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Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines stands alongside star student Francis Hoang who was recently named as the school’s representative to the state superintendant’s student advisory council.

Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines stands alongside star student Francis Hoang who was recently named as the school’s representative to the state superintendant’s student advisory council.

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HCHS senior selected to advisory council for state superintendent

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hart County High School senior and aspiring medical student Francis Hoang is determined to make a positive impact on society and last week he received news that he may get a jump start on that goal.
The above house at 299 Savannah Street will soon be Hart County’s 21st Habitat for Humanity home.

The above house at 299 Savannah Street will soon be Hart County’s 21st Habitat for Humanity home.

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County’s 21st Habitat home nearly complete

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hart County Habitat for Humanity is drawing close to finishing its handicap-accessible home for Yolanda Feaster and her family.
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BOE approves raises for substitute teachers

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Board of Education approved a pay increase last week to substitute teachers and lowered the millage rate. The board voted anonymously at a called meeting Sept. 16 to increase the pay rate for substitute teachers in  the Hart County Charter System.
Zachary Benner finished third overall at the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Zachary Benner finished third overall at the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11.

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XC teams finish both fifth at meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County cross country teams ran in the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11. The boys team finished fifth overall with 106 points. The top finisher for the boys was senior Zachary Benner who finished third overall with a time of 17:33.82.
Marlee Harris tags Monroe Area base-runner out at home on Sept. 10.

Marlee Harris tags Monroe Area base-runner out at home on Sept. 10.

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Softball adds wins to region record

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County softball team adds two region wins and loses a non-region this past week. The Lady Diamond Dogs started off strong with a 17-3 win at home against Monroe Area on Friday, Sept. 10. The win came in only four innings because of the mercy rule.
Quarterback Brice Williamson throws a pass against Madison County Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Quarterback Brice Williamson throws a pass against Madison County Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 9.

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Bullpups take the field in Herndon Stadium

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle School football team became the main attraction in Herndon Stadium this weekend after the cancellation of the high school game. The Bullpups played Madison County and lost 38-24 on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Honey shares a moment with mascot Zander Horne at the North Hall football game.

Honey shares a moment with mascot Zander Horne at the North Hall football game.

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Hart’s Honey joins sidelines

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A new unofficial mascot has taken the sideline at the Hart County football games. The five-month English Bulldog puppy named “Lil’ Bit O’ Honey,” or Honey for short, has stolen the hearts of the Bulldog Nation.
Dakota Phillips (17) taps the ball over the net against Stephens County.

Dakota Phillips (17) taps the ball over the net against Stephens County.

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Volleydogs remain undefeated in September

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County volleyball team has been perfect in the month of September, not dropping a single set. The Volleydogs remain undefeated in September after downing East Jackson, Franklin County, Monroe Area and Stephens County in the last week. On Tuesday, Sept.
The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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Hart Anglers start season on 9/11 anniversary

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle and High School anglers kicked off the new season with an innerclub tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11. At the crack of dawn on the crisp September morning, anglers waited in their boats.
Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

Oglesby and her team of StoryWalk creaters hard at work creating books for Hart County.

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StoryWalk adds 5 books to the area

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Students and parents alike can soon look forward to not only working out their bodies while taking a walk at any of the elementary schools in the Hart County Charter System, but also exercising their minds.