The Oglethorpe County seat since 1800

Asphalt Paving in Lexington, GA

A small historic seat surrounded by farms and long country drives.

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Paving in Oglethorpe County's Seat

Asphalt paving in Lexington is mostly country work. Lexington has been the seat of Oglethorpe County since the seat moved there from Philomath in 1800, and it was incorporated in 1806. It is one of the smallest county seats in Georgia, with 203 residents in 2020, down from a peak of 635 in 1900. Most of the paving around Lexington is long driveways and farm lanes across rolling Oglethorpe County land.

Three highways through a small town

US 78 runs through Lexington, 17 miles northwest to Athens and 25 miles southeast to Washington. GA-22 runs north to Comer and southeast to Crawfordville, and GA-77 runs northeast to Elberton and south to Union Point. A lot of homes in and around town front one of those state routes. Driveways that connect to them need a GDOT permit for work in the state right-of-way, through the district area office.

Rural drives

Long gravel drives on hilly ground lose stone with every heavy rain. We regrade, add stone where needed, crown the surface and pave, with edges backfilled so they stay supported. For very long drives, we often pave the steep or most-traveled section first.

Old and new together

Lexington's historic houses and churches sit close to the highways, and many properties have driveways that were paved long ago and patched since. For these, we look at whether the base is still firm. If it is, patching failed areas, crack sealing and a sealcoat can keep it going. If the base is gone, replacement is the better investment.

Long-term value on rural land

On larger tracts around town, owners sometimes ask whether to pave the whole drive or only the part near the house. Paving the steepest and most-traveled sections first and leaving level, lightly used stretches as gravel can be a sensible middle ground.

Getting a quote

Tell us the drive length, what it is now, and whether it connects to US 78, GA-22 or GA-77. Photos of washouts or steep sections help.

Near Shaking Rock Park

Lexington is home to Shaking Rock Park, and the town's churches, county offices and small businesses have lots that need patching, sealing and restriping from time to time. We handle small lots as well as homes.

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Lexington Facts

County seat since 1800. The Oglethorpe County seat was transferred to Lexington from Philomath in 1800; Lexington was incorporated in 1806 and had 203 residents in 2020.
Three state routes. US 78 runs 17 miles northwest to Athens; GA-22 runs north to Comer and southeast to Crawfordville; GA-77 runs northeast to Elberton and south to Union Point.
Shaking Rock Park. Lexington is home to Shaking Rock Park.

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Lexington Questions

My driveway is on US 78. What permit do I need?

A GDOT permit for work in the state right-of-way, through the district area office.

Can you pave a long drive in phases?

Yes. We plan the whole drive and pave in sections.

Do you travel to Lexington?

Yes. It is about 17 miles from Athens on US 78.

Should I pave the whole drive or part of it?

Many owners start with the steepest and most-traveled sections. We can price both options.

What should I send with my request?

The approximate length, the current surface, which road it connects to and a few photos.

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