The Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) stands as a beacon of community engagement, environmental stewardship, and public safety. Since its founding in 1969, LBCA has evolved from a grassroots effort to support Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) into a multifaceted organization that touches nearly every aspect of lake life.
Today, LBCA focuses on four key areas:
Water Quality
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Water testing and aquatic plant monitoring across eight lake zones
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Annual lake clean-up days, in partnership with Georgia Power
Water Safety
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DNR safety meetings
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Educational video productions
Preservation
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Ongoing project to mitigate shoreline erosion threats to Billy Goat Island
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Monitor and raise awareness of any environmental issues impacting preservation
Community Building
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Offer events like the Summer Vibes concerts, the Tour of Homes, the Annual LBCA Golf Tournament and much more
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Maintain Lake Burton Park
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LBCA Foundation Grants Program* supports VFDs and Rabun County charitable organizations
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LBCA Foundation Scholarship Program* awards scholarships to promising Rabun County students
Additional benefits include Members Only Events, the printed and online Membership Directory, LBCA decals, and merchandise.
*All LBCA Foundation expenses are funded through donations.
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Printed Directory and LBCA Decals* |
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Online Member Directory with Interactive Map |
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LBCA Members Only Merchandise |
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LBCA Members Only Email and Text Communications |
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Voting Rights at the Annual Member Dinner |
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Serve as an LBCA Officer or Board Member |
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Includes Tax Deductible Donation to LBCA Foundation |
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* New members receive two decals. Additional decals will be provided upon request.
Our new website goes live tomorrow, October 1. Please come back then if you would like to join our association!
Who can join?
- Waterfront property owners on Lake Burton.
- Property owners in an off-lake developed area within the "boundary" roads around Lake Burton: US Highway 76, Charlie Mountain Road, Bridge Creek Road, Burton Dam Road and GA Highway 197.
- Owners of residential property fronting on or in a subdivision fronting on the boundary roads listed above.
- If you do not live within the boundaries listed above, you can join as an Associate Member.