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Retirement Living In Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area - Georgia


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Area Description

Oglethorpe County is adjacent to the city of Athens, home of the University of Georgia, and just a short drive from the popular Lake Oconee recreation area. We are situated about half way between Interstate 85 (the Commerce Outlet Malls!) and Interstate 20 to the south, which gives access to the Augusta area. We are a rural, historic area with lots of open space and several small (read tiny!) towns.
Many of our citizens travel to Athens for jobs, medical facilities and cultural activities and, at home, enjoy a leisurely life style in a friendly, rural atmosphere. Here in the county, we have a lively music, art, and antiques scene in the county seat of Lexington, several national register historic districts and properties, parks and recreational opportunities.
Our population is small (less than 15,000 )for one of the largest counties in the state. We have over 500 miles of rural roads and abut the mostly undeveloped Broad River and a state park on the northeast side and a national forest on part of the southwest side.
Our close proximity to Athens ensures that we have access to all needed services and facilities. As older residents decide to move from rural to city living in order to access those services and facilities, it can be a smooth transition, enabling them to remain close to friends and family and to take advantage of all that is available.

Includes Cities/Towns: Arnoldsville, Athens, Crawford, Lexington, Maxeys, Winterville.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    With our proximity to Lake Oconee and the Broad River, there are outdoor recreational events, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, water sports, biking, camping, and more available to residents and visitors. At the recreation center in Crawford there are ball fields,a swimming pool, tennis courts and walking trails.
Local Community events held annually or bi-annually include:
Legends of Oglethorpe, a Living History Tour
Hops, Horticulture, and History, a craft beer festival
The Firefly Cruise-In, a classic and antique car show
The Christmas Market Place and Antique Show is held at the Chamber each November
Christmas in Oglethorpe, the county Christmas festival is held the second Saturday in December
Goodness Grows, the oldest perennial nursery in the South, frequently hosts horticultural events

Cultural Activities


Being just a short drive from Athens and UGA gives our residents access to all the amenities of a large university: music, art, museums, educational opportunities, sporting events, and historic properties, as well as a lively downtown area with great restaurants. The Classic Center in Athens features well known entertainers, plays, musical events, etc. Here in Oglethorpe County we have several free concerts per year in Meson Park, a music venue in downtown Lexington that features local musicians, many from the famous Athens music scene, and our local arts group, Arts!Oglethorpe, puts on several musical and theater events each year. Art shows, both professional and amateur, are frequently mounted at venues in the area.
There are many varied educational opportunities for seniors at UGA, Athens Tech, and OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Public transportation


Public transportation is available in the Athens area. There are bus facilities, taxi services and a regional airport with a shuttle to the Atlanta Airport. Other airports in the vicinity include a regional one in Greensboro and a small one in Washington.

Medical Facilities


We are near two of the finest medical facilities in the state: Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital. Both are teaching facilities, and have outstanding medical care and Wellness programs. There is a satellite VA outpatient facility in Athens and both the Atlanta and Augusta VA hospitals are within a two hour drive and emergency air transport is available if needed. Athens also boasts a doctors teaching hospital facility and a nursing program. There is a Med-Link office facility and a doctors group in Lexington for our residents use and medical transportation available to the Athens area. There is a local nursing facility, home health care, residential care homes, and
a senior center for the county


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, Georgia?

For those of you that retire in Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  42 F°  53 F°
 Feb  34 F°  46 F°  57 F°
 Mar  41 F°  53 F°  65 F°
 Apr  48 F°  60 F°  73 F°
 May  57 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Jun  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Jul  69 F°  79 F°  90 F°
 Aug  68 F°  78 F°  88 F°
 Sep  61 F°  72 F°  83 F°
 Oct  50 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Nov  41 F°  52 F°  64 F°
 Dec  33 F°  44 F°  55 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  17  0
 Feb  0  12  0
 Mar  0  5  0
 Apr  0  1  0
 May  2  0  0
 Jun  10  0  0
 Jul  16  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  4  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  6  0
 Dec  0  15  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  32 %
 Feb  5 "  9  34 %
 Mar  5 "  9  39 %
 Apr  3 "  8  47 %
 May  3 "  9  57 %
 Jun  4 "  11  65 %
 Jul  5 "  10  68 %
 Aug  4 "  9  68 %
 Sep  4 "  8  63 %
 Oct  4 "  7  52 %
 Nov  4 "  8  43 %
 Dec  4 "  10  35 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, GA

Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, Georgia cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

The county has affordable housing available and a low cost of living. There are some apartments, housing divisions, and abundant land for small farm living opportunities.
Nearby Athens has condos, gated communities, assisted living facilities, apartments, and other facilities.

Senior Assistance in Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, GA

Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area, Georgia offers the following assistance for seniors:
Services for seniors in the county include an active senior center with a noon meal, meals on wheels, medical transportation, field trips, and activities and classes at the center

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Oglethorpe County - Athens/Clark County area Offer For Retirees?

Oglethorpe county is part of the regional system which provides training and jobs for seniors through the Athens office.
There is a wealth of opportunity for volunteerism in the county: Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Lions Club, historic preservation projects, special events, Arts! Oglethorpe, recreation activities, the schools, mentoring, art activities, the library, Community Christmas which provides gifts for needy children, scouting leaders, and other civic organizations and projects.

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