“Operation Something Bruin” — a four-year undercover operation conducted by federal and state investigators in North Carolina and Georgia — has led to the filing of charges against more than 80 violators who are accused of almost 1,000 illegal incidents. Neighboring states also took part in this …
Category: Lake Lanier Activities
Paddle Georgia 2013 is Sold Out
“Last year, the trip sold out in a little more than two weeks,” said April Ingle, executive director of Georgia River Network (GRN), “this year’s response surpassed all expectations. It’s a hot ticket – almost as hot as a Rolling Stones concert.” What, pray tell, is …
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 …
Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge on 2-16-13
Saturday, February 16th is the day for The Polar Plunge — the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. Many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run program in order to raise funds to enhance Special …
Folk Pottery Museum Open House 2-16-13
OK, I get it. The words “folk pottery” don’t exactly make your blood boil in the same way as the growl of a Harley, designer shoes at 75% off, burning rubber at a NASCAR race, the sound of “Dinner’s ready!” or “Honey, let me do the …
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 …