Good morning!

May has a way of sneaking up on you at Lake Oconee and then hitting you all at once in the best possible way. The boats are back on the water, the weekends are filling up fast, and the community that makes this place special is showing up in full force.

This week's LO Down has a little something for everyone. We're celebrating Cinco de Mayo the right way, all weekend long at The Burch x Boathouse. We're honoring the moms in our lives with a full guide to making them feel seen and celebrated right here at the lake. We're watching the Sinclair Smackdown bring watersports back to Lake Country for the first time in over two decades. And we're reminding you that when life gets complicated, St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital is right here; 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because that is the kind of community we live in.

Summer is not quite here, but Lake Oconee did not get the memo. Scroll down and make your plans.

❤️ Holly

If you have been thinking about making a move at Lake Oconee, this is your sign and Kathy Daniel is the agent you want in your corner.

This week alone, Kathy closed on 1031 Winged Foot Drive in Harbor Club, helped buyers get under contract on a lake home in Salem Plantation, and has another closing on the books. That is the kind of week that only happens when you know this market inside and out.

And right now, she has one of the most compelling listings on the lake.

1021 Emerald View Drive, Greensboro | $1,395,000

Tucked inside The Landing at Reynolds Lake Oconee, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath home spans 4,600 square feet and checks every box. Two luxurious primary suites on the main level. A gourmet kitchen that opens to a covered porch overlooking a private, fenced backyard. A fully equipped lower level with a second kitchen, great room, game room, and workout room. And access to shared boat slips at Lakeview Terrace. A golf membership opportunity is also available.

This one is priced to move, recently reduced by $35K. Reach out to Kathy today.

When something happens, whether it is a middle-of-the-night emergency or a health concern you have been putting off, knowing that world-class care is right here at Lake Oconee is everything.

St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital has been part of this community's story since 1949, when Minnie G. Boswell Memorial Hospital first opened its doors to bring quality care to rural Georgia. When St. Mary's Health Care System stepped in during 2012, they didn't just carry that legacy forward, they invested in it. On November 25, 2013, the current Good Samaritan Hospital opened on Lake Oconee Parkway, built in a welcoming chalet style that feels as much a part of this place as the water itself.

More than a decade later, they are delivering capabilities you might not expect from a local hospital. We are talking about a 640-slice CT scanner, the first of its kind installed in a critical access hospital in Georgia, along with advanced imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation, and specialist-level care that means you do not have to drive to Atlanta or Augusta for what you can get right here.

And their Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Free parking. Friendly faces. Care that feels like this community… because it was built by it.

📍 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro | (706) 453-7331

Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fiesta at The Burch x Boathouse

Cinco de Mayo is getting a whole weekend at The Burch x Boathouse and honestly, we are not complaining.

Since they will be closed on Tuesday, the fiesta is starting early. All weekend long, they are serving up a Margarita Fiesta Flight, four frozen flavors including Strawberry, Mango, Watermelon, and Blue Marg, alongside Smoked Chicken Tacos with Ancho Tomato Salsa, Pickled Onion, and Cilantro Lime..

Summer Camp Season Is Almost Here

If you are still figuring out what the kids are doing this summer, we have done some of the legwork for you. Lake Oconee Life has put together a comprehensive Summer Camp Guide featuring some great local options, and registration fills up faster than you think.

Here are three worth knowing about right now:

Bobcat Explorers Summer Camps at Georgia College offer week-long day camps running all summer long, covering everything from Soccer and Basketball to Theater, Cheer, Sports Frenzy, and even Backyard Critters. There is genuinely something for every kid, and the variety of sessions means flexible scheduling for busy families.

LO Cheer Co. brings the energy all summer with Tumbling Camps and Performance Camps running throughout June and July. Whether your child is just getting started or ready to level up, these camps are a fantastic way to build skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Wakeboarding Summer Camps are exactly what they sound like, and they are every bit as cool. With multiple sessions kicking off at the end of May and running through July, this one is a bucket list summer experience for kids who love the water.

Head to our Summer Camp Guide at lakeoconeelife.com/insider/summer-camps for the full calendar, dates, and details, and get those spots locked in before they fill up.

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we have done the homework for you. Our latest blog post is your one-stop guide to celebrating Mom right here at Lake Oconee, from pampering and gifts to brunch and live music.

Whether she deserves a morning at Southern Laser, a fresh look at Zapien's, a lakeside brunch at The Burch x Boathouse or patio seating at Table at the Lake, tickets to Festival Hall, or something uniquely thoughtful from The Crunchy Shop or Lake Country Books, there is something in this guide for every kind of mom.

Because the best gift you can give her is a day that feels like it was made just for her, and around here, that is not hard to do.

May at Lake Oconee is not a slow burn, it comes in fast and full. Between the margarita flights, the Motown, the Mother's Day brunches, and the watersports, there is no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy this place we call home.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for being the kind of community that makes all of this worth writing about. We will see you out there.

Holly & Your Lake Oconee Life Family