The 4th of July is on a Wednesday this year. That’s just weird. Especially when it comes to figuring out schedules for Fireworks Displays. We are going to do our best to let you know where you can go to celebrate the birthday of the …
Category: Lake Lanier Activities
Seven Rules for Meeting Bears in the Woods
Modern single women are less likely to be afraid of meeting a bear in the woods than ladies from earlier times. Not because today’s single women are more brave — they’ve just had more awful dates with men who make bears appear to be civilized …
Agencies Unite to Fight Boating Under the Influence
Law enforcement agencies from the Gwinnett County Police Department and Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division have agreed to a new level of teamwork and cooperation to maximize their resources and presence on Lake Lanier. Their combined Boating Safety Initiative will allow law enforcement …
Governor Deal Wants Stricter Boating Under the Influence Limits
In a statement released on Thursday, June 28, 2012, Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal announced he will seek lower limits for Boating Under the Influence and for hunting under the influence when the General Assembly reconvenes in January 2013. The deaths of two young boys — …
Griffin Prince’s Body Found in Lake Lanier
Following nine days of tireless efforts from searchers from local, state and federal agencies, Griffin Prince’s body has been found in Lake Lanier. Griffin went missing after a dreadful boating accident Monday, June 18th on Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford …
Supreme Court Gives Georgia Victory in Water Wars
The United States Supreme Court declined to review a crucial ruling in the dispute between Alabama, Florida and the great state of Georgia in what is known as the “water wars.” The Supreme Court’s choice not to intervene means Lake Lanier may be legally used …
Message from Family of Boy Missing on Lake Lanier
The family of Jack and Griffin Prince — the two young boys lost in the June 18, 2012, boating accident on Lake Lanier — released this statement on Sunday, June 24th: “On behalf of the Prince and Hansen Families, this brief statement is offered to all …
Search for Griffin Prince Continues on Lake Lanier
Melissa Cummings — Communications and Outreach Specialist with Georgia’s DNR, Wildlife Resources Division — confirmed with lakelanier.com at 2 PM on Friday, June 22nd, that the search for the body of Griffin Prince will continue this weekend on Lake Lanier. Griffin has been missing and is presumed …
Law Enforcement Focus: Boating Under the Influence
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a nationwide campaign to educate the public and enforce laws on Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Law enforcement officers from county, state and federal agencies will be patrolling Georgia’s lakes educating boaters about the risks of operating a boat under the influence of …
Port Royale Marina on Lake Lanier
Port Royale Marina & Lakeside Community has been around ever since Lake Lanier was created. According to their literature, Port Royale is the largest floating boating center in the country. Formerly known as “Lan Mar Marina,” Port Royale has everything you’ll need to enjoy Lake Lanier … …