Drowning in Lake Hartwell

A 22-year-old man drowned in Lake Hartwell on Sunday, July 4, afternoon.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Law Enforcement Division reports that a Hispanic man drowned while swimming at the Big Oaks recreation area in northeast Georgia around 6pm.  The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of family.  His body has been turned over to the Hart County Coroner.