Lake Oconee Lifestyle 2nd Edition (2023)

Lifestyle LAKE OCONEE

A free local guide from Lake Oconee’s Real Estate Experts

WHO IS THE VINING GROUP?

The Vining Group consists of professional, full-time Realtors and support staff dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to our clients. As Lake Oconee market leaders since 2003, The Vining Group rises above our competition with our knowledge, our integrity and by actively adapting to the ever-changing real estate environment. Our happily returning and referring clients are a testament to our dedication and to the results we achieve.

WHO IS KELLER WILLIAMS?

Keller Williams is the #1 Real Estate firm in the world

Keller Williams is the #1 Real Estate firm in Atlanta

Keller Williams Lake Oconee sells more real estate per agent than any other franchise

The Vining Group is in the Top 1% Keller Williams Nationally!

Since the largest percentage of Buyers at Lake Oconee come from the metro Atlanta area, this gives us a greater opportunity to network with these agents to put our sale together.

MEET JONATHAN

Jonathan Vining is a highly skilled and reputable realtor based in Greensboro, Georgia, specializing in the Lake Oconee area. With an extensive background in the real estate industry and a deep knowledge of the local market, Jonathan has become a trusted advisor for buyers and sellers in the area. His knowledge, impeccable service, and genuine passion for helping others achieve their real estate goals make him the go-to choice for those looking to make the most of their Lake Oconee real estate endeavors.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Jonathan acquired his Urban Studies degree from Georgia State University, where he cultivated a passion for architecture, design, and the art of finding the perfect home. This passion, combined with his exceptional work ethic and dedication to providing outstanding service, propelled him to pursue a career in real estate. After obtaining his real estate license, Jonathan set his sights on the picturesque Lake Oconee area. Recognizing the tremendous potential of this sought-after destination, he honed his expertise in the region’s luxury properties, waterfront homes, and exclusive communities.

Jonathan has been an agent in the Lake Oconee area for nearly 20 years. He has become a thread in the community fabric as an active citizen and serving on the Greene County Planning and Zoning Board for seven years. Jonathan also served two terms as the President of the Lake Country Board of Realtors, chairman of the MLS committee, and other behind the scene roles assisting with the development of Lake

Oconee Academy, Boyscouts and contributing to many other smart growth initiatives in the Lake Oconee Area.

Jonathan’s comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics, property values, and lifestyle offerings around Lake Oconee has made him an invaluable resource for his clients. Jonathan’s clients consistently praise his professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their best interests. He understands that each client’s needs are unique, and he approaches every transaction with personalized attention and care. Whether assisting

second homebuyers, seasoned investors, or retirees looking for their dream property, Jonathan goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, ensuring his client’s real estate goals are achieved.

Jonathan’s commitment to professional growth allows him to provide his clients with the most relevant and insightful guidance throughout their real estate journey.

When Jonathan isn’t assisting his clients or staying informed about market developments, he enjoys spending time with his family, wake surfing, golfing, playing tennis, and living the lifestyle he sells. u

MEET ALYCE

Alyce is a native of the Lake Oconee area and remembers when Georgia Power flooded the lake in 1980. From then, she experienced firsthand the tremendous growth in our community. After graduating from The University of Georgia in 1995, she moved to Atlanta to begin her career as a software project manager on large pharma accounts, such as Hoffman LaRoche and Wyeth Ayerst.

Lake Country started calling Alyce and Jonathan home once their son, Briggs was born in 2003 – the same year she began her real estate career. Today, Alyce is a licensed Appraiser and Realtor, and her years of experience and knowledge give her Clients an edge in this very competitive market. Beyond providing unparalleled insights to her Clients, she is their strongest advocate and treats them with the utmost respect and professionalism.

Outside of her accomplishments in real estate, Alyce supports our local community in various ways. She is member of the Lake Country Board of Realtors MLS Committee (Past Chairman), is past President of the LOA Parents Association and served on the Denim and Diamonds Committee for several years, coached youth basketball, and is an active local supporter and fundraiser for lake area charities and schools, including Habitat

for Humanity and Oconee Regional Humane Society.

Alyce and Jonathan are the proud parents of their son Briggs who graduated from Lake Oconee Academy in

2021 and now attends UNG. Beyond serving her clients and spending time with her family, Alyce’s passion is her animals! Alyce has 2 dogs, 2 cats and is an avid equestrian. u

Alyce: alyce@lakeoconee.realty

Jonathan: jonathan@lakeoconee.realty

MEET

MEET THE TEAM

OUR TEAM

ADAM CALDWELL

706-920-3196

BUYER SPECIALIST

adam@lakeoconee.realty

Adam joined The Vining Group from the fast-paced Atlanta real estate market over five years ago. Adam attended Georgia State University in Atlanta where he was a member of the Georgia State Panther Baseball team. After graduation, Adam went into sales where he was a representative with State Farm, ultimately leading him to a career in real estate. Adam’s competitive nature, commitment to his clients, and expert knowledge of the Lake Oconee area are a few qualities that make Adam an excellent agent. When working with Adam, you know that you have someone skilled at what they do and will work diligently to make your real estate experience smooth and rewarding.

CAROL HEPPNER BUYER SPECIALIST

706-920-3396

carol@lakeoconee.realty

Carol has a B.A. from Davidson College where she was a member of both the basketball and field hockey teams. Carol joined The Vining Group over 5 years ago. Prior to her real estate career, she spent 30 years in sales and sales management working for Global Communications firms: Nortel and Siemens. Carol is actively involved in the Lake Oconee community and enjoys spending time at local athletic events and volunteering with her church. Carol's extensive knowledge of the real estate market coupled with her kind demeanor and dedication to each of her clients will make you feel at ease through the entire real estate transaction.

HALL

MARKETING COORDINATOR

KRISTA CAMPBELL • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

770-652-5580

sara@lakeoconee.realty

706-920-3407 • krista@lakeoconee.realty

Krista has lived in the Lake Oconee Area for nearly a decade; she instantly fell in love with the area and everything the lake offers. Krista brings to The Vining Group her vivacious and inviting personality, superb organization skills, and a wealth of business knowledge, to name a few. Day to day, she assists our owner and ensures that all aspects of the business run smoothly. In her spare time, Krista enjoys playing golf, spending time outdoors, and soaking up time with her family.

KHRISTINA MAURI TRANSACTION COORDINATOR

706-623-7431

khristina@lakeoconee.realty

Khristina has been a vital member of The Vining Group for almost eight years. Khristina works on our agents' behalf to help move things along throughout the real estate transaction process. She diligently handles preparing documentation, gathering information, communicating with agents, and much more. Khristina's assistance allows our agents to spend their time working directly with our clients creating a seamless real estate transaction process.

HEAR FROM our clients

I highly recommend Jonathan Vining to anyone looking to buy or sell a home or lot. He worked closely with me to sell my lot on Lake Oconee. He went above and beyond and was always available to answer my questions. He never hesitated to take the extra steps or to do the necessary research.

Seamless, professional, very knowledgeable and constant communication. Recommend to anyone if you want the best of the best!

- Allison Coon

Adam Caldwell is a pleasure to work with. He is so knowledgeable about everything Reynolds and Lake Oconee, but that’s not all. He’s very knowledgeable on real estate and construction in general. He was also great in recommending workmen in the due diligence process and made the whole closing process very easy. Adam is very likable and easy to work with and has excellent follow through. We will definitely recommend him to anyone we know needing a professional real estate agent.

Highly recommend The Vining Group!!! As first-time home buyers, we were super naive and nervous about the whole process. We needed a unique setup that would be perfect for our house. Alyce was very patient as my husband and I struggled to find a property that suited both of us. When we finally found the perfect property for us, Alyce continued to go above and beyond. She walked us through each step and helped us jump through the various hurdles that arose. We are so happy in our new place and so grateful for all of Alyce’s dedication and hard work!!!

- Ashley Goodroe

Outstanding service from the entire team! Adam was the consummate professional, an absolute pleasure to work with, and very responsive to our needs. We would have no hesitation referring him to others.

- Michael Chalhub

I had a great experience with The Vining Group’s professionalism, attention to detail and deep local knowledge. I know that if I am back to the area in the future that I won’t hesitate to call on them to find exactly what I need.

- Greg from GA

- Lloyd Flaum

We had the best experience with Carol. She was very knowledgeable and helpful from start to finish. She was amazing to work with and feel like we gained a new friend. Definitely will recommend this team of professinoal agents.

- Connie New

– Mary Beth Kuper

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE HUMANE SOCIETIES!

LAKE OCONEE COMMUNITIES

The Lake Oconee area is fortunate to have an array of communities that offer a variety of amenities and activities. Our team knows all the ends and outs of every Lake Oconee community to help you make the best choice. Here are a few of our communities and what they have to offer:

Reynolds Lake Oconee - Just east of Atlanta and established on a 12,000-acre peninsula of breathtaking lakefront property, Reynolds Lake Oconee is the premier golfing community in the southeast. Featuring a unique lifestyle that offers 117 holes of golf on 6 courses (The Preserve, The National, The Landing, Great Waters, The Oconee, and The Creek), each course is crafted by prestigious architects and former pros. This residential community also offers its members an award- winning tennis complex, 2 Lake Club facilities, multiple pools, and health centers, 6 clubhouses with restaurants/ bars, distinctive sporting grounds, entertainment, and many other world-class amenities. Reynolds at Lake Oconee is the epitome of club living.

Harbor Club - Settled on 1,000 acres of exquisite wooded hills with 9 miles of stunning shoreline, Harbor Club at Lake Oconee is the ideal destination for relaxed, resort living offering an award- winning 18-hole Weiskopf-Morrish-designed golf course, beautiful clubhouse with restaurant and bar, tennis, swimming, marina with restaurant, event facilities and more.

Cuscowilla - Located along the shores of beautiful Lake Oconee and only 70 miles from downtown Atlanta, Cuscowilla is a premier destination for golfers and lake enthusiasts alike. This private residential community offers the only golf course in Georgia designed by the prestigious Coore-Crenshaw and the only links-style course at Lake Oconee-featuring unparalleled lake views that can only be found on Lake Oconee. The laid-back community also offers tennis facilities, a resort-style pool, restaurant/bar, community garden, and several other amenities.

Great Waters - Designed by PGA legend Jack Nicklaus and known for its extraordinary lakeside play since 1992, the Great Waters course at Reynolds is recognized as an architectural masterpiece by golfers everywhere. Jack came back in 2019 for a full rebuild to modernize and recondition the course, making it better than ever. With stunning lake views, premium amenities, upscale luxury homes, comfy cottages, and available homesites for your dream home, Great Waters is your premier destination for golfing, and lake living alike.

The Landing - With its prestigious design by Bob Cupp, and distinguishable winding and wooded layout, The Landing is the original course of Lake Oconee that started it all. Featuring lakefront homes with breathtaking views, comfortable golf course homes, and cozy cottages, as well as world-class recreational amenities, The Landing is a lovely community offering a family-oriented and laid-back lifestyle.

Waters Edge - Waters Edge is Lake Oconee’s only lakefront and equestrian community. Enter this gated community and drive by beautiful horse farms, complete with beautiful homes with barns, open pastures, several ponds, and 4 board fencing throughout. The lakefront property in Waters Edge offers huge water views, as well as quiet coves for your perfect spot on Lake Oconee.

Lake Oconee’s Real Estate Market Stats

January to June 2022 vs. January to June 2023

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Select the Perfect Location

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OCONEE

NO MATTER YOUR LIFESTYLE, WE WOULD LOVE TO FIND THE PERFECT PROPERTY FOR YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Lake Oconee offers gorgeous views, more than 117 holes of world-class golf, unlimited waterfront and boating activities, fishing and so much more!

Live the life you have always dreamed of here at LAKE

home in the

Exquisite home positioned on a quiet cul de sac setting offering abundant privacy

Quality built home with appointments often only found in custom builds.

Approx 1.2 miles from Fish Tails Marina with approx. 1,594’ of road frontage.

Spectacular 1.03 acre

With a Georgia Power boat ramp a short walk from the property you can enjoy the lake life minus all of the maintenance.

Rare commercial find along the shores of Lake

Enjoy easy access to the front entrance, walking trails, close by marina, and many common areas for recreation.

Two parcels totaling 11.76 acres with lake access and a beautiful creek that runs the edge of the property

Premium home site in Harbor Club

549 OLD PHOENIX ROAD

PHOENIX SHORES $669,000

Unit 302 of Phoenix Shores welcomes you to an oasis of lake living with lake side amenities to include a community pool, an assigned slip, and more!

694 GREENSBORO ROAD

HIGHWAY 44 $449,000

1129 LAKE OCONEE PARKWAY

BRIGADIER BUILDING $350,000

Oconee.

1190 BENNETT SPRINGS DRIVE

REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE $99,900

282 QUESENBERRY DRIVE

QUESENBERRY COVE $209,000

209 BAGLEY ROAD

LAKE SINCLAIR $369,000

1101 OSPREY LANE $759,900

HARBOR CLUB

1220 TURNBERRY CIRCLE $859,900

New Construction

Harbor Club community overlooking the pond of Turnberry Circle. This newly built custom home has everything!

HARBOR CLUB

1110 OSPREY LANE $689,000

HARBOR CLUB

1040 CARNOUSTIE DRIVE

HARBOR CLUB $65,550

Lake Oconee overlooking a beautiful water view of an interior pond.

1191 WHITE OAK WAY

THE WOODS OF LAKE OCONEE $399,000

lakefront homesite

1111 SWIFT CREEK $149,900

0.90 acre Lot. Reynolds Lake Oconee golf course building site overlooking the Oconee golf course. Exceptional parcel is located in the desirable Swift Creek area overlooking the tee box with a great view of the course.

REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

Standard Home Search Questions Include:

Ideally, when would you like to close on your new property?

Do you prefer to spend your time on the golf course or lake? (or both!)

How many bedrooms do you need?

• How many bedrooms do you need?

• Which community do you prefer?

Is lakefront a priority or is lake access a possibility?

Which community do you prefer?

• Do you want a single-family home or condo?

Do you want a single-family home or condo?

AT

OU A PROPERTY OUR PRIORITY

THE VINING GROUP, FINDING YOU A PROPERTY THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES IS OUR PRIORITY

At The Vining Group, Buyer Specialist, consider the following types of questions to be even more important:

How does your family like to spend time when visiting Lake Oconee?

• Ideally, when would you like to close on your new property?

Ideally, when would you like to close on your new property?

• Do you prefer to spend your time on the golf course or lake? (or both!)

Do you prefer to spend your time on the golf course or lake? (or both!)

• Is lakefront a priority or is lake access a possibility?

Is lakefront a priority or is lake access a possibility?

• What kind of lifestyle do you envision when thinking of being here at the lake?

• What do you like to do while on vacation?

• Have you ever lived on a lake or golf course? What is important to you?

At The Vining Group, Buyer Specialists consider the following types of questions to be even more important:

THE HOME BUYING timeline

Initial Consultation with your Buyer Specialist

Search for your home

Develop offer strategy Prepare your offer

Negotiate your offer

Go under contract

Due Diligence meeting with your Buyer Specialist

Strategize about Due Diligence repair requests

Conduct initial rounds of Due Diligence inspections

Request that lender, if applicable, order the appraisal as soon as possible

Negotiate Due Diligence repair requests

Final walk-through or a formal re-inspection shortly before closing

Review results of initial round of inspections; order specialized inspections, if applicable

Review the Closing Disclosure that’s provided by your closing attorney

Arrange to deliver funds to closing, either via wire transfer or a certified bank check Closing

Take ownership of your new home!

tips TO A SUCCESSFUL LISTING

The first step for a successful listing is to hire the right real estate team; hiring a LOCAL and PROVEN team will set your listing up for success! When hiring a local real estate team, they will provide you with local, trusted vendors who will make preparing your property to list a breeze!

Starting with the exterior, ensure that all yard clutter is stored: extra hoses, kids toys, and all unused items should be out of sight. Pressure washing the home and driveway will bring out the best facets of your home and makes it look more attractive to potential buyers. Also, a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the value of your home. Now let’s talk curb appeal! Keeping your lawn freshly cut and adding fresh mulch or pine straw to garden beds will add to your homes curb appeal and will stand out to potential buyers.

Moving to the interior of the home, declutter, depersonalize and clean! Remove all personalized wall art, excessive furniture and knick-knacks, consider renting a temporary storage unit. A clean, organized home will allow potential buyers to picture themselves living at the property, shampoo carpets, clean and organize cabinets, and always remember the power of a fresh coat of paint!

In addition, ensure that all small home projects are completed, and any repairs that need to be made are done, and done well. For example, tighten any loose door handles, ensure gutters and downspouts and firmly attached, repair any plumbing links or drips, and any other similair projects that might have been put off.

We are proven local experts in the Lake Oconee real estate market, and we will ensure that no money is left sitting on the table for your listing. Our extensive list of trusted local vendors will make listing your property a simple and rewarding experience.

LAKE COUNTRY places to eat

GREENSBORO

5B’s BBQ & Brews 1017 Park Place Blvd. 706-920-1129

Amici Lake Oconee 1101 Parkside Main, Ste. 105 706-413-9600

The Boathouse at Harbor Club 3991 Walker Church Rd. 706-999-9717

Burch Food Truck @ Oconee Brewing 202 N. West St. 706-920-1177

Café 44 1051 Village Park Dr. 706-999-9744

Carey Station Café 2050 Carey Station Rd. 706-453-1902

China Garden 6181 Lake Oconee Pkwy. 706-453-0012

Da Corrado Ristorante 1061 Village Park Dr. 706-453-1110

Eighty8 Kitchen + Cocktails 1091 Clubhouse Lane 706-467-1132

Family Ties BBQ & Seafood 118 S. Main St. 706-920-1217

Filet Steak & Seafood 1000 Parkside Main, Ste. 101 706-453-2980

Gaby’s by the Lake Ritz Carlton Reynolds 1 Lake Oconee Trail 706-467-060

Georgia’s Bistro Ritz Carlton Reynolds 1 Lake Oconee Trail 706-467-7135

The Grill 1100 Parkside, Ste. 102 706-453-1007

Harbor Club Clubhouse Restaurant 1111 Polo Circle 706-453-7111

Holcomb’s Bar-B-Que 404 W. Broad St. 706-453-2577

Holcomb’s Barbecue 7070 GA-15, White Plains 706-467-2409

Jalisco Mexican Grill 1100 Parkside Main 706-999-3530

Lamai Ban Thai 4950 Carey Station Rd. 706-454-5999

Linger Longer Steakhouse Ritz Carlton Reynolds 1 Lake Oconee Trail 706-467-7135

Los Torres Mexican Grill 117 E. Broad St. 706-453-0092

Marcos Pizza 1010 Market St. 706-920-2727

The National Tavern Reynolds Lake Oconee 1145 National Dr. 706-467-1644

Pedros Mexican Grill and Cantina 6161 Lake Oconee Pkwy. 762-445-1141

PJ’s Coffee 1010 Market St. 762-445-1187

Reynolds Landing 1201 Port Armor Rd. 706-453-7366

Ripe Thing Market 112 W. Broad St. 706-454-2155

Table at the Lake 1010 Cowles Clinic Way 706-786-1127

Yesterday Cafe 114 N. Main St. 706-453-0800

EATONTON

Big Daddy’s Treats & Fair Food 810 Oak St. 706-749-8131

Brenda’s Fish & Wings 102 Oak St. 706-749-8439

The Brickhouse Pub & Grub 114 N. Jefferson Ave. 706-749-8476

The Chef’s Delight Sports Bar & Grill 113 Harmony Crossing 762-220-1905

Copperwood Pizza 105 Clack Circle 706-816-6544

The Deck, Safe Harbor Marina 144 Collis Marina Rd. 706-485-7596

Eat a Ton Café 102 N. Jefferson Ave. 706-991-5137

El Agave 960 Greensboro Rd. 706-484-2024

El Cazador 104 N. Jefferson Ave. 706-991-5003

El Sitio 106 Harmony Rd. 706-485-6105

Inaho Japanese Steak & Sushi 103 Harmony Crossing, Ste. 6 706-991-5122

Iron Fork Café 106 Harmony Crossing 762-220-1033

Lake House Gastropub 1137 Lake Oconee Parkway

Lake Oconee Bistro 1130 Lake Oconee Pkwy. 706-452-4400

Mellow Mushroom 105 Harmony Crossing 706-484-2074

Ms. Stella’s 103 Hogan Industrial Blvd 706-473-3999

Overlook at Great Waters 112 Plantation Drive 706-485-0235

Pablo’s 810 Oak St. 706-485-1116

Tastee Chick 812 Oak St. 706-485-9988

The Pizza Place 646 Old Phoenix Rd. 706-485-5822

The Rabbit’s Hole 117 N. Jefferson Ave.

The Silver Moon 1077 Greensboro Rd. 706-485-5698

Sylvia’s Supernatural Coffee Bar 111 S. Jefferson Ave. 310-560-6901

Tienda Tarimoro 107 Oak St. 706-485-1276

Sweet Kneads 103 Clack Circle 706-484-1588

Wing Maxx 100 Scott Rd. 912-536-2370

MADISON

Adrian’s Place 325 W. Washington St. 706-342-1600

Amici Italian Cafe 174 W. Washington St. 706-342-0000

Cracker Barrel 2003 Eatonton Rd. 706-343-9963

Crowe’s Bar-B-Que 1320 Eatonton Rd. 706-342-7002

DestiNation Diner 1990 Eatonton Rd. 706-438-1076

The Dining Room 146 E. Washington St. 706-478-7893

Dive In Seafood 171 W. Washington St. 706-438-1190

Dos Amigos Mexican Grill 1650 Eatonton Rd. 706-438-1556

Dunkin Donuts 1800 Eatonton Rd. 706-847-4205

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd. 844-210-7030

Happy China 1143 Eatonton Rd. 706-342-7679

Hart & Crown Tavern 142 E. Washington St. 706-438-8050

MAD Taco 140 E. Washington St. 706-438-1232

Madison Chophouse Grille 202 S. Main St. 706-342-9009

Madison Drug Company 213 North Main St. 706-342-1722

Madison Produce 111 W. Jefferson St. 706-342-1908

Madison Square Nutrition 132 E. Washington St. 678-634-8157

Oconee Coffee Roasters 142 Academy St. 443-994-0242

R+B Soul Café 461 Burney St. 706-438-3030

Ricardo’s Kouzzina 271 W. Washington St. 706-342-0729

The Sinclair 298 Hancock St. 706-438-1101

Scoops Ice Cream Shop 123 W. Washington St. 706-342-3002

Tequila’s Mexican Grill 863 N. Main St. 706-343-1519

Tickled Pig BBQ 270 W. Washington St. 706-438-3027

Wing Night’s at Benny Paul’s 139 E. Jefferson St. 706-438-3200

Town 220 220 W. Washington St. 706-752-1445

Yanmi Kitchen 1682 Eatonton Rd. 706-438-1588

RUTLEDGE

Caboose 102 W. Main St. 706-557-9021

Rutledge Wings 148 Atlanta Hwy D 706-557-7369

Yesterday Cafe 120 Fairplay St. 706-557-9337

NUMBERS you may need

Emergency Numbers

Please note: For all medical, police and fire emergencies, dial 911

GREENE COUNTY

Greene County Sheriff’s Department (706) 453-0449

Greensboro Police Department (706) 453-7967

Greene County Fire Department (706) 453-4717

HANCOCK COUNTY

Hancock County Sheriff’s Department 706-444-6471

Hancock County Fire Station #1 706-444-5388

Eastlake Sinclair Fire Department 706-444-0150

Holiday Shores Fire Department 706-444-9999 or 706-444-9969

MORGAN COUNTY

Morgan County Sheriff’s Department

(706) 342-1507

Madison Police Department

(706) 342-1275

Morgan County Fire Department (706) 342-1200

PUTNAM COUNTY

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department (706) 485-8557

Eatonton Police Department (706) 485-3551

Putnam County Fire Department (706) 485-0469

City of Eatonton Fire Department (706) 485-2531

Hospitals

GREENE COUNTY

St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital 5401 Lake Oconee Pkwy Greensboro, GA 30642 (706) 453-7331

MORGAN COUNTY

Morgan Medical Center 1740 Lions Club Rd. Madison, GA 30650 (706) 342-1667

GREENE COUNTY

Board of Commissioners

(706) 453-7716

City of Greensboro (706) 453-7967

City of Siloam

(706) 467-2472

City of Union Point

(706) 486-4102

City of White Plains (706) 467-2986

City of Woodville

(706) 486-2803

706-920-3407

JASPER COUNTY

Jasper County Sheriff’s Department (706) 468-4911

Monticello Police Department (706) 468-6911

Jasper County EMS (706) 468-4949

BALDWIN COUNTY

Milledgeville Police Department (478) 414-4000

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department (478) 445-4891

Milledgeville Fire Department (478) 414-4029

Baldwin County Fire Department (478) 445-4221

PUTNAM COUNTY

Putnam General Hospital 101 Lake Oconee Parkway

Eatonton, GA 31024 (706) 485-2711

City and County Government

MORGAN COUNTY

Commissioners Office

(706) 342-0725

Madison City Hall

(706) 342-1251

City of Bostwick

(706) 343-0065

City of Buckhead

(706) 342-3339

City of Rutledge

(706) 557-2233

BALDWIN COUNTY

Commissioners Office

(478) 445-4791

City of Milledgeville

(478) 414-4010

Baldwin County Oconee Regional Medical Center 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville, GA (478) 776-4000

PUTNAM COUNTY

Board of Commissioners (706) 485-5826

City of Eatonton (706) 485-3311

HANCOCK COUNTY Commissioners Office (706) 444-5746

Tax Commissioners

(706) 444-5148

Tax Assessors Office (706) 444-5721

5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining

Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door – literally – and head outside to take advantage of unused deck, patio and yard space.

As a natural extension of your home, a few key pieces of lighting, heating and cooking equipment can turn your backyard into an entertaining oasis. Let your personal style shine and elevate your hosting skills with these ideas from the experts at the Propane Education & Research Council.

Lighting

Flame lighting may not be every homeowner’s first consideration, but more hosts are relying on it to add upscale elegance to outdoor gatherings. Custom lanterns, modern chandeliers, pendants and tabletop units offer stylish additions to modern and classic designs alike.

No matter your tastes, propane flame lighting fixtures can be placed in multiple areas for aesthetic and practical purposes. While it’s hard to top the soothing effect of a starry night while calming flames reflect off your windows and add a glow to your patio, flame lighting also can ward off intruders or animals and help

prevent tripping in the dark.

Grills and Cooking Equipment

Propane can help you bring your dream kitchen to life outdoors. First establish a budget and identify a builder then build out the features of your highperforming kitchen in the peaceful setting nature offers. Often, the centerpiece of the space are grills, which are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Some offer features like side burners for sauces and rotisseries. Because they heat up fast and provide precise temperature control, propane-powered outdoor cooking appliances are a popular choice for homeowners who want to spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying it. With instant on-off convenience just like indoor gas ranges, outdoor propane grills, pizza ovens and ovens help home chefs create perfectly cooked meals with no coals, soot or ash to clean up. The appliances can also be built in to a straight, L-shape or U-shape bar to complete your outdoor cooking paradise.

Patio Heaters

If chilly weather brings on the blues in your region, make the most of your outdoor space with a propane-powered patio heater that allows for entertaining nearly yearround. Propane patio heaters can

raise the outdoor air temperature up to 25 F while emitting a circle of radiant heat up to 25 feet in diameter. Next time you want to get outside before patio season arrives, start up a propane patio heater to enjoy cozy warmth in a clean, safe, reliable way.

Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Another option for bringing warmth to outdoor entertaining can happen with the push of a button in the form of a propane fireplace or fire pit. These smokeless solutions come without the maintenance of wood-burning fires, meaning you can enjoy the heat and ambiance of flames dancing in the night sky while skipping the fuss of soot, ash and burning logs. Plus, cleanenergy propane delivers heat more efficiently with a lower carbon footprint than traditional energy sources like wood, which take a toll on the environment.

Pool Heaters

You can maximize your fun for as much of the year as possible and combat the elements with propane pool and spa heaters. Available for in-ground and above ground pools and spas, propane heaters operate at a higher efficiency than electric systems and maintain heat better in cooler weather while also operating cleanly and taking up minimal space.

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