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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arrests:   April 19 •Brian Keith Roberts, 49, of Dewy Rose, was arrested and charged with driving while license is withdrawn, tail lights required, operation of a vehicle with improper plate, possession of methamphetamine and willful...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.
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.
Hart County High School 10th grader Trinati Pinkston, left, and Hart County 7th grader Katie Ripley have been selected as statewide winners of the Young Georgia Authors competition.

Hart County High School 10th grader Trinati Pinkston, left, and Hart County 7th grader Katie Ripley have been selected as statewide winners of the Young Georgia Authors competition.

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The next generation of authors: Hart students win statewide writing awards

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is thrilled to announce that not only one, but two, Hart County students have been selected as finalists in this year’s statewide Young Georgia Authors competition.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce director Terri Partain

Hart County Chamber of Commerce director Terri Partain

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Chamber director Partain steps down

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Hart County Chamber of Commerce director Terri Partain publicly announced last week her decision to step down after 13 months in the role, citing a desire to devote full focus to her real estate career.
An airplane docked at the Franklin-Hart Airport

An airplane docked at the Franklin-Hart Airport

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Franklin, Hart commissioners refer airport audit to GBI

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
An audit of finances for the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority will be referred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson said Tuesday that a draft audit report had been received.
Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd.

Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd.

Superintendent retires after 7 years

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Hart County Superintendent Jaybez (Jay) Floyd announced his retirement at a called Charter System meeting Monday, April 25. Floyd has been at the helm of Hart County’s school system since summer 2015 and spent 34 years total in education.
Hartwell Drugs pharmacist Bill Rogers.

Hartwell Drugs pharmacist Bill Rogers.

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Retired Educators talk vaccines, pharmaceuticals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County Retired Educators met at the Hart County Schools Agricultural Center on April 5, 2022, with President Pam Gordon presiding. Pharmacist Bill Rogers of Hartwell Drugs was the speaker. Mr.