In a press release dated December 21, 2012, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced plans to lessen water releases from Lake Lanier’s Buford Dam from 750 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 650 cfs. The change was made to conserve the storage …
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Lanier’s Sawnee Campground Is Open All Winter
Ranger Andrea Wagner, Army Corps of Engineer’s campground manager for Lake Lanier, has good news for us. For the first time, one of the lake’s campgrounds will be open all winter. Sawnee Campground, near Buford Dam, will remain open from now until Sunday, March 24, …
Griffin Prince’s Body Found in Lake Lanier
Following nine days of tireless efforts from searchers from local, state and federal agencies, Griffin Prince’s body has been found in Lake Lanier. Griffin went missing after a dreadful boating accident Monday, June 18th on Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford …
Supreme Court Gives Georgia Victory in Water Wars
The United States Supreme Court declined to review a crucial ruling in the dispute between Alabama, Florida and the great state of Georgia in what is known as the “water wars.” The Supreme Court’s choice not to intervene means Lake Lanier may be legally used …
Photography on Lake Lanier
From time to time, lakelanier.com will highlight local businesses. These posts are unsolicited and presented for free in order to show appreciation for folks who provide goods and services to lovers of Lake Lanier. Angela Wilson Photography came to our attention recently. Angela’s shoot at Lower Pool Park …