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May 2020
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Vol. 26 Issue 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Staying social with technology Even with the restrictions of COVID-19, Lake Lanier’s restaurants, social organizations and communities are making it a bit easier and safer for people to stay connected and make the most of the lake and warm spring weather. Page 18
Face masks by lake companies In early April, several Lake Lanier canvas fabricators set out to make 10,000 face masks. Within three weeks, they’d not only hit their target, they exceeded it by 50 percent. Page 12
Enjoy a Lanier staycation Even a deadly virus can’t stop the beauty of the spring season and rebirth in the natural paradise here at Lake Lanier. The majority of boat ramps are still open for those who possess or have access to any kind of watercraft! Page 50 Also inside: Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44 Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page 14 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 42 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 34 Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page 48 Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36 Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36 Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Columns: Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38 Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 For the love of beer . . . . . . . .Page 46 Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23 Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page 50
PHOTO BY PAMELA KEENE
Social distancing on Lake Lanier: These fishermen were taking advantage of a beautiful late April afternoon near Old Federal Campground. The Corps of Engineers has closed the campground due to damage from high water levels over the past two years. Story, page 30.