Family, heritage and stewardship are all qualities associated with the Reynolds family and the foundation of Linger Longer Communities, the family-owned development company responsible for some of Georgia’s most celebrated communities.     
    Headquartered in Greensboro, Linger Longer Communities was formed in 1985 by Mercer and Jamie Reynolds to develop Reynolds Plantation and the surrounding Lake Oconee area. Additional Linger Longer Communities include Reynolds Landing, a resort community centered on a classic Bob Cupp golf course, and Achasta in historic Dahlonega, Georgia. All have been created with world-class amenities and minimal natural disturbance, a cornerstone principal that guides the Reynolds family’s dedication to historic and environmental preservation. 
    Reynolds Plantation encompasses more than 10,000 acres of rolling hills and more than 80 miles of shoreline along Lake Oconee, just an hour’s drive from Atlanta, Athens and Augusta.
    In 2009 Reynolds Plantation will be the site of the first LINKS Green House, which will ideally fit with the Reynolds family’s standards of natural preservation. The LINKS Green House program was created by the magazine to encourage green building at golf communities.
    Ninety-nine holes of golf from designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh provide a stellar array of challenges for amateurs and professionals alike. The Reynolds Golf Academy is an innovative golf instruction center overlooking the Jones-designed Oconee Course and just a chip shot from the TaylorMade Performance Lab. This cutting-edge facility is one of only seven in the world where players can experience the Motion Analysis Technology by TaylorMade (MATT). Fully equipped with computer-aided high-speed motion-capture technology, the Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation also provides top-notch instruction. Previously reserved for professional golfers, amateurs can now take part in the Kingdom experience in a three-day package called the “Tour Experience.” In addition to its award-winning golf, the community also offers world-class dining, three marinas and the AAA Five Diamond-rated Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. 
    Nearby is the Linger Longer community of Reynolds Landing, featuring a Bob Cupp course that has earned numerous awards since its opening in 1986. In June 2008, it will host the 41st PGA Professional National Championship, the showcase event for PGA Professionals. 
    Reynolds Landing features a new clubhouse and a new amenity center with a family pool and 120-foot waterslide, as well as tennis courts and a multi-purpose athletic field. The community offers an exclusive collection of cottages designed by Southern Living and recently unveiled its new Signature Home Collection that captures the comfortable elegance of the community. 
    Linger Longer Communities’ newest addition is Achasta, located along the banks of the Chestatee River in historic Dahlonega, Georgia, site of the first American gold rush. Named for the Cherokee word for “light,” Achasta is nestled in the North Georgia Mountains near the start of the Appalachian Trail. Its centerpiece is a 6,995-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course that offers stunning views of the Chestatee River and includes an island par-three. Its clubhouse offers casual dining, practice facilities and a swim and tennis center. The forthcoming Mountain View Club will feature an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, cafe and tennis center. Achasta’s extraordinary homes offer panoramic mountain bluff, golf course and river views.