Good morning!
Well, Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, which means summer is officially in full swing around the lake. The boats are out, the docks are full, and the calendar is filling up fast, exactly how it's supposed to be this time of year.
This week's issue is a good one. Nick has a truly one-of-a-kind listing on Lake Sinclair that I couldn't stop scrolling through (nearly 700 feet of shoreline). I'm also sharing a few summer essentials… from getting the lawn handled so you can actually enjoy your weekends, to a fresh round of treatments at Southern Laser that are worth experiencing. There's a great mix of events to choose from, a save-the-date you'll want to circle, and a few seasonal nudges before things sell out or heat up too much to enjoy.
💛 Holly
If you've ever driven the back roads of Lake Sinclair daydreaming about the one, the lot that makes you stop the boat and stare, Nick Montgomery has it listed this week. 360 Cold Branch Road in Eatonton is genuinely unicorn territory: 3.6 acres, 650+ feet of shoreline, a brand-new seawall, and views that go on for days. Listed at $2,800,000.
This is one of those properties where the lot alone would be worth the conversation: massive, private, level to the water, with the dock positioned to the side so nothing interrupts the view. But then there's the house. Vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings in the living room, a kitchen that any home cook would lose their mind over (Wolf range, Sub-Zero, custom vent hood, granite, a full butler's pantry with a second fridge and ice maker), and a master suite straight out of a lake-life Pinterest board, wood tray ceiling, shiplap walls, zero-entry tile shower, and custom built-ins throughout.
Three guest bedrooms, a flex space upstairs perfect for a home office or bunk setup, a covered porch overlooking the pool deck, a two-car garage plus golf cart bay, full-house generator, detached three-bay workshop, and a boat ramp tucked in for the jet skis and kayaks. It's a lot of house, but more than that, it's a lot of lot.
Take a scroll through the photos and you'll see what I mean. Then give Nick a call, if you're ready to upgrade the Lake Sinclair lifestyle, this is the one to tour. Reach out to Nick Montgomery, 706-816-0841.
C&M Lawncare
Summer at the lake is short and the last thing you want to spend it doing is pushing a mower around in the Georgia heat. That's where Chris Watson and his team at C&M Lawncare come in.
Chris has been at this for over 20 years, and the love for the work shows. C&M handles lawn maintenance, landscaping, mulching, and irrigation for both Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee homeowners, everything from a regular weekly cut to a full landscape refresh. They take care of the yard so you can spend your weekends on the water, on the porch, or wherever you'd rather be.
If you've been meaning to get on a schedule before the season really takes off, give Chris a call and let his crew handle it. 📞 (478) 787-8816
Story Time with Miss Neely
Saturday, May 30 | 11A-12P
Lake Country Books & Gifts
Calling all our little readers, storytime magic is waiting for you! Join Miss Neely for a morning filled with laughter, imagination, and unforgettable moments.
Sinclair Summer Bash
Monday, June 1 | 1:30-4:30P
Festival Hall
Bring the kids and enjoy this classic animated favorite on the big screen. It’s the perfect way to start the season with laughter, nostalgia, and quality time together in a welcoming community setting.
Friends & Family of Meriwether
Thursday, June 11 | 3-5P
Higher Ground Lake Country
Are you curious about what life at Higher Ground Active Adult Community really looks like? This is your invitation to come see it for yourself.
Higher Ground is hosting a relaxed, no-pressure Friends & Family Social at The Bistro at Meriwether and they want you there. Whether you're exploring your own next chapter or looking into options for someone you love, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, tour the community, meet the people who call it home, and discover the lifestyle and benefits that make Higher Ground such a special place to live.
America’s 250th Anniversary
Saturday, July 4 | 4-10P
Oconee Springs Park
Save the date: Nick Montgomery is throwing a 4th of July bash on the lake, and you're invited.
Whether you boat up or drive over, plan to spend the day with live music, food trucks, activities for the kids, and that easy summer-at-the-lake feeling that makes this time of year so good. And yes, of course there will be fireworks over the water once the sun goes down.
It's shaping up to be one of those days you'll be talking about all summer. Mark your calendar, bring the family, and come celebrate the Fourth with Nick and the Lake Sinclair community.
Murals & More: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Milledgeville
It's giving walking tour energy and we're here for it. 🎨
Downtown Milledgeville has some seriously good walls, and we just published your ultimate self-guided guide to all of them. Eight stops, about a mile, and zero excuses not to go.
You'll start at the Flannery O'Connor peacock wings, grab a drink at Bollywood Tacos, walk through what used to be a Civil War armory, take in the stunning Old Governor's Mansion, find Lake Sinclair hidden on the Morning Grind mural, and finish at Greene's with a well-earned plate of something delicious.
History, street art, coffee, and good food - all in one morning. Perfect for lake weekends when you've got guests in town and need a plan. Grab the full route on the blog and don't forget to tag us when you go!
☀️ Summer Camp Season Is HERE - And the Bobcats Are Ready to Play!
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!
Editor’s Pick
There's a lot happening over at Southern Laser Medical Spa this season, and if it's been a minute since you've stopped in, you'll want to take another look at the menu.
They've added the T-Shape 2, a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses ultrasound, radiofrequency, and electro-stimulation to target stubborn areas and smooth the skin. Pair that with their new Red Light Bed, a full-body session that helps with skin tone, recovery, inflammation, and that all-over glow we're all chasing once shorts and swimsuits come out.
Their body scrubs and wraps are also new on the menu, and honestly, they're the kind of treatment that makes you wonder why you don't do this more often. Exfoliating, hydrating, and the perfect "I deserve this" appointment after a long week.
And rounding it all out, Southern Laser has welcomed a new massage therapist to the team, so booking that long-overdue massage just got a whole lot easier.
Southern Laser has been the area's go-to med spa since 1998, and they keep raising the bar. Give them a call to book, your summer self will thank you.
📞 (706) 485-7200 📍 921 Harmony Road, Suite 2, Eatonton
Want to see more awesome events? Click the link below to check out our full calendar!
Lots to do, lots to see, and lots of summer still ahead of us. Book the appointment, sign the kids up, save the date, and I'll catch you back here next week with more.
xo,
Holly