Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus News

The Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus met again on Saturday, December 15, 2012.  Actually, they met twice: once in Gainesville and also in Cumming, later in the day. At the meeting in Gainesville I was surprised more people weren’t there to voice their opinions.  Politicians are …

Bennett Charged with 13 Felonies in Boat Crash

Nothing can bring Jake and Griffin Prince back from the boat crash that took their lives on June 18, 2012. The man who was allegedly driving the boat that caused the wreck has been charged with more than a dozen felony counts for causing their …

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 …

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 …

Governor Deal Wants Stricter Boating Under the Influence Limits

In a statement released on Thursday, June 28, 2012, Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal announced he will seek lower limits for Boating Under the Influence and for hunting under the influence when the General Assembly reconvenes in January 2013. The deaths of two young boys — …

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 …

Deadly Tragedy on Lake Lanier

We regret to inform you that a pleasant family outing on Lake Lanier turned into a deadly tragedy about 11 PM Monday night, June 18, 2012. A pontoon boat carrying more than a dozen individuals from four families in Gwinnett County was traveling on Lake …

Holiday Accidents on Lake Lanier

Thankfully, there have been no drownings on Lake Lanier, as of 11 AM, Memorial Day 2012.  Drownings were reported on two of Georgia’s other lakes: one on Union County’s Lake Nottely and the other on Lake Allatoona. Click Here for Drowing on Lake Allatoona The Georgia …