🌱 How new Hartwell Lake limits could affect docks, boating, and business.

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In today's newsletter:

• How new Hartwell Lake limits could affect docks, boating, and business.
• Which patriotic scarecrows will take over downtown Hartwell this October?

Also on today's calendar: TORCH of Hartwell Meeting and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Corps of Engineers sets 2nd Virtual Meeting to discuss Hartwell Lake levels (wnegradio.com) — If you live around Hartwell, you'll want to tune into the Oct. 8 virtual Corps of Engineers meeting on Hartwell Lake's drought-depressed water levels and new 656-foot full-pool cap. Officials will explain seepage concerns at Clemson's Saddle Dike, why lake levels must stay lower for now, and how they're monitoring safety while planning a long-term fix.
   

• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Downtown Hartwell's square is getting decked out this October for the Stars & Stripes & Scarecrows display, with local businesses, families, and groups creating patriotic-themed scarecrows. Displays are planned to be up by October 4, and you can stroll through and vote on your favorites throughout the month as part of a regional scarecrow trail.
   

📸 Around Hartwell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hartwell

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Spencer Heringa →
  Cateechee Golf Club, 140 Cateechee Trail, Hartwell
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Brandon Santini →
  High Cotton Music Hall, 57 Depot Street, Hartwell
  8:00 pm
• Brandon Santini in Hartwell, GA →
  High Cotton Music Hall, 57 Depot Street, Hartwell
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Hartwell Night Festival →
  Hartwell GA
Thursday October 15
• TORCH of Hartwell Meeting →
  Railroad Street Park, 87 S Jackson St, Hartwell
  5:30 pm
• Mark Hummel and The Blues Survivors →
  High Cotton Music Hall, 57 Depot Street, Hartwell
  8:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Renegade Winged Sprint Car Showdown →
  Hartwell GA
• Kerry Drew: Solo at Southern Hart Brewery →
  Southern Hart Brewery, Hartwell
  7:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Photography Guild →
  Southern Hart Bar & Grill, 350 E Howell St, Hartwell
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9
• Meet and Greet March 2026 - Nov 2026 →
  The River's Edge Campground, 2311 Pulliam Mill Rd, Dewy Rose
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• 4th Annual Fall Car Show at Victoria Bryant
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  8:30 am
Friday October 16
• Jock-Toberfest 2026 →
  The River's Edge Campground, 2311 Pulliam Mill Rd, Dewy Rose
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Textron, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift in Lavonia. Apply here.
• Renal Reserve, LLC posted a job opening for Gynecology/Obstetric Nursing Physician in Lavonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hartwell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lavonia

• North Carolina Man Charged in High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Friday (921wlhr.com)

Toccoa

• Toccoa Police hosting Faith and Blue this Saturday, Oct. 10 (wnegradio.com)
• Chamber cuts the Ribbon on Sage Street Aleworks (wnegradio.com)
• Area Calendar, Oct. 5-6, 2026 (wilsontimes.com)

Commerce

• A rankings shakeup: Eight new teams join the GPB Football Top 10s (gpb.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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