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Welcome to Hart County

Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast's largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management.

Each year, millions of people utilize the many public parks, marinas and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences-making Hartwell one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation.

 


Hart County Extension

Hart County Extension offers educational programs in the areas of agrilculture, leadership and citizenship for youth through Hart County 4-H, and food safety and nutrition information. 
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Hart County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been bringing research-based information to counties in Georgia since 1914.  
 
Our Mission
We translate science of everyday living for farmers, families and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. 
 
 
 

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Some of our most popular services include:

Soil and Water Test

4-H Summer Camps

Health Programs like Walk Georgia

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Upcoming Events

  • Feb 15 - Feb 16 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4th - 6th Grade) - Rock Eagle 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA - (77.0 Miles)
  • Feb 20 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series - Soil Health and Fertility Join us for the second session of our series where we will discuss soil health and fertility and how it relates to the success of our gardens and landscapes!
    • Hartwell, GA
  • Feb 22 Make & Take Bee Hotels Oconee County Extension will be holding a Make & Take program focused on Georgia's native solitary bees! Come learn and build with us on Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 10-11:30 AM. No prior experience or skills are required but if you have a drill, you are welcome to bring it. It costs $25 per bee hotel building kit, so bring the whole family and share in the hands-on experience. Pre-registration is due by 2/14. Call 706-542-7078 to RSVP or for questions.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (50.0 Miles)
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