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Having advanced from walk-on quarterback to superstar, Stetson Bennett played his last game for the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday night in California’s SoFi Stadium. The sixth-year senior won his fifth Offensive Player MVP award in the last five playoff games, including the CFP National Championship game’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU. Bennett threw four touchdowns while amassing 304 yards through the air. No. 13 also rushed for two more scores. Coach Kirby Smart said that was probably Bennett’s best game ever. Now m

Having advanced from walk-on quarterback to superstar, Stetson Bennett played his last game for the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday night in California’s SoFi Stadium. The sixth-year senior won his fifth Offensive Player MVP award in the last five playoff games, including the CFP National Championship game’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU. Bennett threw four touchdowns while amassing 304 yards through the air. No. 13 also rushed for two more scores. Coach Kirby Smart said that was probably Bennett’s best game ever. Now m

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My advice to Stetson was wrong

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. I could say it 100 more times, and “wrong” would be the right assessment. After last year’s thrill of Georgia’s winning its first national championship in 41 years, I had some advice for Georgia’s quarterback Stetson Bennett IV.
Photo credit: Jan Tinneberg

Photo credit: Jan Tinneberg

Thank you and farewell

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Next week’s issue of The Hartwell Sun will be the last in which my name is listed as publisher/editor. My wife and I have decided to return closer to home, a little south of Raleigh, North Carolina, for personal reasons.
Hart County Board of Education chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County Board of Education chair Kim Pierce.

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Board of Ed. keeps leadership status quo

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
On Monday, Jan 10, the Hart County Board of Education held its first meeting for the second half of the school year to appoint the board’s chair and vice-chair.
Hart County deputy Lamar Spears (left) and Sgt. Kane Beard (right) are awarded plaques from sheriff Mike Cleveland for their roles in the arrest of Andrew Nicholas Berry, who is accused of killing his girlfriend on Dec. 31.

Hart County deputy Lamar Spears (left) and Sgt. Kane Beard (right) are awarded plaques from sheriff Mike Cleveland for their roles in the arrest of Andrew Nicholas Berry, who is accused of killing his girlfriend on Dec. 31.

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Deputies recognized for roles in arrest

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland awarded two deputies with plaques Monday morning for their role in apprehending an at-large alleged killer. Sgt. Kane Beard and deputy Lamar Spears brought Andrew Nicholas Berry, 34, of Bowman, into custody Dec.
Kyle Whalen and Mike Powell celebrate a world championship in window tinting in Florida on Jan. 8.

Kyle Whalen and Mike Powell celebrate a world championship in window tinting in Florida on Jan. 8.

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Local window tinter wins world championship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Kyle Whalen, 33, and Mike Powell are world champions. It’s not for their athletic capabilities like the recently crowned Georgia Bulldogs, but for their craftsmanship in window tinting. The battle to see who the best window tinter in the world commenced on Jan.
Photo credit: Element5 Digital

Photo credit: Element5 Digital

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Absentee ballot applications open for special election; voting schedule set

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Hart County Board of Elections is now accepting absentee applications for the March 21, 2023 Special Election, which will ask Hart County residents to continue the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) in order to help fund various school improvements throughout the county.
There were several Hartwell residents in attendance Monday for Georgia’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU in the National Championship Game held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Pictured above are brothers (L-R) Kip Phillips, Troup Phillips, Crew Phillips and Spooner Phillips.

There were several Hartwell residents in attendance Monday for Georgia’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU in the National Championship Game held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Pictured above are brothers (L-R) Kip Phillips, Troup Phillips, Crew Phillips and Spooner Phillips.

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Hartwell Dawgs fans celebrate near and far; bask in another national championship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
‘Glory, Glory to ole Georgia!’ The Georgia Bulldogs defeated Texas Christian University, 65-7 on Monday, Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California to capture their second consecutive national championship.
The plot of land between Fairview Ave and Liberty Hill Road where the 650 subdivision complex is to be built.

The plot of land between Fairview Ave and Liberty Hill Road where the 650 subdivision complex is to be built.

Commissioners pull back in subdivision dispute: “The law does not allow us to say, ‘No, you cannot develop your property.’”

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Hart County Board of Commissioners conceded the struggle over the the city’s proposed annexation of the 274 acres situated between Fairview Avenue and Liberty Hill Road, which developers Kenny Whitworth and Brandt Bentley plan to turn into a subdivision.
Jashon Gaines stares down an opponent before making a play at the rim.

Jashon Gaines stares down an opponent before making a play at the rim.

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Dogs take third at McDonald’s Shootout while also falling to T.L. Hanna

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Dogs finished third place at the McDonald’s Shootout over the weekend of Dec. 26, also falling 60-48 to T.L. Hanna on Tuesday. The Dogs kept it close in the first game in the McDonald’s Shootout versus Pendleton in which they went onto win, 51-43.