Our friends at the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) serve our community all year long. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their efforts to keep the lake safe, pure and full. We’re happy to announce that LLA is offering the members of its not-for-profit …
Category: Lake Lanier Travel
Bolling Bridge on Route 53 to be Resurfaced
Teri Pope, our friend at the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), informed lakelanier.com that about $43 million will be spent statewide to improve the safety and functionality of bridges, among other priorities. Five new or rebuilt bridges are among 14 Georgia DOT construction efforts commencing …
Boat Dock Permits on Lake Lanier
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Public Affairs Officer Lisa Parker says the Mobile District approved policy changes to Lake Lanier’s Shoreline Management Plan regarding community docks. Lisa Parker said “The decision sets a deadline for community dock permittees of undeveloped communities owners to provide required documentation …
Magical Nights of Lights Discount for 12-5-12!
Lake Lanier Islands is celebrating the 20th year of the Magical Nights of Lights in a big way on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. December 5th is the 20th day of the 2012 season, so they’re dropping the price of admission to $20/per car. (Sorry, gargantuan buses and absurdly …
Black Mountain Fire Contained
A significant wildfire that closed that closed the trail to Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail has been fully contained. The U.S. Forest Service says the area was reopened after being closed for five days as the Forest Service and partners battled a large wildfire …
Helen, GA: An Appalachian Trail Community
Helen, Georgia, has been named an official Appalachian Trail Community™ by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) — the official guardian of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly referred to as the Appalachian Trail (AT). The Appalachian Trail Community™ program recognizes places that promote and protect the Appalachian …
Angel Tree Lighting at Magical Nights of Lights
Light up your life at Lake Lanier Island Resort’s 20th Annual Magical Nights of Lights and help the Edmondson-Telford Center for Children (ETC) — a non-profit agency in Gainesville dedicated to providing hope to victims of child abuse — at the same time. On Saturday, December 1, …
Arnold Schwarzenegger Filming on Lake Lanier
Our friends at the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau informed lakelanier.com that Arnold “I’ll be back!” Schwarzenegger is filming his next movie on the shores of Lake Lanier. No, they don’t want us to co-star. I think they’re only letting us know so we …
Lake Lanier is Going Down the Drain
Ten days ago we reported that the water level of Lake Lanier had dropped by 16 inches during the previous week. On November 16, 2012, the lake’s level was an even 1,059 feet — a dozen feet below full pool. Today, November 26th, the lake …
Drought Monitor Report
You’ve heard of the Weather Feather, right? They’re easy to make. Just suspend a feather outside your window and make your own weather forecast. Here’s how: • If the feather moves … it’s windy. • If the feather is wet in the morning, it’s dew. …