Donald J. Carter — for whom Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier was named — passed away on February 7, 2019. His wife of 65 years, Lucile Fortuna Carter, mourns the loss of her beloved husband.
Donald J. Carter Passes Away at Age 86
Category: Lake Lanier
Atlanta Traffic Improved to Only 11th Worst in America
Only our optimistic pals with the Georgia Department of Transportation would be this giddy about how Atlanta traffic improved to 11th worst in America.
Lake Lanier Hosts Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series
The good news is the Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series makes its second stop of the 2019 here on Lake Lanier. The bad news is the entrants will catch the fish that once broke our lines, stole our favorite lures and snapped our rods.
Lanier Islands Wins The Knot Best of Weddings Award
The excellence of the wedding professionals at Lanier Islands earned them another accolade. This time they won 2019 Best of Weddings Award from The Knot!
Water Wars Update, February 2, 2019
Our friends with the Lake Lanier Association released its Water Wars Update on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival Will Cross the Road
The Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival will cross the road from Downtown Gainesville to Longwood Park to give it more room to grow and crow.
Gwinnett Stripers Offer 70 Ways to Enjoy Baseball
The Gwinnett Stripers offer 70 ways to enjoy baseball close to home in 2019.
Take the Polar Bear Plunge for Valentine’s Day!
Wear a wetsuit or a bikini to take the Polar Bear Plunge for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 9, 2019, on the docks behind the boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
The Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Team is Hiring
The Gwinnett Stripers baseball team is hiring seasonal workers for the upcoming season. Opening day is April 4, 2019! Yes, today is the coldest day in Gainesville since the dinosaurs died. January 30, 2019 will be remembered as Georgia’s Ice Age. But … maybe this …
See the Bald Eagle at Don Carter State Park
Have you ever seen a bald eagle in the wild? Come see the one that resides at Don Carter State Park.