Good morning!

Well, friends, if this week's lineup doesn't put a little pep in your step, I don't know what will.

We are firmly in that sweet spot, the days are getting longer, the lake is getting louder, and Lake Country is absolutely buzzing with things to do, places to be, and news worth knowing. This week I've got a fun new local business making your events a whole lot more memorable, a wakeboard tournament that is going to be something to see, and a golf tournament coming soon benefiting a cause close to a lot of hearts around here.

There's also some exciting news for folks in the 55+ crowd - a new community addition that I think a lot of you are going to want to hear about. And if you've been on the fence about summer camp for the kids, now is the time to stop thinking and start signing up.

My Editor's Pick this week is the Higher Ground Town Hall Meeting, a new community development for active adults that I think deserves a closer look. These are exactly the kinds of conversations that shape what Lake Country looks and feels like for years to come, and I'd love to see a good turnout.

There's a lot packed into this one, so settle in and as always, I'm glad you're here.☀️ Summer Camp Season Is HERE. And the Bobcats Are Ready to Play! 💛 Holly

Making Waves is brought to you this week by Patty Burns with Fickling & Co.

If you've been watching the Milledgeville commercial market, this one is worth a closer look. A 21,714 square foot flex building at 165 Garrett Way is now available for sale or lease and at a reduced price of $1,550,000, it represents serious value for the right buyer or tenant.

The property sits just off Highway 441, surrounded by major retailers and growing commercial activity, and checks a lot of boxes: 3,000 SF of office space, 18,714 SF of warehouse, 5.5 acres of land, 16-foot clear height, dock access, and an Opportunity Zone designation that can offer meaningful tax advantages for investors.

Whether you're looking to expand, relocate, or add a strong asset to your portfolio, this one has the space, the location, and the long-term upside to back it up.

Patty Burns: 478-951-5100

Sometimes the best businesses are born at a party. When Jennifer Gore's son got married, she hired a photo booth and watching guests laugh, pose, and walk away clutching their little printed memories, she couldn't stop thinking about it. She called her friend and fellow Eatonton mom Amy Foster, and the two of them landed on the same question at the same time: why doesn't Lake Country have this?

Now it does. Fun In A Flash Photo Booth is Jennifer and Amy's answer to that question… a locally owned photo booth rental service bringing professional-grade fun to weddings, graduation parties, proms, birthdays, and corporate events across Eatonton, Milledgeville, and the Lake Sinclair area. Every rental includes unlimited digital photos, instant sharing by text or email right from the booth, custom screens, and LED studio lighting. They handle all the setup and teardown, so you just show up and smile. If you've got a celebration coming up this season, these two are absolutely worth a call.

Summer is almost here, and Georgia College & State University has a packed lineup of Bobcat Explorers Summer Camps for kids ages 5–12! Each week brings a new theme, new skills, and a whole lot of fun, right here close to home in Milledgeville.

Here's what's on deck:

⚽ Soccer — June 1–5 🎭 Theatre — June 8–12 📣 Cheer — June 15–18 🏅 Sports Frenzy — June 22–26 🏀 Basketball — June 29–July 3 🐛 Backyard Critters — July 6–10

Every week runs Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm on the GCSU campus. Campers enjoy specialty instruction from expert coaches, plus daily recreation, pool time, arts & crafts, and more. Register week-by-week and pick the themes that fit your summer!

👉 See all the details and register at lakesinclairlife.com/kids — and check back, because we're adding more camps as we find them!

That's a wrap on this week's edition of Making Waves! Whether you're out on the water, cheering on the Smackdown, or just soaking up everything Lake Country has to offer, enjoy every bit of it. See you next week. — Holly