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Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

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Cross-country kicks off season in Jefferson

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams had their first meet over the weekend. The Bulldogs traveled to Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson for the second annual Athens Running Company Season Opener 2022 on Aug. 13. The boys team finished fifth overall out of eight schools with a score of 101.
Abby Hubbard gets the reception in the win over Elbert County on Aug. 11.

Abby Hubbard gets the reception in the win over Elbert County on Aug. 11.

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Volleydogs face adversity in first week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County Volleyball team started last week with two wins at home before playing some tough matches on the road. On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Volleydogs faced Tallulah Falls and Elbert County at home. The first set against Tallulah started shaky for Hart, who went down, 7-2, early.
Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

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Hart wins over SC teams in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County High School football team had its first competition of the 2022 season with a scrimmage at Westside High School in Anderson, S.C. The Bulldogs played two South Carolina teams in the Gridiron Classic on Friday, Aug.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
1925: A road coming through Hartwell and into South Carolina was designated as a U.S. Highway. Following a decision by a joint board on interstate highways in Washington, D.C., more than 50,000 miles of roads throughout the U.S.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: August 11 •A woman was arrested and charged driving while license is suspended or revoked and speeding 73 in a 55.
Photo credit: Randy Fath

Photo credit: Randy Fath

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Ag expo highlights essential industry

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
This Saturday, the Hart County Charter System, Hart County Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Archway program are working together to host the second annual Northeast Georgia Agriculture Expo at our very own Hart County Agriscience Center.
Photo credit: Aidan Bartos

Photo credit: Aidan Bartos

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Hart to host first joint First Responder Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
On Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., there will be a First Responder Family Fun Day to celebrate the efforts of the Hart County Sheriff Department, Hart City Police, EMS, Dispatch, Lifeflight and Hartwell City and Hart County Firefighters.
A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

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Invasive Jorō spider possible friend to farmers

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Spiders are among the most important species of predators in the world. They help eat insects and other species that are a liability to property or people.