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Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

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Hart XC teams run in Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country teams  competed against more than 20 other schools at the Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational 2022 on Sept. 1. The boys team finished seventh out of 21 teams with a total score of 206. Luis Gench led the pack for the Bulldogs at 17th with a time of 17:55.63.
Hart v Daniel

Hart v Daniel

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Hart to face back-to-back state champs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Bulldogs will be facing arguably their toughest opponent of the season this Friday across the border in South Carolina. The Hart County High School football team will be traveling to Central, S.C. to take on the Daniel Lions.
Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

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Lady Diamond Dogs 0-2 after first week of road region schedule stretch

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs have had a tough start to region play, losing their first two games. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Hebron Christian on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Dogs found themselves behind 4-0 at the start of the fourth inning.
Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

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Hart Volleydogs split home games

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Volleydogs split matches in their first home performance in more than two weeks. The Hart County High School volleyball team hosted both Jefferson and Crescent at home on Sept. 1. The Volleydogs lost to the Jefferson Dragons in an extremely close match, 2-1.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
1940: Hugh Alford, the former captain of the Hart County High School football team, returned home after spending 10 days at Georgia Tech, where he attended the Georgia Athletic Coaches’ Association clinic.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests:   Aug. 30 •A woman was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and giving false information. Aug.
Hart County EMS worker David Pruitt entertains a crowd at Fender’s Alley in Cornelia.

Hart County EMS worker David Pruitt entertains a crowd at Fender’s Alley in Cornelia.

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Saving and singing: Pruitt impacts lives in many ways

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
There are real emergencies in life, and often, people do not know that a crisis is on the horizon. There is a “special breed” of people to respond to those moments of need and they’re simply known as EMS [Emergency Medical Services]. Saving lives is their calling.
Photo credit: Ricardo Gomez Angel

Photo credit: Ricardo Gomez Angel

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Hearts still warm entering fall

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
When we think about Hartwell in its buzzing zenith, it is impossible to ignore the early-to-mid-summer when the lake gets warm and patriotic holidays and events like Pre-Fourth and Cars & Guitars dominate our weekends and give our local businesses a reliable boost.
Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

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Hartwell woman authors children’s book about late friend

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
People grieve over loved ones in different ways and self expression through writing is certainly one way for some. By recently publishing a children’s book about her late best friend, Hartwell resident Emily Thompson took that coping mechanism to another level.