Dan Marlow

The placement of buoys by homeowners is regulated by Georgia Power Company and enforced by GPC and the DNR. Here are the published GPC regulations regarding private buoys on all of GPC’s North Georgia lakes, including Lake Burton. 
 

“Only DNR or other agency-authorized regulatory buoys are permitted, and all other buoys, floats, swimming ropes, etc., must meet the following guidelines:
              -they are only permitted to be in the lake between Memorial Day and Labor Day
                -they must be located no further than 50 feet from the shoreline and must not interfere with the legal flow of boat traffic
                -they are not allowed to have the appearance of a state-enforced regulatory marker.
Any buoys or other apparatus not complying with this guideline are subject to removal by GPC or GADNR.”

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Questions about Lake Burton's water quality? Wondering if anyone is monitoring what goes into our precious resource? The GA DNR and EPD are also concerned. See what they have to say and comment on or before July 30, 2024.

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Hip, hip, hooray to our Tour of Homes Committee, homeowner volunteers, LBCA volunteers, and sponsors! Over $80,000 was raised for the LBCAF, which will award the funds to Rabun nonprofits and VFDs.

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Get Ready to Make a Splash: Your Lake’s Summer of Safety and Fun!

Your dedicated LBCA has been working tirelessly to ensure that this summer is a blast and a safe one for all. With the arrival of the warm weather, it’s time to embrace the water-filled adventures that await!

Water Safety Takes Center Stage

Kicking off the season, we, together with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), gathered over 50 enthusiastic attendees to share invaluable insights on boating safety. This informative session, which was a testament to our community’s commitment to safety, gave us all essential knowledge on navigating the waters responsibly.

If you missed it, our communications team will share engaging videos and educational materials throughout the summer, reinforcing these critical safety practices. Stay tuned and stay informed!

Rhythm and Revelry on the Shoreline

Memorial Day weekend started our highly anticipated Summer Vibes Concert Series. And what a start it was! With a whopping 800 people grooving to the tunes of the one and only Mark Eskew, aka Elvis, the energy was electric. But fear not, the party is just getting started!

The talented band The Holdouts will take the stage this weekend, and three more unforgettable performances are lined up to keep the summer vibes flowing. Check our website for all the details and mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss a beat!

Unlock the Secrets of Lakeside Living

Get ready to uncover the hidden gems of our lakeside community at the biannual Tour of Homes on June 22. This highly sought-after experience is already sold out, a testament to our community’s love for our local culture and history. A big shoutout to the Tour of Homes team for their hard work in making this event a huge success!

Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Dinner

Save the date! Saturday, July 13, we’re gathering for our Annual Member Dinner and Meeting at the picturesque YMCA Camp High Harbour. Due to increased food prices this year, there will be a small charge for all attendees. But trust us, it’s a small price to pay for an evening filled with delicious food, lively conversations, and the chance to catch up with your neighbors.

Plus, you’ll get to learn about all the exciting happenings on the lake. Space is limited, so make your reservations now! Don’t miss out on this social and informative event!

Get ready to dive into a summer of unforgettable experiences where safety and fun go hand-in-hand. Your LBCA is committed to ensuring every moment spent on our beloved lake is a memorable and responsible adventure. So, grab your life jackets, crank up the tunes, and make this summer one for the books!

See you on the lake!

Elizabeth Gill
President
LBCA

By LBCA Member Lin Goen

In June 2023, I became an Advocate for an LBCA scholarship recipient. My duties as an Advocate are to keep in touch with the student at least once every three months and to be a resource and encourager for them.  

Marlen is a first-generation college student in her family. She is attending the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, majoring in Business. She is a hard worker who maintained good grades in high school while working full-time as a Walmart grocery picker. We got to know each other this year by getting together a few times for lunch and cooking a meal together, which she took home to her family. We also texted several times to catch up.  

During this first year, she was timid. We met in June this year, and I was excited to see how she had grown in confidence during her first year away from home.  Marlen chatted comfortably and told me the great news that she was on the Dean’s list and had also been able to meet all her needs between the scholarships she had received (LBCAF and HOPE) and her work.  

She finished the first year debt-free and has that as a goal for her remaining years.  She has been delightful, and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to be her Advocate for these four years. I’m sure we will remain friends and keep in touch after she has graduated. 

The Scholarship Committee is looking for more LBCA members to partner with students and become Advocates for our scholarship students. We especially need people interested in mentoring in the following medical areas:
 
•Dental hygiene
•PA
•Nurse
•Occupational Therapist 

If you would be willing to help in this way, please contact Lin Goen at 770-356-1758.

If you missed the Water Safety meeting with the GA DNR, make sure you catch these videos from the meeting.

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July Fourth weekend at Lake Burton is always packed with fun family activities on the lake! Take advantage of all the fun–check out everything planned for the Fourth here!

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Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) members, this year's scholarship program has profoundly impacted the lives of deserving students and their families. For over 35 years, the LBCA Foundation has been giving back to the Rabun Community.

This year, the LBCA awarded 11 four-year scholarships of $3,500/year for four years, eight two-year tech scholarships of $750/year for two years, and four one-time awards of $1,500 a year, for a total of 23 scholarships to Rabun County high school students!

"It was a privilege for the Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation (LBCAF) to honor some of the outstanding seniors of Rabun County High School. The generosity of over 200 LBCAF members allowed us to award over $170,000 of scholarships to Rabun County seniors this year, relieving them of some of the financial burdens of pursuing their dreams of a college education,” said Diane White, chair of the Scholarship Committee.

Donations from members and friends of the association fund the LBCA Foundation Scholarship Program. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must be residents of Rabun County and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also submit an essay describing their academic goals and how the scholarship would help them achieve them.

Donors Ray and Cynthia Pagano said, "We admire and believe in the LBCA’s higher education scholarship program and are thankful we can contribute. We were fortunate to meet a few of the students applying for these scholarships and were amazed at their drive to further their education."

For more information about the LBCA Foundation Scholarship Fund and its initiatives, please visit lbca.net/scholarshipfund. Through its scholarship programs, the foundation aims to create opportunities and remove financial barriers for deserving students, enabling them to pursue higher education and realize their full potential.