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Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: Hopefully barking up the right tree

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As you may have noticed, I have not had many bylines in the main section of The Hartwell Sun over the past couple weeks. This is because I have asked to exclusively cover sports for the foreseeable future.
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Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

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Common sense should rule in enforcement of new ordinance

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, after months of discussion and debate from the public, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a short-term rental ordinance which could potentially penalize (in fines and licensing status) homeowners for hosting unruly guests at their Airbnb, VRBO, etc.
The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

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Buc-ee’s had to be born in Texas

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The ultimate Texas insult is “All hat and no cattle.” I am not sure how many cattle Arch Alpin III and Don Waskey owned—if any—in 1982. But I can tell you the Texans had a humongous herd of guts and vision when they founded Buc-ee’s.
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Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

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Remembering some playful mischief

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Pranks. I love the playful mischief of a harmless practical joke. And last week, I got pranked pretty well. Cantaloupe? Summertime is bounty-from-the-garden time. When I stopped by my friend’s office, Adam asked, “Would you like one of our cantaloupes?” “Sure,” I said.
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Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

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Best of Hartwell keeps getting better

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Another Best of Hartwell edition has come and gone and we, once again, were blown away by the participation and enthusiasm this community showed. In this, our sixth year of holding the contest, voters set another record for turnout after shattering the previous mark in 2021.
Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

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Vinson Brown is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On a pristine lake front property, Vinson Brown, 88, looks out from his porch to watch the two bald eagles that congregate to his house on a weekly basis in search of food.
Georgette gives Liam Munore a velvety thank-you kiss for her new, cooler summer haircut.

Georgette gives Liam Munore a velvety thank-you kiss for her new, cooler summer haircut.

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Llamas add adventure to the farm

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Llamas get a bad rap as spitters. Yes, if provoked, they will spit. If a llama’s banana-shaped ears go back, and it starts gurling, watch out. I should have known better than to get too close to Georgette’s new baby, Dalai. But in 25 years—just once—have I had a water-hose shower in the barnyard.
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Photo credit: MChe Lee

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Something old could help a new problem in the school system

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Hart County Board of Education recently voted to approve the purchase of about 67 acres of land off Bowman Highway. The land, located between the Agriscience Center and South Hart Elementary could be used for a number of possibilities.