Our pal, Joanna Cloud — the executive director of the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) and one of the primary organizers of Shore Sweep — says the 27th Annual Shore Sweep will be one of the biggest yet. Shore Sweep begins at 8 AM on Saturday, …
Category: Lake Lanier Events
1st Ever Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival at Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier took twenty years to open its gates to visitors. Just over one year later, the lake’s only state park makes us wonder what we ever did without it. On Saturday, September 27, 2014, for example, they’re hosting the …
Visit the Clermont Days Festival & Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park, on the north end of Lake Lanier near Clermont, GA, is a perfect place for kids to run around without getting lost and for parents to walk gorgeous trails without getting lost. If you hope to take teenagers and other Cool …
Swim For Your Life with Eric Shanteau at Lake Lanier Islands 9-20-14
Eric Shanteau is competition swimmer from Snellville, GA, who won two Olympic gold medals on American relay teams. Hardcore swimmers from the Southeast and beyond will participate and compete with Eric on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Sunset Cove at Lake Lanier at his ‘Swim For Your Life’ …
Riley Bruner of LCKC Wins Silver at Olympic Hopes Regatta
Aaron Mann of USA Canoe/Kayak brings us good news about Lanier Canoe/Kayak Club member Riley Bruner’s “very strong performance” at the Olympic Hopes Regatta. Athletes aged between 15-17 from almost two dozen countries vied for top finishes at the 2014 Olympic Hopes Regatta in Piestany, Slovakia. …
Dragon Boat Races Return to Lake Lanier
The Lake Lanier Olympic Venue will host the 18th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 7 AM until 5 PM. Come out for a fun and exciting time watching the fascinating boats paddled frantically by teams who represent local …
Shore Sweep 2014 Partners with Two Gwinnett County Non-Profit Groups
The not-for-profit Lake Lanier Association organizes the annual Lake Lanier Shore Sweep event that brings volunteers together to remove literally tons of junk and garbage from the lake. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 8 AM until 1 PM, …
Comments Sought on Solar Lights on Lake Lanier
On August 23, 2013, the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) held a press conference to announce the establishment of 20 navigational solar lights around the lake. We heard of the goals for future solar lights and about the impressive level of cooperation among groups and organizations that care …
Laurel Summer Fest on Lake Lanier
Not everybody will be happy with Laurel Summer Fest 2014 to be held at Laurel Park on Lake Lanier on Saturday, August 30th & Sunday the 31st. If, however, you enjoy great live music — including the CMA award-winning artist MamaDear on Saturday afternoon and …
The Last Blast of Summer at Lake Lanier Islands
School is in session. Vacations are over. Your older kids and your money are back at college partying night and day. You deserve a break. One last blast of summer over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Lake Lanier Islands has you covered. How does this sound? Four …