Stories From Our Lake Community
Catch up on what’s happening around Lake Hartwell with the latest news, updates, and stories from our community. You’ll find coverage of local news affecting lakefront property owners, updates from marinas and businesses, seasonal activities, and important announcements from organizations like:
Alongside official updates, our readers bring Hartwell Lake News to life by sharing memorable experiences, local events, and personal moments that highlight the people, wildlife, and everyday adventures that make life on Lake Hartwell so special.

BoatUS Foundation Launches 2 New Safety Microcourses: Aids to Navigation Basics and Nighttime Boating Basics
BY BoatUS.org/courses The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has launched two new

Annual Lake Hartwell Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival to Celebrate 30 Year
Hartwell, GA — The beloved Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival is returning to Lake

Freeze the Day Chickasaw – Join the 6thAnnual Polar Plunge on Lake Hartwell
The Chickasaw community is invited to take part in one of the most anticipated outdoor

Where Sport Meets Service: Sponsorship Opportunities at the Calvary Home Pheasant Shoot
For the past 17 years, Calvary Home for Children has proudly hosted its annual pheasant

A Quiet Southern Escape
Lake Hartwell, stretching across the border of Georgia and South Carolina, is best known as

Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Invest in Lake Property
For many people, owning a lake home is a lifelong dream. The idea of waking

What Are the Risks of Not Having Boat Insurance?
By Discover Boating Owning a boat is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, like any

Tourism Delivers $57.4 Million to Hart County in 2024
Hart County, GA – The Hart County Chamber of Commerce announced today that visitors to

Smarter Shores: How Technology Is Transforming Lakefront Living in 2025
Lake living has always been about slowing down, enjoying nature, and savoring the serenity of

Protecting Your Waterfront Investment
Owning a waterfront property comes with many rewards, but it also brings unique responsibilities especially

New Species of Native Bass Formally Described in Savannah River
By SCDNR A fish long recognized by anglers and biologists as unique to the Savannah

“Nautical but Nice: 10 Practical Gifts Boaters Will Love This Holiday Season”
Holiday shopping for a boater can be a delightful challenge. Their passion for the water

Hartwell Cove Resort – A lakeside resort with community spirit
BY Susan Martin Overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Hartwell, the newly redeveloped Hartwell Cove

DNR Announces $1,000 Grant for Top Conservation Teacher
By GDNR The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again offering a $1,000

BoatUS Foundation Launches 2 New Safety Microcourses: Aids to Navigation Basics and Nighttime Boating Basics
Quick, free courses equip boaters with key safety and navigation skills By BoatUS.org SPRINGFIELD, VA:

A STEM Room and Plasma Globe Exhibit Opening at Museum
For 42 years, the admission-free Anderson County Museum has been “letting history speak” by sharing

What Fishing Slam Are You Targeting in 2025?
BY GADNR Is it going to be Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025?

Simple and Delicious Foods to Prepare While Boating
Stay Nourished and Energized on Your Water Adventure Heading out for a day on the











