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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.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
1911: An egg of the “three-in-one” variety was sent into The Sun office by Mrs. A.V. Dove, and was dubbed the “most undoubtedly largest specimen of hen fruit” that the former Sun editor had ever seen.
Photo Credit: David von Diemar

Photo Credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 8 •Garland Willie Jonas, 22, of Iva, S.C, was arrested and charged with violation of window tint and felony possession of marijuana.
John Payne Sewell (left) and Ashlyn Floyd (right).

John Payne Sewell (left) and Ashlyn Floyd (right).

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FFA competitors shine in N.C.

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Hart County High School FFA students John Payne Sewell and Ashlyn Floyd braved the bitter temps on Saturday to show their new heifers at the Shamrock Showdown in Franklin, NC. Ashlyn won Reserve Supreme Heifer with her Angus and John Payne won 5th Overall Heifer with his Commercial.
Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter board members, staff and supporters celebrate the groundbreaking for its new building Thursday afternoon.

Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter board members, staff and supporters celebrate the groundbreaking for its new building Thursday afternoon.

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Animal shelter breaks ground on new facility

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
LAVONIA — By this time next year, the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter could have a new place for dogs to stay as they await adoption. The shelter board, staff and supporters broke ground Thursday afternoon for a new building.
The female color guard consisting of Anna Richardson, Dayryn Morales, Lexis VanMeter, Gelsey Aguilar.

The female color guard consisting of Anna Richardson, Dayryn Morales, Lexis VanMeter, Gelsey Aguilar.

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Hart County drill teams top region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Hart County High School JROTC Competition Drill Team competed at the Gladiator Invitational and state qualifier meet on Saturday, March 5.  The Female Color Guard won first place overall and first in region to qualify to compete in the Georgia State Drill Championships.