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Hartwell, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Hartwell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much TSPLOST money could flow into Hartwell’s roads?
- Where Hart County residents can get free bottled water during the outage
Also on today's calendar: Photography Guild and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Royston City Council to Discuss Hart County TSPLOST Referendum Tonight (921wlhr.com) — Hartwell stands to receive $6 million for road and traffic projects if Hart County voters approve a proposed TSPLOST this November. City leaders want to target congestion along Highway 29, while Royston, Canon, and Bowersville would also get smaller shares. Royston’s council is expected to advance the agreement at its meeting tonight. 
• Water Main Break Repair Update From Hart County Water Sewer Authority (921wlhr.com) — Hart County Water Sewer Authority crews are still stabilizing the system after a major main break, so residents should conserve water and follow the ongoing boil water advisory. Tanks serving the county, including Hartwell-area customers, are slowly refilling with no firm completion timeline yet. Bottled water is available free at the Authority’s Hartwell Street office for anyone who needs it.
📸 Around Hartwell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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TORCH of Hartwell Meeting →
Railroad Street Park, 87 S Jackson St, Hartwell
5:30 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Photography Guild →
Southern Hart Bar & Grill, 350 E Howell St, Hartwell
7:00 pm -
Luke Deuce & The Wild Cards →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm -
Human Clay (Creed Cover) →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm
Monday July 20
Friday July 24
Friday July 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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3-Day Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Tugaloo State Park 1763 State Park Road Lavonia, GA
8:00 am -
Legacy & Groove (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute) →
The Station of Hartwell, 43 Railroad St, Hartwell
7:30 pm -
Stuff The Bus →
Royston Wellness and Community Park, 179-359 Skelton St, Royston
11:00 am -
The Signature Fragrance Experience →
Historical Time Capsule, 11 N Oliver St, Elberton
2:00 pm -
Junior Ranger Camp →
Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
9:00 am -
Discover Lake Hartwell with NGCU →
Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Rd, Lavonia
10:00 am -
Back to School Bash and Giveaway →
Sid And Augusta White Memorial Park, Hull Ave, Carnesville
12:00 pm -
Lavonia Speedway Weekly Racing →
Lavonia Speedway, 6165 Lavonia Hwy, Lavonia
7:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Saturday July 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hartwell. Apply here.
- Church's Chicken Restaurant posted a job opening for Cook - Restaurant 211815 - 840 E. Franklin St., Hartwell, GA 30643 in Hartwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hartwell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Toccoa
- Toccoa City Commission awards Two People for Outstanding Service (wnegradio.com)
- Toccoa City Commission approves Road Cut Repairs and increase of City Court Tech Fees (wnegradio.com)
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (wnegradio.com)
Commerce
- Mrs. Christine Merle Brown Sutton (wnegradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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