Chattahoochee River Polluter Fined $10 Million

According to information from the non-profit group Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, American Sealcoat Manufacturing LLC (Sealcoat) was levied a $10 million penalty by US District Court Judge Orinda Evans for unlawful discharge of toxic pollutants into the Chattahoochee River near Fulton Industrial Park. Judge Evans ruled in a Clean Water Act …

1 Person Shot at Lanier Islands ~ 1 Million Not Shot

Hall County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nicole Bailes reports there was a shooting at Lanier Islands on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 12:45 AM.  That’s her job.  She does it well. I was at LanierWorld playing in the Wave Pool all day Saturday with two little kids. …

Deer Quota Hunt Applications Due in August 2015

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (NRW) says its time to get online if you want to participate in a deer quota hunt this fall. Your online quota application must be received before midnight September 1, 2015, to be considered. NRW’s Chief of the Game …

LanierWorld Water Park at Lanier Islands is Open This Weekend

It’s not even the middle of August and folks are already kicking summer to the curb.  Not at Lanier Islands! LanierWorld Water Park is still open for the season on the weekends.  For a while, at least. As their website says, Whether you are looking for the …

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 …

Abandoned Boat Finally Removed from Lake Lanier

Our pal, Joanna Cloud with the Lake Lanier Association (LLA), spent the better part of a year trying to remove an abandoned boat from Lake Lanier. The remnants of a 19-foot fiberglass-hull runabout that floated ashore near Lanier Park campground were removed on August 13, 2015. Sounds easy, …

Lake Lanier’s Shore Sweep Needs Advance Scouts

Got a nose for trash?  Can you find garbage quicker than anyone you know?  If so, the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) needs your help as an Advance Scout for Shore Sweep, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 8 AM until 1 PM. You’ll be …

LanierWorld Hours for 2015 Changing Soon

Can you believe it’s already August? Kids are back in school … leaving parents mourning and lonely without their children around them all the time. Hahahaha!  That’ll be the day. No, seriously.  Be kind to your kids now and they’ll let you play with your …

The Best Travel Tips from Visit Northeast Georgia Mountains

“Blue mountains, sparkling rivers, lush green forests, adventure, history and enchantment await you in the Northeast Georgia Mountains.” How’s that for an opening line on a travel website? Makes it hard to stay motivated for the Stuff of Life — laundry, kids, overdue projects, broken gizmos …