Area Information
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Lincoln County is known as Georgia's "Freshwater" Coast. With 400 miles of shoreline on the magnificent Savannah River and Clarks Hill Reservoir, Lincoln County is a haven for recreation and leisure enthusiasts. Hunting, fishing, water sports, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and golf are some of the many activities to take advantage of in Lincoln County. You can even search for rare minerals on Graves Mountain.
Clarks Hill Reservoir has become a popular recreation area for northeast Georgia, particularly for the Augusta metropolitan area. This factor, coupled with increasing manufacturing opportunities, has led to a steadily increasing rate of population growth and a dramatic change of image for Lincoln County.
Not only has Lincoln County grown because of its natural beauty, but because it is attractive to employees and businesses alike. Lincoln County has responsibly developed its industrial sites to support growing industry by building an environment where businesses complement the natural beauty of the county. For those aiming to succeed in the 21st century, Lincoln County is a great destination.
Lincoln County's leadership and its people are involved in the economic growth of the community, while maintaining a very desirable quality of life rich in history and southern traditions. The school system is excellent with a winning athletic program, and access to some of the finest medical facilities in the Southeast are located only 35 minutes away in Augusta, Georgia. Lincolnton, the county seat, is located only two hours east of Atlanta and has many assets and amenities making it a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and conduct business. Lincoln County, Georgia's "Freshwater" Coast, is ready to welcome you to one of the most beautiful parts of Georgia.
CLIMATE
The weather in this part of the Southeast is excellent. Spring is short and mild, and summer days are warm, with temperatures averaging between 85 and 95 degrees. Autumns are characterized by long periods of mild, sunny weather, and winters are generally short and moderate. You can expect the growing season to be between 210 and 240 days.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
A summary of estimated 2006 data for Lincoln County is provided below. Click here for the fully detailed "Quick Facts" page available on www.census.gov.
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COST OF LIVING
Augusta data should be used as a surrogate for Lincoln County, given that Augusta is the closest city of which data is readily available. Use the Cost of Living Calculator at www.bestplaces.net to compare Augusta's Cost of Living Index with your hometown.
LOCATION AND LANDSCAPE
Clarks Hill Reservoir
Clarks Hill Reservoir (also known as Lake J. Strom Thurmond or Lake Thurmond) is the largest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project east of the Mississippi River and one of the largest inland bodies of water in the South. The lake is nestled on the Georgia and South Carolina border, stretching 39 miles up the Savannah River, 26 miles up the Little River in Georgia, and 10 miles up Little River in South Carolina.
Mixed stands of hardwoods and pine trees cover the reservoir's irregular 1,200-mile shoreline. More than 250 islands, created when the lake was filled, jut above its surface and provide homes for a diversity of plants and wildlife, including some endangered species. It is a paradise for nature lovers and a fisherman's dream.
Lincoln County has over 400 miles of shoreline which borders Clarks Hill Reservoir. It is no surprise that fishing is so popular with a lake filled with largemouth, white, striped, and hybrid bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and brown and rainbow trout.
Clarks Hill Reservoir attracts a variety of sports competitions such as nationally televised largemouth bass tournaments and several crappie tournaments. In addition to fishing, many also enjoy relaxing on the shores, sunbathing, swimming, boating, and skiing. After a day on the lake, many go camping at Elijah Clark State Park or Soap Creek Marina, or one of the Corps of Engineering Recreation Parks.
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ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Georgia State Parks and Other Recreation Areas
Museums and the Arts
Golf
ACCESS TO SERVICES
Healthcare
There are 4 MD's, 2 dentists, and 1 hospital (Wills Memorial) in Washington (18 miles) and 1 nursing home (11 miles) from Lincolnton. A full range of health services to meet all medical needs is available in Augusta (40 miles).
Transportation
Lincoln County is 18 miles north of Interstate 20 and 70 miles south of Interstate 85. US 378 is the main highway into Lincolnton with state highways 47, 43, and 79 establishing a good transportation network.