Is opoglethorpe County the place for You??
Oglethorpe County is not the place for everyone. But it is the perfect place for those who appreciate a richer, more down-to-earth life. For those who value our good ground and the opportunity to put down some real roots.
Why choose openoglethorpe College??
Oglethorpe’s historic gothic architecture is situated in a safe, enclosed 100-acre wooded oasis. Here you’ll experience everything you expect from college life—championship athletics, Greek life, music, art, theatre, and more than 60 student clubs and organizations.
What is it like to live in Oglethorpe County??
But the heart and spirit of Oglethorpe County hasn’t changed at all. This is still a community where the land and values are passed down through generations, where neighbors help neighbors and friendships last a lifetime, where self-reliance is a principle of living and where calluses on your hands are a genuine source of pride.
Why retire in Oglethorpe County??
In Oglethorpe County, the same good ground that yields food to feed the world also nurtures the interests of our retirees from teaching grandkids how to plow a row or catch a fish to feeling the earth beneath their feet and under their fingernails . . . all within easy commuting distance of Athens and UGA.