Photo by Benjamin London.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Hart County High School (HCHS) senior Esther Chin was shocked when hearing her name called as the 2026 HCHS Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Sept. 25 football game against Lumpkin County. Chin is pictured with her father.
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Scarecrows have been spotted around Hartwell, signaling the beginning of Main Street's annual contest. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Scarecrows." Photo by Bill Powell.
Hartwell photographer and Barking Dog Studios owner John Cumming won first place in the 2026 Annual Regional Juried Art Show for “Soon, Oh Soon the Light”, a carefully constructed photograph inspired by “The Gates of Delirium,” a 22-minute battle depiction in song form by the English rock band Yes. Photo by Madison Linton.
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Senior running back Xavier Allen celebrates after a touchdown run that was later called back, as the Dogs went on to defeat the Indians of Lumpkin County 50-14 to remain undefeated. Photo by Ric Williams.
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Junior libero Addison Coles (6) celebrates with her teammates after a point from a match earlier in the season, as the Volley Dogs are on a three-match win streak with wins over Morgan County, BASA and Lumpkin County. Photo by Benjamin London.
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