Some of us fish for the fun of it. Some of us fish for the fun of it … and to earn a living. The Bulldog Division of the Walmart Bass Fishing League held an event on Lake Lanier the weekend of February 23, 2013. The …
Category: Lake Lanier News
The New “Title Ad Valorem Tax” — TAVT — In Simple Terms
Have you heard about the “drastic” new taxes we must pay to title and register vehicles in Georgia? Relax. If you currently have a motor vehicle registered in Georgia, but you bought it before January 1, 2012, this new law does not affect that particular vehicle (unless …
Bear Poaching Suspects Named
A law enforcement task force of federal and state investigators spent four years tracking down people accused of illegal poaching in North Carolina, Georgia and adjacent states. “Operation Something Bruin” bagged more than 80 people who are believed to have broken conservation laws in the killing …
Chamber Hosts Update on University of North GA
Gainesville College is no more, but at least its baseball and football teams were undefeated! North Georgia College and Gainesville College have combined into the University of North Georgia (UNG). The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce South Hall Business Coalition invites you to an update on …
Bear Poachers Caught in “Operation Something Bruin”
“Operation Something Bruin” — a four-year undercover operation conducted by federal and state investigators in North Carolina and Georgia — has led to the filing of charges against more than 80 violators who are accused of almost 1,000 illegal incidents. Neighboring states also took part in this …
Paddle Georgia 2013 is Sold Out
“Last year, the trip sold out in a little more than two weeks,” said April Ingle, executive director of Georgia River Network (GRN), “this year’s response surpassed all expectations. It’s a hot ticket – almost as hot as a Rolling Stones concert.” What, pray tell, is …
DOT: “Frosty the Snowman” Leaving North GA
Teri Pope, the District One communications officer for the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), informs us Frosty the Snowman is on his way out of Northeast Georgia on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Georgia DOT began plowing snow at 6 a.m. as Frosty visited Rabun County. …
Local Warning Sirens to Wail on 2-20-13
The next test of Hall County’s severe weather warning system will take place Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 10 AM. The sirens will wail for about three minutes. Hall County Central Communications/E9-1-1 audible tests of the severe weather warning system occur once every three months. …
Proposed Extension of I-85 Express Lanes
As one of the approximately 14 total drivers who randomly take advantage of the paid Express Lanes on I-85 north of Atlanta, I found this news to be of interest. In case you might know one of the other 13 Express Lane users, please repost this …
Update on Search for Missing Boater on Lanier
The latest updates from Melissa Cummings, public affairs coordinator for the GA Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division include the name of the boater missing since Monday, February 11, 2013: George “Marty” Counts, age 48, of Tucker, GA. Saturday: According to the Gainesville Times, underwater …