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Luis Genchi tries to curve a penalty shot around the Prince Avenue wall.

Luis Genchi tries to curve a penalty shot around the Prince Avenue wall.

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Soccer teams play first home matches

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Hart County boys soccer team remains undefeated while the girls team is still looking for its first win. Both teams travelled to Banks County High School on Feb. 4. The boys beat the Leopards 12-3. Luis Genchi scored four goals in the blow out. Kyle Hubbard also scored a hat trick.
Miguel Jaimes fights for control with an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

Miguel Jaimes fights for control with an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

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Six Mat Dogs set for state

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
After the sectionals meet this past weekend, six Mat Dogs punched their ticket to the Georgia Traditional State Tournament.
Alexis Walker eyes the hoop in a breakaway against Stephens County on Feb. 4.

Alexis Walker eyes the hoop in a breakaway against Stephens County on Feb. 4.

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Lady Dogs move into first place

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Lady Dogs added two more wins in the home stretch of region play. The Hart County girls basketball team beat Stephens County, 63-42 at home on Friday, Feb. 4. The Dogs got off to a quick start and scored 20 points in the first quarter.
Stewart Carter, middle, alongside assistants Rex Bennett (left) and Hayden Whitley (right).

Stewart Carter, middle, alongside assistants Rex Bennett (left) and Hayden Whitley (right).

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HCHS grad named Virginia Tech football equipment manager

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Stewart Carter, 1989 graduate of Hart County High School, was named Virginia Tech’s new director of football equipment. Carter said his career in equipment management grew from wanting to continue to be around football after his high school days.
Location of the 1.9-acre lot along Franklin Street where a Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs is planned.

Location of the 1.9-acre lot along Franklin Street where a Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs is planned.

Firehouse Subs, Dunkin’ proposed for Franklin Street

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Two new chain restaurants are looking to build locations on a vacant lot in Hartwell. At a Jan. 27 meeting, the Hartwell Planning and Zoning board recommended the rezoning of a 1.9-acre lot on East Franklin Street for the proposed placement of a Dunkin’ and a Firehouse Subs.