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Buchanan competing in the race.

Buchanan competing in the race.

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Mason Buchanan competes in world championship obstacle course race

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Local athlete Mason Buchanan competed in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championship in Stratton, Vermont on Sept.  25th. He placed 32nd in his age group and 241st out of 704 overall. There were more than 60 countries represented at the world championship.
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Lady Diamond Dogs finish 4th, start playoff run

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County softball team finished fourth in region and will play in the first round of the state playoffs this week. Hart County played Monroe Area in a best of three match-up this past weekend to determine the seeding in the region tournament.
Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

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Runners compete in Mountain Invitational

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart Country cross country team travelled to Helen to race in the Mountain Invitational 2021 at Unicoi State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The boys team finished second overall with a total score of 118.
Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

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Volleydogs prepare for region tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County volleyball team faced tougher competition in the week before their region tournament. The Volleydogs fell to both AAAA schools they faced this past week. On Thursday, Oct. 7, Hart travelled to Bogart and lost 3-2 to North Oconee in a best of five match.
An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

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Warriors down dogs; Hart receives first loss of the season to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs  football team fell to last-season’s AAA runner-ups, Oconee County, on Friday, Oct. 9. The Dogs lost to the Warriors 35-13 and were out gained 505 to 395 in total yardage in what some considered an unofficial region championship game.
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Hartwell Makers Festival coming Oct. 23

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Creativity will be on sale later this month with the new Hartwell Makers Festival. On Oct. 23, Hartwell’s Stephanie Crump will be hosting a new exclusive festival for creators and artists alike to showcase their work.
Constitution alley between Depot and Howell streets, seen above, has an untick in trash accumulation in recent years that the city and businesses are working to eliminate.

Constitution alley between Depot and Howell streets, seen above, has an untick in trash accumulation in recent years that the city and businesses are working to eliminate.

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City, business owners reach plan to alleviate trash issues in crowded alley

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Adjacent business owners and the city of Hartwell have come up with a plan to deal with trash on Constitution Alley. City manager Jon Herschell said the city has been trying to come up with a solution to eliminate the trash cans in the alley.