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Hartwell playwrite Michael Blackston alongside the prop statue and subject of his original production, “Mr. Long said Nothing.” Blackton’s play, performed by the Hart County Community Theatre, will be available to audiences starting May 13 and run four more nights through May 22.

Hartwell playwrite Michael Blackston alongside the prop statue and subject of his original production, “Mr. Long said Nothing.” Blackton’s play, performed by the Hart County Community Theatre, will be available to audiences starting May 13 and run four more nights through May 22.

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Local playwright, Hart County Theatre unveil original production

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
On Friday, May 13, theater lovers will be in for a treat at the Hart County Community Theatre, which presents local playwright Michael Blackston’s “Mr. Long Said Nothing.
Morris Maurice Norwood

Morris Maurice Norwood

Two slain in car; man arrested for murders

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
At 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 — approximately 32 hours after first responders arrived to a horrific scene at Redwine Church Road outside Royston — Hart County Sheriff’s Office officials informed the media that they made an arrest in the shooting deaths of Jerece Teasley, 26, and Alexius Spencer, 25.
Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

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Golf team competes in area tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County High School boys golf team came up short of making the state tournament in Augusta. The team ended the regular season with nine wins and only two losses to Elbert  County and Habersham County.
Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

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Boys track takes gold at region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County boys track team took the gold in the region championship meet last week. The boys team finished first with a score of 187 and the girls team placed fourth overall with a score of 108.
Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

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Former Bulldog makes NFL

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

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Baseball Season ends in Ringgold: Diamond Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County baseball team’s season ended at Ringgold High School after losing two  games on Friday night. The Diamond Dogs traveled to northwest Georgia to face off against the Ringgold Tigers in the first series of the state playoffs on April 29. The Dogs started off the night with a loss.
The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

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Team Connie Mack Bowers retains Spelling Bee Crown

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Six teams representing various organizations on April 28 learned about the words and the bees. The Nancy Hart Literacy Council (NHLC) brought together six competitive teams to help raise support for the Hart County Adult Learning Center in its 20th annual Hart County Spelling Bee.