A New Brand for Hartwell
Located in Northeast Georgia, Hartwell offers residents and visitors a welcoming, family-friendly environment rich in history and the promise of the future. The only county named after a woman, Hartwell and Hart County honor the legacy of Revolutionary War heroine Nancy Hart.
Cotton dominated Hartwell and Hart County from its founding in 1853 until the mid-1900s. Agriculture, chicken farming, and egg production remain vital local industries. Hart County contributes more than $600 million in annual agricultural output, the second-highest Farm Gate value in Georgia. Generational farms still define the rural character of Hartwell and Hart County. The construction of Hartwell Dam and Lake Hartwell in the 1950s forever changed the community’s trajectory. Today, Hart County boasts more than 960 miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Hartwell. The lake is a renowned destination for fishing, boating, camping, and outdoor recreation, drawing over 10 million visitors annually. Events like the
