Four years ago today, I started working at the Chamber. But did you know it almost never happened? Six months before I was hired, I had applied to be the executive assistant. I only knew a little bit about the Chamber back then, mostly through my volunteer work with Main Street. I didn’t fully understand what I was taking on, but it was enough to be dangerous. What I did know was that I was falling more and more in love with the town that built me, and I wanted to be a bigger part of it. I felt really good
HART COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE Hart County Community Theatre, 501(c)(3)Invitation to supply a Competitive Sealed Bid forRenovations to the Hart County Community Theatre, Bid No. 2026-01 The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority is requesting sealed bids for the renovation of the lobby, concessions area, balcony, and technical booth of the historic Hart County Community Theatre building, 83 Depot Street, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Bids Due – Time & Location Hartwell Downtown Development Authority
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Fall is coming to Downtown Hartwell, and the Square is getting ready to come alive with creativity, community spirit, and plenty of scarecrows! Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows, sponsored by Downtown Cafe and presented by Hartwell Main Street, invites local businesses, organizations, families, and community groups to decorate the Square with their own unique scarecrow creations. This year’s theme, “Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows,” is the perfect opportunity to show off your creativity while celebrating the
Hart County Board of Directors and Officers (Left to right) Dana Scott, Jeannie Brownsberger, Jean Kidd, Woody Eakin, Luanne Burgess (President), Debie Ray, Woody Matthews, Diane Slayton, Amy Clark and Vickie Peace September 28, 2026 On Sunday, September 27th the Hart County Botanical Garden enjoyed what Sun photographer Bill Powell said was a “Chamber of Commerce” day. The Friends of the Garden, past and present Board members and supporters came together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the
What makes a community a community? Who tells its stories, and how do those stories get passed down? A University of Georgia research team is spending time in our community this year exploring those very questions, through a partnership with Archway Partnership, and they want to hear directly from the people who live here. The project will include oral history interviews, storytelling, community workshops, and performances, creating opportunities for local residents to share their experiences and help