Lakemont is an unincorporated community in Rabun County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Georgia. It lies in a mountainous area between U.S. Route 441, the principal highway through the county, and the eastern shore of Lake Rabun, a short distance south of the town of Clayton. The community is defined by Lake Rabun, a reservoir that began filling in May 1915. The lake was the first of six power-generating lakes developed by the Georgia Railway and Power Company on the Tallulah and Tugalo rivers, built at the foot of one of the longest and deepest valleys in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Rabun's long, narrow, deep-water shape follows the course of the former river valley, and its wooded shoreline has made it a favored destination for boating, fishing, and lakeside living for more than a century. Lakemont grew up around that recreational lake economy. The community's character is shaped by its mix of year-round residents and seasonal lake homes, with cabins, cottages, and larger lakefront houses scattered along the shoreline and the surrounding hills. Unlike an incorporated town, Lakemont has no central commercial district, instead serving as a loose collection of homes, lake-access points, and small businesses along the mountain roads. Today Lakemont functions as a residential and recreational community within Rabun County. It sits within easy reach of Clayton for services and shopping, and its position between U.S. 441 and Lake Rabun places the broader attractions of northeast Georgia, including Tallulah Gorge and the Chattahoochee National Forest, close at hand. The community's lake-and-mountain setting defines its appeal as both a seasonal retreat and a year-round home.