Why Join LBCA

The Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) stands as a beacon of community engagement, environmental stewardship, and public safety. Since its founding in 1969, LBCA has evolved from a grassroots effort to support Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) into a multifaceted organization that touches nearly every aspect of lake life.

Today, LBCA focuses on four key areas:
 

Water Quality

• Water testing and aquatic plant monitoring across eight lake zones

• Annual lake clean-up days, in partnership with Georgia Power

Water Safety

• DNR safety meetings

• Educational video productions

Preservation 

• Ongoing project to mitigate shoreline erosion threats to Billy Goat Island

• Monitor and raise awareness of any environmental issues impacting preservation

Community Building

• Offer events like the Summer Vibes concerts, the Tour of Homes, the Annual LBCA Golf Tournament and much more

• Maintain Lake Burton Park

• LBCA Foundation Grants Program* supports VFDs and Rabun County charitable organizations

• LBCA Foundation Scholarship Program* awards scholarships to promising Rabun County students

Membership Levels

Features & Benefits	Gold Sustaining  $400	Silver Sustaining  $300	Family $200	Regular $150	Associate $130
Printed Directory and LBCA Decals*	2	2	2	2	1
Online Member Directory with Interactive Map
LBCA Members Only Merchandise
LBCA Members Only Email and Text Communications
Voting Rights at the Annual Member Dinner
Serve as an LBCA Officer or Board Member
Additional Memberships
Includes Tax Deductible Donation to LBCA Foundation
Sustaining Membership Level identified in the printed LBCA Membership Directory

* New members receive two decals. Additional decals will be provided upon request.