Summer Lake Information: Lake Thurmond, the largest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project east of the Mississippi River, was built between 1946 and 1954 as part of a comprehensive plan of development for the Savannah River Basin. Lake Thurmond is one of the 10 most visited Corps lakes in the nation, serving about seven million visitors annually. The lake offers camping, day use areas, boating, fishing, hunting, and trails. Baker Creek State Park, Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area, and Hickory Knob State Resort Park are located on the shores of the lake. … (12 comments)
mccormick: Hit the Road with Road Warriors in McCormick, South Carolina
- 05/12/09 09:56 AM
Hit the Road with Road Warriors in McCormick, South Carolina South Carolina is a beautiful state. And it takes the cooperation of all residents and visitors to keep it that way. Springtime is clean-up time and May is the month when South Carolinians get together to make improvements throughout our state. Keep South Carolina Beautiful is a state affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful campaign and a division of PalmettoPride. The mission of Keep South Carolina Beautiful is to encourage all individuals to take responsibility for enhancing their local communities. In McCormick County, the Road Warriors are a part of … (13 comments)
mccormick: Welcome Hooters Golf Tour to Savannah Lakes Village & Golf Clubs!
- 04/29/09 01:30 PM
Welcome Hooters Golf Tour to Savannah Lakes Village & Golf Clubs! The NGA Hooters Pro Golf Tour is having its premiere golf tournament, the Savannah Lakes Village Classic at Monticello Golf Course in McCormick, SC this week. On Sunday and Monday, more than 170 professional golfers arrived in our community to prepare for the tournament. Monday’s activities included Monday qualifying (10 qualifying spots) and practice rounds, a Junior Golf Clinic conducted for young people from McCormick and the highlight of the day – the Palmetto Angler Fishing Contest. The fishing contest has become a favorite of the golfers – a … (4 comments)
mccormick: Grab Your Golf Clubs and We'll Bring the Boat Key!
- 04/29/09 01:29 AM
Grab your golf clubs and we’ll bring the boat key! What do we do as your REALTORS® when you come to see Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, South Carolina to look at homes or building lots? We make sure the tank is full of gas and the car is clean to show the Village to you as our new buyer clients. We ensure that all pre-showing paperwork has been done, explanations have been made, and your questions answered. We don’t forget the community maps and information about amenities in the area. We schedule, make, and confirm appointments based on what … (4 comments)
BRAG (The Bike Ride Across Georgia), with more than 1,600 riders, will complete their week long bicycle ride through Georgia at Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC on Saturday, June 13. With registration beginning in Hiawassee, Georgia on Saturday, June 6, the riders will ride across Lake Thurmond to Savannah Lakes by way of Dahlonega, Mt. Airy, Athens, Elberton, and Washington. If you’re in the area, keep your calendar free for this amazing sight! The riders will begin to arrive at the Savannah Lakes Resort, just across Lake Thurmond into South … (6 comments)
The Humane Society of McCormick - McCormick, SC needs your help! We need your vote for our Humane Society in the ongoing Animal Rescue Site Challenge (Partner of Petfinder.com). The grand prize is a $20,000 grant with prizes awarded for the runners-up and state winners. Winners are awarded based on the number of votes a Humane Society receives and you can vote one time daily! The voting began on April 13, 2009 and ends on July 25, 2009 with prizes … (8 comments)
mccormick: It's All about Family - Wednesday at the Masters!
- 04/09/09 06:26 AM
It's All about Family - Wednesday at the Masters! Wednesday morning at the Masters Golf Tournament was cold but sunny! For those who don't know this area of Georgia and South Carolina, it is a short 45 minute ride from our home in Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC to the Masters parking lot! Thank goodness, Wednesday's wind was not gusting like it did on Monday and Tuesday. By 1:00 pm, the day had warmed to a balmy 74 degrees for the Par 3 contest. (Did you know that Augusta National has a Par 3 course adjacent to the regular course?) In addition to … (6 comments)
mccormick: Are You a Golfer? What's Augusta National Like? Part 2
- 03/31/09 02:11 AM
Are You a Golfer? What's Augusta National Like? Part 2 Drive into the public parking areas of Augusta National and it's hard not to be aware of ‘green.' Everything you see is lush and green and manicured. (Most home owners would be happy with grass as beautiful as in the parking lots at Augusta National.) Most fans arrive early to walk the course and see the golfers - several times! Many of the ‘big names' make early tee times for practice rounds so when the gates to the course open at 8:00 AM, the long lines have already formed. Who would want … (6 comments)
mccormick: Are You a Golfer? The Masters Tournament Part 1
- 03/30/09 12:31 AM
Are You a Golfer? The Masters Tournament Part 1 Are you a golfer? Do you have anyone in your family who is a golfer? Do you have a client who is a golfer? Do you like to watch golf on television? Do you know a golfer? Answer any of the above questions with a ‘Yes' and you probably are familiar with the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Perhaps you may have watched it on television or you have been to Augusta to a practice round or to a tournament round! Every April, the Masters, the first … (9 comments)
mccormick: Savannah Lakes Village Classic
- 03/19/09 05:21 AM
Savannah Lakes Village Classic With the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA right around the corner, so too is the NGA Hooters Tour event in Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, South Carolina, located just 45 minutes up the road from Augusta. The tournament in McCormick is played on the Monticello Golf Course and is known as the Savannah Lakes Village Classic. PGA golfers who have played in this tournament at Savannah Lakes include 2005 Savannah Lakes Village Classic winner Camilo Villegas, 2 times PGA Tour winner Vaughn Taylor, and Masters' Tournament winner Zach Johnson. The Hooter's alumni list reads like a … (4 comments)
mccormick: A Trip through the History of McCormick, South Carolina
- 02/24/09 10:25 AM
McCormick County, South Carolina is named for Cyrus McCormick(1809-1884), the inventor of the McCormick reaper, an invention which revolutionized the agricultural economy in the South. About the time Mr. McCormick was inventing the reaper (1850), gold was discovered where the current town of McCormick now stands. In 1872, he bought the Dorn Gold Mine and later donated land for the town, which was named for him in 1882. It is thought, however, that he never visited the area. The mine continued to operate until the 1930s. The McCormick area had actually been part of Old 96 District, settled in the mid-1800's by Scotch-Irish, French Huguenots, … (11 comments)
mccormick: Traveling South Carolina's Heritage Corridor in McCormick County
- 02/24/09 05:33 AM
Extending almost 240 Miles across South Carolina, the Heritage Corridor stretches from the mountains of Oconee County along the Savannah River to the port city of Charleston. The Corridor was established by the United States Congress in 1996. The Heritage Corridor is one the regions in South Carolina in which communities have stayed together, preserving their individual heritage. It is divided into 14 counties of which McCormick County is one. Traveling the Heritage Corridor takes a visitor through historic, cultural, and natural resources to tell the story of the history of our state. It is a diverse history. From the low-country … (0 comments)
One of the outstanding awards received by Savannah Lakes Village & Golf Clubs in McCormick, South Carolina, is the ‘Best Overall Active Adult Community", awarded yearly by the National Active Retirement Association (NARA).
Savannah Lakes Village is a 4,800 acre lakefront club community located about 45 minutes from what is one of the most famous golf courses in the world, the Augusta National, located in Augusta Georgia. The Village, also a golfing community, is surrounded by the 70,000 + acre Lake Thurmond and features popular outdoor activities including water sports, bicycling, hunting, and … (3 comments)
About the river: Stevens Creek, a tributary of the Savannah River, winds its way slowly through the counties of Edgefield and McCormick, SC. The landscape of the river changes vastly over its length from deep gorge like settings to rocky shoals and even lined by cypress trees in some areas. The floatable sections of the creek really begin below the confluence of Steven's and Turkey Creek, and end in a vast stump field as the waters combine with the Savannah River as it continues its course into North Augusta. One of the rarest things about floating … (1 comments)
mccormick: What's a M . . . A . . . C . . . K?
- 02/11/09 07:43 AM
Around here, the ‘M' stands for McCormick. McCormick County, South Carolina is the smallest county in the state. It's a rural county with almost one-third of the land designated for state parks, the Sumter National Forest, and wildlife management areas. Our Lake Thurmond features 70,000+ acres of freshwater ideal for fishing and water sports. If you don't like traffic (only two stoplights in the county) and love to see the stars without the light pollution of the city, McCormick County might just be what you're looking for. Of course, there is a town called McCormick, too! People who visit the area … (2 comments)
mccormick: Did you see that flake? Is it snnnnnow? Surely not!
- 01/20/09 12:21 AM
Did you see that flake? Surely - We can't be saying it - not the ‘s' word - in McCormick, South Carolina! But yes, there it was this morning - for all to see - right on front of our house. It must have gotten lost to end up here in McCormick! There's the often told story that a traveler from ‘up north' was looking for a new home to get away from the snow and ice of Michigan. So he traveled south. In every town, he would stop at the local hardware store and ask to purchase a snow shovel. When he … (7 comments)
mccormick: I am McCormick County
- 01/15/09 07:28 AM
"I am McCormick County" is the theme chosen to challenge local and regional artists to participate in the art competition sponsored by Spring Bonanza 2009 in McCormick, South Carolina. Artists' interpretations will depict McCormick County and its many diversities.
Two age categories (youth and adult) will showcase a broad spectrum of creativity. Entries are being solicited through area newspapers, artists' guilds, schools, and web sites. Rules and entry forms may be printed by accessing the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce web site www.mccormickscchamber.orgvia the Spring Bonanza link, or the McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah web site www.the-mack.org. Winners will … (5 comments)
Savannah Lakes Village! Beautiful South Carolina! We're located on the 'freshwater coast' - surrounded by beautiful 72000+ acre Lake Thurmond, wildlife management areas, and state parks. You'll love McCormick, South Carolina - west of Augusta, GA on the SC/GA line. Read on and find out about a place where there's no light pollution, two stoplights in the county, and little traffic!
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