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Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

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Golf team competes in area tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County High School boys golf team came up short of making the state tournament in Augusta. The team ended the regular season with nine wins and only two losses to Elbert  County and Habersham County.
Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

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Boys track takes gold at region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County boys track team took the gold in the region championship meet last week. The boys team finished first with a score of 187 and the girls team placed fourth overall with a score of 108.
Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

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Former Bulldog makes NFL

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

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Baseball Season ends in Ringgold: Diamond Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County baseball team’s season ended at Ringgold High School after losing two  games on Friday night. The Diamond Dogs traveled to northwest Georgia to face off against the Ringgold Tigers in the first series of the state playoffs on April 29. The Dogs started off the night with a loss.
The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

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Team Connie Mack Bowers retains Spelling Bee Crown

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Six teams representing various organizations on April 28 learned about the words and the bees. The Nancy Hart Literacy Council (NHLC) brought together six competitive teams to help raise support for the Hart County Adult Learning Center in its 20th annual Hart County Spelling Bee.
District 33 Georgia House Rep. incumbent Alan Powell.

District 33 Georgia House Rep. incumbent Alan Powell.

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Candidates for District 33 voice platforms

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Candidates for the District 33 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives spoke Saturday at a forum at Franklin Springs City Hall. Incumbent Alan Powell and challenger Dylan Purcell spoke at the forum sponsored by the Franklin County Republican Party.
Photo submitted: Pictured above are Alan Powell and the two newest members of the HCPOA Board, Lowell Macher and Ann Ayers.

Photo submitted: Pictured above are Alan Powell and the two newest members of the HCPOA Board, Lowell Macher and Ann Ayers.

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Property Owners host state rep

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Submitted info: Hart County Property Owners Association hosted Alan Powell, state representative, as the featured  speaker at the April meeting.  Powell recounted the significant events and issues from the recently completed legislative session.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
1961: Paintset Fashions, described by The Hartwell Sun as a “million dollar” company announced it would set up a location in Lavonia and eventually employ 400 people. “The new industry will manufacture ladies apparel,” The Sun reported.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   April 26 •Hugh Sadler, 55, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamines and possession of zolpidem.