Quality of Life
Education | Healthcare | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | Health | Climate
Although Hart County, Georgia has approximately 25,000 residents, we enjoy a quality of life that is second to none. Our community enjoys a wonderful balance derived from Tourism on beautiful Lake Hartwell, Agriculture, and vibrant Commercial and Industrial growth.
Within our Joint Development Area, we enjoy a significant international industrial presence with companies from U.K, Belgium, Germany… in addition to our USA-based companies, and an abundance of highly successful entrepreneurs. Hart County’s wonderful balance and diverse business climate makes our location a wonderful place in which to live and conduct business.
Once you come to Hart County, “You’ll Never Want to Leave” www.hart-chamber.org.
EDUCATION
Educational opportunities in Hart County abound. With 6 public schools, 244 teachers and 3,497 students, the student/teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. Classes for adults are offered at the Hart County Family Learning Center, Athens Technical College (18 miles), and North Georgia Technical College (18 miles). Colleges and Universities are a short commute from Hartwell’s City Center: Emmanuel College (20 miles) with 850 students, Clemson University, SC (43 miles) with 16,876 students, and University of Georgia with 30,000+ students (45 miles)
HEALTHCARE
The Hart County Hospital is an 82-bed (including 4-bed ICU), full-service hospital that serves Hart, Franklin, and Elbert counties and the surrounding areas. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the hospital has over 83 doctors, 200 support staff members, and an assortment of programs designed to meet your needs. Hart County Hospital is a member of the Ty Cobb Health Care System. Hart County citizens also benefit from the presence of 6 dentists, 17 MDs, 2 nursing homes (209 beds), Public health department, 28 Emergency Medical Technicians, 4 ambulances, 1 quick response vehicle (QVR), 1 mental health/substance abuse center, and 1 personal care home.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
Arts & Entertainment – The Hart County Community Theater and a newly constructed 700-seat Performing Arts Center provide outstanding entertainment year-round. The Art Center, located at 338 E. Howell St. in Hartwell showcases artwork produced by local area artists. Hartwell’s historic downtown offers a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment.
Lake Hartwell -- We are located on the 3rd largest manmade lake in the Eastern United States. Lake Hartwell boasts more than 962 miles (1,548 km) of shoreline which is also located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. With its many parks, camp sites, marinas, and boat ramps, Lake Hartwell can be reached within minutes from virtually any spot in Hart County. Annual events include: Hartwell Antique Boat Festival, Challenge of the Centuries Bicycle Ride, Pre-4th of July Extravaganza, The Lake Hartwell Dam Run, and more…
Cateechee Golf Club & Waterfall Grille – Cateechee opened for play in 1999 and was immediately named one of the nation's best new public-access courses. Golf Digest named it the sixth best "affordable public course" in the magazine's annual ranking of America's Best New Courses, and was recently named a “Four Star” destination. Cateechee Golf Course also belongs to the elite few Audubon Signature Courses in North America. The Waterfall Grille Restaurant provides world class cuisine in an elegant but informal setting. This venue is ideal for business meetings or entertaining important visitors. A limited number of VIP Suites are available at the course. www.cateechee.com
Hart County’s Recreation Department – provides access to Four Ball Fields, One multipurpose field, Two large picnic shelters with attached playgrounds, Three sets of tennis courts, Two outdoor basketball goals, and Outdoor batting cages. www.hartcountyga.org/recreation.htm
Hart State Park is located three miles north of Hartwell off U.S. 29. The park has 76 tent and trailer sites as well as two cottages on its 147 acres. The park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $2 park pass fee. For information regarding events, call (706) 376-8756.
HEALTH
Hart County, GA Health Index
Air quality in Hart County, GA is 76 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA. Water quality in Hart County, GA is 101 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators. Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
CLIMATE
Hart County, GA, gets 50 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 2 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 93. On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Hart County, GA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 33. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 36 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
