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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.
Local fisherman and Bassmaster Classic marshal David McGinnis, right, with his new friend and rising star angler Joey Nania.

Local fisherman and Bassmaster Classic marshal David McGinnis, right, with his new friend and rising star angler Joey Nania.

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Fisherman relishes opportunity to marshal Bassmaster Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Local fisherman David McGinnis gained a competitive advantage over his peers after spending three days with professional anglers during the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell held the first weekend in March.
The above leprechauns (Dwight Person, left, and Tom Hamilton, right) were seen lurking outside of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church last Saturday night as folks inside were dining on a delicious St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

The above leprechauns (Dwight Person, left, and Tom Hamilton, right) were seen lurking outside of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church last Saturday night as folks inside were dining on a delicious St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

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Pot roast and pots of gold

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The annual event is always an enjoyable time with a tasty traditional Irish meal and warm fellowship for all.