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Lake Oconee:
is a 19,050 acre Georgia Power reservoir controlled by Wallace Dam and used to generate hydroelectric power. It is the second largest lake in Georgia with 374 miles of shoreline and has been the core of development in this area of the state since it was flooded in 1980.
Three counties in northeast Georgia have been directly affected by the construction of the lake, and the impact on the area has been dramatic. Greene, Putnam, and Morgan counties serve as the boundaries of Lake Oconee. Each has experienced beneficial growth since the lake was built.
Lake Oconee is environmentally safe. It was formed by the Oconee and Apalachee Rivers, neither of which passes through an industrial-based city. Georgia Power owns an environmental strip surrounding the entire lake.
Lake Oconee is considered the best fishing lake in the southeast, with more than 430 pounds of fish per acre.
Georgia Power operates three 85 acre recreational areas and a 1450 acre wildlife preserve in Greene County. Each three of these 85 acre full-service campgrounds and parks lie at different points surrounding Lake Oconee. Each one provides lake-side camping sites featuring water hook-ups and electricity, as well as primitive tent sites. Additionally, each park has accommodations for day-use activities including boat ramps, picnic tables, and picnic pavilions, swimming beaches, bathhouses, restrooms, and parking.
The lake level remains almost constant along its 374 miles of shoreline
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Lake Sinclair:
Near the center of the state, Lake Sinclair has provided both electricity and recreation since 1953. At approximately 15,330 acres, Lake Sinclair has 417 miles of scenic shoreline with charming coves and inlets as well as long stretches of open water. Lake Sinclair also is among Georgia's most popular boating areas. Georgia Power provides two boat ramps for public access to water recreation.
A favorite area for fishermen at all skill levels, Lake Sinclair is the site of national fishing tournaments as well as smaller local ones. Visitors find fall and winter fishing at Lake Sinclair a special treat. Georgia Power also provides an outstanding tailrace fishing area below the dam near Milledgeville. The lake's newest recreation area is Rocky Creek Park a day-use facility that includes picnic tables, grills, boat ramp and a small beach.
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Greensboro:
Greensboro, the county seat of Greene County, is located approximately one hour
east of Atlanta and forty minutes south of the University of Georgia at Athens.
Easily accessible from Interstate 20, Greensboro is also just minutes from Lake
Oconee and the lakefront retirement communities of Reynolds Plantation and Harbor
Club with seven world-class golf courses and a nationally renowned spa at the Ritz
Carlton. Whether fishing, boating, tennis or playing golf is your cup of “tee”
Greensboro and the surrounding area is waiting to meet your needs.
Greensboro’s town square boasts numerous shops offering a wide selection of
antiques, fashion, furnishings and jewelry. You’ll also want to be sure to
check out the beautiful Victorian homes, some of which are listed in the National
Register of Historic places, that line Greensboro’s streets just a short walk
from town center.
History, recreation, world-class amenities and a laid back rural lifestyle are all
waiting for you in Greensboro and the other communities of Greene County. Ya’ll
come visit and stay a spell.....
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Madison:
Upon arriving in Madison you’ll quickly realize why Travel Magazine recently
named Madison the #1 small town in America! A stroll along the tree lined streets
is an amazing trip through history. Having been spared the ravages of General Sherman’s
infamous “March to the Sea” Madison boasts Georgia’s largest designated
historic district which encompasses most of the town. Word has it that Madison was
spared Sherman’s destruction because it was the home of pro-union Senator,
Joshua Hill. However, nearby Eatonton and its peacocks were not so lucky but that’s
another story. Private home tours or guided tours are available or just stop by
the Welcome Center and pick up information for a self-guided walking or driving
tour.
A designated stop on Georgia’s Antebellum Trail as well as the Georgia Antique
Trail, Madison boasts a myriad of shops featuring unique artwork, crafts, jewelry,
furniture and fashions. Fabulous dining options as well as cultural and historic
sites make Madison a ‘must stop’ on your southern heritage tour. In
1845 the Guide to Georgia described Madison as “The most cultured and aristocratic
town on the stagecoach from Charlestown to New Orleans”…..some things
never change…..
While in Madison be sure to visit nearby historic Rutledge, a stopover spot since
the railroad first came to the community in 1845. Rutledge has evolved into an active
artist’s community with wonderful shops to browse through.
Morgan County is celebrating its bicentennial this year, 1807-2007 so there isn’t
a better time to visit. Located just fifty minutes east of Atlanta and thirty minutes
from Athens, Madison is easy commuting distance and with Lake Oconee’s recreational
opportunities just minutes away, everything you could imagine is right at your fingertips.
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Milledgeville:
Prepare to be charmed by the warmth and beauty, and maybe a ghost or two, in Milledgeville,
a significant stop on Georgia's Antebellum Capital. Take a guided tour aboard the
Convention & Visitors Bureau's trolley where you will visit the magnificent
Old Capitol Building and walk in the footsteps of General Sherman, his troups poured
molasses in the organ pipes of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, or feel the
presence of past governor's on a tour of the Old Governor's Mansion. Then stroll
downtown for a delicious meal or spend your time browsing for antiques and shopping
in one of the many specialty boutiques. Milledgeville's proud history began in 1803,
when the state of Georgia searched for a site for its new capital. Because this
area offered a central location and ample springs, it was the perfect spot. The
historic district boasts more than 20 architectural landmarks, with more than a
dozen identified as "historically significant" and on the National Historic
Register.
Just steps from downtown is Georgia College and State University which continues
to be recognized as one of the best public Master’s universities in the South
– and the best in Georgia – according to the U.S. News and World Report’s
America’s Best Colleges issue for 2007. The cultural and adult educational
opportunities of the college along with a fabulous Arboretum and nearby Lake Sinclair,
makes Milledgeville a ‘must see’ for tourists from all over the United
States. Come experience the gracious hospitality of Milledgeville, the First Lady
of Georgia.
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Eatonton:
Located in East Central Georgia on the Antebellum trail, Eatonton’s hometown
charm and beautiful nineteenth century homes take visitors on a voyage into the
classic south.
The downtown square offers many shopping and dining opportunities, as well as a
friendly environment custom made for a leisurely afternoon. Coming very soon is
the new Eatonton-Putnam Cultural Center, now under construction and don’t
forget to test your skills at the Uncle Remus Golf Course, conveniently located
just minutes from downtown.
One of the most popular attractions in Eatonton is the Uncle Remus Museum. The museum
itself is part of the original home of Joseph Sidney Turner, the “Little Boy”
of the Uncle Remus stories. The museum is also a tribute to author Joel Chandler
Harris whose first home was in Eatonton. AND -Be sure to get your picture taken
with the statue of B’rer Rabbit located on the courthouse grounds –
this is a must! Putnam County is also the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize winning author
Alice Walker, famous for the novel The Color Purple. Important locations of her
early life are detailed in a riding tour. There are also many outdoor recreational
activities nearby, including boating and fishing at lakes Oconee and Sinclair and
hunting in the Oconee National Forest- all just a short drive from Eatonton’s
town square.
Eatonton is centrally located to major population centers; approximately an hour
from Macon, Atlanta and the University of Georgia in Athens. Eatonton is also home
to one of the finest full service hospitals in the area - The Putnam General Hospital.
Is it any wonder that the Chamber of Commerce says that “Eatonton is close
to everything and next to perfect?”
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