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Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows Brings Fall Fun to Downtown Hartwell

Fall is coming to Downtown Hartwell, and the Square is getting ready to come alive with creativity, community spirit, and plenty of scarecrows! Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows, sponsored by Downtown Cafe and presented by Hartwell Main Street, invites local businesses, organizations, families, and community groups to decorate the Square with their own unique scarecrow creations. This year’s theme, “Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows,” is the perfect opportunity to show off your creativity while celebrating the

Hart County Botanical Garden Celebrates the 25th Anniversary

Hart County Board of Directors and Officers (Left to right) Dana Scott, Jeannie Brownsberger, Jean Kidd, Woody Eakin, Luanne Burgess (President), Debie Ray, Woody Matthews, Diane Slayton, Amy Clark and Vickie Peace September 28, 2026  On Sunday, September 27th the Hart County Botanical Garden enjoyed what Sun photographer Bill Powell said was a “Chamber of Commerce” day.  The Friends of the Garden, past and present Board members and supporters came together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the

Cars & Guitars Festival Brings Out the Best in Hart County

The Cars & Guitars Festival car show finally had its day on Saturday, September 5th, and the sweltering heat definitely kept some folks away. The show was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend back in May, but rain forced a reschedule. As it turns out, most car owners will take a heat wave over a rainy day any time, and heat is exactly what they got. Heat indexes climbed to 106 degrees at the peak of the afternoon, and turnout was down at least 50 cars from a normal year. Still, over 100 vehicles

What Makes Hart County, Hart County? UGA Team Wants to Hear From You

What makes a community a community? Who tells its stories, and how do those stories get passed down? A University of Georgia research team is spending time in our community this year exploring those very questions, through a partnership with Archway Partnership, and they want to hear directly from the people who live here. The project will include oral history interviews, storytelling, community workshops, and performances, creating opportunities for local residents to share their experiences and help

Hart Chamber's Best of Georgia Nominees

Backstreet BBQ - Barbecue JointsClean Cut Tree Care - Tree Removal ServicesCommon Ground - CoffeehousesDiscover Hartwell - Convention & Visitors BureausHart Chamber - Chambers of CommerceHart County Community Theatre - Theatre VenuesMelissa NeSmith, RE/MAX Classic - Real Estate Teams & AgentsTaylored Marketing - Digital Marketing Firms Is your business missing from this list? Let us know!

Georgia Chamber Launches OneDigital HR Services to Help Employers Strengthen Workforce

ATLANTA - The Georgia Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of OneDigital HR Services, a new member resource designed to help Georgia employers navigate today's increasingly complex workforce landscape through comprehensive human resources consulting and strategic support.As businesses across Georgia continue to face evolving workforce challenges — from recruiting and retention to compliance, payroll administration, employee engagement, and HR technology — the Georgia Chamber is expanding its

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