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On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, after Florida Gov. Rick Scott said that his state will sue Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court over water use, Gov. Nathan Deal called the move a frivolous waste of time and money when Georgia has waited more than a year …
Florida — best known as the bastion of old people, Mickey Mouse, more old people and Goofy — fired another round in The Water Wars between Florida and the Great State of Georgia. On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott was joined by …
Tree houses have a romantic allure. After a full day of swimming in waterfalls, dodging lions and wasting time in the wilderness, it’d be cool to climb up a tree into a cozy home with a glorious view. No doors to lock. Just roll up …
Our pal, Joanna Cloud of the Lake Lanier Association, is looking for artists to enter their contest to design the 2013 Shore Sweep T-shirt. The winner will potentially receive worldwide fame and unfathomable riches (some restrictions apply). The deadline for submissions, however, is Thursday, August …
We’re thankful to Nick Olivier of US Canoe/Kayak for this update on the 2013 U.S. Sprint National Championships at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District in Oklahoma City, OK. Congratulations to our friends from Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club for their outstanding performances. Gig Harbor Canoe …
We regret to inform you of the death of a woman whose body was found in Lake Lanier by fishermen on Friday morning, August 2, 2013. Hall County Sheriff Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks notified lakelanier.com early Saturday evening that the name of the woman was incorrectly reported previously; …
The phone system at the Army Corps of Engineers’ (ACE) Lake Lanier offices are — and I hope this is not too technical a term — skronked. (Synonyms: busted, all tore up, dead as a dang doornail, messed up, jacked up and/or broken.) In other …
Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), founder of the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus, recently introduced the “Marina Operator Tax Obligation Relief (MOTOR) Act of 2013” (H.R 2795). The“MOTOR Act” provides economic relief to lake communities by capping fees marinas operating on Corps lakes are …
Sunday evening, July 28, 2013, authorities were notified of a boating accident on Lake Lanier, near Shoal Creek. DNR Rangers Corporals Loudermilk and Roberson responded to the boating incident. According to Sgt. Mike Burgamy of the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division, a boater …
Dirty Spokes Productions is sponsoring trail running competitions and you are invited to run along. The Dirty Spokes folks want you to explore the trails at four of Georgia’s most dandy state parks, while earning points for awards. Registration fees range from $25 to $45 …