Hart Chamber

10/20/2026

Next week is packed with ways to grow, learn, and protect your business. 📅

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Business & Industry Executive Summit
Free to attend. Josh Hollum, Client Development Advisor with TaxCredible, will show you how to reduce tax liability and improve cash flow through tax credits. Learn what credits your business qualifies for and how to claim them. Please RSVP on our website or contact Terri Partain with Hart County Industrial Building Authority .

Thursday, Oct 29 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn: Tax Scam Protection
Brian Metzger, CPA with Grizzle, Glenn, Adams & Martin, P.C., and attorney Rebecca Metzger will cover scam calls, emails, fraudulent tax notices, and identity theft, plus what to do if you think you’ve been targeted. Grab a seat at The Station of Hartwell, order some lunch, and ask your questions.

Thursday, Oct 29 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Open Office Hours with the UGA Small Business Development Center at the Hartwell Art Center
Whether you want to grow an established business, improve operations, access capital, or explore a new opportunity, our local SBDC representative is here to help. Their free consulting, training, and resources serve beginning entrepreneurs and experienced owners alike. Stop by and see what they can do for you!

Three events, one great week for Hart County business. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

For Immediate Release
September 24, 2026

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission invites public input for update of the Hart County Comprehensive Plan

The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) is assisting Hart County with the update of their Comprehensive Plan, the State required document that helps shape and coordinate local work programs for the local governments.

As part of this process there will be public meetings and opportunities for public input, all open to residents from throughout the county. The next meeting scheduled for this process is as follows:

October 14, 2026 6:00 PM Hart County Adult Learning Center
110 Benson Street
Hartwell, GA 30643

Any questions about the public involvement process can contact Adam Hazell at the GMRC

Contact: Adam Hazell, Planning Director
770.538.2617 | [email protected]

10/07/2026

What a great time at Haering last night! So much fun catching up with old friends and meeting new ones while celebrating Hart County Manufacturing Week.

Thank you to Haering for hosting Chamber After Hours and giving everyone a behind-the-scenes look at local manufacturing in action!

10/05/2026

Did you know 39% of all Hart County employment is in manufacturing? That compares to a state average of around 10%. Manufacturing is a huge part of what makes our community strong.

Celebrate Hart County Manufacturing Week with Chamber After Hours at Haering!

Join us tomorrow night at 5:30! Walkthroughs of Haering will be available, so come see firsthand what makes one of our local manufacturers tick.

Don't forget to bring a door prize and plenty of business cards for networking and prize drawings!

09/25/2026

Happening NOW at Unhitched Lake Hartwell!

It’s a Grand Opening Celebration this evening by the lake. Come down and shop vendors, food trucks, and enjoy the cooler weather with us!

09/25/2026

Best of Georgia voting is officially OPEN!

We think you should vote for our beloved Chamber members who are in the running, and we’ve made it easy to find them!

Follow the link below to view a list of Chamber members who are nominated, along with the category where you can find them. Then cast your vote and help give our local businesses a boost!

You can vote once every 24 hours, so set a reminder and keep those votes coming!

Let’s show some love to the businesses that make Hart County special. ❤️

👉 https://www.hart-chamber.org/news/details/hart-chamber-s-best-of-georgia-nominees

09/24/2026

We're so excited to start our FLEX journey this year! We're looking for mentors and judges for this competition. Reach out to us if interested!

23 communities. Hundreds of students. Countless ideas. One growing FLEX family!

We’re excited to officially introduce our 2026–27 Georgia FLEX Communities!

This year, 23 communities across Georgia are investing in their students by giving them the opportunity to build real businesses, gain real-world experience, connect with local leaders, and discover what they’re capable of.

A special WELCOME TO FLEX to our six newest communities:

Chatham County
Hart County
Monroe County
Newton County
Upson County
Walton County

And we’re thrilled to have our returning communities back for another year:

Ben Hill/Irwin County • Bibb County • Chattooga County • Cherokee County • Coffee County • Dougherty County • Early County • Henry County • Houston County • Laurens County • Lowndes County • Montgomery/Toombs/Treutlen County • Morgan County • Sumter County • Tift County • Turner County • Wheeler County

Every FLEX community looks a little different, but they all share the same goal: creating opportunities for students to lead, create, take risks, solve problems, and turn their ideas into something real.

We’re grateful for every school, business, community leader, mentor, and local champion who makes FLEX possible in their community.

The 2026–27 FLEX year is officially underway. Let’s see what these students build!