Lake Hartwell is a man made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The lake was created by Hartwell Dam located on the Savannah River seven miles below the point at which the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join.

Extending 49 miles up the Tugaloo and 45 miles up the Seneca at normal pool levels, Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. The entire Hartwell project contains 76,450 acres of land and water. Interstate 85 bisects the lake and makes the area easily accessible to visitors.

The lake border a variety of terrains ranging from gently sloping piedmont to more rugged foothills in the upper regions of the lake. Local forests are comprised mostly of mixed hardwoods and interspersed with planted pine. A diversity of plant types is also found in the immediate region.

Diversity of development around the lake ranges from rural farmland to neighborhood subdivisions. The governing agency is the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Lake Hartwell COE office reports to the Savannah

District.

Kristin Joyner is an Operating Partner, Georgia Qualifying Broker, & Relocation Director for Living Down South Realty and is responsible for compliance, coaching, recruitment, and overseeing all brokerage engagements and sales transactions for our firm.

Growing up in Athens, Georgia, it’s only fitting that Kristin graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens where she earned her degree in Education and is also life-long Dawg fan.

“I have always enjoyed helping others and with each transaction, I learn something new.” As the Living Down South Managing Broker, Kristin also contributes unique problem-solving skills. She believes that “when compassion and understanding occur, all problems can be solved.”

Kristin resides on Lake Hartwell with her husband of 35 years Raymond and their wonderful pets.