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Small, 8- to 10-acre farms dot the landscape. PHOTO: JAMIE COLE
A transitional county that retains its rural flavor, Oconee
has been discovered as a great place to live by people
just across the river at Athens, home of the University of
Georgia. Residents also commute to Atlanta, which is only
an hour's drive away when traffic is light. And a lot of folks
have forgotten the city entirely, choosing to work from
home. Traditional ag is still present in the form of beef
cattle and pine forests, and Oconee County boasts some
of the strongest 4-H and FFA programs for kids anywhere.
Subdivisions and demand for small places in the country
have driven land prices and housing through the roof. The
schools? Excellent. SAT scores are Georgia's best.
Artsy Crowd: Want pottery and fine silver? This
is the place for it. An emerging arts community thrives here.
Land Prices: They range from $8,000 or $9,000
per acre in less developed sections to $20,000 and up
where there's more immediate development potential.
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