Shane Watson Guide Service Report 4-25-13 Since my last report, the stripers, crappie, and spots have been biting well on Lake Lanier most mornings and afternoons. Freelined bluebacks out over the channel, on points, and on deeper humps have produced well. A white bucktail and …
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Pictures from Gov. Deal’s Signing of SB 136
April 23, 2013 will always be an important day for Lake Lanier. That’s when Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 136 into law, lowering the legal blood-alcohol limits for those who operate watercraft or hunt in Georgia. Many law enforcement officials, politicians and members …
Gov. Deal Signs SB 136 at Lanier’s Holiday Marina
Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 136 lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit for boaters and hunters from the former level of .10 to .08. The new law also increases penalties for those caught boating while intoxicated. Other provisions in the law …
GA Approves Appalachian Trail Tags
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) collected the 1,000+ applications required to ask the state of Georgia to approve a specialty license plate honoring the Appalachian Trail (AT). ATC’s request for revenue sharing from the sale of the vehicle tags required new legislation: House Bill HB-104. Thankfully, the Georgia House of …
Dahlonega Celebrates the Appalachian Trail
The volunteers who have planned the 2013 Dahlonega Trail Fest (Friday, March 22nd — Sunday, March 24th) have done a fabulous job. Want proof? Click Here for the Trail Fest Schedule Updates from the Dahlonega Trail Fest’s Facebook page [click here] have been frequent and helpful, …
Then the Rains Came to Lake Lanier
Seriously. Did you ever believe we’d see Lake Lanier this full so soon? Amazing. January 1, 2013’s level was 1058 — twelve feet below 1070, the full-pool level for winter on Lake Lanier. February 1st we hit 1063.34. Then, March 1st took us up to …
Progress on Lake Lanier’s Don Carter State Park
Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it — it’s still under construction. Don’t be surprised if it’s your favorite place on the lake in a few years. Don Carter State Park — named in honor of Don …
New Hours for Lake Lanier Corps of Engineers Office
Hours of operation are being curtailed at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office serving Lake Lanier due to a reduction in staffing at their Shoreline Management Help Desk. The Help Desk will only operate on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM until 4 …
DNR Ranger of the Year Serves Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier is protected by rangers assigned by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. It should be no surprise that the best lake in Georgia — Lake Lanier — is home to the 2012 State Ranger of the Year. DNR Ranger Cpl. Jason …
Drought Monitor for Georgia (2-5-13)
Amazing how quickly things change — even situations we think might never change. Much needed rain crossed our state. Some of us believe it was an answered prayer. One thing is for sure: There was drought in North Georgia. Now it’s gone, according to one …