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There are not many times when getting a score of zero means you win. That’s the case with the Fourth of July Holiday boating statistics report from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Statewide in 2012, there were no drownings and no other fatalities. …
The Fourth of July is when a lot of amateurs get busted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Nice folks, who hang out with other nice folks. They have “a couple of beers,” pop the kids in the car and head home. Driving under the …
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to make safety a priority this Fourth of July holiday. “We understand the urge to celebrate during the holidays. But, do not let the excitement of being out on the water deter you from your responsibility …
Bad weather cannot wash out good times. Hiking, camping, picnics and BBQs might get rained out, but don’t let it dampen your spirits. Just head indoors and celebrate the Fourth of July anyway. The Weather Channel and the National Weather service are predicting storms that …
Sunday afternoon, June 30th, I decided to stay home and not ride my motorcycle, as I did all day Saturday. The weather radar said the coast was clear. Sure, there were thunderstorms in little green, yellow and red blotches around Georgia, but this is summertime. …
Our boats have been out every day the last couple of weeks from down south up to River Forks. The downline striper bite has been very good. Downline bluebacks fished 20-35 feet deep over a 35-60 foot slick bottom have produced best. Expect a wide …
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division is taking part in Operation Dry Water — a nationally coordinated effort over the weekend of June 28-30, 2013 — to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The DNR’s Lake …
A federal park ranger is recovering following surgery for a gunshot wound suffered after being shot by a black woman in a vehicle parked in the Lower Overlook area of Buford Dam Park, as the ranger approached the woman to tell her the park was closed. According …
After meeting at Georgia Southern University on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, the board of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources voted to make significant changes to its organizational structure. Specifically, the DNR has reorganized its Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effective Monday, July 1, 2013. Five departments will …
US Army Corps of Engineers’ Operations Project Manager for Lake Lanier Tim Rainey made a wise decision that will affect nighttime navigation on Lake Lanier. The Corps will allow solar-powered lights on some navigation markers and buoys. Tim isn’t always quick to make up his mind on …