Good Morning!
We've officially hit the halfway point of summer, and Lake Sinclair is not letting up. This weekend alone, downtown Milledgeville is throwing a Christmas party in 90-degree heat, and honestly, I respect it. Beyond that, I've got five brand-new businesses to introduce you to, two open houses on two different lakes this Sunday, the Swingin' Medallions bringing beach music to Greensboro, and a 250th birthday cookout still keeping America's big anniversary going strong. There's a lot to get to, so grab your coffee (or your margarita, no judgment, two new Mexican spots just opened) and let's dive in.
Making Waves is brought to us by Nick Montgomery and the Nick Montgomery Team at Keller Williams Realty Lake Oconee.
This Sunday, July 12, Nick's team is hosting two open houses from 1:00 to 4:00 PM: one on each lake, at two very different price points. Pick the one that fits your search.
On Lake Sinclair: 3690 Lakecrest Drive, Sparta - $849,000. Big-water views, a main-level primary suite with private deck access, and a finished basement built for entertaining, with 10-foot ceilings, a full bar, and a sprawling rec room. Outside, Trex decking and a fire pit and hot tub patio lead down an easy walk to a double-stall boathouse on deep water. There's a detached two-bay garage and workshop in addition to the attached two-car.
On Lake Oconee: 372 East Riverbend Drive, Eatonton - $325,000. A fully renovated one-level cottage with no HOA. New flooring, granite countertops, new appliances, and updated baths, with an open living and dining space centered on a kitchen island. The fenced backyard has a gentle slope that's perfect for pets, and the covered carport opens straight into a mudroom.
Can't make it Sunday? Call Nick at (706) 816-0841 or email [email protected] to set up a private showing.
Featured Events
What's New at Lake Sinclair
Savanna just added five new spots to our running list of what's new around the lake, and this round is basically a perfect summer day in list form: two new Mexican joints (one's a food truck in Sparta, one's lakeside with live music), handcrafted cowboy-themed ice cream on the Eatonton square, a seafood restaurant in Milledgeville you can pull up to by boat, and a brand-new aquatic center with waterslides and a lazy river. Go meet your newest neighbors on the blog.
Local Resource: C&M Lawncare
Chris Watson over at C&M Lawncare is looking for a full-time Lawn Care Technician, and he needs someone soon. It's 40 hours a week, paying up to $20/hour for the right person, and the main requirements are simple: a clean driving record, dependability, and a good work ethic. If that's you, or someone you know, text Chris at 478-787-8816 to apply or ask questions.
Even if you're not in the market, sharing this with one person who might be is a real way to help a hardworking local business this week.
Editor’s Pick
Christmas in July
Santa in shorts? Downtown Milledgeville is going full holiday mode this Saturday, July 11, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM: festive decorations, local vendors, family activities, and Christmas cheer with a warm-weather twist. It's free, it's for all ages, and it's exactly the kind of delightfully weird tradition I love. Get the details on the website.
That's a wrap on this week. If you make it to Christmas in July this weekend, tag us in your photos, we want to see Santa sweating it out. And if you know someone hunting for steady work, don't forget to pass along that C&M Lawncare opening; that's the kind of neighbor-helping-neighbor thing this community does best. See you on the water.
xo~ Holly