Georgia's Lake Country

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  • Lake Country BeLocal showcases the very best of Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, featuring highlights from the surrounding towns of Buckhead, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, Milledgeville, and White Plains.

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  • Caroline Thomas

    Striplings General Store

    I just wanted to let you know what a great response we have had from our customers since being in your magazine! Thank you for reaching out to us!”

  • Kathy & Tom Kelly

    “I have been amazed at the number of people who have said that they saw the magazine and read the article! Really, you would think it was USA Today newspaper!  

    We got the magazine two days ago and have heard from about thirty people!”

  • Jan & Charles Eldridge

    “Please know how thrilled we are that you have started such a wonderful magazine for Reynolds. We love Reynolds and we have our family here!  My very best to you and all you are doing for this community.”

  • Mike & Donna O’Neal 

    “ We look forward to receiving more issues of the magazine and are excited for future events!” 

  • Nikki Phenix

    “We got the first magazine last week and enjoyed reading it.  We are looking forward to the next issue! “

  • Marc & Tracey Yune

    Aesthetic Specialty Centre (ASC) 

    “It's an honor to be part of this magazine that is part of the lifeblood of the Lake Oconee community.”

  • Tom Thomas

    The "Inside the Gates" publication for our local community is a publication that we always look forward to with anticipation. We enjoy the neighborhood stories and homeowner profiles and have used, with success, several of the companies that advertise in the publication. We've attended a number of the social functions hosted by Tom Hanscom of "Inside the Gates" and found them great opportunities to learn more about the sponsoring companies and to meet new neighbors. A "First-Class" publication. 

  • Donna Davis

    “On behalf of all of us here at Weidmann & Associates, thank you so much for all the editorial! The cover, the article featuring Kris and his family and the article on the business are awesome! We are so grateful that you have presented us in such a positive light. We appreciate all the professionalism of your staff as well.  

    We will be framing the cover and editorial about the Marshall family.

    Thank you again for everything! This editorial is fantastic and really makes an impact!”

  • Karen Boullain 

    “We recently moved into the Landing and love to receive the magazine in order to better know our neighborhood as well as the area. Thank you for this fantastic publication!”

  • Sherry Malone

    “Another great issue was delivered this month! Thanks for all you do to bring us together as well as publishing a first-class community magazine.”

  • Shirley Retter

    The Redneck Designers 

    “I’ve always enjoyed reading your magazine! It’s not only beautiful, but informative as well.”

  • Lynn Lunceford

    Whatever Pet Sitting Service 

    “Ad is AMAZING!!! I am getting calls like crazy.  They loved the article.  FANTASTIC JOB!!!  This will be my only claim to fame!  The ad has caused my phone to blow up with compliments, and more importantly, new clients!”

  • Kathy Dabbs

    “Thank you for the picture of us on the cover! We received quite a number of compliments about the article.”

  • Rick Spors

    “The picture of my wife in the magazine has caused quite a stir. Probably 30+ people have come up to us and commented after seeing the article. People read your magazine!”

  • Tyler Franks

    Franks Chiropractic

    “Big Thanks for the fantastic article on my father and I in last month’s issue of the Magazine! What an honor and a privilege!”

  • Sheila I.M. Smith

    Castle Home Checks, Inc. 

    “Just to say I am soooooooooo excited with the article, your team have done a fabulous job and I'm absolutely thrilled, I knew your magazine was the right fit for us.  Also for the new advert, I think it looks great. Thank you, thank you.”

  • Martha K. Hunt

    “Tom, thank you SO VERY MUCH for your rave review in this month’s issue. WOW, to say the least.  Way more than I expected plus right “above the fold.” Man alive! I appreciate it so much.”

  • Lynne Young

    “I wanted to take a moment and thank you, Lynn Hudson and Leigh Lofgren for the amazing article and pictures in this month's issue. I am truly honored and humbled by the experience.  

    I love the magazine and find all your articles and advertising a wonderful benefit to all who live in and around the Lake Oconee area.”

  • Jean Herrero 

    “We really enjoy "Inside the Gates", a very interesting magazine about Reynolds and its residents. We appreciate reading it and  enjoying the beautiful photos every month.”