On Tuesday evening, January 19, 2016, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in preparation to icy weather headed for North Georgia.
Gov. Deal Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice & Snow
Category: Lake Lanier News
Volunteers Needed to Remove Debris at Lake Lanier Rowing Club
The Lake Lanier Rowing Club is calling for volunteers to help remove debris that washed ashore when the lake flooded the cove by their boathouse.
The Atlanta Boat Show ~ January 14-17, 2016
Looking for a cool deal on a spiffy boat in the middle of winter? Hit the Atlanta Boat Show!
USACE: Property Owners Cannot Use Lake Lanier for Irrigation
USACE Deputy of Public Affairs Lisa Parker released updated regulations forbidding the use of water from Lake Lanier for irrigation.
USACE Flood Control Update for Lake Lanier (1-7-16)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implemented flood control operations after portions of Alabama, Florida and Georgia received up to 15 inches of rain over 14 days, causing the rivers within the basins to rise rapidly.
Army Corps Raises Some Day-Use Fees for Lake Lanier
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages Lake Lanier, the shoreline, scores of boat ramps and dozens of day-use parks and campgrounds. That requires taxpayer dollars and user fees. So … USACE is raising some day-use fees for a day at the park or launching a …
Glades Reservoir Project Updates & Comments
Choose One: The proposed Glades Reservoir is either a colossal waste of money or the only good idea politicians have ever had.
Smithgall Woods State Park Events: Bears, Falcons & Survival Skills
Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia, offers fascinating classes on falconry, survival skills and meeting bears in the woods. Sign up soon. You might not get a second chance.
Lake Lanier Flood Risk Statement from Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers spokeswoman Lisa Parker released a flood risk statement on December 29, 2015, due to the potential for flooding from recent rains.
Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge Postponed
The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LLKC) has postponed its 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge previously scheduled for New Year’s Day 2016.