Brothers Griffin and Jake Prince — the two young men lost in the June 18, 2012 boat wreck on Lake Lanier — will not be forgotten. Family and friends created a Facebook page to preserve their memory. Here is a quote from the memorial site: “Griffin …
Category: Lake Lanier Activities
Take a Hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn
Sometimes you have to earn your supper — even after you pay for it. That’s the deal at the Len Foote Hike Inn — a paradise within the Eden of Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA. The Hike Inn welcomes hungry hikers who trek the …
Names Released in Fatal Boat Wreck
Names have been released following a deadly crash Monday night on Lake Lanier. A pontoon boat carrying individuals from four families in Gwinnett County was traveling in the Shoal Creek area near Buford Dam. In spite of having its lights on, their boat was hit …
Deadly Tragedy on Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you that a pleasant family outing on Lake Lanier turned into a deadly tragedy about 11 PM Monday night, June 18, 2012. A pontoon boat carrying more than a dozen individuals from four families in Gwinnett County was traveling on Lake …
Gainesville Times’ Weather App
Reading newspapers is as foreign to yoots [Please Note: This term entered the American lexicon via the ancient movie, My Cousin Vinny, and is roughly translated “youths.” Thank you.] as wearing wristwatches or making their beds without threats of violence. We, however, are not among those …
Tired of Boating & Skiing on Lanier? Count bats!
If you’re like most families that live on Lake Lanier, you know how boring it can be. Speedboats, fishing boats, PWC, pontoon boats, houseboats, swimming, fishing, getting a tan, cool breezes on warm days, gorgeous sunsets, and sitting on the dock with friends day after day is fine, …
WERA Motorcycle Races at Road Atlanta
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing is back at Road Atlanta. The action is better than ever … including a six-hour endurance race. Ladies, do the guys in your life think that only boys can race bikes? Ha! C’mon out to Road Atlanta, Friday – Sunday, June 8th – 10th, and …
Where to Retire: Gainesville, GA
Where to Retire magazine has chosen … wisely. The Houston, Texas, based magazine in their July/August edition selected Gainesville, GA, as one of America’s best retirement spots for lakeside living. Well done, Where to Retire magazine. Well done! In their feature article titled, “Laid-Back Lakeside Living” …
Sunken Treasures and Brad Wiegand
Accidents happen. After much discussion about why the houseboat and other flotsam sank into Lake Lanier near Clarks Bridge Park and Laurel Park in Hall County near Gainesville, GA, more attention is being put into removing the hazardous eyesore. Just in time to keep the passageway …
Hot Air Balloons in Helen, GA
Tired of Kansas and that old witch down the street? Grab Toto and head to Helen, GA, for the 39th Annual “Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival” beginning Thursday, May 31, 2012 through Saturday, June 2nd. Tell the boss you have a serious case …