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Aqualand Marina on Lake Lanier bills itself as “the world’s largest inland marina.” OK, I can deal with that. Not like anyone we know owns a bigger marina. We have a more important issue. The weather. Sorry, but I am so sick of all the rain …
On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, after Florida Gov. Rick Scott said that his state will sue Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court over water use, Gov. Nathan Deal called the move a frivolous waste of time and money when Georgia has waited more than a year …
Florida — best known as the bastion of old people, Mickey Mouse, more old people and Goofy — fired another round in The Water Wars between Florida and the Great State of Georgia. On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott was joined by …
Our pal, Joanna Cloud of the Lake Lanier Association, is looking for artists to enter their contest to design the 2013 Shore Sweep T-shirt. The winner will potentially receive worldwide fame and unfathomable riches (some restrictions apply). The deadline for submissions, however, is Thursday, August …
We’re thankful to Nick Olivier of US Canoe/Kayak for this update on the 2013 U.S. Sprint National Championships at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District in Oklahoma City, OK. Congratulations to our friends from Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club for their outstanding performances. Gig Harbor Canoe …
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Commander Pat Lindsey confirmed with lakelanier.com that their Boating Safely course scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2013, still has a few openings. This one-day, seven-lesson class on boating safety is extremely popular. Sessions run from 8:30 AM until about 4:30 PM at the Coast Guard …
According to a Facebook post from Georgia State Parks, cabins and campsites at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier are now open to the public and reservations are being accepted. This surprise announcement comes after the park quietly rented the cabins on a trial …
The 2013 ICF Junior & Under-23 Sprint World Championships at Welland International Flatwater Centre in Welland, Ontario, Canada, are over. Congratulations to our local heroes from Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club! Six United States boats recorded Top 20 finishes on Sunday, August 4, 2013, making nine …
We regret to inform you of the death of a woman whose body was found in Lake Lanier by fishermen on Friday morning, August 2, 2013. Hall County Sheriff Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks notified lakelanier.com early Saturday evening that the name of the woman was incorrectly reported previously; …
Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), founder of the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus, recently introduced the “Marina Operator Tax Obligation Relief (MOTOR) Act of 2013” (H.R 2795). The“MOTOR Act” provides economic relief to lake communities by capping fees marinas operating on Corps lakes are …