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Sorry, but when I hear or read “news” about Glades Reservoir — the proposed 850-acre lake, to be created where Glade Farm Road and Glade Lake currently grace the landscape, that will be fed from the Upper Chattahoochee River Basin in northern Hall County — my mind tunes …
An Argentine mural artist known as “Jaz” has jazzed up the timing tower at the Olympic Rowing Venue at Clarks Bridge Park at the northern end of Lake Lanier. Franco Fasoli — which, if you say it with a Spanish accent, is every bit as cool …
Friday, August 23, 2013 was one of the nicest days in ages to be on Lake Lanier — especially for the unveiling of 20 navigation lights that have been placed on the lake. The solar-powered lights provide a visual warning about hazards in the lake to nighttime …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A federal park ranger is recovering following surgery for a gunshot wound suffered after being shot by a black woman in a vehicle parked in the Lower Overlook area of Buford Dam Park, as the ranger approached the woman to tell her the park was closed. According …