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Comm. Bennett, Rep. Collins win re-election

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Local election results were revealed promptly at the Hart County Board of Elections on Tuesday night, culminating in victories for Hart County Commissioner Michael Bennett and Representative Mike Collins. Overall, Hart County cast 14,447 ballots—78.02% of its 18,517 registered voters.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

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Dogs look to defend region title

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
We must become greater, I must become less. That will be the motto for the Dogs as they look to defend their region title in the 2024-2025 campaign. Last season was simply like a roller coaster for the Dogs. It was full of highs and lows.
Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

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Lady Dogs will have a new look this season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After graduating five seniors a year ago, the Lady Dogs will rely on its current senior class to lead the way. The Lady Dogs are coming off of a 22-9 season that was led by arguably their most experienced, veteran core in Mike Edwards tenure as head coach of the Lady Dogs.
Hart County’s sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (left) looks to evade the pressure by the Indians defenders in the 37-34 loss to Stephens County on the road on Oct. 25. Photo by Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record.

Hart County’s sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (left) looks to evade the pressure by the Indians defenders in the 37-34 loss to Stephens County on the road on Oct. 25. Photo by Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record.

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Dogs comeback versus Indians falls short

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Bulldogs late rally efforts fell short, as they fell to Stephens County on the road, 37-34. On Oct. 25, Hart County traveled to Toccoa to take on the Indians of Stephens County in a Region 8-AA rivalry matchup. The Indians won the toss and differed to the second half.
Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

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Rucker earns multiple honors after stellar performance at UVA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After spending most of the season out with a knee injury, a fully healthy Kaimon Rucker had his career best performance to earn him national honors. Former Hart County and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker and the Tar Heels traveled to Charlottesville, Va.