5. Del Webb at Lake Oconee, Georgia: Southern Elegance

Located about 80 miles east of Atlanta, this gated community combines the renowned Del Webb lifestyle with the serene beauty of Georgia’s lake country. It offers the perfect balance for retirees who want an active adult lifestyle while remaining close enough to a major international airport and world-class healthcare facilities.

Lake Oconee provides 400 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise for pontoon boating and water sports. The community features a 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and pickleball courts. Georgia also offers tremendous tax advantages for retirees, completely exempting Social Security from state taxes and offering significant deductions on other types of retirement income for residents over 65.