Historic Hancock County, GA

Historic Hancock County, GA Welcome to the Hidden Jewel of Georgia, Hancock County! Welcome to the Hidden Jewel of Georgia, Hancock County.

One cannot visit our beautiful county without immediately inquiring about our county’s rich history that makes us what we are. Just the approach from Hwy. 15 North, with the magnificent courthouse at the top of the hill, rivals any other in the State of Georgia. Many travelers have marveled at the sight, and many writers have mentioned Sparta and Hancock County. Hancock County was created in 1793

as Georgia’s 15th County, and the City of Sparta was chartered in 1805. Hancock County was originally part of Greene and Washington Counties, and was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Major Charles Abercrombie, a Revolutionary War solider was granted extensive land grants and from his land grant in Hancock County, he “laid out the lots” for the City of Sparta, including the “public lots” for the courthouse and the square. Four Georgia governors have hailed from Hancock County: William Rabun, James McDonald, Nathaniel Harris, and William Northern. Hancock County is one of the most historic counties in Georgia, with over 600 historic sites and structures. It has been noted that Hancock County has “a concentration of historic architecture you won’t see anywhere else in the State of Georgia.”

05/14/2025

🎪 Ready to showcase your Georgia Grown product at one of Georgia’s biggest events? Applications are now open for the 2025 Georgia Grown Market at the Georgia National Fair, Oct. 2–12! Space is limited—apply today! https://ggatthefair.com/georgia-grown-market/

05/13/2025

Ready for a summer of reading fun? Sign up for our "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program during Sign Up Week, May 27 - 31, 2025, at the Sparta-Hancock County Library!

05/09/2025

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about flying! ✈️ EAA Chapter 1685 will host an informational meeting on Saturday May 17th from 9am-1pm at the Baldwin County Regional Airport!

03/10/2025

We're excited to be working with Inspiredu to bring valuable digital literacy programs to your community! As we plan for the rest of 2025, we'd like to invite you to explore our programs and how they could benefit you and your family. Please review the programs below and take the survey: https://forms.gle/ZUuGUd2mCqoqJjMk6

We offer two tiers of programs:
Tier I: Learning Spark, Each household will receive one refurbished laptop upon completion of one of the following workshops.

Adult Digital Literacy Workshop: This workshop is designed for adults and covers fundamental computer skills. Participants are encouraged to continue their learning at home through online certifications, such as those offered by Microsoft. We also provide resources on free or low-cost internet options.

Family Learning Workshop: This workshop is aimed at parents/caregivers and children in grades PreK-12. It offers basic digital literacy skills and helps families navigate educational resources, as well as engage with their child’s education in a digital environment. Free or low-cost internet resources are also provided.

Tier II: Wellness, These workshops are for returning learners who have already completed Tier I, own their own laptop, and possess basic computer skills.

Telehealth: This workshop is conducted in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association and its affiliates. Each session focuses on a different area of medicine, helping learners become more comfortable using telehealth resources on their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. The classes are hybrid, allowing participants to join either in person or virtually.
Financial Literacy: These classes will be available starting in the spring and are led by financial planners, banks, credit unions, and other experts. The goal is to empower learners to create budgets, manage online accounts, protect their assets, learn to invest, and more—ultimately fostering financial wellness.

03/03/2025
03/02/2025

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03/01/2025

[UPDATED] The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. This will be in effect tomorrow Saturday, March 1st from 11AM to 8PM.

Two of my favorite teachers in Sparta Elementary School—Mrs. Gladys Barrett (2nd grade) and Mrs. Mary Culver(4th grade)....
03/01/2025

Two of my favorite teachers in Sparta Elementary School—Mrs. Gladys Barrett (2nd grade) and Mrs. Mary Culver(4th grade). Both retired in 1964.

Thanks to Christopher Callaway, we have awesome drone photos of our courthouse!! Every angle is beautiful!!
03/01/2025

Thanks to Christopher Callaway, we have awesome drone photos of our courthouse!! Every angle is beautiful!!

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Sparta, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17064445746

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