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The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

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Annual chamber banquet set for Feb. 22

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. “Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, live music and celebration,” Executive Director Amanda Brown said.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

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BOE intending to opt-out of HB 581

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) has officially announced “its intention to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption” previously approved by voters in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The official announcement was made in a Jan.
Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

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Lady Dogs finish as runner-ups in McDonald’s Shootout

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
After snapping a three-game skid against Oglethorpe County, the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups in the 17th annual McDonald’s Shootout. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Lady Dogs dominated the first half of play as they went into the half with a 27-11 lead.
The Dogs bench celebrates after a big three late in 79-52 win over Pendleton as they would then go onto defeat Elbert County, 69-57 to win the McDonald’s Shootout Championship.

The Dogs bench celebrates after a big three late in 79-52 win over Pendleton as they would then go onto defeat Elbert County, 69-57 to win the McDonald’s Shootout Championship.

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DOGS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF McDONALD’S SHOOTOUT

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Dogs captured their first McDonald’s Shootout Championship since 2022, while going 1-1 outside of the tournament. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Patriots of Oglethorpe County. Oglethorpe came out and punched the Dogs in the mouth and took a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.