City Guides Explore Small-Town Fun in Greensboro Located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta , Greensboro lures visitors with the dual charms of a historic town and 374 miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Oconee for families to explore. Start the day with a stroll through downtown Greensboro, soaking in the architecture of this town founded in 1786. Greensboro is also home to a heaping handful of top golf courses, including Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee , which was designed by Jack Nicklaus. GREENSBORO/DAVID CANNON PHOTOGRAPHY EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 115