Fall 2015 Lake Lanier Association Newsletter

In the latest Lake Lanier Association newsletter, Executive Director Joanna Cloud says the continued installation of solar lights has been approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).  We’re thankful for Nick Baggett and his USACE crew. More than 100 new solar lights will be …

LanierWorld’s Final Weekend for 2015

All good things must come to an end.  So, eat, drink and be merry at LanierWorld on September 12th & 13th.  That’s the final weekend of waterpark fun at Lanier Islands. It’s okay to weep in the Wave Pool on Saturday, but please don’t cry …

Don Carter State Park Wins Resource Enhancement Award

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Public Affairs Coordinator Kim Hatcher tells us Don Carter State Park was the recipient of the Resource Enhancement Award during the recent Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Managers Conference. This prestigious honor was accepted by former park manager Will Wagner for improving land use …

Special Events at Lanier Islands ~ August 28-30, 2015

There are four weekends left this summer.  Special events at Lanier Islands will make them count. For a fabulous vacation close to home, head to Lanier Islands the final weekend of August, 2015. Hit the Land & Sea Buffet at Sidney’s on Friday from 6-9 PM for succulent shrimp, …

The Wave Pool at LanierWorld is Open This Weekend

LanierWorld Water Park is open this weekend for fun, sun and enjoying Lake Lanier’s finest attraction: the Wave Pool. LanierWorld says it best: Whether you are looking for the coolest lakeside spot for day play and nightlife, a sandy area to bask in the sun, or a …

LanierWorld Hours for 2015 Changing Soon

Can you believe it’s already August? Kids are back in school … leaving parents mourning and lonely without their children around them all the time. Hahahaha!  That’ll be the day. No, seriously.  Be kind to your kids now and they’ll let you play with your …

Events Schedule for Georgia State Parks ~ August 2015

Our friends with Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites have dozens of ways to spend a fun day at recreation areas all over our great state. Here’s the events schedule for August, 2015. Events Schedule for Georgia State Parks in Northern Georgia Full Moon Paddling Tour Saturday, …

The Monsters of Mock ~ Uniting Generations of Music Lovers at Sunset Cove

Like many other “older Americans” I don’t know much about current rock singers and bands.  Sure, everybody has heard of Tailor Parry and Katie Swift, but yoots today think Paul McCartney’s first band was Wings and the song, Free Bird, is the National Anthem of …

Updated Information on Parks on Lake Lanier

We’ve finished updating our information on about 50 parks on Lake Lanier. Gathering the latest details on a few recreational areas is like trying to find people in the Witness Protection Program, but we’ve done our best. We hope you’ll relax lakeside at one of …

Body of Quentin Aaron Muse Pulled from Lake Lanier

We regret to inform you of the death of Quentin Aaron Muse, age 20, of Braselton, Georgia. Mr. Muse was swimming with friends on Monday, June 8, 2015, near Shady Grove Campground in the northwest portion of Lake Lanier when he began to struggle. Deputy Robin …