Diamonds Dogs are 0-4 in region play over the past two weeks. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Carnesville to play Franklin County High School on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against North Oconee on Sept. 8.

Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against North Oconee on Sept. 8.

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Hart adds four wins on the road

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Volleydogs started a winning streak on the road this past week. The Hart County High School volleyball team traveled to Madison County on Thursday, Sept. 8 and faced off against North Oconee and Madison County.
Earl Johnson aboard a boat while cruising the waters near Fripp Island, South Carolina.

Earl Johnson aboard a boat while cruising the waters near Fripp Island, South Carolina.

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Earl Johnson is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Hart County has incurred a lot of changes since its inception: A dam was installed in 1963, the valley was flooded, an interstate was built in 1960, etc. But structures come and go, businesses grow and fold.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 6 •Catherine Harris, 37, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with burglary, possession of drug related objects, battery and cruelty to children in the third degree.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
1916: Twenty cans of black bass fish were brought to Hartwell from a government fishery, and were distributed to various points along the Savannah River by a number of curious Hart County residents.