🌱 Could Ninja be the newest four-legged member of your family?
What'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:
- Could Ninja be the newest four-legged member of your family?
Also on today's calendar: Hand-Painted Holiday Wrapping Workshop.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Hartwell? Post it to Hartwell photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 40.
- Thursday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ninja: Beautiful Terrier Mix Hoping Someone Will Bring Him Home for Christmas (921wlhr.com) — A local pup named Ninja is this week’s featured adoptable dog from the Hart County Humane Society in Hartwell, and he’s ready for a new home right now. The ten‑month‑old terrier mix is playful, kid‑friendly, already neutered and vaccinated. Residents can apply to adopt him or support the shelter through donations or volunteering.

📸 Around Hartwell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Thursday December 18
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Ryan LittleEagle
Southern Hart Brewing Company, 350 E Howell St, Hartwell
6:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday December 16
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Shorter Hawks at Emmanuel (GA) Lions Men's Basketball
Emmanuel University , 181 Spring St , Franklin Springs
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Welcome Table Gathering - Carnesville, GA
Bokma Coffee Company , 9563 Lavonia Rd , Carnesville
6:00 pm
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Elbert County Blue Devils vs Madison County Red Raiders
Elbert County Inferno - Basketball Gym , 53 College Ave , Elberton
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Elbert County Blue Devils vs Hart County Bulldogs
Elbert County Inferno - Basketball Gym , 53 College Ave , Elberton
1:00 pm
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Cozy Cup N' Paint
Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Road , Royston
5:00 pm
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Drive in Movie
Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Rd , Lavonia
6:00 pm
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Christmas Movie Night
Victoria Bryant State Park , 1105 Bryant Park Rd , Royston
8:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Ranger Mini Golf
Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
1:00 pm
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Radical Reptiles
Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
5:00 pm
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Christmas craft
Tugaloo State Park , 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road , Lavonia
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ♫ NEW Christmas song by me.
Inspired by my elf birthday gift. "Zippy, The Elf that Got Away"
https://markcote.bandcamp.com/track/zippy-the-elf-that-got-away (Nextdoor L Adams)
- Need auto repair?
Well come see us at Tim's Auto.I have over 30 yrs. experience in all types of vehicles.Right now get ready for winter with a coolant flush,heater not… (Nextdoor Boleman Hill Rd)
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Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Hartwell. Apply here.
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Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Hartwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hartwell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lavonia
- 2026 Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter Discount Cards Now Available (921wlhr.com)
Toccoa
- Monday, December 15, 2025 (wnegradio.com)
- Lady Indians Win 2nd Straight (wnegradio.com)
- Who is Tim Richter? Toccoa Riverside Restaurant owner under fire as mom alleges viral video shows being booted from restaurant over breast feeding (primetimer.com)
Ok Hartwell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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