SHOP, DINE & DO 'BUSINESS' IN
HARTWELL GEORGIA:
Downtown Hartwell Georgia is situated only
one mile from Hartwell Lake, the third largest Army Corp lake in the nation!
The lake offers exciting water recreation
and peaceful campsites on 960+ miles of shoreline.
Downtown Historic Hartwell is a quaint
community that offers small town charm and friendly citizens.
Hartwell is remote enough to be a welcome break from hectic urban life, but progressive enough to attract many to relocate to this pristine part of NE Georgia , easily accessible from Interstate Highway 85, exit 177 N.
3 motels and 2 quaint bed and breakfast establishments can accomodate your weekend visit.
The Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Program*
oversees a 12 block downtown area which includes the historic business district and the city center..
Hartwell has been an accredited 'Main Street' City since 1997,
and is the county seat for Hart County.
Many of Historic Downtown Hartwell's attractive buildings were constructed from 1879 to 1925,
adding to the overall charm of the city.
Hartwell Main Street/ Downtown Development Authority Vision Statement:
"To work together to revitalize, promote, beautify downtown Hartwell
as the viable hub of our community.
This will provide for feasible preservation of our historic and natural resources,
encourage quality growth and economic prosperity,
and further maintain our small town experience.
Through this we will be responsible stewards to
enhance our quality of life and retain our sense of community."
*(see membership page for statistical data)
