July 4th Boating Incident Report

There are not many times when getting a score of zero means you win. That’s the case with the Fourth of July Holiday boating statistics report from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Statewide in 2012, there were no drownings and no other fatalities.  …

Georgia Politicians Seek Lower BUI Limits

Drivers in Georgia are deemed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if their blood/alcohol level is .08%.  DUI charges can be filed at lower levels if drivers are involved in an accident. Boaters in Georgia are deemed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if …

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 …

Law Enforcement Focus: Boating Under the Influence

Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a nationwide campaign to educate the public and enforce laws on Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Law enforcement officers from county, state and federal agencies will be patrolling Georgia’s lakes educating boaters about the risks of operating a boat under the influence of …