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Wednesday, November 19, 2025Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari Announces Updated Hours of Operation for November
If you’re planning a family outing or a nature treat this month, heads up: the beloved drive-thru safari at Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari in Hartwell has updated their hours of operation.The safari will be open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: November 12-16: Open Wednesday- SundayNovember 19–23: Open Wednesday- SundayNovember 23–26: Sunday -WednesdayNovember 27: Closed for ThanksgivingNovember 28–30: Open Friday–SundayGuests are encouraged to check the calendar before visiting, as open
Wednesday, November 19, 2025North Georgia Credit Union Launches Holiday Food Drive to Support Local Families
North Georgia Credit Union wishes to invite the community to join together in making a meaningful impact on local families this holiday season. Now through Monday, December 15, the Credit Union is holding a food drive to collect canned goods, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations to benefit the Hart County Food Pantry and the Flat Shoals Baptist Church Food Pantry.Most-needed items include peanut butter, spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned chicken, canned tuna, hearty soups, beef stew, canned
Wednesday, November 19, 2025The Haven Zoo Announces Upcoming Schedule for Late November–Early December
The Haven Zoo has released its upcoming calendar of events and open hours for the end of November and the first week of December, offering families a variety of opportunities to visit, learn, and explore.From November 24 through December 6, guests can enjoy open zoo hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select days for $12 per person. Special programs include Farm School sessions on November 24 and December 1, as well as a combined Forest and Farm School on December 2. These educational programs require
Thursday, November 13, 2025Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Welcomes Hart, Hope and Freedom to the Community
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Hart, Hope and Freedom, a Recovery Community Organization dedicated to providing resources, peer support, and a safe, inclusive environment for individuals seeking or maintaining recovery. The Chamber held a well-attended ribbon cutting event at the Hart, Hope and Freedom location on Friday, November 7. Hart, Hope and Freedom honors all pathways to recovery and offers compassionate, judgment-free support, with a special
Monday, September 01, 2025Backstreet BBQ Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for “Best BBQ in Georgia''
Backstreet BBQ Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for “Best BBQ in Georgia” Hartwell, GA — Backstreet BBQ is honored to announce that we’ve been nominated once again for “Best BBQ in Georgia” by Georgia Business Journal for 2025. We have proudly held this title for the past two years, and we’re fired up to keep it for a third! This nomination is especially meaningful as we celebrate 25 years of serving up our signature slow-smoked meats, house-made sauces, and true Southern hospitality. Since opening our
