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Rep. Doug Collins & The MOTOR Act

Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), founder of the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus, recently introduced the “Marina Operator Tax Obligation Relief (MOTOR) Act of 2013” (H.R 2795).   The“MOTOR Act” provides economic relief to lake communities by capping fees marinas operating on Corps lakes are …

Suspect Named in Lake Lanier BUI Accident

Sunday evening, July 28, 2013, authorities were notified of a boating accident on Lake Lanier, near Shoal Creek. DNR Rangers Corporals Loudermilk and Roberson responded to the boating incident. According to Sgt. Mike Burgamy of the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division, a boater …

Open House at Lanier Canoe Kayak Club

  The Lanier Canoe Kayak Club (LCKC) will hold an Open House and Parent Meeting at the Lake Lanier Olympic Boathouse located at Clarks Bridge Park at the north end of Lake Lanier on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 7 PM. LCKC is committed to providing the …

Trail Running Competitions in North Georgia State Parks

Dirty Spokes Productions is sponsoring trail running competitions and you are invited to run along. The Dirty Spokes folks want you to explore the trails at four of Georgia’s most dandy state parks, while earning points for awards. Registration fees range from $25 to $45 …

US Senator Sessions’ (R-AL) Statement on the “Water Wars”

Here is the complete July 22, 2013, press release from Alabama’s Senator Jeff Sessions, without edits or comment (except for the illustration). WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), a senior member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after today’s hearing concerning …

Boat Propeller Injures Girl on Lake Lanier

Communications/Outreach Specialist David Allen of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources informed lakelanier.com there was a boating incident on Lake Lanier at about 4 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2013. A 16-year-old girl received a laceration 16 inches long on her left thigh as she was …

Shane Watson Guide Service Report 7-22-13

Since my last report the striper fishing on Lake Lanier has been great most days. Leadcore pulled 8 to 9 colors out with a 1 oz chart/blue jig and chartreuse trailer has worked very well. Downlined bluebacks have also worked very well when the fish have …

Thar Be Pirates on Lake Lanier! Aarrghh!

Saturday, July 20, 2013, has been designated by our fun-loving governor Nathan Deal as Pirates Day on Lake Lanier in honor of our favorite scalawags — the hosts and sponsors of the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. Our pirates are proper Southern gentlemen and ladies worthy …

Lake Lanier Paddlers Beat the Competition

The 2013 Lake Placid International, which took place on July 6-7, 2013, had the best sprint paddlers in the U.S. and Canada competing against one other for glory, honor and a nice trip to Lake Placid. Lake Placid is one of the few places on our planet …