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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:
Health Programs like Walk Georgia
Have questions or want to know more?
Upcoming Events
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Apr 4 Hall County Master Gardeners' Spring Expo Native plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools Rain or Shine - Covered Venue - Food Trucks Onsite "Beautification Through Education" Please visit the speaker's tent Friday and Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm to hear presentations on garden related topics. See website for more information. $2 admission - Kids 12 & Under Free - No Pets hallmastergardeners.com
- Gainesville, GA - (50.0 Miles)
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Apr 5 Hall County Master Gardeners' Spring Expo Native plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools Rain or Shine - Covered Venue - Food Trucks Onsite "Beautification Through Education" Please visit the speaker's tent Friday and Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm to hear presentations on garden related topics. See website for more information. $2 admission - Kids 12 & Under Free - No Pets hallmastergardeners.com
- Gainesville, GA - (50.0 Miles)
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Apr 9 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
- Virtual Event
