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Category: Accidents
GA DOT Heroes Pave the Way to Lake Lanier
Our highways are in the hands of men and women at GA DOT. Their superpowers are greater than their Foes of the Freeways. Yes, you can drive to Lake Lanier through Atlanta!
Four Lives Lost in Tragic Boating Accident on Lake Lanier
DNR Major Stephen Adams provided the details of the tragic boating accident on Lake Lanier that claimed four lives in a single-vessel wreck near Cocktail Cove on Friday, July 15th.
Body of Estelle Kouassi, 18, Found in Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you of the death of 18-year-old Estelle Kouassi, from Winder, GA.
Snow & Ice Have Closed Roads in North Georgia
Georgia DOT crews are treating several state routes in the region with a salt and gravel mixture. The weather has also caused some roads in the region to be closed “until the winter event is over.”
Body of Mr. Curtis I. Lee, 52, Found in Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you of the death of Mr. Curtis I. Lee, 52, of Gwinnett County. A spokesman for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Epifanio Rodriguez, said deputies were first called to the area around 5910 Browns Bridge Road in Cumming, near Six Mile Creek Park and the …
Update: Body Found in Lake Lanier Identified
Update:  Hall County Sheriff Deputy and Public Information Officer Nicole Bailes reported late Friday afternoon, September 25, 2015, that the body found in Lake Lanier on 9-23-15 has been publicly identified as 61-year-old Michael Gilmer of Flowery Branch. The cause of death is still pending autopsy …
Daruba McFarlane, 21, of Stone Mountain Perished in Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you of the apparent drowning death of Daruba McFarlane, a 21-year old man from Stone Mountain, GA. According to Hall County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Deputy Nicole Bailes, authorities received a 911 call around 7 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2015, about …
Body of Dan McGrath of Hoschton Found in Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you of the death of 58-year-old Dan McGrath of Hoschton, GA. Public Information Officer Deputy Nicole Bailes with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said the body of Mr. McGrath was recovered from Lake Lanier on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at approximately 11:30 AM. Mr. McGrath was located in …
Body of Susan Button Found in Lake Lanier
We regret to inform you of the death of Susan Button, age 61, of Buford, GA.  Her body was found in Lake Lanier on Sunday, August 2, 2015, just before 1:30 in the afternoon. Hall County Sheriff Deputy Nicole Bailes says authorities received a 911 call …