Southern Living's 8 best lake towns list includes 2 in Georgia

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Georgia's lake towns will get plenty of visitors this summer. But, there are many who live by these waters every day. Which ones are the best to call home?

Last week, Southern Living released a list of the top lake towns in the South to live in based on reviews by real estate agents across the region.

Best Georgia lake towns

Two Georgia spots made the list. The first was Greensboro, centered around Lake Oconee. Jessica Robinson from Family Nest North Central Florida said "Greensboro provides a more luxurious lake experience where people can enjoy the small-town atmosphere as well as the many championship golf courses located there....The historic downtown offers many amazing local coffee shops and antique shops that I love spending the afternoon shopping in."

The second is Clayton, located within driving distance of Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, Seed Lake, and Tallulah Falls Lake. Mountain Sotheby's International Realty advisor Sarah Gillespie said "The waterfront home inventory includes everything from board-and-batten older cottages to modern mansions" and the downtown features "a mix of outdoor adventure combined with boutiques, restaurants, and ample amenities for full-time living."

Greensboro GA real estate market

According to Zillow, the average home value in Greensboro is $728,383. The median list price is $906,467 while the median sale price is $646,000. Just over 90% of sales are made under the list price.

The average rent is $3,233.

Greensboro, GA weather

According to the Weather Channel, Greensboro's weather is looking decent but warm this week. Mostly sunny skies, temperatures as high as 96 degrees and as low as 71 depending on the day. Storms are possible Sunday.

Clayton GA real estate market

According to realtor.com, the median list price is $472,000 while the median sale price is $307,885, sending an average of 71 days on the market. The average rent is $3,500.

Clayton GA weather

According to the Weather Channel, Clayton's weather is up and down this week. Thursday and Sunday are looking stormy, while the other days are looking partly cloudy. Temperatures hover around 85-90 degrees on the high end and 65-68 degrees on the low end.

Best Southern lake towns

• Chapin, SC
• Clayton, GA
• Cornelius, NC
• Dandridge, TN
• Greensboro, GA
• Guntersville, AL
• Hot Springs, AR
• Seneca, SC

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at [email protected].