Welcome to Lake Oconee Life! We are the family behind the website: Holly, Madi and Evan. Our mission here at LOL is to bridge the gap between the three communities creating a central hub of information to make sure that you never miss out on the fun!
Hi, I’m Holly Hackinson, the face behind Lake Oconee Life.
Although I’m originally from Long Island, I have lived in Georgia for most of my life, and in 2013 Lake Oconee became my new home. I first drove through the Lake Oconee area while moving my daughter Madi (our Editor-In-Chief) to her new college apartment in Augusta, I was immediately smitten, and six months later I arrived at Reynolds Lake Oconee with the u-haul.
Yes, it was pretty much love at first sight with me and Georgia’s Lake Country, and the more I got to know Lake Oconee, the more I started recognizing the need for a community hub to keep locals up to date with all the events, activities, dining and shopping that make our community special. I created Lake Oconee Life to fill that gap, and have been thrilled at how sharing local information with this community has also helped me to discover new opportunities and events that I might have missed out on otherwise!
Our mission is to provide you with real-time community information that enables you to find fun things to do, delicious places to dine at and introduce you to businesses you can rely on!
Founder
LOL-ing since: I founded LOL in January 2018
Morning person or night owl: Definitely a morning person. That's why I get up at 5am. I love my "me time". My favorite hour of the day.
Dream job as a child: To be a school teacher
Introvert or extrovert: Introvert by nature. I have worked hard to become an extrovert.
Fun Fact: My daughters (Madi & Tory Leigh), our dog Nina, and our cat, Peanut, and I all lived on our houseboat for 9 months.
Editor-in-Chief
LOL-ing since: 2019
Most famous person you ever met: Anthony Anderson at a party after The Masters
Red or white or beer or liquor: Red wine, baby!
Favorite show to rewatch: Schitt’s Creek! So good!
Fun Fact: I once set up a fajita bar for Third Eye Blind and picked up a to-go order for John Popper
Social Media and Event Manager
LOL-ing since: 2024
Morning person or night owl: Morning person! It’s honestly my favorite time of day!
Fun fact: I was a competitive dancer for over 10 years! Even though I don’t compete anymore, I still love dancing very much!
Favorite drink: I love a good glass of red wine, but if I’m feeling spicy, a skinny marg is my go to!
Favorite show to rewatch: Modern Family and Friends! I restart them the minute I finish them. I’ve probably seen them both about 15 times now.
What are you passionate about? Traveling! I hope to travel all over the world eventually! So far I’ve been to about 11 countries! The next place on my bucket list though, is Japan!
Chief Barketing Coordinator
LOL-ing since: 2018
Fun Fact: I know how to spell two words: W-A-L-K and T-R-E-A-T
Celebrity Crush: Chloe from Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Favorite Song: Who Let The Dogs Out
What’s your biggest asset to the company? I’m very punctual. I know exactly when my 11am and 5pm walks are about to start and I never miss them.
Favorite Author: Oprah Winfrey. I love my self-help books.
