The Nile and ancient Egypt. Hail to thee, O Nile! Who manifests thyself over this land, and comes to give life to Egypt! Mysterious is thy issuing forth from the darkness, on this day whereon it is celebrated! Watering the orchards created by Re, to cause all the cattle to live, you give the earth to drink, inexhaustible one!
Lake Oconeeâs location is about 75 miles due east of Atlanta. The climate is moderate to hot located in Central Georgia and is located well below the snow line. The charming town of Greensboro is Lake Oconeeâs closest town and is surrounded by rural dairy farms and sunflower fields.
For the city located within Washington County, see Oconee, Georgia. Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville. Oconee County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,808. The county seat is Watkinsville. Oconee County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.