Following nine days of tireless efforts from searchers from local, state and federal agencies, Griffin Prince’s body has been found in Lake Lanier. Griffin went missing after a dreadful boating accident Monday, June 18th on Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford …
Category: Lake Lanier
Message from Family of Boy Missing on Lake Lanier
The family of Jack and Griffin Prince — the two young boys lost in the June 18, 2012, boating accident on Lake Lanier — released this statement on Sunday, June 24th: “On behalf of the Prince and Hansen Families, this brief statement is offered to all …
Search for Griffin Prince Continues on Lake Lanier
Melissa Cummings — Communications and Outreach Specialist with Georgia’s DNR, Wildlife Resources Division — confirmed with lakelanier.com at 2 PM on Friday, June 22nd, that the search for the body of Griffin Prince will continue this weekend on Lake Lanier. Griffin has been missing and is presumed …
Law Enforcement Focus: Boating Under the Influence
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a nationwide campaign to educate the public and enforce laws on Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Law enforcement officers from county, state and federal agencies will be patrolling Georgia’s lakes educating boaters about the risks of operating a boat under the influence of …
Port Royale Marina on Lake Lanier
Port Royale Marina & Lakeside Community has been around ever since Lake Lanier was created. According to their literature, Port Royale is the largest floating boating center in the country. Formerly known as “Lan Mar Marina,” Port Royale has everything you’ll need to enjoy Lake Lanier … …
Memorial Facebook Page for Griffin & Jake Prince
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 …
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, …