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Summer came late to Lake Lanier in 2013, but on Monday, July 15th, Don Carter State Park opened to the public for the first time. One family arrived at 7 AM to hit the beach early! A few visitors came out of curiosity, some for …
For the first time ever, summer begins on July 15th! That’s when Don Carter State Park opens, at the northern tip of Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River. The boat ramps are ready, along with the walking and bicycle trails. You can set up a …
There are good pirates and bad pirates. Not all pirates are scurvy dogs. Take the Lone Ranger and Robin Hood. They appeared to be pirates but were actually public servants, like modern politicians … only they didn’t keep the loot. The Pirates of Lanier are good! They “collect” …
Don Carter State Park is Georgia’s newest park — and the first on beautiful Lake Lanier. After many rain delays, the facility will open to the public on Monday, July 15, 2013. Park hours are 7 AM until 10 PM daily. A Grand-Opening Ceremony will …
What’s worse than having to predict crummy weather for the long July 4th weekend? Having to make huge decisions based on the forecast. Pity the poor people who are trying to figure out if the fireworks that were rained out on the Fourth of July … …
The DNR Wildlife Resources Division’s Communications & Outreach Specialist Melissa Cummings has some decent news for us. As of 9:42 PM, Friday, July 5, 2013, there have been no drownings and no boating related deaths on Georgia’s lakes thus far this July 4th holiday weekend. July Fourth …
There are not many times when getting a score of zero means you win. That’s the case with the Fourth of July Holiday boating statistics report from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Statewide in 2012, there were no drownings and no other fatalities. …
One of Gainesville’s most family friendly events — the annual Cracker Fly-In — has been grounded due to stormy weather. This would have been the event’s 45th year celebrating homebuilt, vintage and warbird aircraft. Richard Strickland of the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 611 …
With a 100% chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for the Fourth of July, it’s no surprise that many of the fireworks extravaganzas planned to celebrate Independence Day have been postponed. Good idea. Here are some of the official postponement notices. If we don’t …
The Fourth of July is when a lot of amateurs get busted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Nice folks, who hang out with other nice folks. They have “a couple of beers,” pop the kids in the car and head home. Driving under the …