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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

  • Apr 4 Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Expo "Beautification Through Education" Native Plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools NO PETS - Covered Venue - Rain or Shine - Food Trucks Onsite DOOR PRIZES Please visit the speaker's tent at 11:00 and 1:00 to hear presentations on garden related topics See website for more information "Embellecimiento a través de la educación" Plantas nativas - Plantas de hoja perenne - Arte de jardinería - Plantas perennes - Plantas para la vida silvestre - Vegetales - Árboles - Arbustos - Macetas - Herramientas de jardinería NO SE ADMITEN MASCOTAS - Espacio cubierto - Llueva o truene - Camiones de comida en el lugar PREMIOS DE ENTRADA Visite la carpa de los oradores a las 11:00 y a la 1:00 para escuchar las presentaciones sobre temas relacionados con la jardinería. Consulte el sitio web para obtener más información.
    • Gainesville, GA - (52.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 Apple Grafting Workshop Apple Tree Grafting Workshop – April 6 Learn how to graft apple trees in this hands-on workshop! You’ll combine a hardy rootstock with a tasty fruit-producing variety (called a scion) to create your own apple trees, ready for planting! Date: Monday, April 6 Session: 4:00–7:00 PM Location: Lincoln County Agriculture Center (2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA 30817) Cost: $40 per person Take-home: 5 newly grafted apple trees to grow at home! Space is limited – register by March 27 to secure your spot
    • Lincolnton, GA - (49.0 Miles)
  • Apr 7 Apple Grafting Workshop Join us for a hands-on, educational afternoon on Tuesday, April 7th, at 3:00 p.m., where you'll take home five grafted apple trees to start your own home orchard! Registration is $40 and includes all materials needed to successfully join the rootstock and scion. Expert grafter and Cherokee County ANR Agent, Josh Fuder, will lead this class at the Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center, located just outside of Toccoa in Stephens County, GA. Spots are limited, so register today! The last day to register and secure your spot is April 1st, 2026. For more information, contact Sidney Trawick, Stephens County ANR Agent, at sidney.trawick@uga.edu or 706-779-5501.
    • Eastanollee, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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