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Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

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Lake Hartwell blessed to host Bassmaster Classic again

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Sometimes we like to take a step back and reflect upon how truly fortunate we are to be living here in Hart County. The lake we reside on hosting a nationally relevant sporting event is just another feather in the cap.
Watch for clues each week giving hints to the location of a golden egg hidden by The Hartwell Sun. Hints will become more revealing each week. The Hartwell Sun reader who is able to find the elusive egg will win an Easter Basket full of goodies and $100 cash.

Watch for clues each week giving hints to the location of a golden egg hidden by The Hartwell Sun. Hints will become more revealing each week. The Hartwell Sun reader who is able to find the elusive egg will win an Easter Basket full of goodies and $100 cash.

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Rebooting the hunt for the Golden Egg

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
If you’re an avid reader of The Hartwell Sun (first off, thanks a lot), you may have noticed us teasing a special event this year: the return of our Golden Egg hunt. For some reason or another, it was discontinued over a decade ago.
Lisa McKenzie,

Lisa McKenzie,

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Retired Educators host pair of visitors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County Retired Educators met at the Hart County Schools Agricultural Center on March 1, 2022, with President Pam Gordon presiding. The two guest speakers at this meeting were Christina Silpe of the H.I.M. and Lisa McKenzie of the AMBA. Christina Silpe is the Executive Director of H.I.M.
Pictured left, realtors and other Hartland employees join Chamber reps in front of the Hartland Realty office.

Pictured left, realtors and other Hartland employees join Chamber reps in front of the Hartland Realty office.

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Hartland Realty named Chamber Member of Month

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Hartland Farm & Home Realty, located at 108 E Franklin Street, was honored earlier this month as the Hart County Chamber of the Month for March. The business offers services that include listing, selling and property management.  
Hart County residents flow in to find work.

Hart County residents flow in to find work.

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Hart County hosts job fair

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Officials from the Hart County job fair held Thursday, March 17 reported a positive turnout, with residents of all ages attending at the Agriscience Center and hearing from a variety of business, both local and regional.
Photo Credit: Jason Goodman

Photo Credit: Jason Goodman

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HCMS recognized for counseling program

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that Hart County Middle School is being honored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP), The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling...
New officers Brittany Morris, left, and Summer Kennedy,

New officers Brittany Morris, left, and Summer Kennedy,

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Hartwell Police Department welcomes pair of new officers

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Two new faces have joined the Hartwell Police force after both received awards in the academy. Summer Kennedy and Brittany Morris began their careers as police officers on Monday, but both have had jobs in aiding the public prior.
Members of the Hart County TSA display their awards at the state conference.

Members of the Hart County TSA display their awards at the state conference.

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Hart County TSA takes home state honors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School Technology Student Association (TSA) teams had a busy weekend competing at the annual TSA State Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.
Colt Bennett, daughter Madison, and wife Kayla Bennett.

Colt Bennett, daughter Madison, and wife Kayla Bennett.

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Challenger Bennett takes aim at BOC District 2 election

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Colt Bennett is running for Hart County Commissioner in District 2 against incumbent Frankie Teasley and fellow challenger Matthew Honiotes. “I think there’s a whole lot of issues that need to be addressed that aren’t being addressed,” Bennett said.