ATLANTA, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As many
Georgians plan summer vacations across the state, Georgia Power
reminds visitors and customers of the recreational opportunities
the company offers across Georgia
right near home. As part of the company's commitment to
conservation and the outdoors, Georgia Power remains the largest
non-governmental provider of public recreation in Georgia, maintaining and operating
approximately 100,000 acres of land, 60,000 surface acres of water
and more than 15 lake properties for years.
Get easy access to lakes and recreational facilities
online
By visiting the Georgia Power lakes and recreation
website at gplakes.com, Georgians can easily find spots to explore
or relax outdoors at one of the company's numerous recreational
properties.
Through the company's lakes and recreation website, visitors
can:
- Purchase Day Use or Annual Passes to any of the
company's lakes and recreation facilities. Many offer boating,
fishing, swimming, picturesque scenery, hiking trails, picnic
areas, pavilions and campgrounds. With a pass, visitors have access
to these amenities and more.
- Easily reserve a camping spot at their favorite Georgia
Power lake or campground by picking the campground from a drop-down
menu and selecting the dates to visit on the calendar. Availability
and site amenities, such as electric service and water hookup, are
shown for each campsite.
- See an aerial view of the facility, allowing viewers to
know exactly where the campsite or recreation is within the
campground and in relation to amenities and activities such as
parking, biking, fishing, hiking and scenic trails.
You can check out www.georgiapowerlakes.com for more details
around each lake's offerings. For the latest on hours of operation,
visit the Georgia Power lakes and recreation site.
The company's lakes can be found across the state,
including:
North
Georgia
• Lake
Burton
• Lake
Rabun
• Lake
Seed
• Lake
Tugalo
• Lake
Yonah
• Tallulah Falls
Lake
|
East
Georgia
• Lake
Oconee
• Lake
Sinclair
|
Central
Georgia
• Lake
Jackson
• Lake
Juliette
|
West
Georgia
• Lake
Harding
• Goat Rock
Lake
• Lake
Oliver
• Lake North
Highlands
• Lake
Worth
|
The company is also encouraging customers and lake visitors to
remember water safety tips with the start of the Independence Day
weekend. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death
for children 1 to 4 years of age, according to the Georgia
Department of Public Health and SPLASH, a longstanding
Georgia Department of Natural Resources initiative supported by
Georgia Power. Through public outreach, the organizations aim to
greatly reduce the number of these deaths and injuries.
SPLASH encourages citizens to follow these tips when enjoying
beaches, pools, lakes, rivers and other bodies of water:
- Supervision – Designate an adult to watch children at
all times. Do not assume someone else is watching.
- Prevention – Wear personal flotation devices (PFD or
life jacket), install fencing around pools, and use drain covers in
pools.
- Look before you leap – Never jump into water without
knowing how deep it is and what is below the surface.
- Arm's Length – Adults should be arm's length to children
in water, and safety tools such as hooks should be nearby at all
times.
- Swim Lessons – Knowing how to swim greatly reduces the
chance of drowning. Classes are often available through the Red
Cross or YMCA.
- Have a Water Safety Plan – Know what to do during an
emergency
In addition to detailed information about all of Georgia Power's
properties, including the status of facilities and amenities, local
attractions and water safety information, the Georgia Power lakes
site also allows visitors to browse an interactive fish guide for
each of the lakes and check current lake conditions. The site also
provides additional water safety tips through its lake safety
public service announcement on the Georgia Power YouTube
Channel.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.6
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural
gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its
customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as
an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information,
visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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