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Award-winning photographer Bill Powell, left, stands alongside The Hartwell Sun publisher Dan Hunt and a print of his Lake Living cover shot.

Award-winning photographer Bill Powell, left, stands alongside The Hartwell Sun publisher Dan Hunt and a print of his Lake Living cover shot.

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The Hartwell Sun staffer wins Lake Living photo contest

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
By Dan Hunt Spring Lake Living’s cover photo contest winner Bill Powell is no novice photographer and no stranger to Community Newspapers Inc. Powell has been an award-winning volunteer staff photographer at The Hartwell Sun for close to two decades.
Archived photo Dozens meet at the courthouse last year for the National Day of Prayer.

Archived photo Dozens meet at the courthouse last year for the National Day of Prayer.

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National Day of Prayer set for May 5

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The National Day of Prayer will be held at noon on Thursday, May 5 on the Hartwell courthouse lawn. In case of rain it will be held at First United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the Women’s Interdenominational Bible Study. This year’s theme, Exalt the Lord Who has established us.
Photo Credit: Bill Pennell

Photo Credit: Bill Pennell

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Bear sighted in Mt. Olivet area

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Residents of the Mt. Olivet area reported over the weekend a bear sighting in the woods near their Hart County houses. Department of Natural Resources game warden Brandon Pierce said, “the main thing is to just let them do their own thing and move on.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
1913: A robber used a trap door that was located on the ceiling to make his way into Mr. Jack Hunt’s grocery store and steal $34 in cash and a note for $42. The robber was quite bold as it occurred around 12 noon.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   April 19 •Brian Keith Roberts, 49, of Dewy Rose, was arrested and charged with driving while license is withdrawn, tail lights required, operation of a vehicle with improper plate, possession of methamphetamine and willful...
Sidney Skelton and crew members prepare the ground to install a new septic tank.

Sidney Skelton and crew members prepare the ground to install a new septic tank.

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Do your ‘due diligence’: pump your septic tank

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Life can be a little septic at times but given that spring and summer weather brings more sunshine and warmth, services like Anderson’s Pumping and Septic Services can come out and literally bury your septic problems.
Photo Credit: Faith Crabtree

Photo Credit: Faith Crabtree

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How to use mulch to kill your weeds

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The grass is always greener for a person’s yard in springtime, but the weeds are also greener around this time too, and for those seeking to eliminate them from their flower garden or lush lawns, local landscaping businesses are here to help.
A swarm of bees clustered on a tree branch is not an uncommon sight this time of year if you know where to look.

A swarm of bees clustered on a tree branch is not an uncommon sight this time of year if you know where to look.

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There’s a buzz around Hart County every spring

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Spring is in the air and so are thousand of insects, fluttering from flower to flower. Bees zoom around the spring blooms collecting nectar, but are also pollinating the plants as they go. “Basically every third bite of food that we consume needs pollination,” beekeeper Kathleen Bourn said.
Photo Credit: Craig Bertram

Photo Credit: Craig Bertram

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Letters to the editor: On knowing your local ordinances

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Did you know? The Hart County code of ordinances is available on-line by accessinghartcountyga.gov and is located under the heading of “External Links”. An ordinance is, as defined in the Barron’s Law Dictionary, a local law that applies to persons and things subject to the local jurisdiction.