I have no idea whose idea it was to begin the Cracker Fly-In 44 years ago, but it was a stroke of genius. As John Pittman — President of Chapter 611 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. (EAA) in Gainesville – told me, it is …
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Gainesville’s Cracker Fly-In
Like airplanes? Have I got a deal for you. The skies over Gainesville will have 150 of the coolest planes you’ve ever seen coming in for a landing at the 44th Annual Cracker Fly-In at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport at 1137 Aviation Way. It all …
Four New Forsyth County Parks Open
In an economy when most news is about the closing of public parks, we’re happy to inform you that Forsyth County opened its fourth new park. The official opening date for Old Atlanta Park was June 29, 2012. The momentous occasion was marked by a …
Charges Filed in April 21st Fatal Boat Accident
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that new charges have been filed in a fatal boat crash on Lake Lanier that occurred back in April of this year. Steven Brent Parker, 32, of Cumming, is charged with two felonies: homicide by vessel, and serious injury …
Fourth of July Fireworks!
The 4th of July is on a Wednesday this year. That’s just weird. Especially when it comes to figuring out schedules for Fireworks Displays. We are going to do our best to let you know where you can go to celebrate the birthday of the …
Seven Rules for Meeting Bears in the Woods
Modern single women are less likely to be afraid of meeting a bear in the woods than ladies from earlier times. Not because today’s single women are more brave — they’ve just had more awful dates with men who make bears appear to be civilized …
Agencies Unite to Fight Boating Under the Influence
Law enforcement agencies from the Gwinnett County Police Department and Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division have agreed to a new level of teamwork and cooperation to maximize their resources and presence on Lake Lanier. Their combined Boating Safety Initiative will allow law enforcement …
Griffin Prince’s Body Found in Lake Lanier
Following nine days of tireless efforts from searchers from local, state and federal agencies, Griffin Prince’s body has been found in Lake Lanier. Griffin went missing after a dreadful boating accident Monday, June 18th on Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford …
Message from Family of Boy Missing on Lake Lanier
The family of Jack and Griffin Prince — the two young boys lost in the June 18, 2012, boating accident on Lake Lanier — released this statement on Sunday, June 24th: “On behalf of the Prince and Hansen Families, this brief statement is offered to all …
Search for Griffin Prince Continues on Lake Lanier
Melissa Cummings — Communications and Outreach Specialist with Georgia’s DNR, Wildlife Resources Division — confirmed with lakelanier.com at 2 PM on Friday, June 22nd, that the search for the body of Griffin Prince will continue this weekend on Lake Lanier. Griffin has been missing and is presumed …