Two weeks after a tragic boating accident on Lake Lanier, Kile Glover, 11, has passed away. Kile’s mother is Tameka Foster, who was formerly married to R&B star Usher Raymond — who helped raise Kile for a number of years. Tameka Foster is currently married to …
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Kids Bored with Summer? Try Alligator Hunting.
So, how’s summer going, mom? Tired of hearing, “Mom! We’re bored!” Ah, the joys of parenting. No doubt you love having every creature in the neighborhood come to your house for food and entertainment … spending money and a ride to meet their pals in …
Free Georgia State Parks Newsletter
Georgia is obviously the most beautiful and perfect state in America. (Hawaii is a close second.) Although every part of Georgia is like spending time in a park, there are some spots even more beautiful and wonderful than the rest of Georgia! (I know. Hard …
Lake Lanier’s “Bridge to Nowhere” Nears Completion
Gainesville, GA, will soon join other communities around the world in the competition for the best Bridge to Nowhere. Googling “bridge to nowhere” gets 1.4 million hits, but we think no Bridge to Nowhere compares to our Bridge to Nowhere. What is known to outsiders …
Georgia Politicians Seek Lower BUI Limits
Drivers in Georgia are deemed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if their blood/alcohol level is .08%. DUI charges can be filed at lower levels if drivers are involved in an accident. Boaters in Georgia are deemed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if …
Lake Lanier’s Media Circus
More than seven million people visit Lake Lanier each year. Some are rich and famous, most are simple folks enjoying some time on or around one of Georgia’s most beautiful playgrounds. When there are drownings or accidents we grieve with those involved and we pull …
Cheer Up! Life Could be Worse!
Some people like pity parties, even if they’re the only ones who attend. The best way to get over the misery of self-pity is to listen to what other people endure and survive. Take, for example, the case of Atlanta’s Teresa Culpepper. She was sent to jail …
Tubing Accident on Lake Lanier
Early on Friday, July 6, 2012, Melissa Cummings of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) told lakelanier.com that there were only two Boating Under the Influence (BUI) incidents on Lake Lanier on the 4th of July. There were no fatalities statewide. On other lakes, there was one …
Four New Forsyth County Parks Open
In an economy when most news is about the closing of public parks, we’re happy to inform you that Forsyth County opened its fourth new park. The official opening date for Old Atlanta Park was June 29, 2012. The momentous occasion was marked by a …
Charges Filed in April 21st Fatal Boat Accident
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that new charges have been filed in a fatal boat crash on Lake Lanier that occurred back in April of this year. Steven Brent Parker, 32, of Cumming, is charged with two felonies: homicide by vessel, and serious injury …