Doc Johnson’s Mountain Music Medicine Show Returns on 11-14-15

The best thing that’s ever happened to Dahlonega, Georgia — including the gold rush — is Doc Johnson’s Mountain Music Medicine Show. After a dozen years of shows at the cozy Holly Theater, a few steps from Dahlonega’s square, Doc and his band of musical …

USACE Extends Comment Period for Water Control Manual

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on November 6, 2015 that it will extend the comment period for the public to express its views on the proposed changes to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Draft EIS and Water Control Manual. The official notice of the time …

It’s Official! Lanier Islands is Atlanta’s Best Place for Family Fun

It’s official!  A contest held by Best Self Atlanta magazine voted Lanier Islands Atlanta’s “Best Place for Family Fun.”  That’s a very nice honor, but it’s not all that surprising, if you’ve experienced the fun with your family. No wonder Lanier Islands CEO Mike Williams said, “being named Best Place …

Elachee Nature Center’s Trick or Trek Trail Run 11-1-15

One of the hidden gems near Lake Lanier is the Elachee Nature Science Center in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville. Each year, Elachee educates 35,000 students and informs 30,000 visitors at the museum in the 1,400-acre preserve. Visit the Elachee Nature Science Center on Sunday, November …

Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure & Magical Nights of Lights Prices

Prices for the glorious Magical Nights of Lights and thrilling Winter Adventure at Lanier Islands have risen for 2015. “Admission is per person and prices vary based on days.”  That means we don’t pay one price per car anymore, but admission on Family Value Days is cheaper than …

Update on USACE Water Control Manual Open House

In September, the Mobile District of the U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Water Control Manual (WCM) for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin (ACF) for public review and comment. The USACE held the first of five public open houses …

Lanier Islands Restores Magical Nights of Lights for 2015!

We all make mistakes.  Even Lanier Islands made one. Ford failed with the Edsel (named after Henry Ford’s son).  Steve Jobs failed with the Lisa computer (named after his daughter).  Coca-Cola failed with “New Coke.” Lake Lanier Islands messed up when they cut back on their beloved Magical Nights …

Water Control Manual (WCM) Open House in Gainesville 10-26-15

Few of us have any clue about the meaning of the Water Control Manual (WCM) and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) recently released by the US Army Corps of Engineers that impacts Lake Lanier. Thankfully, we have Lake Lanier Association Executive Director Joanna Cloud.  Even so, Joanna …

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 …

Lanier Islands Holding Job Fairs for Seasonal Workers

Summer is over but Lanier Islands is holding job fairs to hire 300 seasonal employees to keep Lake Lanier’s biggest and best resort hopping for the rest of the year. Lanier Islands has a secret!  They’re going to restore the old Magical Nights of Lights — a holiday tradition for …