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Members of the Hart County TSA display their awards at the state conference.

Members of the Hart County TSA display their awards at the state conference.

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Hart County TSA takes home state honors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School Technology Student Association (TSA) teams had a busy weekend competing at the annual TSA State Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.
Colt Bennett, daughter Madison, and wife Kayla Bennett.

Colt Bennett, daughter Madison, and wife Kayla Bennett.

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Challenger Bennett takes aim at BOC District 2 election

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Colt Bennett is running for Hart County Commissioner in District 2 against incumbent Frankie Teasley and fellow challenger Matthew Honiotes. “I think there’s a whole lot of issues that need to be addressed that aren’t being addressed,” Bennett said.
Riley Posey gets a hit in Hart’s last home game against Jefferson.

Riley Posey gets a hit in Hart’s last home game against Jefferson.

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Baseball loses on the road

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Diamond Dogs got back on the field Tuesday night after rain soaked-fields postponed games last week. After three games were called off because of weather, Hart traveled to Monroe Area High School on Tuesday, March 15 and lost 6-5.
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Track teams take gold

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Both track and field teams took first at the Stephens County Home Meet 2022. On Tuesday, March 15, the Bulldogs traveled to Stephens County to compete against Stephens, Morgan County and Franklin County. Madison McClane took the gold in the girls high jump with a 4-10 in the finals.
Ava Carnes awaits the return in her match against Stephens County on March 15.

Ava Carnes awaits the return in her match against Stephens County on March 15.

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Tennis returns to dry courts this week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
After wet courts prevented the tennis teams from playing last week, Hart was eager to see some action this week. On Monday, March 14, the Bulldogs traveled to Oconee County High School to face the Warriors. Both teams lost to Oconee, 5-0. Hart hosted Stephens County on Tuesday, March 15.
Joe and Patricia Whittemore at the Grand Canyon, one of their many bucket list check-offs.

Joe and Patricia Whittemore at the Grand Canyon, one of their many bucket list check-offs.

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Joe Whittemore

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Joe Whittemore lives with his wife of 55 years in Hartwell down an unassuming road in a quiet house, but Whittemore is the exact opposite of his house and road.
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.