Lake Lanier Association Seeks Meeting Input

Our friends at the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) — a helpful non-profit group that seeks to preserve and protect Lake Lanier for everyone — would like feedback about their annual membership meeting. LLA has historically held its annual meeting on a weekday evening during May or June …

BFL Fishing Tournament Winners on Lake Lanier

Some of us fish for the fun of it.  Some of us fish for the fun of it … and to earn a living. The Bulldog Division of the Walmart Bass Fishing League held an event on Lake Lanier the weekend of February 23, 2013.  The …

Update on Search for Missing Boater on Lanier

The latest updates from Melissa Cummings, public affairs coordinator for the GA Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division include the name of the boater missing since Monday, February 11, 2013: George “Marty” Counts, age 48, of Tucker, GA. Saturday: According to the Gainesville Times, underwater …

Progress on Lake Lanier’s Don Carter State Park

Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it — it’s still under construction.  Don’t be surprised if it’s your favorite place on the lake in a few years. Don Carter State Park — named in honor of Don …

Lake Lanier’s Dock Permits & Asteroids

Yes, there is still a possibility for you to get a permit for a dock on Lake Lanier. Yes, there is a possibility that a huge asteroid will strike Earth on February 15th. No one knows which of these two occurrences is more likely than …

Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report (2-08-13)

Early Spring Striper and Crappie Fishing on Lake Lanier Looks like an early spring this year on Lake Lanier.  The stripers are moving back in the creeks and the crappie are feeding well. Up the lake, our boats have done well on the stripers using …

DNR Ranger of the Year Serves Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier is protected by rangers assigned by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. It should be no surprise that the best lake in Georgia — Lake Lanier — is home to the 2012 State Ranger of the Year. DNR Ranger Cpl. Jason …

Drought Monitor for Georgia (2-5-13)

Amazing how quickly things change — even situations we think might never change. Much needed rain crossed our state.  Some of us believe it was an answered prayer. One thing is for sure: There was drought in North Georgia.  Now it’s gone, according to one …

Lake Lanier is Rising Up!

After a scary storm in late January, Lake Lanier is rising up! Torrential rain from Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in our region — which spawned a deadly tornado in Adairsville, 60 miles northwest of Atlanta — is flowing into Lake Lanier under sunny skies. Full pool during …

News from Georgia’s State Parks

Georgia’s State Parks are among the nation’s best managed and most beautiful facilities.  There are so many ways to enjoy a day or a week in them you’ll need help deciding where to go and what to do. The “2013 Guide to Georgia State Parks …