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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

  • Mar 13 - Mar 16 Northwest District JR/SR Project Achievement https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
    • Eatonton, GA - (77.0 Miles)
  • Mar 16 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
    • Cumming, GA - (74.0 Miles)
  • Mar 17 Free Pickleball Lessons New to pickleball or looking to sharpen your skills? Join Elbert County FACS Extension for FREE pickleball lessons for adults at McWilliams Park in Elberton. Everyone is welcome - these will be fun, beginner-friendly lessons where you’ll learn the basics of serving, scoring, and game play in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No experience is needed—just bring comfortable clothes, athletic shoes, and a great attitude. Come see why pickleball is one of the fastest-growing and most social sports around! Lessons are FREE, but you must pre-register: https://tinyurl.com/4kee9tzb. When: March 10 and March 17 at 6:00pm Where: McWilliams Park, 1041 Mobley Hill Road, Elberton, GA
    • Elberton, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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