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Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

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Former Bulldog makes NFL

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

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Team Connie Mack Bowers retains Spelling Bee Crown

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Six teams representing various organizations on April 28 learned about the words and the bees. The Nancy Hart Literacy Council (NHLC) brought together six competitive teams to help raise support for the Hart County Adult Learning Center in its 20th annual Hart County Spelling Bee.
District 33 Georgia House Rep. incumbent Alan Powell.

District 33 Georgia House Rep. incumbent Alan Powell.

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Candidates for District 33 voice platforms

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Candidates for the District 33 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives spoke Saturday at a forum at Franklin Springs City Hall. Incumbent Alan Powell and challenger Dylan Purcell spoke at the forum sponsored by the Franklin County Republican Party.
Photo submitted: Pictured above are Alan Powell and the two newest members of the HCPOA Board, Lowell Macher and Ann Ayers.

Photo submitted: Pictured above are Alan Powell and the two newest members of the HCPOA Board, Lowell Macher and Ann Ayers.

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Property Owners host state rep

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Submitted info: Hart County Property Owners Association hosted Alan Powell, state representative, as the featured  speaker at the April meeting.  Powell recounted the significant events and issues from the recently completed legislative session.
Pictured are the Hart County Education Foundation Board of Directors and academic coaches, from left to right, Jason Ford, Augusta Murphy, Helene Brown, Wyndee McKinnon, Stephanie Walker, Susan Carman, Susan Hotchkiss, Jessica Seawright, Claudette Gillespie, Bobbie Busha, and Grayson Williams.

Pictured are the Hart County Education Foundation Board of Directors and academic coaches, from left to right, Jason Ford, Augusta Murphy, Helene Brown, Wyndee McKinnon, Stephanie Walker, Susan Carman, Susan Hotchkiss, Jessica Seawright, Claudette Gillespie, Bobbie Busha, and Grayson Williams.

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REACH celebrates first grad class

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County Education Foundation celebrated the first class of graduating REACH Hart scholars with a barbecue on Thursday, April 28, at the Agriscience Center.
Hart County Clerk of Court Frankie Gray stands proudly with his award inside his office.

Hart County Clerk of Court Frankie Gray stands proudly with his award inside his office.

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Gray named Clerk of the Year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County Clerk of Superior Court Frankie Gray was recently honored as the 10th District Superior Court Clerk of the Year by his peers. The honor was voted on by the other 26 clerks in the district. Gray received a plaque to honor the achievement at a special training last week in St.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce members and other business leaders meet at BW Threads for its ribbon cutting April 28.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce members and other business leaders meet at BW Threads for its ribbon cutting April 28.

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City welcomes BW Threads

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A new clothing store opened its doors in downtown Hartwell. BW Threads held its ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, April 28. The boutique clothing store offers clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. The store is located at 150 W. Franklin St.
Local medium Chip Pettys said he heard chickens clucking at the above Hart County site which was formerly an eggery.

Local medium Chip Pettys said he heard chickens clucking at the above Hart County site which was formerly an eggery.

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Medium founds ‘Hartwell Paranormal Society’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County is a hot spot for paranormal activity, according to a local medium. Chip Pettys created the Facebook group Hartwell Paranormal Society for those in the area to share their experience and seek help with the supernatural if needed.