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New Etowah River Guidebook

The Georgia River Network (GRN) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is, in my words, to protect the purity of Georgia’s waterways.  Or, in their words, GRN is “working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect, restore and enjoy our …

Trail Running Competitions in North Georgia State Parks

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 …

US Senator Sessions’ (R-AL) Statement on the “Water Wars”

Here is the complete July 22, 2013, press release from Alabama’s Senator Jeff Sessions, without edits or comment (except for the illustration). WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), a senior member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after today’s hearing concerning …

Boat Propeller Injures Girl on Lake Lanier

Communications/Outreach Specialist David Allen of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources informed lakelanier.com there was a boating incident on Lake Lanier at about 4 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2013. A 16-year-old girl received a laceration 16 inches long on her left thigh as she was …

Shane Watson Guide Service Report 7-22-13

Since my last report the striper fishing on Lake Lanier has been great most days. Leadcore pulled 8 to 9 colors out with a 1 oz chart/blue jig and chartreuse trailer has worked very well. Downlined bluebacks have also worked very well when the fish have …

Thar Be Pirates on Lake Lanier! Aarrghh!

Saturday, July 20, 2013, has been designated by our fun-loving governor Nathan Deal as Pirates Day on Lake Lanier in honor of our favorite scalawags — the hosts and sponsors of the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. Our pirates are proper Southern gentlemen and ladies worthy …

Surf’s Up at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier!

Summer came late to Lake Lanier in 2013, but on Monday, July 15th, Don Carter State Park opened to the public for the first time. One family arrived at 7 AM to hit the beach early! A few visitors came out of curiosity, some for …

Don Carter State Park Opens July 15th!

For the first time ever, summer begins on July 15th!  That’s when Don Carter State Park opens, at the northern tip of Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River. The boat ramps are ready, along with the walking and bicycle trails.  You can set up a …

Good Pirates Sail the High Seas of Lake Lanier

There are good pirates and bad pirates.  Not all pirates are scurvy dogs. Take the Lone Ranger and Robin Hood.  They appeared to be pirates but were actually public servants, like modern politicians … only they didn’t keep the loot. The Pirates of Lanier are good!  They “collect” …

Don Carter State Park is Almost Open

  Don Carter State Park is Georgia’s newest park — and the first on beautiful Lake Lanier.  After many rain delays, the facility will open to the public on Monday, July 15, 2013.  Park hours are 7 AM until 10 PM daily. A Grand-Opening Ceremony will …