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An airplane docked at the Franklin-Hart Airport

An airplane docked at the Franklin-Hart Airport

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Franklin, Hart commissioners refer airport audit to GBI

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
An audit of finances for the Franklin-Hart Airport Authority will be referred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Franklin County Commission Chairman Jason Macomson said Tuesday that a draft audit report had been received.
Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd.

Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd.

Superintendent retires after 7 years

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Hart County Superintendent Jaybez (Jay) Floyd announced his retirement at a called Charter System meeting Monday, April 25. Floyd has been at the helm of Hart County’s school system since summer 2015 and spent 34 years total in education.
The girls tennis team advanced to the first round of the state tournament.

The girls tennis team advanced to the first round of the state tournament.

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Girls tennis goes to state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The girls tennis team advanced to the state playoffs after finishing fourth in the region tournament. Both tennis teams competed in the region tournament on Tuesday, April 12. The boys team went in as the No. 5 seed and ended the tournament placed in fifth, just shy of a state playoff bid.
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team pose after advancing to the Elite 8 tournament with wins over Creekview and Mountain View.

The Hart County slow-pitch softball team pose after advancing to the Elite 8 tournament with wins over Creekview and Mountain View.

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Softball looking for state title repeat

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County High School slow-pitch softball team is again competing for a state championship in 2022. After finishing the regular season 6-2, the reigning champion Lady Diamond Dogs went to sectionals on Wednesday, April 13. First, they came back from a 3-0 deficit to win over Creekview, 5-3.
Senior Aidan Gordon pushes the ball down field in his last home game as a Bulldog.

Senior Aidan Gordon pushes the ball down field in his last home game as a Bulldog.

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Soccer Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County High School boys soccer team fell in the first round of the playoffs in a hard-fought match with a No. 1 seed. The team traveled to North Murray High School to play the Mountaineers, who were undefeated in region this season.
Tanner Ayers secured the save against the Indians at home.

Tanner Ayers secured the save against the Indians at home.

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Baseball team clinches state playoff spot

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County baseball team secured a state playoff spot after completing a sweep of Stephens County on the road. The Diamond Dogs traveled to Toccoa to face the Indians in a doubleheader on Friday, April 15. The first game had to go into an extra inning to crown a winner.
Hartwell Drugs pharmacist Bill Rogers.

Hartwell Drugs pharmacist Bill Rogers.

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Retired Educators talk vaccines, pharmaceuticals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County Retired Educators met at the Hart County Schools Agricultural Center on April 5, 2022, with President Pam Gordon presiding. Pharmacist Bill Rogers of Hartwell Drugs was the speaker. Mr.
Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

Pine Tree Garden Club members attending State Convention in Macon: (L-R) Sandra Brown, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell, Linda Harris, Michelle Hicks, GCG State President Peggy Tucker, Janet Massey, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Laura Rider and Cindy Neal.

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Pine Tree Garden Club awarded at annual state convention

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Over 250 members attended the 94th Annual Garden Club of Georgia, state convention April 12-13 in Macon. Hartwell’s Pine Tree Garden Club had 11 members attending the “Gardening in Macon” convention.  Presiding over this year’s convention was GCG State President, Peggy Tucker of Hartwell.
Spenger mounted atop his Honda 300 bike.

Spenger mounted atop his Honda 300 bike.

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Frank Spenger

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Frank Spenger, 81, is a man who has donned many hats throughout his life, and through his work experiences he has learned an important lesson from it all: Take time to enjoy it.
Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

Jackson Ford lays out the pieces of his Titanic model in the initial phase.

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Student works on Titanic project over break

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Hart County students across the district were on spring break last week and had to find ways to pass the time. Hart County Middle Schooler Jackson Ford did so by giving the infamous Titanic a redemption story.