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Vol. 25 Issue 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

New LLA executive director

The Lake Lanier Association has a new executive director, Gainesville resident Jennifer Flowers. She replaces Joanna Cloud, who now works with Marine Specialties Inc. Page 2

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Gainesville office focuses on water quality and monitoring issues, program work and community outreach. Page 14

Beautiful Toccoa Falls

From below the misty cascade of water free-falling 186 feet into a deep pool that empties into a tiny stream lined with colorful wild azaleas and rhododendron, one would never imagine the dark side of Toccoa Falls. Page 58

Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .

Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . .

Design & Remodel . . . . . .

Dining guide . . . . . . . . .

Fishing news . . . . . . . . .

Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . .

Lake Lanier Olympic Park .

Lake levels . . . . . . . . . .

Lanier map . . . . . . . . . .

Marinas information . . . .

On the water . . . . . . . . .

Outdoor activity calendar Recreation guide . . . . . .

Safety guide . . . . . . . . .

Sailing calendar . . . . . . .

Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . .

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Pirate flags flew across Lake Lanier last month during the 11th Annual Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run. For complete coverage, see page 28.

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August 2019

New executive director takes the reins at Lake Lanier Association

By Pamela A. Keene The Lake Lanier Association has a new executive director.

Gainesville resident Jennifer Flowers’ first day on the job was Monday, July 15. She replaces Joanna Cloud, who now works in the private sector with Marine Specialties Inc. Flowers worked for more than eight years in the Water Resources Department for the City of Gainesville. Specifically, she worked with water conservation and water quality issues, as well as storm-water run-off and environmental protection.

“Jennifer’s application was among the first, if not the first, that we received for the position,” said John Barker, president of the association. “She was the first to apply and the last one standing.

The board and I feel like Jennifer is the exact best fit for the association going forward. The decision to hire her was unanimous.”

Flowers has worked in the water resources arena for the past 10 years. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor of science degree in ecology, she worked in New Jersey with AmeriCorps on river cleanups, monitoring and public education programs. She also earned her

master’s degree in environmental law and policy from the Vermont Law School before returning to Georgia to work for the City of Gainesville.

She was recently selected to participate in the 2019 Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, a five-week program with sessions held around the state.

Each session focuses on different environmental issues that affect the state.

“I am so excited to join the Lake Lanier Association as executive director,” Flowers said. “Already I feel like I know many of the Lake Lanier stakeholders and leadership in the area, plus my experience has put me in the position of being familiar with and understanding water policy and regulations.”

During her tenure with the City of Gainesville, Flowers managed community programs and outreach, working with residents and businesses regarding water conservation, pollution and environmental concerns. She also organized public meetings, including setting up a panel to bring together interested parties around the Tri-State Water Negotiations and speaking to schools and civic groups.

Jennifer Flowers.

“I enjoyed all aspects of my work, but particularly my community outreach and education stands out,” she said. “Meeting so many people in the community and learning about issues and how they can be addressed has been very rewarding.”

She interfaced with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. As a member of the Hall County Green Alliance, she chaired the group’s Land/Water and Public Education Workgroups She also served as a board member for Keep Hall Beautiful, a member of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals and on the Training Advisory Committee.

One of her first priorities will be meeting with environmental, community and governmental leadership to jump-start her work with the association.

“Lake Lanier is vital to this area, to Northeast Georgia and the state on so many levels,” Flowers said. “Georgia wouldn’t be what it is – from an economic standpoint, a conservation perspective and agriculturally – without Lake Lanier. And our partnerships with leadership and the community are vital or achieving the association’s mission and purpose.”

Flowers is also gearing up for this year’s Shore Sweep, slated for Saturday, Sept. 14.

See LLA, page 22

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LAKE LIVING at its best! 5BR/6BA. Open concept, beautiful finishes & fantastic lake views. Gourmet kitchen & keeping room, screened porch. Water views in master on the main, spa-like master bath. 2 finished lower levels w/covered decks, rec room, office, 2nd laundry room, work shop & wine cellar. Elevator.

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2 STORY GREAT ROOM w wall of windows & views Main level offers separate dining rm, serene home office & another room could be a 2nd home office, music rm or add BR. HUGE secondary BR & additional bonus rm! Terrace lvl w 2nd kit, rec/living rm, full bath & sleeping rm. Great teen/in-law ste. Easy walk to S/S dock; GREAT location on the lake. Below appraisal. REDUCED $974,000 (Hall)

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! Gorgeous lake views from most every room in the house! Master BR on main lvl.

Huge kitchen &separate dining room that connects the family room and kitchen. 3 BRs on the upper level (1 a 2nd master suite). Terrace level w/ a game room, 2nd living room, wet bar, work room. EAST walk to SS dock in beautiful water. REDUCED $840K (Hall)

IMPECCABLE 3 BR/3.5 BA South Lake home with gorgeous lake views from most every room! Very low COE line & easy walk/golf cart ride to single slip dock in DEEP water. Enjoy sunset views on AMAZING covered deck. Master on main + office/4th BR. Gourmet kitch w/sitting rm, HUGE gr rm w/FP & dining rm perfect for entertaining! 2 BR & baths on terrace level plus living room, office & workout room. $899,500 (Hall)

CITY LIVING, close to downtown Gainesville and VIEWS of Lake Lanier from most EVERY room! Gorgeous traditional home with fabulous spaces. Huge foyer, large family room, separate dining room & AMAZING kitchen & sunroon w/ lake views! Upper level has 3 huge BRs, a master bath w/ lake views, a roof top deck & laundry. Full unfinished basement with room to expand. EASY walk to double slip dock in DEEP WATER ALWAYS! 4BR/3BA. $725K (Hall)

AMAZING Lake Lanier home w double slip dock, party deck, boat lift & ALWAYS DEEP water. 3 BRs on main including master. Vaulted ceilings in the great room & open concept to the kitchen make this a FANTASTIC home for entertaining. Finished terrace level has a KILLER bar & great rec rm! 2 additional rms are currently used as BRs. EASY walk or golf cart ride to lake.

Golf cart included. REDUCED $598K (Dawson)

CUL-DE-SAC LOT on Lake Lanier w/DEEDED & covered boat slip! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL part of lake & deep water. PERFECT spot to keep your boat until you build. You will love the uniqueness of the custom built homes in Dockside Cove. VERY close to Athens Boat Club Marina. This gated community features streetlights, walking paths, firepit area and golf cart parking by the docks. $169,000 (Hall)

One of a kind SOUTH Lake Lanier lot with grass to the water and BEAUTIFUL views! House elevation, plans & septic system already drawn if buyer is interested. Only 35-45 minutes from Buckhead, 5 restaurants within a 10-15 minute boat ride! Very few lots with grass to the water and almost a level walk to DEEP water on the south end! Dock permit for 24 x 32 dock. $380K (Forsyth)

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2.3 PLUS .13 acre additional parcel to add an additional driveway. Lake Lanier lot in DEEP WATER always with a KILLER double slip dock. Zoned VC which is great zoning for rentals if someone wanted to build a home and cash flow VRBO rentals. Much have county approval. 50 amp service to dock. 32 x 32 Wahoo aluminum dock w/ party deck. 125 ft. river stone riprap. This drought proof dock faces Corp property/park that will never be developed. $299k (Hall)

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3 BR/3.5 BA ranch Lake Lanier home. Vaulted ceilings & stacked stone FP in great room opens to the HUGE kitchen & breakfast room. Home office/music room & separate dining rm. HUGE master main level opens to the deck. Massive screened porch for coffee, wine & dining al fresco.

Terrace level w/ 2 large BRs, custom wet bar, living area and rec room. Large flat backyard great for kids & pets. Easy walk to double slip dock. REDUCED $594,000 (Forsyth)

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TWO CONTIGUOUS beautiful lakefront lots on a cove with views to open water. Mostly hardwoods and a gentle slope to the lake, w/220’ of corps frontage.

Keep your boat at home and launch at Robinson Park a 5 minute drive away. Come build your dream home and walk to the lake to fish, paddle board, kayak and canoe.

4 miles to Gainesville. The lots can be purchased together or separate for $39,900 each. (Hall)

WOW! 4BR/2BA with 2 kitchens & 2 living rms in LAKE LANIER COMMUNITY w/ NICE lake views & GREAT lake access. NO HOA. Great decks overlooking the lake. Boat launch/ramp just minutes away.

Walk to the lake to swim, paddle board and kayak.

HUGE unfinished basement with garage for storage for your lake toys. REDUCED $290K (Forsyth)

2.02 ACRE LOT in a gated Lake Lanier community!

Escape the traffic of the city and build your home where you feel like you are a million miles away but are only 15 minutes to EVERYTHING! The great thing about Dockside Cove is the uniqueness of the existing homes that are not cookie cutter and are custom designed. This is an AMAZING price for a large lot and access to Lake Lanier. $69,000 (Hall)

WOW! 41 ft of water at the GORGEOUS double slip dock w/party deck! Shared easement from Browns Bridge Rd to lot. Nice building site w/easy dock access. Great views from the dock, DEEP water always in a protected cove in Flat Creek. 10 minute boat ride to Port Royale and Pelican Petes; 15 minute boat ride to Aqualand and Pigtales. Buy now and build later.

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Watermark Cove

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REDUCED $125K (Dawson)

2 Lots Ranging From $149K-199K

ONLY 2 LOTS LEFT. Mark Trail. New survey at office. 2 lots with 2 dock permits on north end of Lake Lanier w/ sunset views! GREAT DEAL! $149$199K (Hall)

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this water lot in Harbour Point Subdivision with great lake views. FREE 45K BOAT SLIP INCLUDED. REDUCED to $165K (Hall)

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$1,595,000 • PRIVATE, GATED SOUTH LAKE ESTATE IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR LARGE FAMILY GATHERINGS & ENTERTAINING! Magnificent lake views, a glistening pool w/ tiki bar & stone outdoor fireplace, plus a deep- water private boat dock just steps to the water. Sought after Flowery Branch location close to marinas, restaurants and The University Yacht Club. FMLS# 6571110 4746 Gaines Ferry Rd

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$1,100,000 • RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! PRIVATE ESTATE, 4 ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY WHICH COMES WITH PRIVATE TWIN SLIP DOCK, SALT WATER POOL WITH OUTSIDE KITCHEN & POOL CABANA. 2nd lot plus dock included. FMLS# 6544482 6346 Loco Vare Road

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$839,900 • SOUGHT AFTER N HALL SCHOOLS! All brick well maintained ranch on fin. terrace level. 4BR/5.5Baths. 2nd BR suite on main. Deep water boathouse/party deck. 32x32 permit. Gated lake n’hood.Rm for pool. FMLS# 5965487. 4458 Flagship Dr

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$649,900 • FALL IN LOVE! Elegant & inviting lake home w/ an open plan for entertaining.

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$650,000 • ONE OF THE BEST LOTS ON LANIER! Deep water views! Double lot w/175 ft on the CORPS line just steps to the water, a grandfathered 3 slip en-closed boathouse w/party deck.

FMLS# 6534159 4368 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville $249,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A NEW HOME IN MARINA BAY ...ON THE WATER. Boat slip available. FMLS# 6547360 5973 Grand Marina Circle, Gainesville

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$359,900 • CHARMING WATERFRONT LAKE LANIER HOME WITH YEAR-ROUND VIEWS! 3BR/2BA w/covered double slip dock. Lake views from your screened porch, deck or professionally landscaped yard with a fire pit. Minutes from GA 400, North Ga Premium Outlets. FMLS# 6560500 380 Brookwood Drive Michelle 404-379-5798

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$299,000 • .2 ACRE POINT LOT with a 3 Bedroom home permit and a deep water singleslip dock.

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$186,000 • Great location in the North Hall school district.

Deeded covered slip included in the deep water community dock. Lot #10, 4244 Bayridge Drive, 324’ of water frontage, 1.06 acres, FMLS# 5896811

$799,000 • NEW CONSTRUCTION - POINT SOUTH. Gorgeous lake views! (No dock) close to Sunrise Cove Marina for your boat!

4BR/3.5BAs on terrace level. FMLS# 6558044 5521 Mainsail Way

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$649,000 • WIDE OPEN SUNRISE VIEWS! Adorable cottage, 4BR/3BA/2HB. Deep water party dock! FMLS# 6552193 5500 Truman Mountain Rd, Gainesville

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$389,000 • BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 3BR/2.5BA on 2.93 ac with views of Lake Lanier & lake access! Add’l garage. Near Clark's Bridge, Laurel Park and Don Carter State Park.FMLS# 6584880 3271 Hidden Valley Road Linda 770-313-5446

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$625,000 • ACREAGE! Elegant 4BR/3BA Ranch style home on 3 acres! full finished terrace level, single slip dock w/party deck w/ electricity. FMLS# 6555068 2223 Colonial Drive Michelle 404-379-5798

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$669,900 • SPACIOUS ALL BRICK RANCH ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL! An enjoyable level golf cart ride to your private deep water single slip dock w/party deck. 4BR/6BA. FMLS# 6583000 9070 Ivyshaw Landing

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$515,000 • 2BR/1BA LAKE LANIER COTTAGE with an amazing level grass to water lot and deep water! FMLS# 6568522 548 Sams Road Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798

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$599,000 • BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS from this 3+/- acre estate lot in scenic North Hall County! 300 ft+ of shoreline, partially riprapped. 32x32 aluminum twin slip party dock.

Private cul-de-sac. FMLS# 6515864 3675 Hidden Pond Drive, Gainesville

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$170,000 • .69 ACRE BUILDING LOT AT THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER, slip at community dock, gated, swim & tennis. FMLS# 6563804 6330 Crestline Dr, Dawsonville Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

$400,000 • GORGEOUS 1.6 ACRE ESTATE LOT ON LAKE LANIER with magnificent year round long range views and a single slip dock. FMLS# 6029295 3425 Green Apple Road, Gainesville

$69,000 • STRATFORD ON LANIER. 1.5 acre cul-de-sac building lot, enter the water from your own back yard.

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Fishing news

Angling for catfish equal summertime at its best

Have you really and truly lived a good southern life if you haven’t spent a whole day fishing and then fried up a “mess” of catfish for dinner? Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

“Georgia provides plenty of opportunities for folks to toss out a line for catfish,” says Matt Thomas, WRD Fisheries Management Chief. “Catching catfish requires relatively simple gear and is a great way to introduce someone new to fishing, especially kids, so grab your gear and make plans to get out and go fish.”

Georgia’s public waterways are home to several species of catfish, including channel, white, blue, flathead and bullheads (consisting of several similar species – yellow, brown, snail, spotted and flat). While you may not catch them often, the larger species, like flathead catfish, can sometimes reach monster weights in excess of 100 pounds – and that’s no tall fish tale!

As summertime gets closer to

its peak, WRD highlights Lake Lanier and offers tips on techniques and equipment for anglers of all skill levels: • Lake Lanier – supports lots of small channel catfish (1-2 pounds) lake wide and fewer flathead catfish (10-40 pounds), which can be found up the Chattahoochee and Chestatee arms of the lake.

As a rule, the species and size of catfish dictate the fishing line and bait used: • If targeting channel and white catfish, fisheries biologists recommend eight to 14-pound test line and medium-sized hooks (size 2 to 1/0) under a bobber or fished on the bottom. Best baits for channel catfish are worms, liver, live minnows, shrimp, cut bait and stink bait. For anglers trying to land a large blue or flathead catfish, heavy tackle is a must – large spinning or casting tackle with at least 20 to 50pound test braid or monofilament line, large hooks (3/0 to 8/0), and heavy weights (1-5 oz) to keep bait on the bottom. Flatheads are ambush predators that prey heavily upon fish, so live or freshly

killed fish used as bait will increase your chances.

In general, anglers should target rocky shorelines, rip-rap areas, points and outside bends of rivers or the submerged river channel. Catfish will stay in deep areas or “holes” during the day before roaming the shallows at night for food.

Though most species of catfish are active throughout the day, the best summer fishing is at dusk and during the night. Catfish can be caught year-round, with the best bite typically from early spring through the peak of summer. Be prepared to fish multiple areas and if you don’t get a bite within 30 minutes, try another are until you find some fish.

For more information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com.

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and their habitats, according to the Georgia DNR, WRD. Georgia’s 10 recognized native black bass species are largemouth, smallmouth, shoal, Suwannee, spotted, redeye, Chattahoochee, Tallapoosa, Altamaha and Bartram’s. Anglers can find out more about these eligible bass species, including images and locations at www.bassslam.com.

To qualify for the Georgia Bass Slam, fish must be caught within a calendar year, must be legally caught on waters where you have permission to fish, and anglers must provide some basic information on the catch (length, weight-if available, county and waterbody where caught) accompanied by several photos of each fish. Anglers will submit information to Georgia.BassSlam@dnr.ga.gov for verification. Complete rules posted at the website.

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Shore Sweep set for Sept. 14, volunteers needed

By Pamela A. Keene Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept.

14. That’s the 31st Annual Lake Lanier Association Shore Sweep.

In the organization’s history, it has collected more than 1,000 tons of trash, garbage and debris from the water and shores of Lanier.

“With the lake levels high this year, there is even more debris and trash to be collected than usual,” said Bonny Putney, chair of the Shore Sweep Committee. “We are encouraging people to participate this year and bring their friends. It’s a fun and rewarding event.”

Volunteers are needed to provide boats to assist with cleanup, walk land-sites and shorelines to pick up trash, and to assist with removing larger debris.

As the event approaches, there will be several sites for advanced drop-off in the two weeks leading up to this year’s Shore Sweep.

This year’s day-of event will have 12 sites with captains to help organize removal. They are Aqualand Marina (public boat ramp), Bald Ridge Marina (public boat ramp), Balus Creek (boat ramp), Clarks Bridge (boat ramp), Don Carter State Park (public boat ramp), Gainesville Marina (public boat ramp), Gwinnett Park (boat ramp), Lake Lanier Islands (walkers only at welcome center), Longwood Park (boat ramp), Port Royale Marina (public boat ramp), University Yacht Club (yacht office boat ramp), and Warhill Park (boat ramp).

See Sweep, page 14

A group of scouts at last year’s Shore Sweep.

August 2019

Lanier Islands Parkway traffic shifted to new lane

By Pamela A. Keene Safety constraints caused a delay of the traffic shift onto the new section of Lanier Islands Parkway, initially slated for early July. The Georgia Department of Transportation had originally announced a date of July 2 for opening the new road, but because of the July 4 holiday, the opening was delayed until July 15.

At press time, the road was set to open July 29 and traffic would then shift to the new lanes.

“We delayed a second time to ensure that all the safety elements were in place, including signs, striping and guardrails,” said Katie Strickland, GaDOT’s District One communications officer.

“The issue was installing the section of guardrails on top of the concrete wall along the new roadway. It required field adjustments so the opening was postponed.”

Coming from the lake, the shift begins

at Holiday Marina and ends at Shoreland Drive. The new section includes a new roundabout at Big Creek and Bethany Creek roads.

The guardrail installment is now complete. The old roadbed will be removed and Strickland said that GaDOT will work with property owners to tie in driveways with the new route.

The work began in the summer of 2017 to widen Ga. 347 from McEver Road to Lanier Islands, increasing the roadway from two to three lanes and installing the roundabout. The $10.4 million project also includes a 10-foot-wide multi-use path on one side and a 5-foot sidewalk on the other.

“The original road was designed by considering the topography of the land, and with our technology today, we have been able to create a straighter route,” she said. “The road is now wider and safer.”

Construction continues along Lanier Islands Parkway.

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LCKC hopes to win national championship on home waters

By Jane Harrison The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club aims to emerge at the top again after years of heartbreaking finishes at the American Canoe Association National Sprint Championships and Masters Championships. Local paddlers will have an advantage competing on their home waters at Lake Lanier Olympic Park Aug. 7-10.

LCKC Head Coach Zsolt Szadovszki expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win back the points trophy. Chances of coming out on top are “humongous,” he said, “because our club and training is growing and our club has a system starting at a young age up to senior level and these are the results of those efforts.”

Szadovszki, who moved to Lake Lanier from Hawaii to begin coaching duties in January, doubles as National Team Coach and divides his time between the local and national squads. He said he gives each equal attention “The good news is there are many athletes at LCKC up to the US National Team Level. The ones that are not are motivated to get there seeing us all on the water,” he said.

He declined to predict which particular athletes might excel.

“It’s tough to single one out because I feel they will all do well.”

Seven LCKC members paddling on the national team have experience with the competitors from other teams. Stanton Collins, Owen Farley-Klacik, Alex Lee, Nate Humbertson, Andrew Surles, Edward Surles, and Shaye Hatchette will dip their paddles to

• Sweep

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“Although we focus our shoreline cleanup in September, the Lake Lanier Association and our volunteers are actively working to keep Lake Lanier clean,” Putney said. “Through the years, we have developed a very effective program to reduce the amount of trash and debris at the lake, but there is still more work to be done.”

For more info or to volunteer, visit lakelanier.org or call 770 503-7757.

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The ARCA National Championships at the Lake Lanier venue in 2014.

tally points for their home team.

Szadovszki expects fierce competition from Gig Harbor, San Diego and Oklahoma. Reigning champion Gig Harbor, a scrappy team from Seattle, Wash., beat out LCKC the last time the championship was on Lanier in 2014. With just 42 athletes making the trip across the country, Gig Harbor bested an 80-athlete Lanier crew by 30 points. LCKC, which has won the national championship 11 times, will undoubtedly aim to avenge that loss.

The ACA, formerly USA Canoe/Kayak, is the national governing body for the Olympic paddle sports of canoe slalom, canoe sprint and paracanoe.

Regardless of what takes place on the Olympic course, Lake Lanier Olympic Park continues to be a favorite for the national event. This will be the ninth time LCKC teams from across the U.S. will race in the championship on Lanier, according to LCKC President Blair Hickerson. About 500 paddlers and coaches representing about 15 teams will stroke toward

winning the Yonkers Trophy, awarded to the team scoring the most points.

“We look forward to welcoming athletes from across the country to the beautiful waters of Lake Lanier and the warm hospitality of Gainesville. I personally want to thank all of generous sponsors and volunteers who make this type of event possible,” she said.

“Our club is in charge of organizing the entire event: finding officials, volunteers, medal presentations, hosting the banquet,” she added. A “welcome social” for athletes, coaches, family and friends is set for 4-6 p.m. Aug. 6 on the Olympic plaza.

Results will be announced at the awards banquet, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 10, at the Ramsey Conference Center at Lanier Technical College. The ceremony will include DJ music and a buffet dinner.

Tickets are $38 and can be purchased at www.lckc.org. Volunteers desiring to help out can also find information at the club’s website.

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Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club

Contact: Office Administrator, Jackie Hutton; LCKC President, Blair Hickerson Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions.

Calendar of events: Aug. 7-10 - ACA Sprint National Championships Aug. 12 - Beginner Racing League Open House Aug. 16 - Moonlight Paddle Aug. 18 - Beginner Racing League Practice Begins Aug. 18 & 25 - Learn to SUP Aug. 24 & 31 - Learn to Kayak

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Contact: April Blair Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: office@lakelanierrowing.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+.

Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps. Hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas.

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Prohibition, common sense and rum running on the Jersey Shore Will Rogers once said ”Thank God we don’t get all the government we pay for.” Among the many examples of this was the 18th Amendment, which forbade the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol. Not only did it cost the country many millions of dollars in tax revenues, but also set up any number of businesses, both large and small to circumvent the law. Although the major notoriety was concentrated on the large operations sponsored by organized crime, there was a much smaller and possibly more widespread industry of which I know a little firsthand.

I grew up in a little seacoast town near Sandy Hook, N.J. where the two major industries were clam digging and lobstering.

My paternal grandfather was a bootlegger who actually owned a speakeasy where he sold booze from the “Rum Row,” a line of ships anchored off shore just beyond the three-mile US Territorial limit where the Coast Guard had no jurisdiction. He also sold his own homemade beer and ’shine.

Now it’s hard to explain to outsiders how anyone could collect a few dollars from their

Vinnie Mendes

On the Water

friends, row three miles past the point of the “Hook” and row back in with a fortune’s worth of booze … if they didn’t get caught! The small guys usually weren’t worth the Coast Guard’s attention.

The commercial rum runners were another story. They had their boats built by Seaman, a thirdgeneration boat builder in Long Branch, who built all the local lobster boats and Coast Guard boats. These weren’t actually the big “Pickets” or “Cutters” but 55foot “Chase” boats designed to do nothing but go fast and catch rum runners. Paradoxically, they were built in the ways along side of the very boats they were supposed to chase! Both had WWI Liberty aircraft engines, but that’s where similarity ended. The Coast Guard boats were built to government specifications with heavy

ribs and scantlings designed by some third year naval architecture student at the Coast Guard Academy. The rum runners were build light and fast, designed by Seaman.

I used to sail with an old lobsterman who would tell me stories. It was all very exciting until you realized that the Coast Guard was playing for keeps. One of his friends got shot and described the surprise of feeling like you got kicked in the back by a horse and OFFICIAL US COAST GUARD PHOTO looking down to see part of your lung poking out of your plaid US Coast Guard boats picketing a rum laden schooner just outside the three mile limit. Official US Coast Guard Photo flannel shirt! Fortunately he got away and survived to tell the tale.

One of the tricks the lobsteralong and he would look at the Finally in the early 1930s men would use was to tow the compass, line up a church steeple President Franklin Delano Roocases of booze in a net behind the with a chimney and say with a sevelt put an end to the madness boat. If the Coast Guard spotted tear in his eye ”You know, we’re and the 21st Amendment was them, they would cut the tow line in seven fathoms of water but passed to repeal the 18th. When and the net would sink to the bot- there’s 10 cases of the finest that occurred, my grandfather tom. whiskey you ever tasted down simply hung a sign out in front of Tied to the net was a buoy there.” Even in the 1950s I rehis speakeasy and went on with with a bag of salt. After a certain member every once in awhile a business as usual. amount of time, the salt would clamdigger would rake up a bottle Mendes has been sailing all dissolve, and the buoy would of booze. Within the hour word his life and on Lake Lanier for the float to the surface. If the water would spread and half the bay past 25 years. His family owns a was deeper than the buoy line, would be there thinking there marina/bar/restaurant so he has they would have to drag for it, a were probably a treasure trove of plenty of real life experiences to lot of times unsuccessfully. rare old Scotch or Canadian draw from. His favorite line: Quite often we’d be sailing whisky at the bottom.

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August 2019

Drying out after last month’s rainfall

July proved once again why it, on average, is the wettest month of the year.

We pretty much saw storms each and every afternoon, some days more, some days fewer. The rain these July storms produce is really remarkable.

There is a program on our StormTracker 2 HD radar where we can use the Doppler to estimate the amount of rainfall the storms produce in an hour.

July storms, feeding on tropical air, are very efficient rainfall producers. It is typical for a summer storm to produce three to four inches of rain per hour. However, more often than not, the storms tend to move. There are those occasions, as we have seen, where the steering currents are weak and the storm seems to linger in the same spot.

Flash Flood Warnings usually follow because the runoff just overwhelms storm drains. The July storm season is now over and we are moving head-on into the Dog Days of Summer.

I am actually amazed at the number of people who really don’t know what the Dog Days are. Although our pet dogs probably are not as active this time of year or as playful, that is not the reason we call the first two weeks of August the Dog Days.

It all has to do with a star. The name of that star is Sirius and it’s the brightest star

in the sky. The Greek and Roman astrologists connected the rising of Glenn Sirius in the eastern sky Burns with heat, drought, severe storms, and bad luck.

Lanier In Egypt, the appearOutlook ance of Sirius in the night sky was the signal that the annual flooding of the Nile would soon begin. In Greece, it was a sign the hottest part of the summer had arrived.

While many think the Dog Days are the times when it’s just so hot it drives dogs mad, that is certainly not the case!

As I mentioned, Sirius is the star the ancients associated with heat and storms.

It rises along with the sun every morning this time of year. It’s the brightest star in the sky. It’s nickname is the Dog Star because it’s part of the constellation Canis Major, which is latin for The Greater Dog. And now you know why, these are the dog days!

If you are up early and would like to see Sirius, it will be rising just before the sun. If you spot the constellation Orion, just follow Orion’s belt toward the horizon. It’s the brightest star in the morning sky. Also, another point. Stars twinkle, planets don’t. I did not want you to be confused because the light from Venus in the morning is a real powerhouse.

Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

DEC

1 1070.67 2 1071.01 3 1070.90 4 1070.68 5 1070.57 6 1070.39 7 1070.23 8 1070.58 9 1071.35 10 1071.34 11 1071.12 12 1070.89 13 1070.72 14 1070.91 15 1070.84 16 1070.63 17 1070.50 18 1070.30 19 1070.18 20 1070.39 21 1070.70 22 1070.76 23 1070.77 24 1070.76 25 1070.72 26 1070.68 27 1070.76 28 1072.98 29 1073.39 30 1073.58 31 1073.80 AV 1071.07 MAX 1073.80 MI 1070.18

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS

JAN

1073.89 1073.87 1074.17 1074.69 1074.68 1074.50 1074.29 1074.04 1073.78 1073.52 1073.27 1073.15 1073.12 1072.92 1072.64 1072.37 1072.27 1072.15 1072.37 1072.75 1072.64 1072.47 1072.72 1073.12 1072.96 1072.76 1072.56 1072.46 1072.58 1072.39 1072.12 1073.14 1074.69 1072.12

FEB

1071.83 1071.79 1071.90 1072.00 1072.10 1071.91 1071.67 1071.39 1071.24 1071.06 1071.21 1071.58 1071.61 1071.38 1071.38 1071.62 1071.82 1072.11 1072.73 1073.34 1074.61 1075.50 1075.84 1076.10 1076.00 1075.84 1075.67 1075.74

MAR

1075.65 1075.57 1075.88 1075.99 1075.85 1075.63 1075.46 1075.32 1075.22 1075.02 1074.84 1074.65 1074.44 1074.30 1074.29 1074.11 1073.91 1073.68 1073.45 1073.22 1072.98 1072.77 1072.70 1072.67 1072.65 1072.65 1072.61 1072.57 1072.52 1072.49 1072.47 1072.89 1074.05 1076.10 1075.99 1071.06 1072.47

APR

1072.47 1072.41 1072.38 1070.40 1072.50 1072.51 1072.60 1072.61 1072.53 1072.42 1072.29 1072.14 1072.04 1072.14 1072.19 1072.07 1071.97 1072.04 1073.04 1073.53 1073.48 1073.38 1073.27 1073.12 1073.07 1072.99 1072.83 1072.64 1072.46 1072.31

MAY

1072.15 1071.98 1071.83 1071.98 1072.00 1071.95 1071.92 1071.83 1071.77 1071.66 1071.86 1072.02 1072.01 1071.89 1071.80 1071.68 1071.56 1071.50 1071.46 1071.32 1071.17 1071.07 1070.97 1070.93 1070.93 1070.93 1070.88 1070.85 1070.85 1070.83 1070.79 1072.59 1071.50 1073.53 1072.15 1071.97 1070.79

JUN

1070.80 1070.81 1070.76 1070.73 1070.73 1070.78 1070.90 1071.27 1071.47 1071.69 1071.72 1071.61 1071.57 1071.53 1071.55 1071.59 1071.56 1071.67 1071.65 1071.62 1071.57 1071.62 1071.64 1071.57 1071.48 1071.42 1071.39 1071.35 1071.35 1071.35

JUL

1071.28 1071.23 1071.17 1071.13 1071.10 1071.13 1071.14 1071.14 1071.15 1071.11 1071.20 1071.31 1071.39 1071.42 1071.38 1071.32 1071.27 1071.24 1071.21 1071.21 1071.21 1071.14 1071.15

1071.36 1071.72 1070.73

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Legal expert puzzled by lawsuit delay

By Jane Harrison Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp last month poured $8 million more into a water war with Florida in a legal case that appeared stalled as of July 21.

The governor’s expenditure from the state’s emergency fund came after more than three months of inactivity on the case docket, which has run cold since March 22. Lack of activity posted on the docket by Special Master Paul J. Kelly, Jr. has puzzled observers of the 2013 lawsuit.

“I think Florida and Georgia

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Bonny Putney, LLA board member who serves as chairman of the annual lake clean-up, has worked with Flowers for nearly a decade. “Plans for the 31st annual Shore Sweep are already well under way,” said Putney.

“Because Jennifer is already familiar with Shore Sweep and our programs, I know she’ll hit the ground running to help us create another successful event for 2019. She and I have worked

would be pretty interested in getting this done,” said Lara Fowler, environmental law expert for SCOTUS.blog. The Penn State Law senior lecturer deemed the unprecedented delay in this case “very strange.” Especially unusual is Kelly’s silence after Florida’s March 12 request for oral argument.

“Why? What happened?”

Fowler wondered. Kelly seemed to be progressing quickly until the docket went blank after a March 22 change of address list.

Fowler posited that if the

together before on clean-up projects and she is an excellent organizer who has a real passion for her work.”

Flowers is married to Tyler Flowers, who serves as the children’s minister at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Gainesville.

They have two daughters, Brooklyn, 5, and Liza, 3.

Flowers said that she and the board welcome community comments and input about the associ-

states were headed into drought, they’d be making noise about the wait. Officials from both states have declined comment.

Water flow has been abundant on the Chattahoochee River, where lakes Lanier, West Point, and Eufaula are at or slightly above full pool. Lanier is the largest reservoir on the ACF, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

However, Lake Seminole, fed by the Chattahoochee and the Flint River near the Florida line, See Lawsuit, page 23

ation and Lake Lanier. “We really want to hear from people about their issues, concerns and compliments,” Flowers said.

“And I encourage people to reach out to us. Lake Lanier is big and there are so many issues that we may not be aware of.

We look to the public to help us be more effective and to be our eyes on the lake.”

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Hey, can you hear me now?

The next few articles will be a series dealing with the five prominent human senses as they apply to safe boating and correct navigation: hearing, sight, touch, awareness, and balance.

Let’s begin with hearing.

Imagine if your ability to see with unrestricted visibility on the water was quickly reduced to almost zero. You have probably experienced this weather situation driving your vehicle on the roadway. It can be a very disturbing event.

When it comes to boating operations, it is best served safely and that includes confidently maneuvering in adverse conditions.

If you go out on the water, for whatever reason, you will someday most likely encounter the scenario of low visibility. It comes in a variety of forms; fog, rain, smoke, day or night, and various combinations of all factors.

This dangerous encounter doesn't have to be the end of your voyage, but it does require you to engage other senses, especially hearing, to navigate safely through the risky situation. The proficient use of advanced electronics such as Radar, GPS, and FLIR can be of great value. There is no room for error, everything is at stake, with final decisions to be made expressly by you, the person in charge of piloting the vessel.

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measured half a foot low in midJuly. Flint River flow at Bainbridge, Ga. just north of Lake Seminole, was running about 10 percent lower than its 67-year median daily discharge.

Apalachicola River discharge on the northern end and in the Florida Panhandle, where oyster beds await freshwater nutrients, was running about 10 percent low.

Fowler offered a couple of speculations about why Kelly, described as a punctual justice with no back log, might have slowed down on this one.

She theorized that the legacy of former Special Master Ralph Lancaster, who died in January, lingers on through Kelly’s hiring of legal assistant Joshua Dunlap, who worked alongside Lancaster during his term as special master.

something of this nature and complexity? The next time you’re unSteve derway or at the mooring, in any Johnson condition of visibility, safely close or cover your eyes. If the Boating unwanted noise level on your vesSafety sel is low enough, you can begin to experience the sense of hearing and how it is described in the Doppler Effect.

If the sound increases then the n MORE INFO: object is moving toward you, Steve@CPOJohnson.com, www.cpojohnson.com lowering of the audible signal shows divergence. Ascertaining lateral movement by sound, to the Something remarkable hapright or left demonstrates bearing pens almost immediately as the drift meaning the object will most ability to see begins to diminish. likely pass your position without Unlike a road surface where you incident, although risk is always can feel a subtle change in your present until it is well past and movement by the tires as the vibration reflects off the surface of clear.

If you should ever experience the pavement. Even a sense of disituational risk while underthis rection by your vehicle is discernimmediately slow down, way, able within close proximity and your navigational position affix markings on the traffic lanes. on your Multiwaypoint with On the water, those sensory if you have one Display Function impressions do not exist. The auto what is listen intently and dible input of hearing sound now vessel. You'll the around on going takes an even more profound imyour keen how at amazed be portance to your journey. By in times becomes hearing of sense proper listening methods, you can disa in travels this. Sound like calculate approximately whether recognizvery is that pattern tinct the object is close by, approachable with practice. Also let other ing, crossing, and even moving safely away from your position. It nearby boats know your location with proper sound signals as is called the Doppler Effect (for info search Wikipedia). This boat- listed in the Navigation Rules of the Road. It all comes down to ing safety capability does take some practice and is very achiev- this: Can you hear me now?

Steve Johnson, US Coast Guard able with time and experience. is with CPO Johnson, Inc. (ret).

How would you practice

Lancaster presided from Oct. 2014 until Kelly’s appointment a year ago.

Lancaster ruled against Florida, recommending justices deny Florida’s claims because regardless of Georgia’s water use, the court could do nothing because Corps controls the volume of water that flows downstream.

Kelly, 78, a senior judge with the U.S. 10th District Court of Appeals in Santa Fe, N.M., originally ruled the existing record, consisting of millions of pages of physical and electronic documents, would be sufficient to decide the case.

However, he composed a list of questions about the volume of water Florida needs, the cost of cutting Georgia’s water use, and other inquiries regarding conservation, Corps projects, and irriga-

tion.

Both states responded, with Florida following up with a request for brief oral arguments.

Georgia posted no objections.

Fowler noted that after Kelly hired Dunlap early this year, the pace dropped off. “He was handling it matter-of-factly, moving quickly until Dunlap was hired,” she said.

Perhaps it was then that the enormity of the case hit. More than a year before he passed away Lancaster pondered aloud whether he would live to see the case resolved. “It’s a heck of a lot of work to go through the record,” Fowler said.

It’s anyone’s guess whether Kelly’s delay might be a tactic to urge settlement. “I don’t know about any settlement discussion,” Fowler said.

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Shore Lines

toon boat or her replacement – Chota Princess II – to learn about the river and the lake, the enviFrom the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors ronment, nature and ecology. many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presHands-on activities associated ents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and with Georgia Standards for Excelplay around the lake and the places that make the area special. lence help students learn about

By Pamela A. Keene river itself.” science, technology, engineering ust two years after it was The Headwaters Office serves and math (STEM) at the Lake founded in Atlanta 25 the people of North Georgia, from Lanier Aquatic Learning Center. years ago, the Chattacreating events like the Wild and Activities include water qualhoochee Riverkeeper opened a Scenic Film Festival each May, ity testing and identifying freshheadwaters office in Gainesville. river and lake cleanups, hikes to water plankton and wildlife to “The original purpose was to the river’s headwaters, and rain learn how the lake is connected to focus on stream restoration, to in- barrel workshops and school pro- students’ drinking water in their crease our outreach into the Chat- grams. The office is also responhomes. “They gain insight into tahoochee’s headwaters region, and to engage people from this area,” said Dale Caldwell, director of the office now located on Washington Street in downtown Gainesville. “Many people may not even connect the river with Lake Lanier, but the two are forever mutually connected. And that’s just part of the work we’re doing here in the headwaters.”

Today the office focuses on water quality and monitoring issues, program work and community outreach.

So just what is the headwaters PHOTO: CRK area of the Chattahoochee River?

Students aboard CRK’s floating classroom conduct hands-on water test“It’s the land around feeder ing activities, led by Elachee Nature Science Center. creeks and streams in North Georgia that actually flow into sible for water quality testing how they can protect these prewhat we know as the Chattaprograms in the headwaters recious water resources,” said Hanhoochee River,” he explains. gion and on Lake Lanier. nah Warner, headwaters outreach “The headwaters section of the On-the-water learning coordinator. “These experiences river flows through Lake Lanier Since 2001, Chattahoochee give students from elementary and continues south to Buford Riverkeeper has maintained a through high school the opportuDam. Because it is the beginning floating classroom on Lanier, nity to develop a deeper underof the river, anything that affects partnering with Elachee Nature standing of the water that is so the headwaters will also affect the Center in Gainesville and more important to our lives – all while river all the way downstream to recently, Hall County Parks and having fun.” the Gulf of Mexico. CRK is dedi- Leisure. More than 65,000 stuTwo years ago, the Rivercated to protecting the tributaries, dents and teachers have boarded keeper built a new boathouse as watershed, Lake Lanier and the the original Chota Princess ponthe new home of the Chota Princess II at River Forks Park.

Additionally, the Riverkeeper helps underserved students participate in floating classroom sessions through grants and scholarships. To date, nearly 9,000 scholarship students and teachers have been able to attend because of this program.

The Headwaters’ floating classroom became the model for a second program downriver on West Point Lake. Opened in 2015, it has worked with additional students and teachers to educate them about water issues and the environment.

Water-quality testing For a number of years staff at the headwaters office have been monitoring water quality in the Chattahoochee River, its streams, PHOTO: CRK creeks and tributaries, many of Rain barrel workshop attendees work on prepping rain barrel for inwhich flow directly into Lanier. stallation.

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PHOTO: CRK

CRK intern Paul Popovich collects a sample from Flat Creek as a part of the Neighborhood Water Watch program.

Long-time testing sites include Flat Creek, Balus Creek, Wahoo Creek and Two-Mile Creek.

Since 2010, CRK has monitored algae levels. This program takes place from April through October.

“As the source of drinking water for more than five million people, Lake Lanier’s water quality is vital,” Caldwell says.

“Lanier, like all lakes, collects and holds nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus that flows into the lake from a number of sources, including agricultural, industrial and wastewater facilities, septic tanks, lawn fertilizers and even storm-water runoff.

Higher concentrations of nutrients can drive excessive algae growth, See Shore Lines, page 55

The Lake Lanier Aquatic Learning Center, Chota Princess II.

Headwaters Events and Activities

PHOTO: CRK

The Headwaters Office of Chattahoochee Riverkeepers often presents events in Northeast Georgia. Here is a list of events currently scheduled for the remainder of 2019: • Paddle-based trash cleanup, August 24, Chattahoochee River at Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island/Sandy Springs. Meet at Powers Island to shuttle to Morgan Falls; bring your own boat.

Registration required.

• 6th Annual Orvis Down the Hatch Fly Fishing Film Festival, September 29, The Metropolitan Club, Alpharetta. Films, silent auction, fly-fishing exhibitors and experts, food and brews.

• Water Warriors Summit, October 12-14, Georgia Aquarium.

High school, college and university students, plus recent graduates and young professionals can learn about water science, advocacy, arts and media.

• 25th Anniversary Patron Dinner Fundraiser, October 24, Georgia Aquarium. Celebrate 25 years of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

• Hike to the Headwaters, November 9. Details to come.

• Headwaters Membership Gathering, November. Location and details to come.

For registration and more info visit www.chattahoochee.org.

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Volunteers at the heart of Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run

By Pamela A. Keene Talk about dedicated and loyal. For the past 11 years, Craig Martin has made the six-hour drive from Orange Park, Fla., to Lake Lanier to help out his high school buddy Dan Gordon with the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. Five years ago, Martin’s buddy Mike Makauskas decided to come along.

“It’s funny how you stay in touch with some people,” said Martin as he handed out sealed envelopes with playing cards at Aqualand Marina for the years Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. “And we really enjoy coming up here and visiting with all the other friends we’ve made, being on the water and just having a good time for a good cause.”

Gordon and his volunteer crew set up on Aqualand’s gas dock on the Saturday of the Poker Run and handed out cards. Gordon and his Florida friends were joined by Fred Jones of Buford and Joe Abruscato of Cumming.

The sun peeked in and out of the fluffy white clouds and a sometimes breeze kept the crew rela-

tively cool as they worked from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closer to shore the team of judges busied themselves with rating sheets and their cell-phone cameras to capture the spirit of the day. Headed by Gordon’s wife Jenny, the team diligently reviewed each boat and crew as it passed by the reviewing area. Her team included Abruscato’s wife Denise, daughters Nicole and Veronica and granddaughter Niah plus brother-in-law Tom Brown

and Miranda Simmons.

So just what do the judges look for?

“We’re looking for pirates, and the more the better,” said Jenny Gordon. “After that, our main goal is to seek out boats and crew who best embody the spirit and enthusiasm for this children’s charity event. Some people spend weeks decorating their boats.

Others wear really creative homemade costumes. Boats have been decorated with skeletons hanging on for dear life, treasure chests bursting at the seams with glittering booty and threatening – but non-functioning -- cannons.

At Holiday Marina, the card crew included some familiar faces from the early days of the event. Debbie Williams, wife of the late Rea Williams, handed out playing cards with Steve Damus, one of the original members of Lanier Partners. Damus also emceed the Friday night silent auction at the Captain’s meeting.

“We raised some pretty good money Friday night,” Damus PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE This boat’s name describes the said. “People were very enthusiPoker Run – a long weekend of fun.

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Now that’s a pirate ship!

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Colorful boats were part of the Poker Run, above. This youngster, right, is ready for Poker Run fun.

PHOTOSBY PAMELA A. KEENE

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

There were pirates of all kinds at the Poker Run, above.

Bill Kennedy of Cumming, below, had a front row seat.

Stretching for the card at Port Royale Marina.

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

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By Jane Harrison Folks will be stomping feet and smashing grapes in the hills north of Lake Lanier late this month as vineyards celebrate the harvest.

More than 25 wineries dot the North Georgia mountains where clusters of Merlot, Cabernet and Viognier are ripening in the August sun. In Georgia wine country, vines spread from as far north as Blairsville through Dahlonega and westward into Ellijay. As of late July, vintners would not speculate about the potential abundance of this year’s crop. Regardless of the harvest, loads of fun are about to be uncorked at four wineries with harvest festivals coming up. And in case you’re wondering, the grapes stomped underfoot never make it into a bottle. “That would be gross,” a winery hostess declared. Squishing grapes is merely a messy ceremonial recreation.

Yonah Mountain Vineyard Crush Fest Want some accordion with your wine?

Get that, plus food truck fare, crafts and more at the 10th Annual Crush Fest at the Cleveland vineyard. Owners Bob and Jane Miller, accordion player and guitarist respectively, will be among the musicians serenading grape stompers near the foot of Yonah Mountain. Attendees can bare their feet and step into big vats to dance upon the grapes. Winery spokesperson Jennifer Green said most activities will take place

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outdoors at the elegant winery with a large covered patio and spectacular views of the vines and mountain. The tradition attracts more than 5,000 people from around the Southeast, Green said.

The day-long festival includes hourly performances from the owners, the Crush Fest Drumline and Atlanta Pipe Band, plus crafts for sale by 10 regional and national artists.

• Admission: $40 per person, includes four 3-ounce wine tastings and a souvenir glass, plus all activities.

• When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24 • Where: 1717 Hwy. 255 S., Cleveland Kaya Vineyard & Winery Spirit of Harvest Festival Bluegrass music and barbecue pair well with wine at this rustic countryside vineyard, formerly the home of Blackstock Vineyard outside of Dahlonega. Tasting

room manager Katie Trammel expects the crew will haul plenty of grapes up to the crush pad for lots of squishy fun. “It’s been a great season so far with just the amount of rain,” she said in mid-July. “But you never know” what might happen in the weeks before picking time.

Food options include salads, panini, sandwiches and meat and cheese plates from the winery’s dining room. Educational discussions and a trivia contest round out the day.

• Admission: $20, includes five tasting tickets, souvenir glass, grape stomping, and educational preview of harvest season.

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31 Where: 5400 Town Creek Rd., Dahlonega

Visitors take the tour at Kaya Vineyards.

Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery Grape Stomp Fest Grape stompers go solo in mini-wine barrel containers, one person per barrel, on the wine patio with gorgeous views of nearby ridges. Live music, vendors, a kids’ tent, and “Lucy Look-Alike” contest bring an eclectic mix to the mountains.

Guests can step from the barrel onto paper to put their footprints on a souvenir poster, said hostess/manager Ilke Lander.

Admission: $25, includes tastings, souvenir glass When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31; grape stomping 2 and 4 p.m.

Where: 366 Paradise Rd., Blairsville Cartecay Vineyards Crush Festival Move over apple trees, there’s another fruit growing in the Cartecay River basin near Ellijay. Cartecay Vineyard put vines in the ground about a decade ago, becoming the first wine-making venture in apple orchard territory.

The site’s original 1890s-era stone chimney rises from a patio and covered stage overlooking the vines near the twostory wood barn tasting room.

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Guests can crush the grapes in wooden half barrels. Winery manager Alease Purdy recommends touring the vineyard with the See Vineyards, page 52

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Register in advance, 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. n Peach State Mounted Shooters, Gainesville. Equestrian/marksmanship competition, Aug. 3 & 4, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770-531-6855. n Falcons 5K Diamond Dash, Flowery Branch. 8 a.m. Aug. 4, Bogan Park, 2723 N. n First Friday Concert, Gainesville. British Invasion Concert, songs by Beatles and others, Bogan Rd. $30. www.active.com.

7-10 p.m. Aug. 2, Roosevelt Square, 177 Jesse n Movie at the Park, Dawsonville. Vendors, concessions, prizes, bounce houses, games and Jewell Pkwy. Free. www.gainesville.org. movie “Wonder Park,� 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Veterans n Cinema Under the Stars, Buford. “The Incredibles 2,� 9 p.m. Aug. 2, Buford Community Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. https://business.dawson.org.

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School, 20 Level Creek Rd. $25. www.active.com. n Georgia Peach Women’s Triathlon, Buford. 400 yard swim, 13-mile bike, 5K run, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 11, Margaritaville/Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $85$135. www.gamultisports.com. n Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Runners invited to club meeting with featured speaker, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. n RC Racing, Gainesville. Aug. 15-18, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770-531-6855. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Aug, 15, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yard Dr. $5, plus $5 parking.

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Old Peachtree Road 5K, Suwanee. 8 a.m. Aug. 17, Ga-PCOM Campus, 625 Old Peachtree Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Awesome 80s Fun Run/5K, Flowery Branch. 8:45/9 a.m. Aug. 17, Train Depot, 5301 Railroad Ave. $15-$25. www.runnersfit.com. n Sunflower Collage, Gainesville. Create a sunflower collage with acrylic paint, plus odds and ends, 2-day workshop 9-11 a.m. Aug. 20 & 21, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $79, $74 members. Register in advance. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Ultra Violet Night Hike, Helen. Experience trails by black light, learn about night florescence, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 17, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n KidFit Triathlon, Flowery Branch. Adult and children swim/bike/run events with pool swims, various distances and start times, Aug. 24, Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. $37-$47. www.fivestarntp.com. n Beautiful Backroads Cycling, Cumming.

22-, 35-, 62-, and 100-mile bike rides with sag stops and festivities, 7/7:30 a.m. Aug. 24, Vickery Village, 5855 S. Vickery St. $40-$50. www.active.com. n Back to School Bash 5K/Fun Run, Dahlonega. 7:30/8:30 a.m. Aug. 24, Yahoola Creek Park, 464 Mechanicsville Rd. $20-$30. www.active.com. n Revenuer 5K Run, Dawsonville. 8 a.m.

Aug. 24, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $35. www.active.com. n Run Your Can Off 5K/1K, Cumming.

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This home is the Chestnut plan - 3 car garage, brick water table and hardi-plank siding, master on main, hardwood floors on main living areas, granite and SS appliances in kitchen, white cabinets, granite in 1/2 bath and master bath, tile galore, french doors to covered back porch with stone fireplace! Open rail and oak step treads to finished terrace level with a great room, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a study/office, storage area, and french doors to a private wooded backyard. Professionally landscaped yard with many ornamental trees & bushes. Join the Chestatee Cove Community. Price reduced to $544,900

Well maintained, 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, home on Lake Lanier (Chestatee River) just north of Nix Island & Athens Boat Club. Peaceful Cove at the dock, very little boat activity, hardly any PWCs or wake boarders. Gourmet kitchen with tons of counter space that overlooks the family room/entertaining area. One level living for the vacationing couple, guest bedrooms are downstairs. Easy walk to the dock through the grass, Corps property is way down from the home, practically halfway to the water.

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The summer doldrums have struck. Your flowers are showing effects of the heat, and unless you’ve been able to water regularly, they may also look a bit piqued. It’s just too hot to spend much time in the garden. And besides, it’s summer, so if you’re going to be outdoors, at least head to the lake, the pool or the mountains. Keep cool inside and take some time to read the latest gardening books, especially those that may challenge your knowledge and provide great ideas for later this year or even for next year’s garden.

Some of the newest titles from Quarto Publishing Group can easily entice you to try new gardening techniques. Most are full-color, soft-cover books filled with projects, tips and new ways of approaching gardening. Here are some of the latest offerings from Quarto, available on the company’s website, www.quartoknow.com, Amazon, or at major book retailers.

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Practical Organic Gardening, Mark Highland. Especially if you live and garden near Lake Lanier, organic gardening can help reduce contamination of the water sources while growing high-quality food. Avoid fertilizers, insecticides and man-made pollutants by learning about true organic and natural gardening.

Gardener’s Guide to Compact Plants, Jessica Walliser. Do you have limited space for gardening? Check out this guide to the latest in compact plants and how to use them in your landscape. From column-shaped trees

and dwarf shrubs to mini vegetables and shorter perennials, you can create a big impact in your landscape.

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Explore this hard-cover book that offers insight into multiple varieties of popular edibles, from artichokes and parsley to asparagus and potatoes. Think about trying some cool-season crops with tips in this book, such as lettuces, brussels sprouts and cabbages.

No-Waste Kitchen Gardening, Katie Elzer-Peters. Did you know that you can regrow celery, green onions and lettuce from the base of the plants you’d ordinarily throw away? You can also harvest seeds from vegetables for the next season. Learn how with this easy to read book and stretch your food budget while becoming an innovative gardener.

Vertical Vegetables, Amy Andrychowicz. Grow more vegetables in less space with information in this book that teaches you how to build functioning trellises, construct wall-hanging gardens or other upcycled everyday objects. In addition to the how-to, the book provides lists of the best

plants to grow vertically.

Vegetables Love Flowers, Lisa Mason Ziegler. Companion plantings of flowers and vegetables can create healthier growing conditions by encouraging pollinators and deterring common garden insects. But this book also tells you how to grow the best garden in your climate and which plants to pair for optimal results.

Any of these books can help you beat the heat while cultivating your green thumb in the airconditioned comfort of home.

And they’ll inspire you to stretch your gardening skills and have garden-fresh produce all year long.

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.

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AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.20 (Dock will stay open later if demand warrants.)

On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales; brokerage services by Marine Max; rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals; sales of used boats by Atlanta Yacht Sales; rental pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards by FishTales Watersports.

BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered.

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies.

Store hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs./Sun.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri./Sat.; Closed Mon.-Wed. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.09; $2.99 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri./Sat.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing

items.

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $3.99 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.)

On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare.

Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Monterey and Stingray, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

Lake Lanier Marinas Info HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $3.95 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri..; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock,8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $3.79 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30-6 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun.) Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19): $4.29 premium; $4.20 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.40 regular; $3.49 diesel

August 2019 Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: New bath house facility with individual private units including shower, vanity and toilet. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, new low emissions Wiggins Bull Forklift; Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slipsgated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery.

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours:Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week. (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.)

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.19 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, Bayliner., Hurricane & Heyday.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.) Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.39 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Store/Dock, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat./Sun; Phone: 404-640-3181; Scott Novinski, manager Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Store: Yes Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Types of fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol; premium 93 octane, w/Valvetect Price of fuel: (as of 7/20/19) $4.40; $4.24 premium On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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Lake Lanier Luxury Lakefront Living

8075 DOGWOOD TRAIL

4454 FLAGSHIP DRIVE

CUMMING, GEORGIA 30041

GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30506

3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Baths | $1,200,000

6 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | $819,900

Enjoy the charm of the 70s in this home located in the Shady Grove area on the southern end of Lake Lanier. This home offers tons of possibilities to use as weekend retreat or do some updates and make it your permanent home on Lake Lanier. Discover a highly sought-after owner’s suite on main, views from the great room with fireplace and a beamed ceiling that opens to the gourmet kitchen. You will love this homesite with single slip dock and deep water access, 250 feet+ of shoreline, and just minutes to local hot spots like Margaritaville and Holiday.

Enjoy casual elegance on Lake Lanier! This home is so livable you will not want to miss it! Located near Mount Vernon schools. This beautiful brick home features a great floorplan with tons of upgrades. Discover the chef’s kitchen, owner’s suite and office that could be a second bedroom on main, fireside great room and keeping room. This home also features spacious guest suites upstairs and fully finished terrace with kitchenette, media room, guest suite and a lovely fireside family/recreation room. Incredible covered porches perfect for sunset views and the level walk to aluminum dock with party deck all within a quiet, gated, lake community.

3515 LAKE BREEZE LANE

6550 BLUEWATERS DRIVE

GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30506

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA 30542

5 Bedrooms | 4 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths | $799,000

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | $689,900

Savor beautiful sunset views of Lake Lanier from this spacious wraparound front porch that beckons you inside this elegant but comfortable home within an award-winning, amenity-packed, gated Lake Lanier community.

Thoughtfully designed interior with perfect flow for entertaining large or intimate gatherings. Fresh interior paint, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, spacious chef’s kitchen opens to fireside keeping room, butler’s pantry, caterer’s room, and owner’s suite on main with a lovely updated spa bath. Terrace level offers casual living with billiards room, kitchenette, media room, full bed and bath. Dock slip with lift available.

Located on the southern sailing waters of Lake Lanier, this exquisite lake home features a single slip dock permit-designed to blend perfectly with the natural setting and inspired by the talented architect’s own modernist dream home concept. Just a quick boat ride to Aqualand and Margaritaville resort! Constructed of Cypress and Hardi exterior with master on main and breezeway connection to guest suite. The expansive chef’s kitchen includes stainless and granite countertops. Other features include European bath fixtures, observatory, multilevel decks, unfinished basement for you to personalize, and a two-car garage.

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Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678482-1662.

Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

This Southern Gastro Pub features re-imagined traditional Southern fare and variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Mon - Thu & Sun 11 a.m. 9 p.m.; Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/outdoor flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572

American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar

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and dancing all night long. Take out available.

5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181.

Collegiate – Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting.

220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678-9892280.

Foster House – Restaurant and special events facility. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2, Sun. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner - Country buffet and music, Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 305 West Main St., Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905.

Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C2, 770-287-8384.

Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177.

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday.

Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153.

Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848.

Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr., Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111.

Sperata - Continental fine dining in its 11th year. Private dining available. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. Mon.Sat., Sun. 2:30-9 p.m. Buford. B-4. 678 7657911, www.speratarestaurant.com.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy.,

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Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands.com. Buford.

B-3, 770-945-8787.

Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Canbreakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol- noli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheeselowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., cake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, BuItalian ford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with Mexican mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Offering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, seand more. Also available: our famous rice balls lection of combination platters and more. 4965 -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am 6871. to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 Oriental 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price 678-288-9050. appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 5- a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; 9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. Bof Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Bu- 4, 770-945-3350. ford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

Smokey Q BBQ - Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pork and Chicken Tacos and more! Sun., Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Closed Mon. Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming. A-3, 770 910-4961.

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8/8:55 a.m. Aug. 24, Otwell Middle School, 605 Tribble Gap Rd. $15-$35. www.active.com.

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gall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Wine in the Woodlands, Gainesville. Enjoy wine, cocktails and light refreshments in garden setting, 6-9 p.m. last Thursdays through October, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $8, members free, cash bar. www.atlantabg.org, 404-8884760. n Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen.

Guided hike with park naturalist, 11-noon second Saturday through November, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. n Concert in the Garden, Gainesville. Marc 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org.

Broussard/the Mavericks. “Bayou Soul” and Tex-Mex/R &B/country/rock tunes, doors open n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Down4:30 p.m., concert 7-11 p.m. Aug. 25, Ivester town Dawsonville. www.dawson.org.

Amphitheatre, Gainesville Garden of the Atn Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval lanta Botanical Garden. 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides roll No parking on site. Shuttle from Lakeview Academy or walk from Liberty Utilities, 1764 out at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday intervals at 6 p.m. from North Hall Technology Center, 4075 NoCleveland Hwy. $54.50-$56.50. www.atpone Rd. velocraig@hotmail.com. lantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Famn Sunflowers & Selfies, Helen. Hayride to sunflower field, refreshments, photo contest, 10 ily Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Gara.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 30 & 31; Sept. 1, 6, 7, & 8 den Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. (date may change due to bloom time), Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trl. 706-878- $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Ongoing Friends of Don Carter State Park for park imn Birds of Prey, Dawsonville. Get up close and personal with hawks, owls and falcons in- provement projects, bring water, gloves and doors, 1-2 p.m. Lodge Lobby, Amicalola Falls clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third SaturState Park, 418 Amicalola Falls Rd. $5 parking. days, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gas706-265-1969, www.amicalolafallslodge.com. tateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n First Visit Tour, Helen. Van tour to covered n S’mores and Campfire Stories, Gainesville.

Join park staff around the campfire, 8:30 p.m. bridge, Duke’s Creek, and cottages, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturdays through December, Smith- Saturdays, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N.

Browning Bridge Rd. $3, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Downtown Gainesville Farmers Market.

2:30 p.m. Fridays, Historic Gainesville Square. n Original Hall County Farmers Market, Gainesville. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to noon or sell-out Saturdays, corner Jesse Jewell Pkwy./I-985. www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org. n Dawson County Farmers Market, Dawsonville. 3:30-7 p.m. Fridays through September 27, Dawsonville City Hall parking lot, 415 Hwy. 52. http://business.dawson.org. n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee Nacoochee. Author of “Distant Voices: The Story Club

August 2019 Sailing Events

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AISC Wednesday 2 - #5 8/7 LLSC Thurs pm Portsmouth Series 8/8 SSC/BFSC Moonlight Scramble/ Firefly #2 8/10 AISC Wednesday 2 - #6 8/14 BFSC BFSC Fall 1 8/17 AISC Wednesday 2 - #7 8/21 LLSC Thurs pm Portsmouth Series 8/22 BFSC BFSC Fall 2 8/25 AISC Wednesday 2 - #8 8/28 LLSC Vern Pickering Commodores Cup 8/31-9/1

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of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound” reads excerpts from his new book, “The Valley Where They Danced,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10, Sept. 7, Nov. 9, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $7-$12, free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077.

See Lake Lanier Olympic Park Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities. See www.gastateparks.org/DonCarter for activities at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier.

– Compiled by Jane Harrison

n MORE INFO: Additions/corrections lakesidenews@mindspring.com

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owner in a tractor drawn trailer with bench seats. She also expects attendees will love special t-shirts bearing the image of Junior, the winery’s Irish setter/golden retriever mix who’s been there since wee vines took root.

• Admission: $20 presale, $25 day of event; includes grape stomping, four 3-ounce tastings, vineyard tours, souvenir plastic wine mug.

• When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 25 • Where: 5704 Clear Creek Rd., Ellijay

Lake Lanier’s Early History Book Is Now Available!

Lake Lanier’s early history book is back! The history of the Buford Dam Project and Lake Sidney Lanier is now available for purchase.

The 9x12 hardback edition is beautifully packaged in its own multi-colored dust jacket. Inside you will find over 1,100 historical and contemporary photographs, many of which are new and were not part of the original print. The history is also told through the use of diagrams, documents, interviews, letters, maps, newspaper articles and programs.

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To order A Storybook Site: The Early History and Construction of Buford Dam and Lake Sidney Lanier, complete and mail the order form to the address listed below.

You can also purchase your copy of Lake Lanier’s early history online at www.lakelanierhistory.com or visit Gainesville Marina. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and order your copy today.

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Complete the order form and mail it to the address below with a check or money order for $89.95 made payable to RDC Productions.

Mailing Address: RDC Productions, LLC 320 Town Center Avenue Suite C-11, Box #113 Suwanee, Georgia 30024

Now trending: re-designing and remodeling bathrooms August 2019

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As a design-build firm, we continue to see lots of clients looking to re-design and remodel bathrooms this year. From timeless materials to new cabinet colors and room layouts, clients are looking to update their bathroom spaces to make them both more beautiful and more functional.

One of the trends that we’re continuing to see from fixture manufacturers is matte finishes.

Whether it be matte black or matte gold (yes, gold is back!), these colors help bring a modern elegance to a space. With a light backdrop, stylish black fixtures are sleek and modern; and matte gold, also known as champagne bronze, is a far cry from the shiny brass most people are trying desperately to get away from. If you’re brave enough, you can even mix finishes; black and chrome work great together, while dark bronze and champagne together provide an updated traditional look.

Another trend we’re seeing is warmer wood accents. Of course, the most popular place we see this is in cabinetry; a stained finish on a modern door style gives a sleek, updated look. We also see wood accents in the form of teak in

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showers, including shower seats, stools, or bathmats. You can bring in the wood look in the form of floor tile, as well. With simple modern style on the rise, the preference is moving toward more natural finishes and materials with clean lines.

One thing I encourage clients to be open to are unique vanity mirrors and lighting. These items can really make a statement and help define the style of the space.

There are practically an infinite number of options out there so look to a design professional to guide you to the correct size and look to balance your space. Gone are the plate-glass, builder-grade mirrors and in are mirrors that make a statement. Also out are

the matchy-matchy mirrors that are the same color as your vanity.

In terms of lighting, you don’t have to just stick to above-mirror vanity lights. There are single sconces, as well as pendants that can help frame your vanity area, and if you have a large enough space, don’t be afraid to bring in a small chandelier in the center of the room for something unique.

For tile, marble- and concretelooks continue to be popular.

Marble is not recommended for bathrooms because of its porosity and high maintenance. But manufacturers have created porcelain tile that looks like marble so you can get the same elegant effect.

Porcelain tile manufacturers have also mastered re-creating the concrete look tile, for a more modern or industrial look. Again, these go back to the popularity of nature and incorporating natural, or natural-looking, materials.

Gray continues to be a popular color in 2019. Many lovely tones of gray pair nicely with light bathrooms and matte black accents.

Although, we’ve been seeing some of the colder grays decline, while warmer grays and taupes are on the rise. These warm grays can be used in tile choice, as well

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as cabinetry or wall color.

More and more designers are including artful sinks in bathroom renovations.

These sinks provide unique shapes and designs, adding a striking focal point in a small area, and this includes both vessel and undermount. Just like lighting and tile, there are many more great options for sinks out there. Kohler is especially great at creating beautiful pieces, whether that be a handpainted vessel sink or a subtly patterned undermount sink.

In addition to material trends, we also are seeing trends in terms of bathing needs. More and more people are removing their bulky garden or jetted tubs from their master bath and replacing them with large, tiled showers. I hear all the time from people who use their large tubs for storage or washing the family dog instead of actual baths. For those that do still enjoy taking a bath, they are replacing the old standard tubs

with freestanding soaking tubs or air massage tubs. Air massage technology uses forced air to create a milder jacuzzi effect without the tubes and drainage of the oldstyle jets for a much more sanitary and easy-to-maintain system.

When it comes to a bathroom remodel, everyone’s style and needs are different. Some are looking for simply an updated, but still timeless, look while others need space that’s more functional. It’s ideal to work with a designer or design-build remodeler when re-doing a bathroom to maximize the space you have and come up with ideas that you maybe hadn’t considered.

Sara Bagwell is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds.

All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m.

Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531.

Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas. Fees (per day): Boat launching $5 Vehicles $5 Commercial vehicle $20 Pedestrian/bicycle $2 Annual pass $40 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property.

Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ il-Works/Recreation/Lake-SidneyLanier/Schedules.

STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS

7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK

770-945-8787 770-945-8787 770-945-8787 770-535-8280 770-781-2010 770-967-6371 706-864-3622 706-344-3600 770-781-2215 770-205-6850 770-781-2215 770-535-8280 770-531-2680 770-531-2680 770-535-8280 770-531-3952 770-945-8787 404-656-3530

MORE INFO: Water release schedules - 770 945-1466 Lake information - 770 945-1467 Corps of Engineers - 770 945-9531 www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier

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which, in turn, can have devastating effects on fish stocks and drinking-water.”

CRK’s nutrient monitoring program has been approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which uses the data to make regulatory decisions.

The data has helped the state determine that Lanier is not currently meeting state water quality standards, and as a result, the state was required to develop an action plan in accordance with the nation’s federal Clean Water Act. This plan includes a mandated reduction in phosphorus loading into Lanier from permitted wastewater treatment facilities, as well as developing initiatives to reduce non-point source stormwater runoff.

Riverkeeper’s work has also resulted in municipalities investing millions of dollars to improve sewage plants around the lake.

Neighborhood Water Watch Each week more than a dozen volunteers and interns visit more than 30 sites to sample water in the Chattahoochee River, creeks that flow into Lanier and in the lake including several beach sites.

Samples from the headwaters re-

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gion are brought to the Gainesville office where they are tested. The tests measure pollutants including e. coli, conductivity and turbidity. If levels are found to be high, then CRK staff work to track the source of pollution.

Siltation, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Soil erosion can also affect water quality in Lanier. From wave action along the shoreline to increased building and development, excess soil flows into the lake reducing water quality and property values for those who live on the lake.

“Sedimentation is one of the biggest threats to the health of our waterways, and laws are in

place that require proper measures are taken to reduce the amount of sediment leaving construction sites,” Caldwell said.

“Part of the work of the headwaters office is to ensure that construction sites are in compliance, by regularly monitoring and patrolling these developments.

CRK’s work in this area has resulted in state enforcement actions, improved construction practices, and buffer protections at sites that would otherwise have a significant negative impact on Lanier.”

Georgia’s Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act restricts land disturbance within 25 feet of creeks, rivers, streams and most lakes and ponds. Especially around the lake, Riverkeeper

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Students prepare to board Lake Lanier Aquatic Learning Center.

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Paddlers take a break on the banks of the Chattahoochee during one of many paddle trips hosted by CRK.

works with the local governments and the Georgia EPD to identify violations and ensure enforcement and restoration along the streams that flow into Lanier.

How you can get involved “From attending events to volunteering, there are many ways to become involved in the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper,” Warner said. “The headwaters office is an integral part of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper that has members, stakeholders and constituents along the full 435 miles of the river, from its beginnings in north Georgia down to the Apalachicola River.”

Members can participate in any of the Riverkeepers events, cleanups or projects. They also receive e-blasts and the bi-annual RiverChat newsletter as well as a decal for their car or boat. “Memberships also support the Riverkeeper’s work to ensure clean water in the community,” Caldwell said, “providing ways to become involved in being good environmental stewards.”

Membership starts at $35 for individuals and $50 for a dual membership. Senior and student memberships cost $15. For more info, visit Chattahoochee.org or call at 678-696-8866.

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Poker Run novices travel from Alabama

By Pamela A. Keene Mark and Tammy Echols were Pirates of Lanier Poker Run newbies on Friday afternoon before the 11th annual event at Lanier Islands. But the couple from Alabama didn’t waste any time fitting right in and discovering the assets of Lake Lanier.

“It’s been great so far and this is a beautiful lake,” said Mark right before the Friday night Captain’s Meeting. “The hospitality has been amazing and we’re very impressed with all that’s going on here at Lanier Islands. Everything is right here at your fingertips.”

The couple who lives in Ohatchee, Ala., on Lake Henry Neeley, brought their 30-foot cuddy cabin cruising boat to get their feet wet during their first Lanier Poker Run. “We’ve got a

couple of boats, but I brought the one the wife likes because it doesn’t go so fast.”

The Echols’ son Colton and daughter Carley brought two friends, so the six of them were planning to enjoy all the festivities of the weekend.

Mark and Jennifer heard about the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run from some neighbors near their beach place. “They told us we’d better come up here and do this fun event,” he said. “We’re all about charities, fundraising and helping people, so it just sounded like a really good idea.”

They took a low-key approach to decorating their boat or wearing costumes. “Since it’s our first time, we’re trying to learn all we can,” he said. “But next year we’ll know more about what to

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do.”

Seems like Mark already had some pretty good insight. “I’ve already bought six poker hands and I’ll probably buy some more.”

When asked what he’d do if they won this year, Mark said, “I guess we’ll be doing a little shopping.”

The Echols didn’t win any booty this year, but they’re not discouraged.

“We just packed up on Sunday and drove back to sweet home Alabama,” Mark said. “But we’ll be back probably in about a month without the boat because we really like it here. We’re already planning to come to next year’s poker run. I think I’ll bring a faster boat next year. And we’re going to bring more friends, too.”

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astic and supportive, as they always are.”

As for Williams, “Rea would have been so proud at this year’s event,” she said.

“Everyone was really here for the spirit of the event and very focused on the real reason we do this every year – for the PHOTO BY PAMELA A. KEENE kids.”

Debbie Williams and Steve Damus.

Results next month

The 11th Annual Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run took place in mid-July on Lake Lanier, with boaters from across the country. Lakeside on Lanier will report all the details, including the winners of the poker hands and contests, in our September issue. The Pirates of Lanier Poker run benefits Camp Sunshine, Camp Twin Lakes and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier. For information visit www.piratesoflanier.org.

Lakeside’s Safety Guide

Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course

• Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When/Where: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Aug 3 & 31;; Lake Lanier Army Corps office • Cost: $20 per student; optional reference text and CD - $20 • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

Boating Safely & Personal Watercraft Certification - USCGA

• Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

• Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification.

• When: Aug 17, Sept 28, Oct 19; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $30.

• Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608.

• Information/registration: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-09. Pre-registration required. Contact Joe Edwards at edwards0387@bellsoouth.net; 404-775-2608.

On-Line Courses

• www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed.

• http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Georgia.asp offers free course, exam and print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5.

• Other certification courses offered at www.boatcourse.com, www.boatingbasicsonline.com, and www.pwcsafetyschool.com.

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included)

• Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, on-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, 770-3120989.

• Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron. www.atlantasboatingclub.com.

NOTE: Please contact Lakeside on Lanier News to list additionalboating and water safety classes. lakesidenews@mindspring.com.

August 2019

Vessel Safety Checks

• Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup.

• Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net.

Sailing Classes

• Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.

SWIMMING (Lessons/Aquatic Programs) Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center

• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

• Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers, lifeguard training.

• Splash Aquatic Club: Competitive swimming groups for Rookie (age 4) through Masters (age 18 and older to improve fitness, develop better technique, or train for competition.

Cumming Aquatic Center

• Location: 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming • Information/registration: (770) 781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com (register online) • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program ranges from toddler-age in Parent Child Aquatics Program to teens and adults in Learn to Swim and Adult Aquatics Program. Private or semiprivate lessons available. Fees and schedules vary. Competitive swimming and diving programs, Masters Swim Team also available. Lifeguard certification offered.

Brenau University

• Location: Brenau Fitness Center, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville • Information/registration: www.brenautigers.com, Blaire Bachman, (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu.

• Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older.

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus

• Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: https://ce.ung.edu/wconnect/ace/, (678) 717-2377 • Swim lessons: For ages 3 (must be potty trained) and older range from introduction to water skills to swimming and skill proficiency. Check website for dates.

Georgia Mountain YMCA

• Location: 2455 Howard Rd., Gainesville • Information/registration: http://www.hallcountyymca.org/jawalters/programs/youth-swimming-lessons/, 770-297-9622 • Swim lessons: For all ages and levels, parent-child swim, Masters Swim Program, water fitness, water safety, life guard certification. Fees and times vary.

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From below the misty cascade of water free-falling 186 feet into a deep pool that empties into a tiny stream lined with colorful wild azaleas and rhododendron, one would never imagine the dark side of this picturesque natural wonder. Nevertheless, in the wee hours of a rainy night on November 6, 1977, an earthen dam at the top of this breathtaking waterfall gave way, and 176 million gallons of water plummeted into the tiny valley below that is home to Toccoa Falls College. Thirty-nine people were killed, another 60 injured. Most of the college campus was destroyed.

Compassionate people from all over the world, who had never heard of Toccoa or the tiny Christian college, responded immediately with their money and their hearts. More than $3 million in funds and hundreds of volunteer workers poured into the little valley to help.

Because of that tragedy, the dam and lake were never rebuilt, and every effort has been made to allow Toccoa Falls to return to its natural state. It is 29 feet higher than Niagara Falls and truly one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the “Peach State.” It certainly lives up to the name given by the Cherokee Indians, “Toc-

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coah,” which means “beautiful.”

Toccoa Falls is within the city limits of Toccoa, Ga. and on the campus of Toccoa Falls College, which is a four-year, fully accredited Christian liberal arts college.

It was originally founded in 1907

by Dr. Richard Forrest and his wife in Golden Valley, N.C., which was a remote area only reachable by horse and wagon.

The Forrests soon realized that if the college was to grow, it needed to be located closer to major transportation lines. They searched and eventually found the perfect place near the booming town of Toccoa in a picturesque setting of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

In order to view the falls, visi-

tors must pass through the Toccoa Falls Gift Shop en route to a path lined with colorful flowers, conversational benches, cool breezes and gorgeous natural surroundings that leads about 100 yards to the falls. This trek follows a babbling brook that continues flowing beyond the welcome center through the lower part of the wooded campus of the college.

Additionally, the Gate Cottage Restaurant overlooking Toccoa Creek is used for weddings, rehearsals and receptions. It also caters to many civic clubs, organizational meetings, business luncheons and other special events. For more information, call 706-886-6831.

The light passing through water that almost changes to an eerie mist before being consumed by the pool below has prism-like qualities that seem to hypnotize those who watch. Therefore, any visit to Toccoa or the almost 100 year-old college would be incomplete without spending a few memorable minutes gazing up at this miracle of nature called Toccoa Falls!

Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.

Clockwise from top right:

Family enjoying Toccoa Falls.

The welcome center and gift shop at Toccoa Falls.

The entrance to the Toccoa Falls College campus.

Linda Lee climbing to get a better view of the falls.

Looking up at the Toccoa Falls.

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n Aug. 3 – The Pick Up Line, 7-10 p.m., LandShark Landing Stage. n Aug. 9 – Gary Carter, 7-10 p.m., Fin Dunker area. n Aug. 10 – Kurt Thomas Band, 710 p.m., LandShark Landing Stage. n Aug. 16 – Riley Biederer, 7-10 p.m., Paradise Beach Cantina. n Aug. 17 – Full Moon Party-Fireworks, 7-10 p.m., LandShark Landing. n Aug. 24 – Justin Borgman, 7-10 p.m., LandShark Landing Stage. n Aug. 30 – Daniel Lee, 7-10 p.m., LandShark Bar & Grill. n Aug. 31 – Daniel Lee Band, 7-10 p.m., LandShark Landing Stage.

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Northeast Georgia History Center n Aug. 13 – New Gainesville Chautauqua: Andrew Jackson, 7 p.m., explores the 1830s; the years that saw the passage of the Indian Removal Act and its implementation, and treaty negotiations between Indian nations and federal government.

President Jackson is portrayed by Ken Johnston. Tickets: $6, free for members.

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Quinlan Arts Center n Thru Aug. 10 – Summer Exhibitions features Southeastern Pastel Society 2019 Juried Exhibition, Atlanta Fine Arts League and solo artist

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Craig Ford. n Aug. 15-Oct. 5 – Fall Exhibitions feature Fifth Virginia Avery Memorial “Reflections” Juried Art Exhibition, an Al Clayton Retrospective featuring the “Icons” and “Still Hungry in America” (50th Anniversary) series (with work from Jennie Clayton), “New Works” artwork by Debra Nadelhoffer & Margaret Dyer, Dede Collicott’s “Faces and Places” and a mini-exhibition “A Joyful Journey” featuring recent work by Marilyn Sparks. Opening reception held 5:307 p.m., Aug. 15.

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School Street Playhouse (formerly Cumming Playhouse) n Thru Aug. 4 – “South Pacific” performed by MGBaker Productions.

Times: 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.; 3 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $27.50/$30.

n Aug. 10 – “A Tribute to Elvis,” performed by Mark Pitt at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. n Aug. 17 – The Return, Beatles Tribute Band, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

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University of North Georgia n Aug. 24 – Starlight Celebration & Fireworks features music and fireworks, food for purchase onsite but picnics are also welcome. For safety of guests, walk-ins, pets, sparklers/outside fireworks, grills/open flames, political signage, advertisements or unlawful weapons are prohibited. Open to students, employees and community. Tickets: $10 per car/$20 per bus, van or larger.

UNG students enter free with valid UNG parking permit.

Info: www.ung.edu.

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Lake Lanier resident Victoria dent who is curBailey, a student at Hebron Chrisrently a member tian Academy, competed last of the National month in the USA National Teen.

Honor Society, Victoria, daughter of Tommy National Art Sociand Emily Bailey, is the reigning ety, STEM club, Miss Southern States Teen.

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