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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 25 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Program Series 1 The Master Naturalist Program covers natural resource topics such as native plants, invasive species, birds, tree ID, watershed management, mushrooms, pollinators and more. This Master Naturalist training is broken up into spring and fall series. To be a certified Master Naturalist, attendance in in both series is required. Classes will be on Thursdays. Cost is $150 for each series.
    • Blairsville, GA - (69.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series- Making a Hanging Basket Join Hart County Extension for the fourth session of our Gardening Lunch and Learn Series. During this session, we will be making hanging baskets together that you will be able to take home with you! Pre-registration is required. There will be a $25 charge to cover the cost of materials. Spots are limited for this session. Your spot will be secured once payment is made to the Extension Office.
    • Hartwell, GA
  • Apr 25 Fertilizers and Soil Amendments for your Vegetable Garden We will talk about materials needed and techniques to fertilize and amend the soil in your vegetable garden. Please register at least two days prior to the class at https://bit.ly/48ccRpL. This will allow us to have enough materials for all participants and to inform you of any scheduling changes.
    • Toccoa, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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