Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia, USA

Hartwell is the county seat of Hart County in northeastern Georgia, a few miles from the South Carolina state line. The historic downtown serves as a commercial center for the county, while nearby Lake Hartwell has transformed recreation, tourism and waterfront development across the area. Hartwell had an estimated population of 4,701 in 2024. The reservoir covers roughly 56,000 acres and is an important regional destination for boating, fishing and camping. Local government, manufacturing, health care, retail, agriculture and visitor services support the city’s economy.