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For the first time ever, summer begins on July 15th! That’s when Don Carter State Park opens, at the northern tip of Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River. The boat ramps are ready, along with the walking and bicycle trails. You can set up a …
Don Carter State Park is Georgia’s newest park — and the first on beautiful Lake Lanier. After many rain delays, the facility will open to the public on Monday, July 15, 2013. Park hours are 7 AM until 10 PM daily. A Grand-Opening Ceremony will …
The DNR Wildlife Resources Division’s Communications & Outreach Specialist Melissa Cummings has some decent news for us. As of 9:42 PM, Friday, July 5, 2013, there have been no drownings and no boating related deaths on Georgia’s lakes thus far this July 4th holiday weekend. July Fourth …
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. …
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 …
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 …