Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this Event Calendar; however we encourage you to confirm times and dates, by using the provided phone numbers.

2009

January 14-18, 2009 - Atlanta Boat Show The Hart County Chamber will have a booth (#248) at the Georgia World Congress Center promoting our community.

January 29, 2009 - Hart County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.  You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Chamber on Thursday, January 29. The dinner is at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The cost is $25 for Chamber Members and $30.00 Non-Chamber Members. Call the Hart County Chamber of Commerce for more information at (706) 376-8590.

February, 2009 - Adult Learning Center Annual Spelling Bee! Form your teams now! If you are interested in signing up, please call the Adult Learning Center at (706) 376-3000. Registration forms are also available at the Hart County Chamber.

February 21, 2009 - Annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM followed by a panel discussion and a question and answer period. The breakfast will take place at the Adult Learning Center , next to the Library on Benson Street . Guests speakers include Representative Alan Powell & Senator Nancy Schaefer . The cost is $10 for Hart County Chamber Members and $12 Non-Chamber Members. Stop by or call the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590.

February 21, 2009 - The Polar Bear Plunge at Hart State Park . This is the 12th annual benefit for Heart Haven - a shelter for victims of domestic violence. This event is sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. For more information call Carrie at (706) 377-4884 or Faye at (706) 376-5825.

February 27-28 & March 1,6,7,8, 2009  - The Remarkable Mr. Pennypaker at the Hart County Community Theatre. Directed by Darcy Kelly. CALL (706) 376-5599 anytime to reserve tickets or contact via e-mail

February, 2009 - A Month Long Celebration of Black History. The Black History Parade will be downtown at 3:00 PM. It will start at Bell 's Grocery Store and end at the Historic Hart County Training School on Richardson St.

March, 2009 - Student Art Show at the Arts Center

April, 2009 - Spring Fever 2009 Regatta on Lake Hartwell with the largest Catamaran Regatta in the USA . A full three days of racing on Lake Hartwell - one of the most beautiful lakes in the South. For more information about the regatta, call (706)201-7988 or (706)376-3554.

April, 2009 - Master Gardener Plant Sale The sale will be held at the Hart County Botanical Gardens, located next door to the Hart EMC. Contact Nan Harbison, President, for additional information. (706)377-3951 or nharbison@hartcom.net.

April 18, 2009 - Antique Boat Festival from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. This Sixteenth Annual event is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, the Hartwell Marina and the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Lake Hartwell provides the backdrop for exhibitors from across the U.S. to display their classic wooden boats dated from the 1920's - 1960's. Come see over 50 classic boats at the Hartwell Marina on beautiful Lake Hartwell . Call the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590 for more information.

April, 2009 - Craft Sale at the Arts Center from 9-4 p.m. Shoppers and vendors are both welcome. A vendor booth is $25. For more information, contact Bob Smithson at (419) 234-7079 or Garlene Smithson at (706) 376-4739.

April, 2009- Amateur Photography Show at the Art Center . Awards will be determined by “people's choice” voting through a nickel donation for each favorite. The Arts Center is open from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Bob Smithson at (419) 234-7079 or Garlene Smithson at (706) 376-4739.

May 1-3 & 8-10, 2009  - Foxfire at the Hart County Community Theatre. CALL (706) 376-5599 anytime to reserve tickets or contact via e-mail

May, 2009 - North Hart Elementary's Spring Fling! To be held at North Hart Elementary from 3-7PM. Included in the events will be adult & children's Bingo, pony rides, a train ride, hayrides and various outdoor children's activities. Please contact Kathy Martin at (706)856-7369 for more information.

May, 2009 - Hart County 4-H Rabies Clinics - The cost is $7.00 per pet for a rabies shot. (Thanks Dr. Mauldin & Dr. Ellis!)

Monday - (6-7pm) at South Hart Elementary - Back parking lot.

Tuesday - (6-7pm) at North Hart Elementary - Back parking lot.

Thursday - (6-7pm) at Hartwell Elementary - Back parking lot.

Call Melanie Getman at the County Extension Office at (706)856-5378 for more information.

May 2, 2009 - 31st Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run! One of Georgia 's most scenic 5K and 10K runs. Featuring a one mile "Fun Run". It all begins at Big Oaks Recreation Area on US 29 just North of Hartwell at 8:30 AM. The street address for the Big Oaks Recreation Area is 5625 Anderson Hwy. Come and enjoy the "Best Dam Run Anywhere". Sponsored by the Hart County Running Club & the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Contact the Hart Chamber at (706) 376-8590 for more information or print out the registration form or Register Online at Active.com

May 30, 2009 - P.A.W.S for a Cause - Pooch Parade & Dog Show Heart Haven is planning their 4th annual P.A.W.S Dog Show (Providing Abused Women Shelter). The goal of this fund-raiser is to increase awareness of domestic violence in our community. The event is to be held at Big Oaks Recreation Area with registration beginning at 9:30 am and the show categories beginning around 11:00 am. Trophies will be awarded for best dressed, smallest, most unusual, happiest, best costume, and other fun categories. All proceeds will go directly to benefit victims in our area. Registration forms will be available at the Hart County Chamber or call (706) 377-4884 for more information.

June, 2009 - The Hart County Community Theatre presents the Children's Workshop . The cost is $30 for the first child, $25 for each additional. Registration forms are available by calling the Theatre at (706) 376-5599. 

June, 2009 - 15th Annual Juried Art Show at the Art Center 338 E. Howell St., Hartwell. Work may be in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, drawing, pottery, sculpture, weaving, fibers, basketry, photography, mixed media or wood. For more information, please call Candy Pufall at (706)376-8999 or email. 

June 26-27, 2009 - The Pre 4th Extravaganza!

Celebrate the 4th, just a bit early!

June 26, 2009 (FRIDAY)

Sidewalk Sales Downtown – June 26 (starts at 9:30am)

Dancin' on Depot – June 26 (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm) June 27th, 2008
11th Annual DANCIN' on DEPOT Street Dance!!! Join us for this annual tradition that kicks off the Pre-4th weekend of events! Live entertainment: featuring Banks & Shane with "Young Elvis" as the opening act! Music begins at 7:00 pm Gates open at 5:30 pm. Tickets at the gate will be $8 each or two for $15; and children under 10 are free. Remember to bring your children, lawn chairs and dancing shoes! Dancin' on Depot partners are Skelton-Morris Associates, Hart Communications and AT&T. Contact the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority for more information at (706) 376-0188.

June 27, 2009 (SATURDAY) Thanks to the Hartwell Service League for planning this 32nd Annual Event! All perspective Pre 4th vendors need to contact Carol Mamay for an application by calling (706) 376-5410 after 4PM. Vendor spaces are 10' X 12' on concrete and are $30 each. If electric is needed it's an additional $30 per 220 outlet. These are very very limited. (No silly string, stink bombs or other items deemed inappropriate may be sold!) Food vendors must complete a temporary food service application, which should be requested from the Hart County Health Dept, at (706) 376-5117.

Pre-4th Arts & Crafts Extravaganza – June 27 (9:00am - 3:00pm) This is an amazing Festival filled with music and many fun community events on the Square in Hartwell.

Pre-4th Live Entertainment - June 27 (9:00am - 3:00pm)This will take place on Carolina Street, by CVS.

Pre-4th Extravaganza Children's Parade – June 27 (10:30am) Judging will take place at 10a.m. and starts at Bell's Shopping Center and goes down Howell St. and will be ending at the City Hall Parking Lot. The Hartwell Service League and the YMCA will be giving out bike helmets to the first 50 kids at the Hartwell Service League booth - on the Courthouse Square at 11:30am on Saturday, June 27th. The five awards are provided by the following sponsors:

    Northeast Georgia Bank – Judges Choice Award

    First Citizen's Bank – Most Original Award

    Bank of America – Most Artistic Award

    Athens First Bank & Trust – Best Community Spirit Award

    Pinnacle Bank – Most Inspiring Kid Award

The top prize will go to the "Most Inspiring Kid" and he/she will receive a bike helmet that Enigma will customize and receive a certificate from Enigma to customize the child's bike or scooter. For more information, call Kelli Schell at (706)377-4900. 

Pre-4th Chicken Bar-B-Q – June 27 (3:30pm – 5:30pm) at the Hart EMC building. Price per ticket is $6.50 and includes a half chicken, cole slaw, potato chips and a brownie. Tickets are available at the Hart County Chamber Office or from any Hartwell Service League member or call Ann Murray (706) 376-9731.
Pre-4th Community Band Concert – June 27 (8:00pm) Join us for an evening of patriotic music provided by the Hart County Community Band, and directed by Alan Tolbert at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. *** If you are unable to attend - tune into WLKY 980 AM to hear the Community Band Concert.

Pre-4th Fireworks – June 27 (At dusk) Enjoy a tremendous fireworks display at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. Fireworks are sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce, Wal-Mart, and the Hartwell Service League. *** Bring a radio with you and tune into WLHR 92.1 FM for patriotic music during the fireworks.

June 28, 2009 - The Hart County Historical Society presents an Old Time Singing. Now in its fourth year, the Old Time Singing is sponsored by the Hart County Historical Society and is set for 4 p.m. on June 28. The is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Read article for 2008 in the Hartwell Sun

July, 2009 - Children's Craft Camp. The Hart Regional Arts Council is sponsoring a Children's Craft Camp from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost is $35 a week per child or $10 daily. All classes held at the Art Center , 338 E. Howell St. in Hartwell. There will be a different craft daily. To register please call MaryAlice Ray at (706) 376-6591.

August, 2009 Hart State Park, Confederate Reenactment. Watch weaponry, drilling and marching while learning about uniforms and equipment from the Civil War. There will be a $3 charge for parking. For more information, call Hart State Park at (706) 376-8756.

August, 2009 - Trivia Challenge to benefit the Arts Center which will be held from 7-10 pm. The competition has been fierce and the title of Trivia Champs has been passed around Hartwell. The format has changed a bit this year in hopes of better serving our participants. Each 4-member team will be required to pay an entry fee of $120 ($30/team member). Game play will be structured much like the traditional “Trivial Pursuit” board game in that teams will answer questions in predetermined categories and try to earn all of their “pie pieces.” Here is a quick example of the new structure of the game - to encourage competition between the teams; you will have the chance to challenge the other teams. After a team has won a pie piece, your team can use your turn, pay an extra $25, and challenge that team to try and “steal” their pie piece. The challenged team will be asked a question for which you have challenged them - if they answer correctly, they keep their pie piece BUT if they answer incorrectly and YOUR TEAM answers correctly, you get to take their pie piece! You can only challenge ONCE during the game so use it wisely! If you have any questions, please contact Shelbye J Reese at 706-318-1181.

August, 2009 Hart Regional Arts Council Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Arts Center in Hartwell, GA.  Special entertainment will be provided by Land of Spirit players.  Members and general public are invited to attend.  Contact Garlene Smithson at (706) 376-4739 for more information.

August, 2009 - Diabetes Workshop at the Adult Learning Center from 8 until noon, sponsored by the Tri-County Diabetes Taskforce Team. This is for people who have Diabetes and their family members or for people with a family history of Diabetes. Light Snacks will be served and sponsors will have exhibit tables that will contain more Diabetes information. Door prizes will be given out! For any questions about the workshop and/ or to pre-register for the event call: Lauren Papka at (706) 245-1845 or via email at lauren.papka@tycobbhealthcare.com.

August, 2009 - Hart County Relay For Life will be held at the Hart County Middle School. For more information on purchasing luminaries - contact Pat Harper at (706) 376-5643. For information on Relay For Life or to make a donation, contact Michelle Morris at (706) 436-3766 or Tonya Sanders at (706) 371-7225. You can also contact Molly Davis Community Manager for the American Cancer Society.

September, 2009 - Annual Bluegrass Festival at Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park. Call (706) 356-1092 for more information.

September, 2009 - ARTS in hARTwell Festival of Heritage and Fine Arts. The 10th annual ARTS in hARTwell Festival of Heritage and Fine Arts in historic downtown Hartwell Georgia . The event starts at 10 a.m. and continues until to 4 p.m. with an assortment of activities, including juried fine art, heritage crafts , entertainment and a children's creativity booth, and demonstrations. Admission is free to the festival. The ARTS in hARTwell Festival focuses on the heritage crafts of yesteryear, as well as contemporary fine crafts and fine arts. Artists compete for prize awards and demonstrate their skills creating contemporary or heirloom pieces. The Arts in hARTwell Festival is sponsored by the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority. Call the Hartwell DDA at (706) 376-0188 or the Chamber (706) 376-8590 for more information.

October, 2009 - 4-H Plant & Tree Sale at Hart County Extension Office, located at 200 Arthur Street in Hartwell. Monday-Friday, the 4-H will be selling from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Call the Hart County Extension Office at (706) 376-3134 for more information.

October, 2009 - 6th Annual Loch Hartwell Highland Games & Scottish Festival (LHHG) For more info call (706) 376-6761 or see

Saturday, October, see the pipers on parade; the massed band; the parade of Tartans; Heavy Scots Athletics includes the "A" and "B" groups, the women's competition, and the Masters on Saturday. Enjoy Scottish food and general merchandise vendors; Clan tents and genealogists, local artisans; Scots artisans; Keltic Kudzu in the entertainment tent/picnic area. There will be children's games, story telling and face painting, plus Border Collie and Falconry demos. Don't miss the opening ceremonies at 11:45am when the massed Pipes and Drums crest "Piper's Hill" in their opening march to the games. The Scottish Athletics competition decides the state of Georgia Championship. Scottish Athletes from as far away as New York come here to compete.

• Directions from Hartwell – Take Hwy. 29 South out of Hartwell, 9 miles to Goldmine-Holly Springs Rd. - at Bagwell Brothers turn left, then .8 of a mile to the site.

• LHHG tickets are available at the gate at the site, and by mail at: LHHG, P.O. Box 1249 , Hartwell , GA 30643. Adults are $10, Kids 12 and under - 2 kids $5, and kids under 6 are free.

October, 2009 - Pilot Club Annual Turkey Supper with all the trimmings will be served from 5-7 p.m. at Hartwell Elementary School cafeteria. Plates include turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, green beans, cobbler and roll. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $7 and tickets are available from any Pilot Club of Hartwell member or by calling Angie at 706-436-6661 or Jane at 706-376-2838.

October, 2009 - The Education Summit! Call the Hart County Chamber (706) 376-8590 for more information.

October, 2009 - The Pink Partini!  This is a 'girls night out' benefit sponsored by the Hartwell Service League. In 2007, all the Pink Partini money went toward the Harmony House - a Children's Advocacy Center , which serves abused children in Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison & Oglethorpe counties. Tables are $320 and seat 8 women. For more information on buying a table, contact Mary Lynn Johnson at Bailes-Cobb (706) 376-7156.

October, 2009 - Hartwell Elementary Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

October 31, 2009 - Mayor's Monster Mash! Trick or Treaters are invited to visit around the Courthouse Square & on Depot St. Visit participating downtown merchants for treats from 4:30 til 6:00PM.

October 2009 - Annual Haunted House & Woods Walk will be from 7-11 p.m. nightly at the corner of Memorial Road and Highway 29 (Royston Road), one mile South of Hartwell, across from Nancy Hart Memorial Cemetery. Cost is $5 per person. Food and drinks will be available. Proceeds to benefit Heart Haven (The Battered Women's Shelter).  Call (706) 377-4141 for more information.

October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 29-31, 2009 - The Haunted Goldmines and Woods is located at Highway 29 between Royston and Hartwell at Triple Ranch Road , will be open at dark. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

November, 2009 - Depot Day in Hartwell will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Historic Depot Street . There will be entertainment throughout the day as well as activities for children. The club is now seeking venders for the event. Booth fees: $25 (non-profit organization) or $30 (professional vendor). No electrical hook-up & fee is non-refundable. For a registration form or more information please call Angie at 706-436-6661 or Jane at 706-376-2838 or send vendor information and check payable to The Pilot Club of Hartwell, P.O. Box 1284, Hartwell, GA 30643.

November, 2009 - The Hart County Historical Society Annual Meeting at 7PM at the Adult Learning Center conference room downstairs.

November, 2008 - Seventh Annual 5K Run Over Violence. 5K starts at 2:30 PM & One mile starts at 2:00 PM. Registration and awards at McGee Heating and Air located at 93 Old Highway 29 - across from Ingles Grocery Store. Proceeds to benefit "Heart Haven" Battered Women's Shelter. Call (706) 377-4141 for time, cost and more information. Entry forms at Chamber Office.

November, 2009 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Arts & Crafts Show at 1009 Benson Street, Hartwell, to be held from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church. The church is seeking artists and craftsmen who wish to display and sell their wares at rented tables. Tables are available for $25 each for the show. Please contact Judy Earle at (706) 376-3476 for more information and to reserve tables.

November, 2009 - Tellabration! A Night of Storytelling will be performed at the Hart County Community Theatre at 2:30PM. Admission is $5. Also, anyone who is interested in TELLING a story, call Mary Anne Huggins at (706) 376-5997 or the Theatre at (706) 376-5599. The storytelling performances begin at 7:00 PM at the Theatre at 83 Depot Street in Downtown Hartwell. Call the HCCT Box Office for ticket information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.net

November, 2009 - Home for the Holidays - Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling! Downtown businesses announce the annual “Home for the Holidays” Lighting of the Tree on the Courthouse Square on Forest Avenue on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30pm-8 :00 pm. There will be a drawing for a $1000 shopping spree. There will be great entertainment, caroling, funnel cakes, train rides and a live nativity -- and Santa is coming for pictures! For more information contact Michael Crump at the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority at (706) 376-0188.

November, 2009 - Thanksgiving Weekend Blue Grass Festival at Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park. Call (706) 356-1092 for more information.

December, 2009 - Hartwell Service League Tour of Homes  This year's tour of five houses will be on Sunday from 12:30pm-6:00pm. All of this year's selections, are beautifully unique! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Bailes Cobb, The Victorian Rose, from any Service League Member. All proceeds benefit children's literacy in Hart County. Tickets are also for sale at the Chamber Office.

December, 2009 - Bowersville Tree Lighting. The Town of Bowersville will have its tree lighting at 7p.m. at the Bowersville Community Center .

December 4, 2009 - Christmas Parade of Lights!  Cash prizes for top floats! The Friday evening parade starts at 6:30PM and goes along Franklin Street & ends at the High School. The parade entry fee is $10. This event is sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Call the Hart County Chamber at (706) 376-8590 for more information.

December, 2008 - Santa In The Park at Hart State Park (10:00AM - 7:00PM). This holiday tradition includes cookies, hot chocolate and photos with Santa. Pictures will be taken for free or visitors can bring their own cameras. This event will be held at cottage #3. $3 parking. Directions from Hartwell, drive north on U.S. Hwy. 29; turn left on Ridge Road and proceed 2 miles to the Hart State Park. Call (706) 376-8756 for more information.

December 23, 2009 - The Night Before the Night Before - Annual FREE Christmas Special at 7PM at the Hart County Community Theatre. A Community Sing-a-long and Santa is scheduled to visit. Bring the Family! Call the HCCT Box Office for more information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.net.

 Fun attractions in Hart County

Hart County Botanical Garden Enjoy six acres of land located by the Recreation Department's new athletic fields and walking trails off the Elberton Highway. (Near Hart EMC) The Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners will be responsible for the planting, maintenance, and identification of the plants in the garden. The Botanical Gardens presently are open from dawn to dusk, free for the enjoyment of the residents of Hart County and surrounding areas.

The pavilion is available. The pavilion policies are: The use of the pavilion is available on a first-come-first serve basis. To learn availability and get a reservation, call the 4-H Extension Office, 706-376-3134, or visit the office at 200 Arthur St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. There is no charge to use the pavilion and its restroom facilities. The restroom requires a key for which there is a $10 refundable deposit.  Users may bring their own chairs and tables as needed. However, seven lightweight tables and 32 chairs are available on site for rent for $25 payable in advance. For profit group rate is $50. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. All trash and garbage must be taken away following use of the pavilion. All lights and ceiling fans must be turned off, and doors locked. Failure to comply can result in loss of deposits, payment for damages and loss of use privileges. For any other information about the garden or NEGMGA, contact Charles Rice at the Hart County Extension office at (706) 376 - 3134.

Hart County Community Theater at 83 Depot Street - Call (706) 376-5599 for production information and dates.

Hart County Historical Museum & Chamber of Commerce. The Teasley-Holland house is a one-story frame Victorian style structure built in 1881. The museum is a source of county historical information. The Teasley-Holland House is also the home to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 31 E. Howell Street & open 8:30 am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Call (706) 376-8590 for more information. *(See Map of Downtown Hartwell)

Bluegrass Express - Enjoy bluegrass music every Saturday night in a former cotton warehouse at historic 57 Depot Street in downtown Hartwell. A house band joins nationally known performers, providing music for clogging or just listening for the whole family. The performance starts at 7:00 p.m. and includes authentic bluegrass and gospel music. Adults $6 - Children Free. Call (706) 376-3551 for more information.

The Arts Center - Enjoy the best of regional and national fine arts and fine crafts in a renovated historic building on the square at 338 East Howell Street. Call (706) 377-2040 for more information.

The Hartwell Farmer's Market - Open every Saturday, April thru October, from 7:00am – Noon at the City Hall  Parking Lot on the corner of S. Carter and Howell St. FYI -- All produce is locally grown in Hart County or a county that surrounds Hart. MORE GROWERS ARE NEEDED! Cost to sell is $7 for the whole season or $1 per time selling. For more information, contact Chairman Ron Davis at 706-436- 0332.

Cateechee Golf Club - Located close to Hartwell Lake this 18 hole Semi-private course is an Audubon Signature Course. Located at 140 Cateechee Trail in Hartwell.

Center of the World Monument - One reminder of the Cherokee Indians is an area designated the Center of the World. The site was a Native American assembly ground where they met for various councils and with traders from Augusta and other southern locations. The Native Americans bartered hides, furs and blankets with the traders. The monument is located near the Fabritex facility and marked by a historical marker on U.S. 29 about three miles south of Hartwell.

Hart State Park - Swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing at Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hart State Park in Northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 56,000 acre reservoir. The parks boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. A swimming beach and numerous picnic tables are also provided. Cottages and most campsites are located on the scenic lake shore. Located at 330 Hart State Park Road in Hartwell.

Hartwell Golf Club - An 18 hole semi-private golf course. Located at 755 Golf Course Road in Hartwell.

Hartwell Marina - View Lake Hartwell from the Marina and see all the beautiful boats. A Ship's store is available. Located at 149 Hartwell Marina Road in Hartwell.

Lake Hartwell Dam - The Dam has a panoramic view of Lake Hartwell and the Savannah River from the top. Walking along the dam is a favorite local activity for exercise! Convenient parking available at the Big Oaks Recreation Park on Hwy 29, just 5 miles south of Hartwell.

Lake Hartwell - One of the Southeast's largest and most popular lakes. 56,000 acres with a 962 mile shoreline. Camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking. Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Center. In 2007, the lake had over 10 million visitors! Lake Hartwell is the #1 most visited Corps managed lake in the whole USA. Lake Hartwell is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam. See map of Lake Hartwell.