2 Georgia lakes ranked among most picturesque in the U.S.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Two Georgia lakes have made the list of the most picturesque in the U.S. in 2024.

Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell were both in the top 30 revealed by a new study conducted by Lake.com. Lake Lanier came in at #15 and Lake Hartwell came in at #30.

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Lake.com analyzed Instagram posts of each respective lake and then ranked them by the number of hashtags.

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“The data reveal some fascinating insights into the continent’s natural beauty,” Lake.com’s president, David Ciccarelli, said. " It’s remarkable to see how social media platforms like Instagram can showcase the captivating allure of these lakes, drawing attention from people far and wide.”

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Something tells us that Lake Lanier may have gotten a boost for its spooky history and upcoming movie, but hey, we’ll take the nod.

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