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Hart County helmet (left), Stephens County helmet (right).

Hart County helmet (left), Stephens County helmet (right).

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Bulldogs to battle Indians Friday

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Bulldogs will travel to the Reservation on Friday to take on the current top team in Region 8. The Hart County High School football team will face the Stephens County Indians in Toccoa on Friday, Oct. 21. The Indians are currently 6-1 on the year with a region record of 2-0.
Chloe Bennett sees the finish line in site at the Reservation run earlier this season.

Chloe Bennett sees the finish line in site at the Reservation run earlier this season.

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Cross-Country teams compete in Athens, middle school at state

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country teams competed in their final meet before the region meet last Thursday. The teams traveled to the Ken Kramer Classic 2022 at Athens Christian on Thursday, Oct. 13. The boys team placed second overall out of 21 teams with a team score of 81 points.
Ryleigh Jordan gets a dig in the match against Wesleyan on Oct. 18.

Ryleigh Jordan gets a dig in the match against Wesleyan on Oct. 18.

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Volleydogs fall in first round of state playoffs Tuesday

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Volleydogs’ season ended on Tuesday in the first round of the state playoffs. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Hart County High School Volleyball team traveled to Oconee County High School to compete in the Region 8 tournament.
Faustino Rangel runs the ball on the first play of the game against Madison County on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Faustino Rangel runs the ball on the first play of the game against Madison County on Thursday, Oct. 13.

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MS Bulldogs headed to Region Finals: Hart Co. Middle beats Madison Co. in semifinals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County Middle School football team defeated Madison County on Thursday to advance to the NEGIAA Region Championship. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Hart County hosted Madison County for the semifinal game. Hart was the second seed and Madison was the third.
Band Captain Cassidy Gaines.

Band Captain Cassidy Gaines.

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Drum majors, captain lead band

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County High School Bulldog Band has a tradition of excellence that dates back to the early years of Hart County High School. The most recognizable organization on campus, the Bulldog Band prides itself in being the heartbeat of the Bulldog Nation.
The Hart County Flag corps performs their part in the band’s program “Beyond”.

The Hart County Flag corps performs their part in the band’s program “Beyond”.

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Band goes above and ‘Beyond’ in ‘22

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Those who have seen The Best Band in the Land’s halftime performance in 2022 know that it’s out of this world. “Beyond” features elements and themes from popular science fiction franchises, and yes, one in particular which takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
1927: The O’Briens of Hart County, a distinguished Irish family, claim as their ancestor Brian Boru, the king of Ireland. Boru was crowned king in 1002 and ruled Ireland until his death in 1014.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 11 • Bradley Causer, 34, of Lavonia, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a drug related object.
Sunflowers growing on a farm.

Sunflowers growing on a farm.

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Why grow patches of sunflowers?

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The love affair goes way back. I’ve always loved digging in the dirt. Maybe it’s the agrarian roots on my mother’s side. Her daddy and his daddy and his daddy walked a thousand miles behind mules. Little wonder I had to have a mule or two or three in my barnyard.