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January 2024
3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 30 Issue 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Water wars are over – almost In a news release from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office last month, he announced that he and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey had reached an agreement to present a plan to the Corps of Engineers for management of the ACF. Page 29
Brent Danneman knows Lanier Brent Danneman knows Lake Lanier. Growing up in Decatur, he can recall when his family would come to Holiday Marina even as the lake was in its final stages of filling. Page 16
Bahamian paradise Though many varieties of shells are in the Turks and Caicos Islands, several species of conch shells are the most dominant. In fact, conch has always been an important part of life and survival in this tropical paradise. Page 33 Also inside: Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 34 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 44 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 31 Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page 44 Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 35 Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Columns: The Careful Captain . . . . . . . .Page 20 Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38 Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page 43 Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 O’Neill Outside . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 On the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12 Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page 33
PHOTO BY CITY OF GAINESVILLE
A new year brings a new era to Lake Lanier with the opening of The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in a few weeks. The multi million dollar facility replaces the nearly 30-year-old structure that was built to host the 1996 canoe, kayak and rowing Olympic competitions. The first event is set for March 9 with an official grand opening in the spring.