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Fire Burns Island on Lake Lanier

Hall County Fire Chief David Kimbrell says a fire on a 10-acre island on Lake Lanier was allowed to burn itself out; primarily because the fire department has no “fire extinguishing capability” on Lake Lanier. Officials said the fire might have originated from a campfire on …

Morgan House: New Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Manager

The board of directors of the non-profit group Gainesville-Hall ’96 has selected Mr. Morgan House to be the venue manager for the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Morgan has 18 years experience as a member of Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club and was a contender in …

Seasonal Trout Streams Open March 29, 2014

The fish will be jumping on March 29, 2014 — the opening of seasonal trout streams in Georgia — even if the cotton isn’t high. Plenty of trout are being stocked in North Georgia’s cold-water streams as anglers prepare for the opening day of seasonal …

Photographs from Dahlonega’s 2014 Trail Fest

  If ever there were a place created for free olde tyme music, first dates, buying treasures, popping The Question or celebrating a treasured anniversary, it’s Dahlonega. Dahlonega’s fame among Appalachian Trail enthusiasts extends beyond its mere proximity to the Trail. The town welcomes adventurers who …

Lake Lanier Islands Seasonal Job Fairs

Lake Lanier Islands (LLI) is hiring workers for the 2014 summer season. If you would like to earn money in exchange for your time, effort and labor, Lake Lanier Islands is a cool place to make a few bucks. Deal Breakers Lake Lanier Islands Resort …

Job Fair in Gainesville April 2nd

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 10 AM until 2:00 PM at the Gainesville Civic Center.  All members of the community are invited to attend this free event. More than 60 employer/exhibitors at the Job …

Road Atlanta Racers are Starting Their Engines

March is starting off like a Ferrari at Road Atlanta, just down the road from Lake Lanier. First in line are the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) races, beginning on Friday, March 14, 2014. These outstanding motor car competitions have: Endurance Challenges, Spec Miata, American Iron, …

Shane Watson Guide Service: It’s Trophy Striper Time!

Trophy striper time is here on Lake Lanier. We are catching some big ones right now on freelined bluebacks. We took former Atlanta Braves pitcher Mark Wohlers and his son Jake out fishing recently. Jake is ten years old and he caught this 42-inch, 33-pound striper all …