Georgia’s Lake Country Real Estate Magazine March/April 2024

Kim Logan

Owner/Broker of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate

706.338.0757 | www.kimandlinlogan.com

Greetings from Georgia’s Lake Country! With our great climate, convenient location and “worldclass” amenities, our area has become one of the hottest places to relocate to in the country. In my 20 years of real estate in the lake country, I have never seen more demand and escalating values in this market!

Today’s buyers are using technology heavily to purchase real estate. Typically they are doing a lot research and selection through the internet, but still have a need for guidance from a competent realtor. Many times, this includes virtual guidance as well as the traditional research and showings we are all familiar with. Handling a real estate transaction virtually can be even more stressful and more detailed than ever. From the initial questions, through the closing process, technology does not replace the need for a great realtor and in fact, may be even make having a realtor more important.

To accommodate the growing number of buyers on the market, the dynamic duo of Kim and Lin Logan and their team of 13 agents maintain two, 5-star, boutique offices for the convenience of their clients - one in Greensboro and one in Eatonton. While the Logan team of experts represents the best and brightest in the industry, they are also known for being among the most generous. The team donate portions of their paychecks to the Logan’s Brittney Cares nonprofit organization, with the brokerage matching donations. This results in Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate donating thousands each

month to helping local residents pay for medical expenses and financial strain often as a result of tragedy or medical hardship.

“In all my life, I have never been more proud of anything than I am of Brittney Cares,” says Kim. “It has helped so many people locally. There is an old saying we believe in, “when you give, you receive,” and we have received by giving.”

Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair have seen many changes over the years and no doubt will see many more in the future. I have been through them all and can assure you our team has evolved with the community and technology to make sure we remain the most skilled team in this market. We are ready to show you our Southern Hospitality and put our expertise to work for you by land, lake or air!

See page 20 for more information on the Brittney Cares charity!

$975,000 |

THE LAKE OCONEE LAKEFRONT HOME YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR IN DESIRABLE SEBASTION COVE! This lakefront home is located in one of Lake Oconee’s premier subdivisions (SEBASTIAN COVE). A large, wooded lot with a winding driveway provides the perfect setting for your escape to the lake! Lake-friendly open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, rustic tongue-gro ove finishings, renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, 2 bedrooms on the main floor, and a master bedroom suite upstairs. Detached 2-car garage with awonderful, screened porch facing the lake.

$920,000 | Sugar Creek | #64814

ADORABLE COTTAGE LAKE RETREAT on Lake Oconee is move-in ready as a fulltime home or for a convenient and fun weekend getaway! It features an Open Kitchen Floor Planwith gorgeous lake/porch views with lots of natural sunlight, a newly renovated Master BR and BATH with beautiful new doors and windows for an awesome lake view in the mornings or at dusk! It’s the perfect home for entertaining and also features a “bunk” house. This retreat has 3 perfectly sized bedrooms ready for your “maintenance free” relaxing weekend!

LAKEFRONT LOT IN CUSCOWILLA! This

GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT LOT on Lake Sinclair. This lot is 1.67 acres and has beautiful mature hardwoods on a nice level lot.

GREAT

on the Richland Creek side of the lake

on the lake/6.5 acre interior lot).

THIS

LAKE LOT (#127) boasts 1.29 wooded acres. It sits on along a serene cove with awesome views.

Kim & Lin Logan

Kim and Lin Logan have been the top selling agents in Georgia’s lake country for the past two decades. They provide their clients with the highest level of customer service possible, specializing in luxury homes, lakefront lots, golf homes, condos/townhomes and more in the 5-county area surrounding Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair and Madison. They are dedicated to their communit yand also run a non-profit charitable organization called Brittney Cares in honor of their daughter lost in a tragic lake accident. This charity donates tens of thousands of dollars locally to those experiencing devastating life circumstances.

Sherry Kranick

Sherry is a Lake Oconee resident and enjoys the lifestyle the lake life has to offer. Her passion for the community has inspired her to help others make this area their home. Along with her real estate expertise and knowledge, Sherry strives to ensure that the buying and selling process is fun, easy and stress free. She guides her clients every step of the way.

Kristin Seabolt

Growing up, Kristin Seabolt spent every summer on the lake while dreaming of selling of Real Estate. After a career in the medical field, and unexpectedly losing her daughter, she made the decision to turn the dream into her passion. She takes pride in her knowledge of Madison, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair areas, serving her clients with enthusiasm.

Angie Alford

Having become a licensed realtor in the state of Georgia in 2000, Angie Alford realized she had found her passion. She feels there is something magical in connecting with clients on a professional level and then shedding a tear with them, as a friend, when they close on their new home. Angie would love to be your new real estate professional and friend.

Madison Zak

Known for taking handson approach, Madison gets to know her clients on a personal level to perfectly understand their goals. A Lake Oconee native, Madison knows every detail of the lake and the Gated Golf Communities and has gained enthusiasm, a wealth of knowledge, and strong work ethic from her parents, Kim and Lin Logan.

Amy Alford

Amy Alford is thrilled to be selling homes in The Lake Country! She grew up in a real estate family and learned the business firsthand from her mother. She feels most fulfilled getting to serve her clients in a way that they feel seen and supported through every step of the transaction.

Christy Barbee

A Lake Country native, Christy honed her customer service skills during 10+ years at the Ritz and fell in love with real estate after purchasing two properties of her own. Specializing in both Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, Christy’s attention to detail, responsiveness and work ethic has gained her an abundance of 5-star reviews from her happy clients.

Autumn Bragg

With a superior work ethic and proven track record as a top selling agent, Autumn Bragg has lived in the Lake Country for 30+ years. Known for excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and commitment to providing exceptional customer service, Autumn ensures clients’ real estate transactions are smooth and stress-free.

Lisa Phillips

With an eye for interior design and a genuine love for helping others, Lisa harmonizes her gifts with knowledge gained from years of building homes with her husband. She believes she has found her niche as a Realtor and greatly enjoys lavishing exemplary customer service to her clients.

Gordon Deeds

Gordon was immersed in real estate from an early age and developed a deep appreciation for the industry, and knew one day he’d pursue a career as a Realtor. Gordon joins a deep passion for real estate with a professional character honed by years of excellence in corporate customer service.

Jen became a Licensed Realtor at Lake Oconee in 1998 and has a vast knowledge of the great people of Lake Oconee from her experience in home and property sales, Verizon sales, and from her home decor and gift store business, along with those she meets through her childrens attendance at LOA.

Mark Watkins

Mark decided to pursue this passion for real estate after retiring from a lengthy career as Director of Aviation for a Fortune 200 company. His experience has taught him how to provide world-class service and attention to detail. He passes his service excellence to his clients while introducing them to the lake lifestyle he loves so much.

Kailyn Odum

As a native to Lake Oconee, Kailyn is extremely knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding communities. She prides herself on her professionalism, work ethic, and customer service. She ensures that her clients receive the best representation in each and every step of the real estate transaction and beyond.

Tank Logan

Tank was an 8-year old English bulldog who took his position of company mascot with great sense of respect and responsibility. He wore hats, glasses, holiday costumes and feather boas with pride from the time he was just a pup. We will honor him by continuing to use his sweet face in our marketing materials. He will be missed deeply.

Jen Hardeman

We have over 1000 5-star reviews. Why would you go with anyone else?

We have over 1000 5-star reviews. Why would you go with anyone else?

your home. Kim’s expert knowledge of the market is top 24 hours at the price Kim recommended. Huge win for us. I also can’t say enough about Kim’s personal and professional approach to selling the house. She was in constant communication throughout the entire process. It was obvious that she wanted the best for us. Kim and Lin Logan are the team to choose. — Mark Mallard

Don’t make a $100,000 mistake. Use Kim Logan to sell your home. Kim’s expert knowledge of the market is top notch. We interviewed other firms before we hired Kim. Kim’s estimation of what the offering price should be was $100,000 more than that which was recommended by the other firms. Once listed, we accepted an offer within 24 hours at the price Kim recommended. Huge win for us. I also can’t say enough about Kim’s personal and professional approach to selling the house. She was in constant communication throughout the entire process. It was obvious that she wanted the best for us. Kim and Lin Logan are the team to choose. — Mark Mallard

From our initial consultation to the closing, Kim and Lin were very professional and kept us informed of all aspects of the process. They are experts in the local market and got us a fair price for our home. We would use them again. — markchupp, Zillow.com

Dustin Powers is an awesome asset to Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate. He is very professional, knowledgeable to this area, quick to respond to any questions I have, and a joy to be around. I will definitely be working with Dustin for any of my future lake house plans.. — Shannon Johnson

Maddie was fantastic to work with starting from day one. She understood our needs and what we were looking for in a house on the lake. And, although there has been limited inventory she stayed patient and continued to work until we found our home. This is our 5th home

Maddie was fantastic to work with starting from day one. She understood our needs and what we were looking for in a house on the lake. And, although there has been limited inventory she stayed patient and continued to work until we found our home. This is our 5th home purchase in 3 different states and by far this was the best experience. — ruben flores8, Zillow.com

We chose Traci Nelson through careful research because she is a full-time realtor and is one of the top producers

available amenities, and property values is unmatched. Her reviews working in the capacity of a buyer’s agent are all positive, supportive, and one might even say stellar. Our experience would support those existing reviews. — tedboj

Amy and Angie Alford are super stars! I am a first time homebuyer -which comes with a million questions, concerns, and emotions - and they made me feel completely calm and confident in all of my next steps. We went through several offers on homes and they fought to protect what was best for me all while honoring my wishes on budgets, timelines, and non-negotiables. I knew I could count on their truth, support, and encouragement through every step. — Zillow User

Christy Barbee of the Kim and Lin Logan Team was

Christy Barbee of the Kim and Lin Logan Team was through Zillow and within minutes, we got a call from Christy and she showed us the house we requested and then had other one she thought we would be interested in. We were very impressed with her knowledge of the area her responsiveness, we asked her to be our realtor

amazing to work with. We initially requested a realtor through Zillow and within minutes, we got a call from Christy and she showed us the house we requested and then had other one she thought we would be interested in. We were very impressed with her knowledge of the area her responsiveness, we asked her to be our realtor to help us find our perfect lake house. — Bruce Worre After a year of sending us listings that helped us figure out what we wanted and could afford, Jennifer acted immediately when we finally found what we were looking for. She secured a contract and then walked us through all the paperwork and was encouraging and available whenever we had a question. She was awesome.

for. She secured a contract and then walked us through all the paperwork and was encouraging and available whenever we had a question. She was awesome.

knew nothing about Lake Oconee, Laura was patient, listened to what or goals were in a lake home, what our price range was, and general location. Laura never pressured us or showed us property that was out of our budget range or didn’t have the characteristics we were looking for. Thank you Laura. We would recommend you to anyone looking for a place on Lake Oconee.

— Jean Humphreys, Google Review

— Mark and Debbie Gilbert

Sherry Kranick of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate kept me informed throughout the process and always had my best interest in mind when dealing with seller and vendors. She provided recommendations for termite inspection and arranged for a home inspector at a reasonable cost. Sherry was always available to answer questions. I would highly recommend as a Realtor to help you meet your real estate needs. — rm11301949

informed throughout the process and always had my best interest in mind when dealing with seller and vendors. She provided recommendations for termite inspection and arranged for a home inspector at a reasonable cost. Sherry was always available to answer questions.

your real estate needs. — rm11301949

Lisa Phillips w/ Kim & Lin Logan Real Estate was a great agent. She was super responsive, very knowledgeable and her recommendations were ALWAYS on point. We really enjoyed our experience with her and would highly

Lisa Phillips w/ Kim & Lin Logan Real Estate was a great agent. She was super responsive, very knowledgeable and her recommendations were ALWAYS on point. We really enjoyed our experience with her and would highly recommend her and the firm to anyone wanting a smooth real estate transaction from start to finish! A++

— Carl Messalle

— Carl Messalle

Kailyn was absolutely five stars to work with throughout our Lake Oconee search and home buying process. She was super responsive, quickly understood what we were looking for, and so knowledgeable about the area! Truly a great partner and guide throughout the journey. And, a ton of fun to spend time with! —

our Lake Oconee search and home buying process. She was super responsive, quickly understood what we were looking for, and so knowledgeable about the area! Truly a great partner and guide throughout the journey. And, a ton of fun to spend time with! — Danielle

Danielle Hawkins

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Over donated to local families to date!

ATLAS’ STORY

JOHN BOWERS

Thought to be suffering severe stomach cramps, John Bowers was admitted to St. Mary’s in Athens. Very quickly, a small clot was found near his as well as perforations in his intestines that were leaking into his abdomen. Eventually necrotic tissue was discovered in his intestines that had to be removed. John was sent home to heal, but eventually began to retain water. A trip back to St. Mary’s revealed liver failure and the need for a liver transplant as soon as possible. A transfer to Emory in Atlanta resulted in surgery to keep veins open to his liver and address a heart condition. A resulting infection caused John to miss an opportunity for a liver transplant but after an antibiotic adjustment, Mr. Bowers is now the recipient of a new liver and is beginning what promises to be a long recovery.

WILLIAM “BILL” LEE

While setting up a deer stand recently, William “Bill” Lee fell 15 feet to the ground. Transported on a trailer behind a 4-wheeler, Bill was lucky he was with friends who could haul him a mile out of the woods, then to the bed of a pickup truck, where he was finally met by an ambulance to get emergency care. A broken back resulted in surgery and Mr. Lee will spend the next weeks at Shepherd Center Rehabilitation in Atlanta. He’s got a long road to recovery, but this experienced hunter is glad to be alive.

FOR EACH SALE our company makes, a percentage is donated to the BRITTNEY CARES CHARITY.

TOGETHER, we will make a difference.

TO DONATE, make check payable to Brittney Cares, LLC mail to:

BRITTNEY CARES, LLC

1041 VILLAGE PARK DRIVE, STE 204 GREENSBORO, GA 30642

Eleven month old Atlas Mendez was diagnosed with Poorly Differentiated Spindle Cell Sarcoma in the form of a rapidly growing left arm mass. Since its discovery in September 2022, Atlas has had an unthinkable amount of testing, procedures, and treatments. Young Atlas has had his arm removed and is adapting well to having just one hand, but setbacks continue to plague this little life. Cancer continues to spread and in July 2023, Atlas endured open chest surgery to remove tumors growing there. Today, at 2 years old, Atlas’ diaphragm is paralyzed due to the surgery in July, and more surgeries are in his future as he continues chemotherapy and radiation. His current chemotherapy plan consists of inpatient chemo for 3 days every 3 weeks. He is also taking oral chemotherapy continuously, 6 days per week, at home. B

BRITTNEYCARES

Thank you for your generosity.

To donate to Brittney Cares, contact Kim at 706-338-0757 or kimlogankw@gmail.com

Mar 15 -17

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING at THE LAKE in MARCH AND APRIL..

Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro

Time: 8 am Mar 15 to – 9 pm Mar 17

A three-day food and wine festival in Greensboro, Georgia featuring over 200 wines from vintners across the globe as well as the most sought-after international liquors for your tasting pleasure. The festival highlights our region’s most creative chefs and culinary talent and includes an eclectic mix of performers and visual artists. Lake Oconee provides a scenic backdrop for this fabulous lakeside food and wine festival. For more information, visit lakeoconeefoodandwine.com.

Mar 16

The Big Event

Lake Oconee Village, 1000 Vista Drive, Greensboro

Time: 10 am – 4pm

The event features 144 local exhibitors, including home builders, remodelers, suppliers and many other companies associated with the industry, such as mortgage, pest control, appraisers and more. In addition to home and garden vendors, there will be local merchants, artists and nonprofit organizations, arts and crafts, boats and recreational vehicles.

Food will be available from Chick-Fil-A, as well as food trucks from Farmers Funnel Cakes, Queen Churro, Five Finger Philly, Travelin Tom’s Coffee of Lake Country, Just Loaf’n, Kona Ice and Island Chef Café will be on-site selling meals.

A special FREE Kids Zone offers face painting, games, photos and a few other surprises.

Mar 23

Easter Egg Hunt

Uncle Remus Golf Course, 120 Hambone

Holle Dr, Eatonton

Time: 11:00 am

Gear up for an exciting community Easter Egg Hunt at the Uncle Remus Golf Course! Join them for a day of fun with a bouncy house, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and tasty treats from food trucks.

Mar 29

Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

Oconee Brewing Co, 202 N. West St., Greensboro Time: 8 pm

The band performs exact live arrangements from Bon Jovi’s 2000’s Crush tour, 2002’s Bounce tour , 2005’s Have a Nice Day tour, 2008’s Lost Highway tour, and 2010’s The Circle tour.

APRIL

April 13

Taste of Italy: Dinner with Friends Pop-Up Dinner

Empire Mills, 1290 Pennington Rd., Madison Time: 7 pm

Join us for a Taste of Italy, a journey of flavors inspired by the diverse regions of Italy. From

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING at THE LAKE in MARCH AND APRIL..

pasta dishes and traditional mains, every bite is designed to transport you to the heart of Italy. The evening will conclude with an inspired dessert course.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.

April 19 - 27

PAPA Presents Steel Magnolias

The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton

Time: 10 am

The story takes place in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. The characters are right out of a southern community of close friends who know each other well enough to speak their minds. This play will be directed by Dennis and Dottie McClain, long-time PAPA directors and producers.

The performance dates are scheduled for April 19, 20, 21, 26 and 27 at The Plaza Arts Center.

April 20

Songwriter’s Night at Briar Patch Farms / Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Briar Patch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton Time: 6 pm

Come out to Briar Patch Farm on April 20th to support Neighbors Helping Neighbors! The night features Nashville Songwriters and Entertainers, Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley.

Who is Neighbors Helping Neighbors? Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is a local service organization founded in 2020 and designed to serve those in need in Greene and Putnam Counties.

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park, 171C, GA -83, Madison Time: 10 am

Madison’s blooming azaleas and dogwoods herald the coming of a new season, but the celebration of spring hits full throttle on Saturday April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Park with the 25th Annual Madison Fest—a free familyfriendly event featuring spring flowers, garden plants, handmade arts and crafts, regional food, creative crafting activities, and great live music all day long!