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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.
Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

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Pine Tree Garden Club awarded at annual state convention

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Over 250 members attended the 94th Annual Garden Club of Georgia, state convention April 12-13 in Macon. Hartwell’s Pine Tree Garden Club had 11 members attending the “Gardening in Macon” convention.  Presiding over this year’s convention was GCG State President, Peggy Tucker of Hartwell.
Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

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Student works on Titanic project over break

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Hart County students across the district were on spring break last week and had to find ways to pass the time. Hart County Middle Schooler Jackson Ford did so by giving the infamous Titanic a redemption story.