The 4th of July is like the Amateur Hour for drunk driving. Law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. Don’t drink and drive, and that includes boats on Lanier.
Don’t Drink and Drive ~ That Includes Boats

The 4th of July is like the Amateur Hour for drunk driving. Law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. Don’t drink and drive, and that includes boats on Lanier.
The glare of red rockets will again light up the skies celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks in North Georgia. Click on the links to find the best displays near your friends and family.
Here’s the 2018 lakelanier.com list of 4th of July fireworks near Lake Lanier — with links to all the details available. If events are delayed or rescheduled, click the links for more information. Happy Independence Day, America!
Every day at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is as cool as Jimmy Buffet himself. Add 4th of July fireworks at Margaritaville … and you’ll have a party you’ll never forget.
Watching fireworks at Laurel Park has been a tradition for many families in North Georgia. This year, the Independence Day celebration and fireworks are scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
A patriotic concert is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2018, under the stars on the lawn at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center in Downtown Gainesville.
Unfortunately, on Friday, April 20, 2018, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released bad news for winter camping on Lake Lanier.
I wouldn’t drive to Atlanta to see The Beatles perform with Ravi Shankar and Simone Dinnerstein, even if I had free tickets. But, hearing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform in Gainesville on Friday, June 22, 2018, is totally worth the trip.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Lake Lanier will reopen their Lower Pool West Park to the public on Thursday, June 14th.
Our friends with the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LCKC) have a great opportunity for you. They have plenty of spots available for volunteers needed on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Here’s the catch! You have to be willing to have fun, work hard and get a free lunch.