Welcome to Hart County !
This area of Georgia is so beautiful, we know -- You'll Never Want to Leave!

This information will help you get settled in your new home!
You will feel right at home in Hart County when you visit our businesses, restaurants, events and festivals. Lake Hartwell is the place to be for fishing, swimming, sailing, soaking up the sun and having a good time. That's because the people here are warm and inviting... we are genuinely glad that you've come to live in the Hart County .

 

-Where can I get a map of Hart County? You can purchase a Hart County map at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. The cost per map is $3.00. Hart County Chamber of Commerce is located at 31 E. Howell St. – located in the historic 1881 Teasley-Holland House in Hartwell , Georgia 30643. Phone: (706) 376-8590, Fax (706) 376-5177. The Chamber web address is www.hart-chamber.org or email hartchamber@hartcom.net .

 

Emergency Numbers for Hart County :

Emergency Number Dial 911
Hartwell Non-Emergency   (706) 376-4756   (706) 376-3111   (706) 376-3930

Hart County Non-Emergency (706) 856-5325   (706) 376-3114   (706) 376-3930

 

Helpful phone number and information for newcomers:

PHONE SERVICE:

  196 N. Forest Ave. , Hartwell

 

ELECTRIC SERVICES:

  1071 Elberton Highway , Hartwell

  1551 Zion Church Rd. , Hartwell

 

GAS, WATER & SEWER SERVICES:

  500 E. Howell St. , Hartwell

  200 Arthur St. , Hartwell

 

CABLE SERVICE:

  196 N. Forest Ave. , Hartwell

  954 Benson St. , Hartwell

 

INTERNET ACCESS:

  196 N. Forest Ave. , Hartwell

  954 Benson St. , Hartwell

 

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS:

  8 Benson St. , Hartwell

LIBRARY:

  150 Benson St. , Hartwell

 

POST OFFICE:

  184 W. Franklin St. , in downtown Hartwell

 

SCHOOL REGISTRATION:

  284 Campbell Dr. , Hartwell

 

RECREATION AREAS:

  281 Opal St. Extension, Hartwell

  200 Clay St. , Hartwell

 

SENIOR CENTER :

  139 Clay St. , by the Recreation Park , Hartwell

 

CITY CONTACTS:

  500 E. Howell St. Hartwell

 

COUNTY CONTACTS :

  800 Chandler St. , Hartwell

  P.O.Box 156, Hartwell ( P.O. Box 156 ) - (706) 856-2452

  L ocated at the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell

  L ocated at the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell

  64 Reynolds St. , Hartwell

 

STATE LABOR CONTACTS:

  5 Seaboard Street in Elberton

   112 N. Alexander Street in Toccoa

 

STATE & COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE CONTACTS:

- Where do I get my tags for my car? At the Tax Commissioner's Office located at the Hart County Courthouse, which is in downtown Hartwell on the Courthouse square. You will need a certificate of title or registration card and proof of insurance. Their hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. For more information, call (706) 376-3944.

 

- Where do I get my license for my car? You need to go to one of the following to get your license .

FEDERAL CONTACTS:

  US 29 North at the Dam, Hartwell

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

- Where can I find a doctor or a hospital? Hart County Hospital is located at 138 Gibson Street . Based on the 2002 CENSUS, Hart County has 74 Hospital Beds, 6 Dentists, 17 Medical Doctors, 2 Nursing Homes (209 beds), 23 EMT's, 4 Ambulances and 1 Quick Response Vehicle (QRV), 1 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Center, & 1 Personal Care Home.

- What information can you provide about the Dam and Lake Hartwell ? Lake Hartwell has 962 miles of shoreline and covers nearly 56,000 acres of surface water. One of the largest man made lakes in the south, and is one of the three most visited Corps of Engineer lakes in the country. Lake Hartwell offers fishing, camping, sailing and other recreational activities.

Source: http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/hartmisc.htm

 

- Can I go fishing on Lake Hartwell ? Fishermen will tell you there's nothing like this lake's thousands of small coves in late afternoon for pulling in largemouth bass. Lake Hartwell keeps both amateurs and pros coming back every year for some of the most outstanding fishing in the Southeast. You will need a fishing license if you are over 16 years of age. The cost for a fishing license is $9 for a Hart County resident and $24 for a non-resident.

 

- Where can I go to play golf? Hartwell has two public golf courses.

- What industry employs the greatest number of people? We have many manufacturing facilities in Hart County . Tourism is a growing industry with Lake Hartwell nearby. With the new 150-acre Gateway Industrial Park off Highway 85, we hope to be adding many hi-tech jobs for our community.

 

- What historical information or museums are there about Hart County ? The Teasley-Holland House in Hartwell is a historic museum in a one-story Victorian style home that was built in 1880 by Isham Asbury Teasley. This is where the Chamber is located at 31 E. Howell Street . The Hartwell region abounds in historical lore, much of it inherited from the Cherokee Indians who once roamed here and from the early settlers who pioneered the area. "Ah-Yeh-Li A-Lo-Hee" or the Cherokee "Center of the World" is located off of U.S. Highway 29 in Hart County . The Cherokees would assemble here to hold their councils, dance and worship, barter their hides, furs, and blankets for the trade goods of white men. It is marked by a roadside monument in front of Fabritex on Hwy. 29.

- What are some outstanding attractions in Hart County ? Try a stroll through beautiful downtown Hartwell on the Courthouse Square and historic Depot Street in Hartwell. The Hart County Community Theatre, located at 83 Depot St. has some wonderful productions, for schedule call (706) 376-5599. The Bluegrass Express, located at 57 Depot St. offers bluegrass music on the weekends, call (706) 376-3551. The Arts Center, located at 338 E. Howell St., has a variety of classes and events, call (706) 377-2040 for information.

-What are the annual events? There is always something happening in Hart County – here are just a few events to look forward to. In April, there is the Antique Boat Show. In May, there is the Lake Hartwell Dam Run. In June, the Pre 4 th Extravaganza with the Dancin' on Depot Street Dance, followed by the Hartwell Service League's Arts & Crafts Extravaganza and Parade and Fireworks, followed by the ARTS in hARTwell festival in September.

- How did Hart County get its name? The county was named for Nancy Hart, an early settler and a Revolutionary heroine who served as a rebel spy and killed five Tories who threatened her home. Hart County is the only county in Georgia named for a woman. Hart County is bordered on the north and east by Lake Hartwell , on the south by Elbert County , and on the west by Madison and Franklin Counties . On the east is South Carolina with the counties of Anderson and Oconee bordering Hart's boundary line.

-What is the a verage weather like in Hartwell , Georgia ?

See statistics below for each month.

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

41.5

45.0

53.0

60.7

68.7

75.7

79.5

78.4

72.4

61.5

52.5

44.4

High temperature (°F)

51.3

56.1

64.6

72.7

79.5

85.9

89.4

87.9

81.9

72.2

63.6

54.5

Low temperature (°F)

31.7

33.9

41.3

48.6

57.8

65.5

69.6

68.8

62.8

50.7

41.4

34.2

Precipitation (in)

5.3

4.5

5.9

3.5

4.4

4.1

4.0

4.1

3.9

3.8

3.9

4.5

- What type of temporary accommodations are available in Hart County ?
HOTELS:

  Toll Free Reservations 800/541-3268

  941 Anderson Hwy. , Hartwell , GA 30643

  1679 Anderson Hwy. , Hartwell , GA 30643

  1357 E. Franklin St. Hartwell , GA 30643

  140 Cateechee Trail, Hartwell , GA 30643

BED & BREAKFASTS:

  97 Benson St. , Hartwell , GA 30643

  253 Benson St. , Hartwell , GA 30643

CAMPING:

•  Hart State Park – Toll Free Reservations 800/864-7275

  1515 Hart State Park Rd., Hartwell, GA 30643-Lakefront Campsites, Picnic Shelters, Ramps

•  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 706/856 - 0300 or Toll Free 888/893-0678

  Hartwell Lake Natural Resource Management Center / P.O. Box 278, U.S. Hwy. 29, Hartwell, GA   30643 -Campgrounds, Recreation Areas, (picnic shelters, beaches) Boat Ramps