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Oconee County

Oconee County residents and visitors alike enjoy an abundance of recreational year-round activities due to the combination of a warm climate, stunning landscape and well-maintained parks, waterways and open spaces. Oconee County is named for the Oconee River, which got its name from its original inhabitants, the Oconee Indian tribe. This and the Apalachee River, both featuring clean-running and constant currents, come together to form an environmentally sound lake at the center of the county, aptly called Lake Oconee. Thanks to these three bodies of water, sporting, fitness and leisure activities like fishing, swimming and boating are popular pastimes in the fun loving, laid-back communities of Oconee County.

In the community of North High Shoals, which rests on the shore of the Apalachee, tubing, swimming, kayaking and white water rafting are commonly enjoyed activities. The Oconee National Forest is a great place to camp, hike, picnic and enjoy nature. Other facilities shared by the county include six lighted tennis courts, four golf courses, two driving ranges, several baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits, batting cages and a gymnasium, just to name a few.

A prominent arts community and a strong historical society ensure a wealth of culture and entertainment. There is certainly no shortage of things to do in Oconee County. Spend all day shopping, host a picnic in the park, play a game of tennis or spend a Sunday afternoon drifting on the placid waters of Lake Oconee. See a play, attend a festival, dine at a waterside eatery, take in a live music show… the possibilities are endless! Come find out why Oconee County is as good as it gets for living, working and playing in Northeast Georgia.