Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club’s Polar Bear Plunge on January 1st

In the unforgettable words that typing instructor, Charles E. Weller, should have said, but didn’t: “Now is the time for all crazy people to come together to the aid of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club!”  Yes, friends, it’s time for the 2016 Polar Bear Plunge. …

Christmas Carload Prices for Magical Nights of Lights!

Here’s some good news from Lanier Islands, just in time for Christmas!  Special Christmas Carload Prices for Magical Nights of Lights! Up until now, taking the family to experience the Magical Nights of Lights extravaganza at Lanier Islands set you back $17 for adults and $10 for each …

The Old Clarks Bridge Goes BOOM!

If you’re ever on Jeopardy! and the answer is “They blew it up.”  Here’s the correct question: “What happened to the old Clarks Bridge in Gainesville, Alex?” Yup.  After months of construction delays, detours, noise, mud and watching big machines go Bang!!, the original bridge was …

Christmas on Green Street ~ Sunday, December 6, 2015

Christmas on Green Street is a charming way to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season on one of the prettiest Southern avenues anywhere.  The Hall County Historical Society cordially invites you to attend on Sunday, December 6, 2015, beginning shortly after 4 PM, when Green …

Live Nativity Returns to Lanier Islands for Christmas 2015

Just two amazing attractions at Lanier Islands — Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure — are simply not enough, so the Live Nativity has returned this Christmas season at the South’s favorite lakeside resort. Three local organizations are presenting this gift to our community: Cross Pointe Church, Happy …

Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Groundbreaking Ceremony

Dignitaries assembled at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue (LLOV) to turn over more than a new leaf on November 12, 2015.  They congregated for the groundbreaking ceremony in honor of the renovations coming to the site at Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier. Venue Manager Morgan House …

Free Admission to Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure for Military/Law Enforcement/Firefighters

Have a memorable meal with family and friends on Thanksgiving and make plans to hit the Winter Adventure and Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands beginning on Friday, November 27th, 2015.  There’s free admission for Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters! Magical Nights of Lights returns …

Knockerball at Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure!

Since Halloween, wet weather has raised Lake Lanier more than three feet.  Those storms rained out picnics and the original opening date for Winter Adventure and the Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands, according to Lanier Islands Vice-President of Hospitality Grier Todd and Director of Marketing Cindy …

Illegally Beached Houseboat is Polluting Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier, we have a problem.  An illegally beached houseboat in a cove near Flat Creek Road in Oakwood, GA is polluting Lanier.  We need your help removing it. According to Lake Lanier Association Executive Joanna Cloud “gasoline, oil, batteries, a propane tank, as well as a …

Rain Fills Lake Lanier & Creeps Fill It With Trash

Yes, we need rain or everything but Justin Beiber and cockroaches will die.  I get it.  But when it rains for 14 of 15 days in Gainesville (October 26 – November 9, 2015), it’s time for some sunshine, please. Thankfully, Tuesday, November 10th was sunny …