Cartersville High School's Top Dog Could Win State Award

CARTERSVILLE, GA - Cartersville High School's K-9 officer, Hart, is competing for the top dog title of the Year.

Hart, who has been roaming the campus with Bartow County Sheriff's Office K-9 Deputy Nathan Gifford since the beginning of last school year, is one of 113 police dogs in the running for the K-9 of the year on the Georgia Police K-9 Foundation's Facebook page.

"They are all winners in the end because of the service and dedication they provide," the post states. "This contest helps raise awareness for K-9s throughout the state of Georgia."

To vote for Hart, scroll down to the contest section and click the "like" button for his photo, which should be the second photo in the album.

Voting ends Sunday at midnight.

The winner will receive $500 for its K-9 unit and a plaque.