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Hart County IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye is retiring at the end of this year, and is actively looking for his replacement.

Hart County IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye is retiring at the end of this year, and is actively looking for his replacement.

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Hart County IBA seeks Director of Economic Development

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Dwayne Dye, the incomparable Director of Economic Development for the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA), is slated to retire at the end of 2024. But, he made it clear he doesn’t want any praise for work. “I’m not looking for any kind of recognition,” Dye said.
The Ruby Cast during rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz. Pictured from left to right is Morgan Haymes as the Tin Man, Lainey Dickson as Dorothy, Seth Howard as the Cowardly Lion, and August Thompson as the Scarecrow.

The Ruby Cast during rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz. Pictured from left to right is Morgan Haymes as the Tin Man, Lainey Dickson as Dorothy, Seth Howard as the Cowardly Lion, and August Thompson as the Scarecrow.

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Hart County Community Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz”

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT), an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, invites the community to see its musical production of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” beginning this Friday evening.
Special to The Hartwell Sun

Special to The Hartwell Sun

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Hart County announces 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce its new class of Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. The Hart County Charter System announced its Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year.
This photo was taken by Hart County resident Danielle Powell with her son Cole Powell in the Liberty Hill Community.

This photo was taken by Hart County resident Danielle Powell with her son Cole Powell in the Liberty Hill Community.

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The Northern Lights meets southern comfort

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Aurora borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is a phenomenon that is rarely ever seen in Georgia’s night sky. Due to an G5 Geomagnetic Storm Observation across the United States on Friday, the northern lights were spotted as far south Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
Hart County High School’s stellar performers pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Bella Chitwood, Dakota Phillips, Catherine Nguyen, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County High School’s stellar performers pictured above (from left to right): Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Bella Chitwood, Dakota Phillips, Catherine Nguyen, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

Board of Ed. presents 2025 budget to the public

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Board of Education debuted its proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the public during its regular monthly board meeting May 13.
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Homestead exemptions may increase

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) May 14 meeting was particularly straightforward as the commissioners quickly sifted through an array of old and new business.
Rising sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry celebrates with teammates after rushing in the endzone for a touchdown against Lumpkin County in the 2023 season, as he will take over under center for the Bulldogs this upcoming season.

Rising sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry celebrates with teammates after rushing in the endzone for a touchdown against Lumpkin County in the 2023 season, as he will take over under center for the Bulldogs this upcoming season.

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Five things to know before spring football kicks off

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
It is that time of year again as spring sports begin to wind down, and fall sports begin to prepare for their season in the fall.
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Photo by Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

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Falcons make a jaw-dropping selection with the No. 8 pick

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
With the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Falcons select – Michael Penix Jr., quarterback, Washington. As the announcement was made, my jaw literally hit the floor. Then my immediate reaction was to text our editor and publisher at The Hartwell Sun, Patrick Fargason.