09/04/2026
September on Lake Hartwell can be some of the best boating weather of the year. ☀️🚤
The crowds thin out, the weather cools down, and there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the lake.
Need service or repairs? C&E Marine has experienced, trusted mechanics who take pride in doing the job right. Check out our reviews and see what our customers have to say.
We also offer detailing, LED lighting, pontoon & jet ski rentals, and lake toys.
Don’t put the boat away just yet!
📞 (706) 805-7659
08/23/2026
Y’all… we have some BIG news to celebrate in Downtown Lavonia. ❤️🎉
For the second time in three years, Lavonia DDA has been recognized with an Outstanding Promotional Award by our state downtown organization — this time for our social media and Listen Up Lavonia videos!
And when we say this is a big deal… Georgia has 563 cities.
Our little downtown is now a TWO-TIME STATE AWARD WINNER. 🥹
But this story is about so much more than an award.
In 2024, Lavonia received its first Outstanding Promotional Award.
In 2025, our Downtown Development Director completed her mentor program and, alongside Mayor Courtney Umbehant, was invited to teach a class about Lavonia at the Georgia Downtown Conference. The class was packed — literally, people were sitting on the floor — and communities from across the state came up afterward to thank them for sharing Lavonia’s story.
And this year, at the 2026 conference, several communities shared that they had taken ideas they learned from Lavonia and implemented them back home.
That is pretty special.
It means people are watching what is happening here.
They are learning from Lavonia.
They are cheering for Lavonia.
And they are being inspired by Lavonia.
This recognition belongs to our entire downtown community — our businesses, volunteers, DDA Board, City leadership, employees, partners, and every person who continues to show up and believe in what Downtown Lavonia can be.
Thank you for supporting local.
Thank you for attending events.
Thank you for trying new ideas.
Thank you for sharing our story.
And thank you for helping create a culture where we know that when one of us does well, all of us do well.
We still have plenty of work ahead of us — but today, we’re stopping for a minute to celebrate just how far we’ve come.
Downtown Lavonia is being noticed — and that’s because of all of YOU. ❤️
08/19/2026
☀️ Weather is looking perfect this weekend on Lake Hartwell! 🌊
We still have spots available for Jet Ski & Pontoon Boat Rentals! 🚤💦
Grab the family, hit the lake, and enjoy a great weekend on the water!
📞 Call or text 706-889-2182 to reserve today!
08/16/2026
🍑🥤 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE GROOVY FIZZ!
Okayyyy, The Groovy Fizz understood the assignment. 👏😂🍑
They’re rolling into the Peach Pie Festival with an entire lineup of peachy drinks made especially for the occasion. 😍
🍑 Peaches n Cream — Dr Pepper + peach + vanilla cream + whipped cream
🍓🍑 Georgia Peach — Peach Crush + strawberry flavor + cream + whipped cream
💕🍑 Pretty n Peach — Red Bull + peach + vanilla + cream
🍋🍑 Peach Lemonade — Freshly squeezed lemonade + peach, with or without cream
Come sip, shop, eat, dance, and celebrate all things Georgia peach with us!
🍑 PEACH PIE FESTIVAL
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 5:00–9:30 PM
📍 Downtown Lavonia
08/16/2026