The summer of 2013 was a bit of a washout for Lake Lanier, but look on the bright side! We don’t live in Texas. The rain was probably our own fault. We all prayed for rain and we got rain. And more rain … and …
Seasonal Park Closings on Lake Lanier
Category: Closures
No DOT Roadblocks to Labor Day Travel
“Hi! We’re from the government and we’re here to help you!” Frightening words, indeed, unless they’re from our friends at GA’s Department of Transportation (DOT). Bayne Smith, DOT district engineer serving Northeast Georgia said, “We understand that a lot of people are hitting the road …
Holiday Boating Safety Check List
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to make safety a priority this Fourth of July holiday. “We understand the urge to celebrate during the holidays. But, do not let the excitement of being out on the water deter you from your responsibility …
No Roadblocks for July 4th Driving
Our pal Teri Pope from GA’s Department of Transportation has dynamite news for folks driving to or from Lake Lanier this July 4th holiday. The DOT will restrict construction-related lane closures beginning at noon, Wednesday, July 3rd through 5 AM on Monday, July 8th. Sorry, but this doesn’t …
Traffic Delays Near Lake Lanier Islands
Our friend Teri Pope with the Georgia Department of Transportation says traffic will shuffle at the intersection of State Route 13/Atlanta Highway at State Route 347/Lanier Islands Parkway, as part of the widening of SR 347. Weather permitting, the contractor will begin shifting traffic on …
Will the Corps ‘Divest or Lease’ Parks on Lake Lanier?
There was a time when the word “budget” brought to mind folks who were poor and couldn’t afford goods and services that the rest of us took for granted. Now, if you’re not on some sort of budget you’re probably headed for financial doom when your …
Storm Damage Keeps Sanders Road Closed
Severe storms that whacked areas near Lake Lanier on Sunday, May 19, 2013, are still causing problems. In addition to wiping out the bridge on Stephens Road, not far from Old Federal Park, damage was done elsewhere. Click Here for the Stephens Road Bridge Story …
Clear Sailing for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Melissa Cummings of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division provided the official Memorial Day holiday weekend statistics for incidents in Georgia. These figures include information for the entire weekend, Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 2013. We are thankful there were …
Bridge Near Lake Lanier Washed Away
Hall County declared a local state of emergency Sunday evening, May 19, 2013, after downpours poured down seven inches of water over the weekend. Lake Lanier — which was already over its full summer pool level of 1071 feet — rose by 1.24 feet to …
DOT Causes Delays at 1 PM at Rts 20 & 316
You can forget scooting through the intersection of Routes 20 and 316 around 1 PM today. It ain’t gonna happen. The GA DOT will set off a controlled blast at 1 PM to remove rock from the Route 316 at Route 20 intersection. Traffic will be stopped briefly …