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Santa, Mrs. Claus and several float-riders wave to the crowd at the 2019 Hartwell Christmas Parade.

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Parade headlines busy Hart County Christmas season

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

By Drew Dotson Staff writer Christmas is in the air and there are several holiday events in Hart County starting this weekend.

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Leard wins tightly contested city council runoff

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Dan Leard will take the final seat on the Hartwell City Council after a tight final count on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results. Hart County Board of Elections results show Leard defeated opponent Toy Cynthia Wilkins 215-175 in the runoff election on Nov. 30.

Alexis Walker goes for a lay-up in Anderson S.C. on Nov. 30.

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Lady Dogs split games

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Hart County girls basketball team went 2-2 in a busy week on the road. After beating Walnut Grove in a high scoring game the day before, the Lady Dogs fell to private school Tallulah Falls at Clarke Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 23.

J.C. Curry eyes the T.L. Hanna defense looking for an opening.

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Hoop Dogs 2-2 on road: Mixed results for Hart away from home

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Hart County boys basketball team split games on a tough road schedule this past week. The Dogs started with a win against private school First Presbyterian Day on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Clarke Central High School. The Dogs won 67-60.

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Wrestlers start season in Watkinsville

Drew Dotson

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Hart County wrestling team kicked off its season with the Warrior Dual meet at Oconee County High School on Saturday, Nov. 20. The Mat Dogs finished their first meet with a winning record after winning three and losing two.

Dakota Phillips drives the lane in a home game against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee on Nov. 18.

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Lady Dogs to rely on young talent in 2021-22 season

Drew Dotson

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Hart County girls basketball team will be relying on a young core this season. Coach Mike Edwards said there are only three seniors and one junior on the team this year. Taniya “Nesha” Alexander, last year’s star center, graduated and signed to play basketball with Clark-Atlanta University.

J.C. Curry shows his athleticism by dunking on the tall rim protectors from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

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Hoop Season is here: Hart drops first two games of campaign

Drew Dotson

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Hart County Boys Basketball team kicked off their season last week with a loss to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee before travelling to Athens for the Andy Landers Classic this week.

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

1927: The Southern Bell Telephone Company completed a new line in Hartwell and the surrounding area for $36,000 in order to improve the long distance service. The company established two lines from Hartwell to Anderson, SC, and Elberton to Atlanta.

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The Blotter

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 16 •Teresa Nicole Crouch, 20, of Anderson, S.C. was arrested and charged with drug-related objects, giving false information or false name, possession of cocaine and possession of methamphetamines.

Blues musicians from Hartwell and the surrounding areas back in action on Sat, Nov. 20 at High Cotton Music Hall.

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Blues Jam returns to High Cotton Music Hall

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Blues fans rejoiced Saturday night as High Cotton Music Hall hosted just its second Blues Jam since returning from the pandemic. A full house at the Hartwell venue along Depot Street enjoyed adult beverages and three hours of entertainment from local musicians.