2 GA lake towns among the best to live in year-round, according to Southern Living experts
Lake life is one of the best ways to relax and recharge, but for some, it isn’t just a vacation; for some, it’s a full-time gig.
From fishing, boating, dining and more, there are plenty of activities for year-round living at the lake, but of course, there are better places than others for year-round lake life.
Southern Living just released their picks for the best lake towns to live in year-round and two Georgia towns made the list, but where are they?
Which lake towns in GA are the best to live in year-round? Here’s what to know:
Best GA lake towns to live in year-round
Greensboro, Georgia
Greensboro near Lake Oconee is Southern Living’s first pick for the best lake towns to live in year-round.
“It has a balance between a relaxed lake lifestyle and the perfect amount of refined luxury. Locals enjoy boating, fishing, championship golf courses, wonderful restaurants, and an array of outdoor activities to experience year-round due to its mild climate,” said Trey Daniels, a global real estate advisor at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.
Greensboro was named after Georgia’s Revolutionary War hero, Nathanael Greene and the town has plenty of historic attractions such as the Old Gaol that housed Greensboro’s prisoners around the 1890s and the Greene County History Museum. Lake life year-rounders can also enjoy plenty of walking tours, festivals and seasonal events.
Clayton, Georgia
“Between the private Waterfall Club and two marinas offering lakefront foodie spots, like the new 1967 restaurant at Anchorage Boat Dock, you get an incredible lakefront lifestyle while maintaining that small-town charm feel,” said Leigh Barnett, real estate advisor with Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty.
Clayton has Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Seed Lake and Tallulah Falls Lake nearby, which offers plenty of water activities for year-round lake life. But there are also beautiful cottages and mansions to live in as well as boutiques and events to attend.
Other lake towns on the list include Guntersville in Alabama, Chapin in South Carolina and more.
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