Local

Photo credit: Element5 Digital

Photo credit: Element5 Digital

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

A look ahead at busy election year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The year 2022 will be a big one for elections, with local, state and federal seats going up for vote this year. Locally, both the board of commissioners and the board of education will have positions on the ballot.
Tommy Beeson, left, awaits sentencing on Jan. 7 alongside his attorney F. Mayes Davison.

Tommy Beeson, left, awaits sentencing on Jan. 7 alongside his attorney F. Mayes Davison.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Former Hart County doctor sentenced to 25 years in prison

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A former Hart County doctor was sentenced Jan. 7 to 25 years in prison without parole after being found guilty in December of six charges related to child molestation.
Former Hart County High Schoolers and Georgia football equipment managers (from left to right) Kirby King Carter Banks Preston Mewborn stand field level at Lucas Oil Stadium before Monday night’s national championship game.

Former Hart County High Schoolers and Georgia football equipment managers (from left to right) Kirby King Carter Banks Preston Mewborn stand field level at Lucas Oil Stadium before Monday night’s national championship game.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

GEORGIA WINS NATIONAL TITLE; HCHS GRADS WATCH FROM SIDELINE

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
On Monday, Jan. 10, the Georgia Bulldogs’ 41-year championship drought was broken by the by beating Alabama’s Crimson Tide, 33-18, and three equipment managers from Hart County witnessed the long-awaited victory on the field in Indianapolis.
Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing from via Zoom from the Hart County Jail. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing from via Zoom from the Hart County Jail. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Accused Hart Co. teacher granted $20,000 bond

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Corinna Crumpton, a Hart County High School teacher accused of two charges related to sexual correspondence with a student, was granted $20,000 bail by Hart County Superior Court Judge R. Chris Phelps on Friday, Jan. 7.
From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Football players take home awards at banquet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County football team held its annual banquet on Tuesday to celebrate the 2021 season. Coaches recognized the achievements of this season’s best performers on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mat Dogs finish second in regional duals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County High School wrestling team finished second at the 8-AAA Region duals meet on Saturday, Jan. 8. The Mat Dogs beat Stephens County to start the day before beating Franklin County in a back-and-forth battle, 36-34. A tough loss to Oconee County put the Dogs in second overall.
Johnny Curry fights through traffic to get the layup against Monroe Area on Friday, Jan. 7.

Johnny Curry fights through traffic to get the layup against Monroe Area on Friday, Jan. 7.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bulldogs bounce into region: Boys down Monroe Area

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County boys basketball team took its first region victory last Friday in Monroe. The Bulldogs beat the Monroe Area Hurricanes 59-47 on the road on Jan. 7.
Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing via Zoom. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing via Zoom. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

Accused Hart County teacher granted $20,000 bail

Dan Hunt
Friday, January 7, 2022
Corinna Crumpton, a Hart County High School teacher accused of two charges related to sexual correspondence with a student, was granted $20,000 bail by Hart County Superior Court Judge R. Chris Phelps on Friday, Jan. 7.