Supreme Court Gives Georgia Victory in Water Wars

The United States Supreme Court declined to review a crucial ruling in the dispute between Alabama, Florida and the great state of Georgia in what is known as the “water wars.” The Supreme Court’s choice not to intervene means Lake Lanier may be legally used …

Sunken Treasures and Brad Wiegand

Accidents happen. After much discussion about why the houseboat and other flotsam sank into Lake Lanier near Clarks Bridge Park and Laurel Park in Hall County near Gainesville, GA, more attention is being put into removing the hazardous eyesore. Just in time to keep the passageway …

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Addressed Lake Lanier Assoc.

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Lake Lanier Association on Thursday, May 24th at Gainesville State College’s Oakwood Campus in the Continuing Education and Performing Arts Center.  Tim Rainey of the Army Corps of Engineers also addressed those in attendance, …

Boating Safety Course: May 19, 2012

Lake Lanier’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29 will present “About Boating Safely,” on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  This one-day, seven-lesson course teaches: •  Rules of the road •  Knowing the boat •  Navigating the waterways •  Legal boating requirements and •  What to do in an …

New Priorities for Corps’ Park Rangers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on Lake Lanier, in response to several fatal accidents and low water levels on the lake, made two announcements. As of May 20, 2012, the Corps will suspend the review of upgrades to existing private docks and permit requests for new …

Lake Lanier App Released!

The Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau (LLCVB) “Best of Lake Lanier” mobile phone app has been released ahead of schedule. The app puts information at your fingertips about where to stay, eat or have fun on Lake Lanier — all recommended by LLCVB.  This mobile …