Representatives from Stephens County and the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources gathered at Bruce Creek Boat Ramp on
Hartwell Lake to cut a ribbon and unveil the changes at the facility. The improvements include seven new fishing piers, a courtesy dock for
boaters, a walking trail, and an updated restroom facility, at a total
cost of about $560,000. Money for the project came from the $4 million received by the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources as part of the 2006 settlement
agreement related to polychlorinated biphenyl contamination in Hartwell
Lake. Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Wendi Bailey and
Stephens County Development Authority executive director Tim Martin praised the project, with Bailey saying it will help with tourism
promotion in the county. Stephens County will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Bruce Creek area.
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