There was a time when the word “budget” brought to mind folks who were poor and couldn’t afford goods and services that the rest of us took for granted. Now, if you’re not on some sort of budget you’re probably headed for financial doom when your …
Category: Lake Lanier Travel
Ten Perps Sentenced in ‘Operation Something Bruin’
“Operation Something Bruin,” is a multi-agency initiative focused on the illegal poaching of bears and other wildlife in North Carolina and Georgia. In February 2013, state and federal wildlife officials in North Carolina and Georgia announced the results of a four-year undercover investigation focused on …
Next ‘Boating Safely Course’ on Lanier: July 13th
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29’s Public Affairs Officer Roy Crittenden told lakelanier.com today that about 180 people have taken their Boating Safely course since February 2013. He is thrilled with that number, but it’s not high enough. Officer Crittenden wants you to take the …
Storm Damage Keeps Sanders Road Closed
Severe storms that whacked areas near Lake Lanier on Sunday, May 19, 2013, are still causing problems. In addition to wiping out the bridge on Stephens Road, not far from Old Federal Park, damage was done elsewhere. Click Here for the Stephens Road Bridge Story …
Lake Lanier Islands is Hiring
Now that there’s actually water in Lake Lanier, everybody is swarming to the lake. Lanier is one of America’s most popular lakes, mostly because there is nothing as beautiful and/or inviting in many other states — especially the flat and wheaty ones that are in the …
Lakehouse For Sale: Make Offer
Sick and tired of Junior wasting his life away on your sofa, guzzling Yoo-hoos and eating you out of house and Cheetos? Does Lula Mae waste gazillions of gallons of hot water showering every morning? No room in the garage for your pickup and hog? Have …
Yes, There Are Dog-Friendly Parks on Lake Lanier
One of the most common questions we are asked is: “Are there any dog-friendly parks on Lake Lanier?” On June 3, 2013, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) office at Lake Lanier provided the latest list of parks that allow or restrict pets. In general, parks …
Dog Friendly GA State Parks
Max, Fluffy, Spot and Sasha are welcome to join you and other dog owners in Georgia’s state parks this summer. That way you’ll both get some exercise and have fun outdoors … in addition to having quality time together. Camping What could be more fun …
Southern Living Loves Lake Lanier (Of Course)
Southern Living Magazine chose wisely. Our own Lake Lanier was listed among the 20 best lakes in the South in one of their recent editions. Are we surprised Lake Lanier made the list? Heavens, no. Are we surprised they mentioned all the other, lesser, lakes? …
Learn to Row, Row, Row on Lake Lanier
There’s more to rowing a boat than effortlessly floating gently down your average stream, although that’s a fun way to spend a few hours with a favorite friend or two. Rowing is one of the most elegant of Olympic sports. Teams — called “crews” …