 The residents of Lake Burton are a mix of permanent residents and seasonal vacationers who together make-up the Lake Burton Civic Association, a local organization whose goal is to maintain the lake through volunteer clean-ups and other civic-minded events.First responders and fire protection are provided by the Lakes, Wildcat, and Tallulah/Persimmon Volunteer Fire Departments.Safety on the lake is administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and a local security service, The Mountain Patrol.