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Vol. 23 Issue 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Total solar eclipse Aug. 21

Festivals, wine-tastings, and tailgating parties will celebrate the darkening of the sun in North Georgia Aug. 21 during a total solar eclipse.

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Baseball after boating Phil Niekro, the Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer and five-time Golden Glove winner retired to Lake Lanier 30 years ago and makes it to G-Braves games between twice-aday fishing trips and home projects. Page 18

Florida’s Big Bend The Big Bend National Scenic Byway passes through four counties, three state parks, a National Forest and a National Wildlife Refuge. This route takes you through little coastal fishing villages, by old lighthouses and lots of bridges. Page 66 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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Lanier Partners Family Poker Run was held last month with just under 260 boats participating. Here’s the best pirate crew, captained by Scott Peterson of Loganville. Story, photos pages 24-25.

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Rain, rain everywhere, but not many drops to fill Lanier is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Steve Johnson, Ken Sturdivant Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.

By Pamela A. Keene All the recent afternoon popup showers and even some torrential downpours seem to have had little to no effect on the water levels at Lake Lanier. But there’s a reason – in fact several – for that.

“A number of factors contribute to how much the lake levels will rise,” said policy director, Chris Manganiello, water policy director for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. “From the amount and location of the rainfall to the daytime temperatures and evaporation, these are just a couple of the reasons that the lake levels don’t come up just because it’s been raining.”

James Hathorn, chief of water management for the Mobile District, concurs. He explained that there’s not really a direct correlation between the amount of rainfall and a specific increase in lake levels.

“Several factors such as plant growth and the seasonal rainfall patterns contribute to the volume of runoff,” Hathorn said. “The highest run-off occurs in early spring (April) and lowest late summer (July-September). During extreme droughts, runoff from a 1-inch rainfall event can be less than 10 percent.”

Here are other contributing factors, according to the Corps: • The distribution of the rainfall – the greater the extent of the rainfall above the dam the more volume of water available to flow into the reservoir.

• The soil state prior to the rainfall – the wetter the soil the more water available to convert to runoff and flow into the reservoir. The time of year, the amount (or percentage) of the rainfall that actually contributes to streamflow varies on a seasonal basis.

• The amount of water being released from the dam – i.e., if the amount of water released from the dam is less than what is flowing in, the reservoir will rise.”

Manganiello also cited the severe drought of 2016. “White, Lumpkin and Habersham counties were in extreme drought last year and they’re where the majority of Lanier’s watershed is located. Starting in May 2016 through the fall and into the spring of 2017, the rainfall was dramatically below normal, affecting the flow of both the Chattahoochee and Chestatee rivers, the lake’s main tributaries.”

The Riverkeeper spokesperson also said that transpiration, the

process of plants absorbing water to live and grow, is a factor.

“Plants’ and trees’ need for water affects how much run off makes it to the lake,” Manganiello said.

“But also with the number of days we’ve been having with temperatures greater than 90 degrees, the more rapidly the water evaporates from the lake’s surface.”

The Corps does a balancing act between all the parts of the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint River Basin, from providing the minimum water flow amounts at certain points along the system from Lake Lanier to the Gulf of Mexico as required by law.

Currently, Buford and much of the area surround Lanier is now

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under Level 3 drought restrictions. this means that: • General outdoor watering is not permitted, including watering plants and trees, washing cars or running fountains, reflecting pools and waterfalls.

• Irrigation of food gardens is permitted between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. only.

• Using water to clean hard surfaces, such as driveways and parking, is not allowed except under specific guidelines for commercial use.

Please check your local government agency websites for complete details regarding watering restrictions.

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R UNDE T! RAC T N O C CUTE AS A BUTTON lake house on Lake Lanier! Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Sliding glass doors expand living area to the outdoors w/ large screened porch currently used for sitting area and dining. Terrace level has large rec rm w FP. Corp line is VERY low; easy walk to lake. Workshop/storage area + separate boat carport. Only 3 minutes from 400 and the outlet mall. $399K (Dawson)

3328 Noble Fir Trce, SW, Gainesville

BEST BUY in Cresswinds. 3BR/3 BA, 3260 sq ft. SS appl. Over-sized lot, fenced yard. Office, sun rm/DR, FP, surround sound, granite in kitchens, landry rm. FINISHED BSMT w/media rm, full kitchen, pool table (equipment stays), BR/full BA, workshop, GOLF CART garage. Covered patio & deck w/lights & fans.

Some furniture for sale. Below Market Price. SELLER MOTIVATED. Just Reduced to $482,850 (Hall)

6250 Grant Ford Rd., Gainesville

WOW! GREAT 3 BR/3BA lake home with the look and feel of a classy mountain cabin but with a great lake view instead! 3rd BR & BA are in a separate terrace level apartment w/a small living rm & kitchen.

GREAT VRBO income over the years. FABULOUS outdoor living areas with a hot tub on the deck overlooking the lake. $579,900 (Dawson)

3599 Lakeview Dr., Gainesville

CHARMING COTTAGE ON THE NORTH LAKE with wonderful views on a point lot. Updated interiors, fabulous trex wrap around deck with pergola, single slip dock in place, permitted for 2 slip. 4 BD/3 BA. $498K (Hall)

3441 Fork Rd., Gainesville

WELCOME TO THE LAKE! Vaulted tongue & groove ceilings in the gt rm w/wall of windows! 1st time on the market. 3 BR/ 2 BA w/HUGE screened porch.

Partial finished bsmt w/work rm & storage. Easy walk to SS dock k in beautiful water! Price includes an additional lot w/another single slip dock. $450,000 (Hall)

1ST TIME ON THE MARKET! AMAZING location on Lake Lanier between Gainesville Marina & Port Royale. DEEP water always! Beautiful hdwd flrs & lake views. FANTASTIC screened porch o’looking lake. BRIGHT & open kitchen. 4BD/4BA. Separate garage apt & terrace lvl. SS Brazillian hdwd dock.

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4368 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

3633 Lake Ridge Ct., Gainesville

1ST TIME ON THE MARKET! One of the VERY B ES T l o t s o n L a k e L a n i er ! WI D E O P E N V I E W S ! 3 slip boat house PLUS a single slip dock on always DEEP water! Building site has KILLER views of Chestatee Bay. Seller had house plans drawn and will share. Grandfathered road to the dock with an 80 ft ramp (walkway). Bring your builder and build your DREAM home. REDUCED $1,100,000 (Hall)

STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home.

Master on main, 5 BD/4.5 BA, 3 finished levels including 5 FPs, custom wet bar, media room, and killer stone screened porch with spa, deck, upper screened porch, office, keeping room and so much more!

Owner financing available. REDUCED $809K (Hall)

6164 White Oak Drive, Flowery Br

R UNDE T! AC R T N CO AMAZING, PERFECT Lake Lanier home on deep water & a dock everyone will LOVE! 3 BR/2 BA w/open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Separate 2-car garage w/HUGE studio apt w/hdwd flrs. WONDERFUL outdoor living area w/sunken hot tub under covered roof. Easy walk to aluminum dock w/boat lift & jet ski ports. $625,000 (Hall)

WOW!!! Over 2 acre lot with double slip dock and DEEP water that will NEVER go dry. Gorgeous setting across from Gainesville Marina yet in a protected area from boat traffic. Build your dream home whenever you are ready! Area of gorgeous homes and park like setting. $225,000 (Hall)

Come and Build Your Dream Home in GATED Watermark Cove

1ST TIME ON THE MARKET! 4 lots w/a total of 1.13 acres. Very PRIVATE 2BR/1BA Lake Lanier home.

Huge screened porch o’looking lake. Easy walk to SS dock w/party deck in deep water. Situated in a cove within a cove as well as a no wake zone to keep the boat traffic to a minimum. Convenient to 4 marinas & restaurants on the south end of the lake! $349,000 (Hall)

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3314 Harbour Point Pkwy, Gainesville

AMAZING CUSTOM designed 5BR/5.5 BA home located in Harbour Point S/D on HUGE lot across from clubhouse. Close to award winning hospital, shopping, restaurants, more. Master on main, 2-story gt rm, gourmet kitch w/keeping rm. Open floor plan w/lake views to the left of the home. Finished terrace w/huge BR & BA, family rm, FP, craft rm, and storage. Boat slip option at the marina. $769,900 (Hall)

Great lots on Lake Lanier!

Mark Trail. 3 continuous lots with docks, soil tests & survey. Prices range from $149-$225K (Hall)

Lot purchase includes DEEDED SLIP COMMUNITY DOCK. 10 premium lots ranging from 1.49 acres to 2.63 acres. Bring your own builder and be ready to move in by spring. Home size is a minimum 3500 square ft. Prices range from $99K-$269K for interior and lake front lots.

GREAT 1 BR/ 1BA CONDO off of Buford Dam. Fabulous weekender on Lake Lanier. Hdwd flrs throughout w/tiled BA. Located on the interior upstairs. Comes w/outside slip on the community dock.

Affordable Lake Living. $105,900 (Gwinnett)

3908 Harbor View Ct., Gainesville. Single slip dock on cul-de-sac. $139K (Hall)

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Sidney on Lanier,, re ecent re eno, pool o’looking lake, 2-storyy guest suite, dbl-slip partty dock. $1.29m

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Gated estate, flat grassed walk to deep wtr dock, lots of upgrades, terrace level, workshop. $1.29m

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Incre edible views, open flrpn fo or enterttaining, rustic craftsman details, 6BR, BIG dbl-slip partty dock. $1.09m

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Million $ view wss, High Pointe e Subd, 5 BR, 6.5 BA, lux details, ente erttainer’s kitchen, pool & ovverffllow hot tub. $899.9k

Over 25,000 unf sq ftt, panora amic big wtr views, gated, 2 docks w/1 in place, imported FPs. $1.39m

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Tw wo acre es, best lot on Lanier,, big wtr view, spacious w// artistic flair,, oh the views! $1.195m

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Spectacular lake views, easiest walk to dock, luxuryy enclave n’hood, excellent location. $1.295m

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Gated, sleeps 5+ families, great for rental, deep water, stellar views, sgl-slip party dock. $799k

Custom luxury & architecture, Harbour Point n’hood, 2 master suites, FP in master bath. $749k

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Georgia reply to water lawsuit was expected late last month He stated that the Peach State allowed nearly unrestricted irrigation on Georgia farms and that metro Atlanta was slow to set restrictions when drought threatened in 2012.

In its May 31 exception to Lancaster’s report, Florida claimed that denial of the special master’s ruling is the last remaining legal remedy to save the Apalachicola region from devastation.

The legal team claimed that Lancaster erred in concluding that uncertainties in Corps’ operations prevented him from apportioning water from Georgia to Florida.

Attorneys pointed to a Corps’ document that stated the Corps would consider adjustments to its water release operations pending a Supreme Court decision.

Georgia attorneys expected to refute Florida’s claims and defend Lancaster’s recommendations. Florida has until Aug. 31 to counter Georgia’s reply.

Justices are expected to consider the case in its October 2017 term, which runs through September 2018.

The Court’s rulings historically concur with special masters’ recommendations, but occasionally render exceptions based on states’ arguments.

Each state has tallied upward of $40 million in the legal battle.

By Jane Harrison Georgia’s legal team was expected to counter Florida’s plea for U.S. justices to scuttle a court appointee’s recommendations about water allocation in the two states.

Georgia attorneys had until July 31 to respond to Florida’s request to decline a Special Master report issued after more than three years of legal wrangling.

Florida initiated the federal lawsuit in Oct. 2013, accusing Georgia of hoarding water on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system and thus drying out oyster fisheries in Apalachicola Bay. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on the river system that stretches from the North Georgia mountains to the Gulf of Mexico.

Special Master Ralph Lancaster denied Florida’s claims that limiting Georgia’s water consumption would fix water woes downstream.

His report, filed Feb. 14, indicated that Florida erred in not targeting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which controls the release of water from five dams on the rivers.

Georgia officials hailed Lancaster’s recommendation for the court to deny Florida’s claims; however his report did not leave Georgia blameless.

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: 5.4 feet low Clarity: Creeks are stained; main lake is clear Temperature: 80s

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When the fish are schooling, pay attention to the size of bait Bass fishing on Lanier remains they are chasing. Match the size good and we are still getting of your top water to the size of some quality fish around brush on the bait on which the fish are fooff shore structure such as points cused. The drop shot bite continand humps. ues to improve and it is a good Not much change in the apoption when the top water bite proach over recent days. The top slows. I have been using the water bite is still decent albeit Lanier Baits offerings. Candy more inconsistent. Most days will seems to again be the best color offer periods of good top water recently. Remember, Fruity fishing, but count on having to do Worms Rule! Also, look for the some other things during parts of SuperSpin bite to really improve the day to get bites. over the next few weeks as the On the top water side, a chug fish become less and less willing bug, a Sammy, a whopper Plopto come to the surface. Work per, and a fluke have been my these baits around points and main choices, and a Sebile for a humps with brush and vary the swimbait. Focus on offshore areas of the water column you structure with cover, such as work until you find the sweet brush on humps and points, for spot. this approach. We are still focusThis report brought to you by ing on brush in 18 to 25 feet of Jimbo Mathley, 770 542-7764, water, but start looking at the www.jimboonlanier.com. deeper stuff as well, up to and including timber edges in 35 feet on Striper fishing is very good. the same type structure. Focus on We have been catching Stripers the areas that offer close proxim- using Blueback Herring, lead core ity to much deeper water. We are line and Umbrella rigs. The bite still seeing a good schooling bite for us continues to be Blueback

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Down rods with 20 pound test main fluorocarbon main line, a 2 ounce weight and a 6 to 8 foot 12 pound test fluorocarbon leader is your best approach. Vary your down rod depth from 30 feet to just above the trees or just off the bottom depending on the trees.

We are using “heavy” Umbrella rigs consisting of a 3 ounce frame and 9 one ounce Captain Mack’s chipmunk jigs with white or chartreuse 4 inch shad bodies. Set the Umbrella rigs 130 to 160 feet back and troll at a speed of 28 to 3.2 mph. Keep your eye on your Lowrance HDS and if you see a tree less than 30 feet power up to jump your rigs over the trees. Set the lead core line at seven to eight colors and a speed of 2.8 to 3.5 mph with a one ounce jig. Tip your jig with a white or chartreuse chad body or Blueback Herring.

We have had a number of questions concerning the rational for the type, length and size of leaders. The following are some considerations and the rational we use. The objective is to select a

line that will maximize the number of bites and is strong enough to land, with a little luck, the lake record (48 pounds). The considerations are the type, length and weight of the line. Do not skimp on the type of line. Use high quality fluorocarbon line for both main line and leader. We recommend using 20 pound test fluorocarbon main line. The smaller the leader line size the less weight the bait will have to carry, resulting in a more active bait fish. Stripers love to chase their bait and the lighter the line the better.

Because Lake Lanier has a lot of trees at 30 feet below full pool you have to select a line that allows you to “manage” a hard fighting Striper without getting hung up in the trees. We recommend using a 6 to 8 foot fluorocarbon leader from 12 to 17 pound test. We use a 12 pound test leader in the summer months for our down rods.

Typically, we are fishing deep with very little boat movement.

As a result, the bait fish must do all the moving and the lighter the line the more active the bait. The 12 pound test strikes the proper balance of bait activity and fish

management when we are fishing down rods with very little boat movement.

We tested 12 versus 10 pound test line last year and concluded the lighter 10 pound test line broke off, pulled the hook and got into trees considerably more than 12 pound test without any increase in the number of bites. As a result of our tests we do not recommend leader line strength less than 12 pound test.

In the fall and spring we troll from .8 to 1.5 mph. For the most part we are towing the bait fish and can use a heaver line. We use 15 pound test leaders for both free lines and down rods in fall, winter and spring. We use 17 pound test leader when fishing Herring in rivers with current. We use Seaguar fluorocarbon line. It should be noted that some fishermen believe they get more bites using 10 versus 12 pound test line.

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Making movies a natural for two Lanier youth

By Pamela A. Keene Elijah Marcano and his younger brother Liam Peeples take being in the movies in stride.

Elijah, 20, had a two-episode arc in Season 5 of “The Walking Dead,” filmed in Senoia and 10year-old Liam’s film, “Champion” was released in mid-May. If they continue on their current paths, both will likely become household names in Hollywood.

Liam – short for William – and his parents Will and Theresa Peeples live on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch. Elijah just completed his second year at Kennesaw State University where he represented the school as mascot Scrappy the Owl. Liam attends a private Christian school in Hall County. In “Champion,” Liam plays the brother of the film’s main character.

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by Atlanta Models and Talent, and Elijah also has an agent in Los Angeles, so he’ll be moving there to continue college,” Theresa said. “We are so proud of both of them.”

Both Elijah and Liam have worked in print, television, film and commercials. Among Elijah’s

recent roles, he was a guest star on “Chicago PD,” played Corey Feldman in an upcoming bio-pic about Feldman, and stage roles, including “Split in Three” at the Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville this past May. “Elijah was not very athletic as a youngster and he was kind of on the small side, so he was more interested in drama,” Theresa explained. “In 6th grade he auditioned for a role in his class production of “Romeo and Juliet,” and ended up playing a

very short Romeo to a much taller Juliet. He stole the show.”

Theresa said that Liam really got into acting as a coincidence.

“Elijah had some auditions with his agent at Atlanta Models and Talent and I had taken Liam with me. He was only 6 but he just sat quietly in the waiting room,” she said. “The talent agent asked who the well-behaved boy in the waiting room was and asked if he had an agent. See, they’re used to actors at that age often being fidgety, playing with video games,

A scene from the movie, Champion: Liam Peeples (second from left) with Kristi Rhodes Walker as his mom, Faith Renee Kennedy (also a Lake Lanier resident), Colin Brown as dad and Maddox Robinson.

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She should know about being on set. Actors younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when filming.

Theresa relayed Elijah’s experience with his featured role in “Chicago PD.”

“He played an abused teen that was suspected of murder but in the end helped the police find the real killer,” she said. “They must have filmed each scene a dozen or so times, several takes from different angles, and all the time, Elijah had to be crying (in the scene). Afterward he told me he had an awful headache from having to crying so much. But that’s what acting is about.”

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK Lynch hired as Lake Lanier Olympic Park manager

By Jane Harrison An experienced local promoter with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce began management of Lake Lanier Olympic Park last month. Robin Lynch, who developed fundraising, membership and wellness initiatives for the chamber, started work at LLOP July 1, said Mimi Collins, Gainesville Hall ’96 chairperson.

“She has great fundraising experience, organizational skills, event planning and people skills

and her experience working at the chamber transitions well” to the park job, Collins said. Between 11 and 15 applicants sought the position after Morgan House announced his resignation in May. House stayed on the job through July 15 to help train his replacement, Collins said. He will stay involved during preparations for the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships in Sept. 2018.

The park’s governing body also approved hiring James Wat-

son as full time assistant venue manager. Watson previously worked part time assisting House.

Collins said Lynch spent her first weeks on the job meeting with LLOP stakeholders and canoe/kayak and rowing club members. She does not have experience in the sports that established the 1996 Olympic venue, Collins said, but is taking time to learn more about them.

Lakeside will have an interview with Lynch in next month’s edition.

You’re invited: Riverkeeper picking up for Chattahoochee’s headwaters

By Pamela A. Keene It’s several degrees cooler in North Georgia even in mid-August so it’s the perfect time for a litter clean-up sponsored by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Scheduled for Saturday, August 19, near Helen in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area, the event concludes with a picnic lunch at the Upper Chattahoochee Campground next to the river.

The specific location is the Mark Trail Wilderness Area off Forest Road 44 north of Helen.

Participants are asked to brownbag their lunch and then stay for optional activities in the afternoon.

“Volunteers have the opportunity to either hike up to Horse Trough Falls in the campground or experience free tubing or ziplining at Cool River Tubing after lunch,” Westervelt said.

Online registration for the land-based clean-up is required at https://chattahoochee.org/cleanup s. For more information contact Janet Westervelt at the headwaters office in Gainesville at 678 969-8866.

In September, Southern Sailing Club will host the “Love the Lake” Sailing Regatta to raise funds for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. It is open to all sailors.

New Gainesville project named ‘Parkside on the Square’ The developer of the planned downtown Gainesville mixed-use project has announced that the winner of the Name-That-Landmark contest is Gainesville resident Julie Graves. The purpose of the contest was to allow citizens of the city to have input into the name of the new development.

The intent was for the name to be representative of the heritage and culture of the city. Dozens of people participated and hundreds of names were submitted.

For coming up with the winning name, Graves was presented a check for $500 by a member of the Gainesville Square Plaza, LLC development team, Jim Blankenship. The presentation ceremony was held at the future construction site on the Gainesville Square. According to Blankenship, “We liked everything about this name. It lets people know we are next to a park

and located right on the square.

Spring and Main streets. It will Graves is an x-ray technician consist of 15,000 square feet of and long-time Gainesville resistreet-level retail and approxident. She has a budding business mately 33 condominium resicalled “Lazy Dog Loungers” dences. The current plan is to where she sells devices that allow offer 28 standard luxury units and dogs to float in the lake and stay five ultra-luxury penthouse units. cool, just like their owners. As a There will be dedicated, monismall business owner, she admits tored parking in the deck next to that she is often in marketing the development. For more informode, so this contest was right up mation on the development conher alley. She submitted several tact Bev Knight at 770-536-4416. ideas for names and did some research before making that submission.

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• Rain Continued from Page 2 gineers’ goal is to refill the Lake Lanier reservoir each year to the summer level of 1,071,” Hathorn said. “The reservoir level has increased 4.6 feet since mid-March when rainfall

in the basin returned to near normal. The combination of conservative operation and increased rainfall has resulted in higher levels at the reservoir.

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dam needs to occur to refill the reservoir to the summer target level of 1071. The limited size of the watershed above Buford Dam results in prolonged periods to refill the reservoir.”

LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK INFO Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club Contact: Office Administrator, Jackie Hutton; LCKC President, Tracy Barth 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: Weekends thru Oct. 29 - Canoe, Kayak , SUP Rentals Aug 11 - Moonlight Paddle Sept 9 - Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Sept 15 - Moonlight Paddle Sept 23 - Beginner Racing League Fall Race

Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: LLRC President, Robin Millard Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com 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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BASEBALL AFTER BOATING

Summer pastime is only minutes away from Lake Lanier

By Jane Harrison suburban diamond just south of Lake Lanier’s shores shines in a family-oriented setting where future stars come to bat. A Gwinnett Braves minor league baseball game at Coolray Field, less than 12 miles from Buford Dam, pitches spectators an entertainment jewel faceted with fun, food, fireworks, bobbleheads, and of course, America’s traditional favorite pastime.

At first venture to a G-Braves game, lake-lovers might wonder why they hadn’t discovered this break from the lake years ago.

Getting there might be a little hectic, but the tension fades soon enough when the ballpark lights hit the windshield.

With the turn out of Gwinnett traffic into the ballpark, the air changes. A crew of courteous parking attendants directs you to the best available slot. Get out of the car and take a deep breath.

The scent of baseball – hotdogs, popcorn, peanuts and maybe a little sweat – escorts fans to the entry gate where smiling ticket checkers quickly get folks into an arena where fans anticipate a fun

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The Triple A minor league team that moved to the Lawrenceville field in 2008 is striving to win more fans in a metro area flooded with amusement options, including their parent team barely two counties away. General Manager North Johnson hopes newcomers’ experience at the park will bring them back and help lift the G-Braves out of the minor league attendance cellar.

‘Friendly’ experience “Hopefully the moment you pull into the parking lot till the moment you leave the game, you’ll be greeted by friendly caring people,” from the parking attendants and ticket scanners to the ushers and concession vendors, he told a game newbie before the Phil Niekro Bobblehead & Fireworks night last month.

“We have a clean, beautiful nine-year-old facility that looks like it just opened. Then, there’s the game itself, where you can see future big league players from our side and the other side as well,” he said. “Games between the games,” races with Chopper

the Groundhog mascot, trivia contests, and body balloon knockdowns, pack fan fun between the innings. Promotions, like dog days, beach towel giveaways, and field days for kids, lure spectators into the ballpark where every seat in the house is good.

About 8,000 spectators nearly filled the 10,000-capacity stadium July 22, setting one of the season’s highest attendance records.

Hundreds lined up for Hall of Fame Braves pitcher, Niekro, to sign bobblehead likenesses given to the first 2,500 through the gate.

Stephanie Poynter, of Loganville, waited with nephews, Jackson, 6, and Jason, 7, to get the famed knuckleballer’s signature. “I love baseball and collectibles,” said the six-time game attendee as the youngsters fidgeted excitedly.

“They play and they’re all about baseball, all the time,” she said.

Chad Cerny drove down I-85 from Gaffney, S.C. to snare a Niekro bobblehead at his first visit to Coolray Field. “I wanted to come to a Triple-A field,” said the veteran major league fan whose good impressions could multiply with “a big win.”

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Even during a near capacity crowd there was plenty of room to take in a game from the outfield lawn.

Hall of Famer gets his bobblehead at Gwinnett Brave’s Coolray Field

By Jane Harrison So what’s harder, pitching a game of knuckleballs or penning tiny signatures on hundreds of bobbleheads? “Bobbleheads, no question,” replied Phil Niekro after signing keepsakes in his likeness at the Gwinnett Braves Phil Niekro Bobblehead Night last month.

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Great solar eclipse is finally here!

I have been waiting for August 2017 for a great many years. Ever since I broadcast the annular eclipse in 1984, I could not wait to see the total solar eclipse that will occur this August 21st.

Back then, here in Atlanta, 99.7 percent of the sun’s surface was covered. I remember broadcasting outside the WSB studios in midtown and I watched the street lights come on as skies began to darken some 20 minutes after noon. It was perfect timing as it happened during the noon news. I had a thermometer outside and actually saw the temperature drop five degrees. The city was bathed in an eerie twilight. As I looked at the shadow cast by the leaves of the elm tree near the back patio of WSB, I saw what looked like little crescent moons, hundreds of them cast on the patio. It got as dark as the sky would in a massive thunderstorm.

The darkness was over just about as quickly as it began. This was not a TOTAL solar eclipse. It was ANNULAR. The sun was never totally blocked from the sun. I would have to wait until 2017. It seemed like an eternity but here we are.

So what can you expect to see? If you stay around the lake or Atlanta, you can expect to see about the same thing we saw back in 1992. About 97 percent of the sun will be obscured by the moon. However, if you head just a little north, you will be in the path of totality. I assure you, it will

be worth the drive. So where should you go?

Rabun County in the Glenn northeast Georgia mountains is in the diBurns rect path of totality. It will begin just after 2:30 Lanier p.m. and last about two Outlook and a half minutes.

However, you might want to consider another destination. Climatology shows that 70 percent of the time skies are cloudy with storms at that time of day on August 21st.

It is possible that we could have clear skies there, but I am not taking that chance. I am going to Charleston where the afternoon seabreeze will scour out the clouds from the coast. You can go on the Sky and Telescope web page and see the exact path.

Personally I would not choose the mountains of North Georgia or the mountains of North Carolina.

So what is it going to be like in full totality? Nothing short of amazing.

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP: You will need your dark safety glasses to look at the approaching and departing eclipse.

If you don’t use the glasses the radiation from the sun will literally cook your retinas!

The first thing you will see is black sky heading at you from the west. The shadow of the moon will be traveling at you at better that Mach 2! It will first touch Georgia at 2:34 p.m. EDT and will depart the state at 2:40 p.m. EDT. For two minutes and 35 seconds, if you are in the center line, you

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS DEC 1 1060.83 2 1060.82 3 1060.85 4 1060.90 5 1061.00 6 1060.99 7 1061.00 8 1060.97 9 1060.93 10 1060.94 11 1060.89 12 1060.88 13 1060.85 14 1060.80 15 1060.76 16 1060.72 17 1060.70 18 1060.65 19 1060.63 20 1060.56 21 1060.53 22 1060.48 23 1060.45 24 1060.43 25 1060.36 26 1060.35 27 1060.29 28 1060.26 29 1060.26 30 1060.23 31 1060.22 AV 1060.66 MAX 1061.00 MI 1060.22

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Safe boating is no accident That headline can be interpreted in a few different ways as in: preparation, education, and the positive results of these types of measures. Compared to other modes of transportation, boating is unique. You’re not required to have a complicated license unless you are taking passengers for hire or for commercial application.

Driving your vehicle is demanding enough. Now factor in boating which most enthusiasts do at part-time intervals. Remember the road driving test? The final driving exam with actual demonstration of the newly acquired skills and abilities for complicated maneuvering.

In the maritime world of schooling and assessment, that’s where simulation now comes into play complementing actual experience and lecture based instruction. Virtual immersion of the student into various scenarios, some hazardous, provides the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom. It’s a perfect platform for a vital training element called Error Trapping; learning from mistakes and isolating the behavior to reduce further incidence in the future.

There are maritime simulators around the country at various institutions and academies. The U.S. Power Squadron has a portable one at the Atlanta Boat

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it is indescribable. As the moon “grazes” by the Sun during a solar eclipse, the rugged lunar limb topography allows beads of sunlight to shine through in some places, and not in others.

Sunlight will be blasting through the mountains and canyons of the moon creating a

halo around it that looks like shimmering diamonds. You will be able to see stars and planets like Venus. The moon will continue moving and the eclipse will gradually wind down.

The eclipse will begin in Oregon and then traverse the United States, departing across the At-

lantic, a few miles north of Charleston, S.C. It is going to be worth packing up the car and driving a couple of hours north or northeast. Or, you could wait around for the next one … in 2024.

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

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POKER RUN 2017

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Successful Family Poker Run nets funds for charities

By Pamela A. Keene With more than 250 boats – local and out-of-towners – this year’s Pirates of Lanier Poker Run has been called a success by organizers and participants.

“I’ve been to all of them since the beginning, but this is the first time I’ve participated in the past three years,” said Buford’s Tod Rawlins, who brought his 15year-old son this year to try their luck. “This was one of the best Poker Runs ever and it was a great fun family event.”

Officials said they are on target for the annual fund-raiser that benefits Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Sunshine, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier and the Edmondson-Telford Center.

New events this year included the Friday mid-day raft-up at Pirates Cove, just outside Lanier Islands across from the entrance to Holiday Marina and the Friday night concert at Presentation Point. she said.

“We’re still tallying the totals from registration, the silent and live auctions and all the other events of the weekend,” said Sydney Gordon, vice president of Lanier Partners, which produces the event annually. “There were more than 1,100 people at the Friday night concert and captains’ party and we saw a big increase in the number of local boaters and their families that came for the weekend.”

Sydney said each of the win-

A Fountain hits the open water during last month’s Poker Run.

ners of poker hands donated their prize money back to the event to use for the charity awards. “We will combine the funds raised from the Poker Run and the annual Parade of Lights Boat Parade and present the checks to the charities next spring,” she said.

“We saw a significant increase in families and local participation, a really nice balance between the performance boats, pontoons and cruisers.”

For more information about Lanier Partners, the Family Poker Run and the holiday season Boat Parade of Lights, visit www.lanierpartners.org.

The organization will announce this 2017 parade dates soon.

PHOTOS COURTESY LANIER PARTNERS

A VW, a pontoon and pirates all in one … must be the Poker Run.

Colorful boats were aplenty during the Poker Run.

PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

A boat load of card hands: This boat played 17 hands of poker during this year’s Lanier Partners’ Poker Run.

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A youngster holds up the number of “hands” the boat is playing. (The number is on the other side of the paddle.)

Best Pirate Ship: Captained by Joe Riccio of Braselton.

A pirate reaches out to get a lucky card.

Poker Run participants wave hello.

More pirates!

Best Overall: Jay Howell of Cumming.

PHOTOS COURTESY LANIER PARTNERS

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• Baseball

DOCKSIDE COVE ON LAKE LANIER

Continued from Page 18 Stars shine He got it moments before fireworks blasted above the stadium on a sweltering night. The home team prevailed against Indianapolis in a 2-1 pitchers’ duel that starred G-Braves All-Star right hander Lucas Sims, 23, from Lawrenceville in front of a hometown crowd. With a runner on base in the fifth, 20-year old switch hitter Ozzie Albies slammed one into the grass over the left field wall where picnickers dropped their hamburgers and kids chased a souvenir. Indianapolis got a tie-breaker on base in the ninth, but the G-Braves shut it down with a two-out throw from the third base line to home plate. The victory kept the GBraves at equal wins and losses, trailing International League South leader, Durham Bulls, by six games.

With July coming to a close, team manager Johnson hoped for an August rally like the one last year that put them in the league playoffs. If they can’t catch the Bulls, there’re still a couple of chances in wildcard competition.

“We never throw in the white towel. In reality, any team’s roster can change dramatically in a day or two,” Johnson said. You never know who’s going to get called up or who might get sent back down from the majors.

That’s all part of the challenge and excitement in the minor leagues, especially Triple A, where players mostly in their early 20s aim to fulfill childhood dreams and some who made it to the big league come back to re-

hab after an injury or performance lapse.

Players on the brink of goals or in purgatory put it on the line nearly daily from the opener in April to the regular season’s close in early September, each hoping they’ll make it to the show before

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Watching a game still gets his competitive juices running. Seeing the “batter walk out and catcher get the sign and the pitcher wind it up” puts him back in the game. “I think I can still get them out,” he asserted. “I’ll always have that competitive spirit.”

He’d like to see more home media covering the team based in Gainesville’s backyard. “They’re a local team,” he said, and a lot of PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON people from Gainesville and Lake Phil Niekro signs one of the 2,500 bobbleheads given out to fans.

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New company keeps watchful eye out for homeowners propeties

By Pamela A. Keene What do you do when you just can’t get out to the lake to check on your second home? Or what if a weather situation happens while you’re away on vacation?

David Bell and his new company Red Ground have the answer. Providing regular inspections for second and vacation homes on Lake Lanier, Bell helps property owners monitor property.

“We want to put the vacation back into your vacation home,” Bell said. “Many people own second homes on the lake and they don’t have time to check on their property regularly. And many of clients are seniors who could use an extra hand to keep an eye on things.”

Clients contract with Red Ground for regular property inspections and other services. Bell will meet contractors on site to expedite maintenance and repairs, he’ll monitor and move docks to keep up

with lake levels or just come by regularly to check on things. “We often get a call to open up someone’s home or boat for the weekend, stock them with groceries or fill the boat with gas,” he said. “And we’ll even come back after they leave and clean up, cover the boat and make sure everything’s safe and secure.”

Bell’s diverse background led him to start Red Ground. In addition to having owned landscape company, worked as a corporate fund-raiser for museums and spent time in the no-profit arena, he rebuilt his home on Berkeley Lake.

He also has a network of contractors to compliment his skills for client projects, ranging from electricians to HVAC and plumbing.

“My goal is help our clients feel that they’re protecting their investment and have peace of mind,” said. “We want to put the fun back in owning a lake home.”

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• More Baseball

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A view of Coolray Field, built nine years ago.

PHOTOS BY JANE HARRISON

A buffet is located down the first base line, above.

• Tickets: Easy to purchase at official website, www.gwinnettbraves.com; Coolray Field box office 678-277-0340; Ticketmaster 800-745-3000; or walk-up at the box office.

Prices range $9 to $40 or $6 general admission on outfield lawn. Avoid website imposters as they can charge more than double face value.

• Picnic Areas/ Party Decks/Suites: Groups rates with a minor league price tag, ranging from $25/person for all inclusive 2-hour picnics for 20-250 to $1,000-$6,500 total for suites with all you can eat options, outdoor furniture, flat screen TV. Some even have foosball, shuffle board and video games. Partial suites available.

• Getting there: Regular heavy traffic on Buford Drive, also possibly on I-985 and I-85, especially for evening weekday games.

• Coolest place to watch the game: Perhaps from the The Views condominium pool just beyond the outfield lawn; sorry, it’s for residents only.

• Best place to cool off: Inside Niekro’s Craft on Draft the suds flow from taps and bottles and fans sip around highball tables in air conditioned comfort. Although you can’t see the game from there, you can go back to your seat with a Braves souvenir cup filled with cold Lappland Blonde Ale from Gainesville’s own Left Nut Brewery or other craft beer.

• Where to eat: The Mall of Georgia area on Buford Highway near the stadium has scads of restaurants for out-of-the-ballpark dining. There’s no walk-up dining on-site except inside the stadium. There you get traditional ballgame fare – hotdogs, burgers, BBQ, tacos, chicken sandwiches. A vegetarian attending his first game was happy for veggie burritos.

• Players: All are beardless, unlike their major league counterparts. Most look like the high school baseball player next door. Nineteen-year-old outfielder Ronald Acuna, from Venezuela, is one of Triple A’s youngest and brightest prospects. Other leading prospects include 2nd baseman Ozzie Albies, 20, from Curacao, and 3rd baseman Rio Ruiz, 23, from California, battling it out for team homerun king. Hometown Pitcher Lucas Sims, 23, led the league in strikeouts through July. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, utility man Sean Rodriguez, and pitcher Sean Newcomb rehabbed with the GBraves earlier this season.

• What will be the new team name? Voting ended July 24 for a new moniker to create a unique identity for the Gwinnett squad. On the ballot were fan nominees: Gwinnett Buttons, Hushpuppies, Bigmouths, Gobblers, Lamb Chops and Sweet Teas. “We’ll take the fans’ vote seriously,” said General Manager North Johnson. Look for an announcement, along with a new logo, in late October or early November.

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“It’s all about bringing a taste of what we do at Rico’s World Kitchen to the lake,” said Cunnington, “We use fresh ingredients for each made-to-order item and offer a blend of flavors that’s being met with great reviews.”

The menu ranges from the Louisiana Po Boy with fried shrimp or fried fish, the Rowdy Rooster hand-battered chicken with jalapeno goddess sauce, the Tuna Hawaiian Hero made with seared Ahi Tuna and seared pineapple, and the Cuban Traditionale with marinated pork, sliced ham and Swiss cheese served on pressed bread, to the Bahn Mi Bao Buns Asian fusion sandwich. The Great Break Steak Sandwich and the Gold Rush Brisket fill out the menu. The Break has a kids’ menu as well.

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Lakeside Calendar August 2017 n Aug. 2 – National Coloring Book Day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch, 127 Main St. NW. Info: 770-532-3311, ext. 114. n Aug. 3 – Learn about a Total Solar Eclipse, held noon to 1 p.m. at Hall County Library System’s Gainesville branch, 127 Main St. NW. Info: 770-532-3311, ext. 114. n Aug. 4-5 – 14th Big E Festival and Elvis Tribute Act Competition, held at Main Street Event Facility, 215 E. Main St., Cornelia. Tickets: $20-25. Info: 706-201-8232; elvisqueen@windstream.net. n Aug. 5 – Ride to Cure motorcycle poker run, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Ride begins at Frazier's Harley Davidson with three more stops along route with final stop at Left Nut Brewing Co. where Jospeh Erwin Band will perform and drinks, food and door prizes will be provided.

Info: email priscilla6985@att.net. n Aug. 5 – Georgia Belle Peach Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Hwy., Alto. Info: 770-869-3999. n Aug. 5 – Back in Time performs at 8 p.m. at Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE, Gainesville as part of the center’s 2017 Summer MusicFest series. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors and students, $210 table of eight.

Info: 770-534-2787, theartscouncil.net. n Aug. 5 – “The James Gregory Show” presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Info: 770-217-9753; 770-297-5455; funniestman.com. n Aug. 5-6, 12-13 – Going Home to Dixie, the Musical, the world premiere by award winning playwright, novelist and screenwriter Alicia Dutton, performed by Peachtree Players at Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap

Rd., Cumming. Times: 8 p.m., Aug. 5, 12; 3 p.m., 6, 13. Tickets: $15.

Info: peachtreeplayers.com. n Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 – The Caregiver Support Group, ongoing Caregiver support meeting, 7-8 p.m. at Arbor Terrace at Hamilton Mill, 3861 Braselton Hwy., Dacula. Info/RSVP: 770-999-0421. n Aug. 12 – Night of Laughter, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Hall County, presented 6:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Dr., Gainesville. Info: 678-450-5998. n Aug. 19 – Damsel in the Park, a free defense training course, held 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Wilshire Park in Gainesville. Info: 404-8259595. n Aug. 19 – “A Red and Black Ball,” benefitting Children’s Center for Hope and Healing, held 7-10 p.m. at Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Dr., Gainesville. Tickets: $75$1,000. Info: 770-532-6530. n Sept. 28 – My Sister’s Place Annual Dinner-Dance Fundraiser held at Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Dr., Gainesville.

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Buford Community Center n Aug. 12 – Back In Black, the AC/DC Tribute band, concert held 7:30 p.m. in Town Park Amphitheater. Free. n Aug. 26 – Morgan James, New York-based soul singer, songwriter and Broadway chanteuse performs at 8 p.m. in Sylvia Beard

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Cumming Playhouse n Aug. 12 – Banks and Shane 2017 performs 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. n Aug. 19 – Mayberry Moments 2017, back to Mayberry and Memories, performed 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$30. n Aug. 25, 26 – Blues for Dixie 2017, performed 8 p.m., features Barry Richman Band on Aug. 25 & Frogtown Ramblers on Aug. 26.

Tickets: $20. n Sept. 9 – Classic Nashville Roadshow 2017 at 3 & 8 p.m. features Jason Petty and Katie Deal. Tickets: $25/$30.

Info: 770 781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theatre n Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 6-8, 13-15 – “The Addams Family” presented at 8 p.m., Fri./Sat.; 2 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $22, adults; $14, students.

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Gainesville Theatre Alliance n Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 6, 7 – “The Jungle Book” presented by WonderQuest at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium. Tickets: $12-15, adults/seniors; $8-10, students and children.

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Habersham Community Theater n Aug. 3-13 – Monty Python’s Spamalot, musical, performed at 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 3, 4, 5,

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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n Aug. 1-6 – Back to School Craft Week, make a school bus craft. n Aug. 7-13 – Sun Visor Craft Week, make own visor craft to protect eyes from sun. n Aug. 14-20 – Dragonfly Craft Week, make a beautiful dragonfly. n Aug. 21-27 – INK’s Birthday Craft Week, celebrate INK turning 15 making some fun birthday crafts and a birthday card which will be hung in the museum. n Aug. 26 – Help INK celebrate its 15th birthday. There will be lots of fun during the celebration like the Youth Makers Market, crafts, birthday cake, etc. n Aug. 28-Sept. 3 – Butterfly Craft Week, design a butterfly puppet out of recyclable materials.

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Piedmont College n Aug. 27 – Piedmont Camerata, now in its fourth season, the college’s resident piano quintet performs a variety of chamber works for strings and piano at 4 p.m. in the Chapel. n Thru Sept. 15 – Gloria Victis: Three Artists Respond to War featuring Temme Barkin Leeds, Jim Buonaccorsi and Richard Notkin at See Calendar, page 40

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• Calendar Continued from Page 38 the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum (across from Piedmont College). n Oct. 5 – Chanticleer, a Grammy Awardwinning ensemble of 12 male singers, performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Tickets (on sale Aug. 1): $25 online, $35 at door (cash or check only).

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Quinlan Arts Center n Thru Aug. 12 – Summer Exhibitions (Tannery Row Artists’ Colony, Blackberry Creek Artists and solo artists, Denise Sanabria and Scott Aminkeng). n Aug. 17-Oct. 7 – Fall Exhibitions featuring Georgia Watercolor Society Members' exhibition and solo artists Max Muller, Joe Emery and Chris Sherry.

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Tannery Row Artist Colony n Thru Aug. 18 – Winner’s Circle 2017 features Tannery Artist Winners from the Juried Show of 2016. n Aug. 26-Sept. 29 – Poetic Journey’s, Tannery Row artists bring the Art of the Written Word to 2-D & 3-D artwork.

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Meet Rich Little: one of a kind national treasure Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Pamela A. Keene en like Richard Little are rare as hen’s teeth. At age 93, he’s a World War II veteran of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, a paratrooper who, like so many World War II vets, did his duty to protect freedoms that we Americans hold so dear. But, also like the brave veterans from that long-ago era, he’s reticent to talk about his time in the war.

Fast-forward to August 2017.

A very young-looking Rich Little sits back in his man-cave pinepaneled library of the house he built on Lake Lanier about 25 years ago when he moved to Georgia at the urging of his younger sister, Marianne and her husband Clay Bowers. “I moved here and less than two years later they moved to Lake Tahoe,” he said matter-of-factly with a slight smile. “And then, I figured I’d live here about five years all together, and look at me, I’m still living in Georgia.”

Settling in as a southerner He’s made himself right at home as a Southerner. Born in Ohio, he’s lived on the West and East coasts before settling in Georgia. When he was discharged from the Army, he earned his degree from the University of Michigan, then headed to California to work for General Dynamics, the start of his career in jet propulsion that eventually put him in a job at the Pentagon and meant a change of venue from sunny California to Virginia in the 1980s and early 1990s. He also started and ran a consulting

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Rich at home on Lake Lanier.

business from 1992 to 1997. He worked with Atlas and Minuteman missiles and spent time doing evaluation and research for NASA. During his career, Rich took plenty of time for leisurely pursuits. When he lived in California he was an avid snow skier. He also is a pilot and owned a few planes, “because it made it much easier to get to the slopes by flying,” he said. “I flew quite a bit.”

While in Virginia he raised horses that ran steeplechase; he also rode in fox hunts. “Horses were a big part of my life when I was in Virginia,” he said. “I had a trainer and several jockeys rode my horses, and even when I moved here I almost always go to the Atlanta Steeplechase.”

Vintage car collector Rich’s love of the finer things in life has led him to become a classic car collector. He got into cars around 2000, when he purchased a two-tone dark and dove gray Bentley that supposedly belonged to Joan Crawford. He recently sold the 1956 Bentley to a good friend. “I miss that car, but it’s couldn’t have gone to a better person,” he said. “It was really kind of tough when one day at our breakfast group, he drove up in ‘my’ Bentley, but I’m really glad he has it.”

Today, he’s got a pristine 1973 Rolls Royce, plus a 2015 platinum 350 convertible Mercedes and a 2016 Cadillac. He’s also owned a Jaguar convertible and several other classics along the way.

So how does Rich decide

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Rich with his Rolls Royce.

He often goes with his next-door neighbor Bill Tannehill, who serves on the board of the Lake Lanier Association.

“Bill was one of the first people I met when I moved here,” Rich says. “And I often have supper with him and his wife Diane.”

He listens to classical music and reads, enjoying the views of Lake Lanier from his comfortable home under tall hardwoods. He travels a bit, visiting his sisters in Tahoe and Santa Barbara. He’s also traveled the globe, but his favorite places are in Europe, including London, Paris and Austria.

Joining the military And that brings us to his military service. “When Pearl Harbor happened, people got the message Sign in Rich’s garage. about what was going on, but I had to wait until I turned 18 to mostly drives the Mercedes – enlist,” he said. “I signed up for with the top down if it’s a pretty day – but he gives the Cadillac its the Airborne, because I thought it meant I would be flying planes. chance in the sun, too. “I won’t drive the Rolls if it’s raining, but I But I ended up at Fort Benning training as a paratrooper, jumping do drive it a lot in the afteroff 250-foot towers and learning noons.”

Rich belongs to several classic how to land. Soon he was on his way to Europe to be part of the car clubs, including the MerNormandy Invasion and the Batcedes, Bentley and Rolls Royce tle of the Bulge in the 101st Airgroups. It’s a good social outlet borne, also known as the for him because the groups plan “Screaming Eagles.” driving excursions for members, They were dropped behind the sometimes traveling to the mounlines with the mission to protect tains or nearby historic attractions. He takes the cars to area car the area from the Germans. At shows from time to time as well. one point, he was hit by shell fragments in his hip and back durLike clockwork you can find ing the second week of the NorRich and, as he calls them, “the old car guys” having breakfast to- mandy invasion. That took him back to England, but by Septemgether every Saturday morning.

Mostly the group of a half-dozen ber 1944, he was deployed again, this time as part of the campaign or so gather at Avocados on the in Arnhem and Ardennes. (EdiGainesville Square, but lately tor’s note: If you’ve seen the they’re branched out to Talmo. which car to drive? “Well, I get up in the morning, brush my teeth, have my coffee and watch ‘Morning Joe,’ then I decide,” he said. “I’m not so much in a hurry anymore, so I guess it depends on things like the weather.” He

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1977 film “A Bridge Too Far,” you’ll be familiar with this campaign that was also called “Operation Market Garden.”)

“When we were relieved from Operation Market Garden and sent back to France, we were supposed to be resupplied and reoutfitted,” he quietly explained. “But the Germans attacked our outnumbered troops in the Ardennes and the division was rushed to the Bastone area of Germany without any new equipment or outfitting.”

His deployment stretched into 1945. “The time, especially between December 15 and January 15 was the longest 30 days of my life. It was very brutal, and we lost more troops than in any other battle of the United States military. That was the roughest part of the war because we hadn’t been resupplied, the weather was 17 degrees below and we were always trying to keep warm,” he said. “It was the coldest winter in 75 years, and the weather was so bad that we couldn’t fly. Rations were in short supply and basically the mission was a failure.”

Rich was interviewed several years ago as part of the Veterans History Project, an initiative that videotapes veterans’ stories.

“That’s the first time and the only time I’ve ever talked about the war,” he said quietly. “I just haven’t wanted to talk about my military life; that was 75 years ago.”

Rich Little is an American Hero, but he would quickly deny that statement. Little reflects on his fellow paratroopers. “There are not many of us left these days,” he said. “We did what needed to be done.”

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North Georgia plans full celebration of total eclipse

By Jane Harrison Festivals, wine-tastings, and tailgating parties will celebrate the darkening of the sun in North Georgia Aug. 21 during a total solar eclipse. But, those wanting to see the stars twinkle in the middle of the day will have to head northeast of Lake Lanier.

Viewers in Toccoa, Blairsville, Clayton, Dillard, Rabun Gap and Hiawassee will experience nighttime darkness for about 2 minutes around 2:30 p.m. While there may be some partial parties around Lake Lanier, folks near Lake Chatuge will be in total celebration phase with boat raft-ups and “I Blacked Out on Lake Chatuge” t-shirts.

All the hoopla is worth it, said Lesley Simanton-Coogan, astronomy professor at the University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus. “At any single spot on earth, a total eclipse can only be seen every 375 years,” she said. “It’s

pretty exciting. It’s a pretty big deal.”

Simanton-Coogan, director of the Coleman Planetarium on the Dahlonega campus, explained that as the moon moves between the earth and sun, the lunar shadow will fall on a narrow strip of land. Luckily, that path lies “in our backyard,” she added.

Celebrants may not even notice the nearly imperceptible start of the show around 1 p.m. when the moon edges into its starring role. To safely view the action, observers need to wear protective glasses certified for looking at the sun. Welders’ Grade 14 glasses will substitute, Simanton-Coogan noted. It is also possible to create a pin-hole box projector to beam the eclipse image onto the ground or white paper. But don’t look directly at the sun to set it up.

Regular sunglasses won’t project eyes against solar burns that can damage vision. Sun spec-

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Path of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse.

tators without proper safety glasses won’t feel the burn, since the eye’s retina has no pain receptors. Organizers of most eclipse events offer free or cheap protective eyewear.

Eclipse watchers around Lake Lanier will experience about a 99 percent eclipse, which will create a “gloomy day” appearance, Simanton-Coogan said. The sliver of the sun shining behind the moon will still emit light, but it will be notably dimmer than full strength. Those looking at the sun See Eclipse, page 49

Viewing the total eclipse The last total solar eclipse viewed from contiguous United States was on Feb. 26, 1979 whose path passed through the northwestern U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. After the August 2017 total solar eclipse, the next annular solar eclipse that

can be seen in the continental United States will be on October 14, 2023 which will be visible from Northern California to Florida. Following this, we will have a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 visible from Texas to Maine. Visit NASA website: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/.

See for additional eclipse information.

See Viewing, page 49

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Lakeside’s Safety Guide A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING 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: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Lake Lanier Army Corps office - Aug 5, Aug 26 • Cost: $20 per student; Reference text is available for an additional $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: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 14 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Family discount - 2 or more members $25 each • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608.

• Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php. Pre-registration required. Contact Sally Snyder, Public Education Officer, at 770 841-8388/ asbs@comcast.net.

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.

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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Outdoor Activity Calendar Aqua Activities n Intro into Kayaking, Gainesville. Learn basics on peaceful section of Lake Lanier, 6 p.m.

Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Aug. 27, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. For ages 16 and older who are able to swim. $25, plus $5 parking. Call to register. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n First Time Fishing, Gainesville. Learn basics from pier or bank, poles and bait provided, 5 p.m. Aug. 5 & 19, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking.

Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Twilight Lake Lanier Paddle, Gainesville.

Ranger-led sunset outing to look for wading birds and raptors, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5 & 19, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Kids must be 8 or older and with an adult. $15 with personal canoe or kayak; $25 with rental; $5 parking. Call to register. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Full Moon Lake Paddle, Tallulah Falls. Relaxing moonlit paddle on Tallulah Lake, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 6, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. Kids must be 8 or older. No pets. $15, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous 3.5 mile trek down 531 stairs with river crossing, rock jumping, boulder climbing to natural slide & swimming hole at Bridal Veil Falls, minimum age 10. Wear appropriate footwear, bring food and water, 8:30-10 p.m. Aug. 7 & Sept. 2, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $15, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706- 754-7981. n Glowlight Lake Paddle, Gainesville. Adorn

5000 Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking.

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Grounded Pursuits n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 7:45-9:15 p.m. Aug. 2, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 your canoe or kayak with glowing items for guided paddle in the dark, 8 p.m. Aug. 12 & 26, parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Sunset Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led hike Don Carter State Park 5000 N. Browning to highest point in park to watch the sun set over Bridge Rd. No pets. Kids must be 8 and older.

Tallulah Gorge, 7:45-9:15 p.m. Aug. 2 & 16, Bring flashlight and watershoes. $25 with Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn rental, $15 with personal kayak, plus $5 parkDr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. ing. Register in advance. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. www.gastateparks.org. n Dennis McKormick 5K Run/Walk, Suwan Kids Fishing at Buck Shoals, Cleveland.

Children bring special adult to help them catch nee. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 5, Collins Hill High School, 50 Taylor Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. fish, 8 a.m-noon Aug. 19 & Sept. 1, Buck Shoals Wildlife Management Area, Duncan n Falcon 5K, Flowery Branch. 7:30 a.m. Aug. Bridge Rd. Free. www.gastateparks.org, 7065, Flowery Branch High School, 6603 Spout 878-4736.

Springs Rd. $20. www.runnersfit.com. www.active.com. n Button Down Dash 10L/5K, Duluth. n Kidfit Triathlon & Adults Too, Flowery 7:30/7:45 a.m. Aug. 5, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy.

Branch. Various times and distances, includes $30/$35. www.runnersfit.com. pool swim, Aug. 19, Sterling on the Lake Club- n Touch a Truck, Gainesville. Children explore house, 7004 Sterling Blvd. $40-$45. www.acassortment of big vehicles in safe environment, tive.com.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 5, City Park, 830 Green St. n Tri to Beat Cancer Triathlon/Aquabike, (behind the Civic Center). www.gainesville.org.

Athens. 400 meter swim/14 mile bike/5K run n S’mores over the Fire, Gainesville. Roast or just swim/bike, 7 a.m. Aug. 20, Sandy Creek marshmallows, hear tales about Lake Lanier and Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $55-$90. www.ga- state park, 9 p.m. Aug. 5, Don Carter State Park multisports.com.

5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $3, plus $5 parkn Family Time Fishing, Gainesville. Fish with ing. Register in advance. 678-450-7726, assistance from ranger from pier or bank, poles www.gastateparks.org. and bait provided; fishing license required for n Wildflower Hike, Clarkesville. See mountain adults, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, Don Carter State Park, flora in 1-hour, 1-mile hike, 9-10 a.m. Aug. 11,

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Moccasin Creek State Park, 3655 Hwy 197. $5 parking. www.gastatparks.org, 706-947-3194. n Animals & Their Signs Hike, Gainesville.

Ranger-led short hike to discover reptiles, mammals, birds and their signs, 4 p.m. Aug. 11 & 25, boat ramp, Don Carter State Park 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $3, plus $5 parking.

Register in advance. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Movie Under the Stars, Dahlonega. Kids’ activities, concessions, big screen showing of “Nine Lives,” 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Hancock Square, Downtown Dahlonega.

Free. www.dahlonega.org. n Watermelon 5K Run/Walk, Cumming. 8 a.m. Aug. 12, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Rd. $30. www.active.com. n Bulldog Dash, Suwanee. 8 a.m. Aug. 12, North Gwinnett High School, 20 Level Creek Rd. $25. www.active.com. n SAFTT Color Outside the Lines 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. Aug. 12, Cumming Fairgrounds, 234 Castleberry Rd. $15-$30. www.active.com. n Tails on the Trails, Gainesville. Hike the park with your dog, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org., 678-450-7726. n Scorpion Night Hike, Gainesville. Rangerled hike to see nocturnal creatures, 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 18, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. RegSee Outdoors, page 49

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• Viewing Continued from Page 43 Pre-Eclipse Events - Totally Eclipsed, Young Harris. Planetarium shows explain what happens during eclipse, 8 p.m. Aug. 11; 7 & 8 p.m. Aug.18 & 10, Rollins Planetarium, Young Harris College, 1 College St. $5 adults, $3 children

and students. Purchase tickets in advance. www.yhc.edu.

- Elachee Solar Eclipse Festival, Gainesville. Astronomy lessons on safe viewing of solar eclipse, children’s crafts, visit to Starlab and more; free solar eclipse safety glasses while sup-

• Eclipse Continued from Page 43 with protective glasses can actually see the moon infringing on the sun’s face. Interesting crescent shaped-shadows on tree leaves can mirror the celestial activity. Human shadows may appear alien.

In the path of totality, “it will be completely dark … stars will come out,” Simanton-Coogan said. Katydids and crickets may start chirping. Other wildlife, especially birds, may confusedly begin nocturnal rituals. The temperature may drop 10-20 degrees.

During the 2-minute full eclipse, through safety eyewear, observers will be able to see the sun’s corona blazing behind the moon. It is only during that brief window that viewers can take off protective glasses and

look directly at the fully eclipsed disk of orange. With glasses back on, they can watch the sun regain its reign.

Clouds or rain could hide the show, but darkness will still descend in mid-afternoon.

Simanton-Coogan thinks it’s “really cool” that North Georgia has caught eclipse fever. She plans to watch it in Toccoa with a celebratory trek to a waterfall. She’s thrilled that the rare happening has excited folks about astronomy and “our place in the solar system.”

“We’re just a big rock orbiting the sun,” she said. People get so caught up in things, they don’t see earth’s perspective among the orbs surrounding the blazing center.

plies last, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $10 per person age 2 and older; $5 Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770-5351976.

- Solar Eclipse Program, Dahlonega. Educational program with planetarium show, talks by university professors, and views of sun by telescope, 1-5 p.m.

Aug. 20, Coleman Planetarium, Room 234, Health and Natural Sciences Building, 159 Sunset Dr. www.ung.edu/planetarium, 706864-1471.

Day of Eclipse Events - Solar Eclipse by Kayak, Gainesville. Join park naturalist to see landscape darken in the afternoon in partial eclipse visible from Lake Lanier; limited number of protective glasses provided, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, Don Carter State Park 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $30 with rental, $20 with personal kayak, plus $5 parking. Register in advance.

678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org.

- Smithgall Solar Eclipse, Helen. See total solar eclipse with Celestron telescope and through provided eclipse glasses, 1-3 p.m.

Aug. 21, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $10, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org,

706-878-3087.

- Totally Toccoa. Street party with food, music, and eclipsewatching safety glasses, plus livestream from NASA in Historic Ritz Theatre, noon-3 p.m.

Aug. 21, First Citizens parking lot, Downtown Toccoa. www.mainstreettoccoa.com.

- Solar Eclipse Festival, Tallulah Falls. See total eclipse from spectacular vantage points and at Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Eclipse viewing glasses available while supplies last. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.

- Total Eclipse of the Park, Blairsville. View solar eclipse in direct path of totality in festival with eclipse education, crafts for kids, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 21, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5. www.gastateparks. org, 706-745-2628.

- Blairsville Eclipse Experience. Solar eclipse t-shirts, viewing glasses available at Welcome Center, plus talk by NASA astronaut Leroy Chaio the day before the eclipse at time and place to be announced; partial phase begins at 1:05 p.m., totality at 2:34 p.m.

Aug. 21. Union County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center,

129 Union County Recreation Rd. $2 eclipse viewing glasses. www.visitblairsville.com, 706745-5789.

- Great American Eclipse Tailgating Party, Hiawassee.

Live band, eclipse expert, vendors, food, games for kids, noon4 p.m. Aug. 21, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Parking Lot, 1311 Music Hall Rd. Bring a tent, chairs, picnic lunch. $5 per car. www.mountaintopga.com.

- Total Eclipse Celebration, Rabun County. County-wide celebration in path of total solar eclipse with parties, camping, lectures, music, golf and wine-tasting in Clayton, Dillard and Rabun Gap. Various times Aug. 20 & 21. www.explorerabun.com.

- Solar Eclipse Paddle, Elberton. Paddle on Lake Russell to view total eclipse, limited to 10 participants, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, Richard B. Russell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Dr. $25, $5 parking. Register in advance.

Jamie.Madden@dnr.ga.gov, 706213-2045. www.gastateparks.org.

Note: The solar eclipse program and viewing from Georgia’s highest peak, Brasstown Bald, are for ticket-holders only. The road and trails up the mountain will be closed except to ticket holders.

The event is sold out.

• Outdoors Continued from Page 48 ister in advance. www.gastateparks.org., 678450-7726. n Old Peachtree Road 5K, Suwanee. 8 a.m.

Aug. 19, Georgia Campus, Philadelphia College, 625 Old Peachtree Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Backpack Love 5K, Oakwood. 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 19, Oakwood City Park, Railroad St. $30$35. www.runnersfit.com. n Gold Fever, Helen. Learn about history of gold mining at Smithgall Woods, hike to Martin Mine Trail, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 19, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087. n Awesome 80s 5K, Flowery Branch.

Run/walk in ‘80s garb, 9 a.m. Aug. 19, Flowery Branch Train Depot, 5302 Railroad Ave. $25. www.runnersfit.com. n Muddy Spartan Run, Oakwood. 3+-mile course through woodlands and obstacles, plus slick ground slide, 9 a.m. Aug. 19, West Hall High School tennis courts, 5500 McEver Rd. $30, $15 for children 13 and younger. www.runnersfit.com. n Tri to Beat Cancer Duathlon, Athens. 2 mile run/14 mile bike/5K run, 7 a.m. Aug. 20, Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd. $55$90. www.gamultisports.com. n Total Solar Eclipse, Northeast Georgia. See Lakeside Outdoor story for information and events related to the Aug. 21 eclipse.

n Primal Rush 20K/10K/5K & Kids Trail Runs, Jefferson. 7/7:30/9 a.m. Aug. 26, Crow’s Lake, 155 Crow’s Lake Dr. $20-$55. www.georgiarunner.com. n Hoofin’ for Habitat 5K, Suwanee. 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 26, Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave. $30. www.active.com. n National Dog Day, Mountain City. Hike with dogs, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-746-2141. n Be a Nature Navigator, Gainesville. Get oriented and find 10 designated trees in the park to get a prize, 6 p.m. Aug. 26, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org., 678-450-7726. n Love Rolls 5K, Suwanee. 6 p.m. Aug. 26, Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave. $25. www.fivestarntp.com. n Stars over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars under the night sky 8-10 p.m. Aug. 26, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older.

Bring flashlight and pencil for night viewing.

Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12. Free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770- 535-1976. n Wine in the Woodlands, Gainesville. Sip a glass of wine or cocktail, enjoy a light bite,

stroll the garden, listen to live music, 6-9 p.m.

Aug. 31, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $8 adults, members free; cash bar. www.atlantabg.org, 404888-4760.

Ongoing n Sunday Tech Rides, Gainesville. Weekly road bike rides roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from North Hall Technology Center, 4075 Nopone Rd. velocraig@hotmail.com. n Volunteer Gardening Crew, Gainesville.

Work to maintain and improve nature center grounds, 8 a.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Wear close-toed shoes, bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water. Call to register. 770-5351976. www.elachee.org. n Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. Acoustic bluegrass and old time string music, 2-5 p.m.

Saturdays through October 14, Dahlonega Gold Museum Lawn, 1 Public Square North.

www.dahlonega.org. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Help Friends of Don Carter State Park in a variety of projects, 9 a.m. second Saturday, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Bring water and gloves. 678-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org. n Bilingual Hike, Gainesville. Join park naturalist David Guzman for easy 3/4 mile hike on Lake Lanier shoreline to learn fun facts about native plants and wildlife in English and Spanish, 3:30 p.m. 1st Saturdays, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author reading, book-signing of Distant Voices: The Story of the Sautee Valley Indian Mound, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. second Saturday through Dec. 9, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $5 parking. 706-8781077, www.gastateparks.org. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

- Compiled by Jane Harrison n MORE INFO: Additions/corrections lakesidenews@mindspring.com

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Backyard color: Bird baths and summer feeding Remember the birds in the summer heat. While they forage for food on their own, they will also appreciate – and flock to – well-stocked bird feeders and clean-water bird baths.

Different birds eat different foods and have different feeding habits.

For instance, the varieties of woodpeckers in Northeast Georgia are typically tree-feeders that cling to the bark and eat bugs.

Cardinals, eastern bluebirds and many others are perching birds and enjoy a stop at a feeder.

The most popular bird food for feeders is black oil sunflower seed. You can purchase it in 20pound bags from hardware stores or box retails. It also comes in a wide range of mixes and cost is typically relative to the amount of “good seed” versus “filler” (usually millet) that’s included. Some birds like cracked corn, shucked sunflower meats and other seeds.

The best brand by far has been developed in North Georgia – Cole’s. Nearly 30 years ago, avid bird-watchers Richard and Nancy Cole of Kennesaw, began creating quality seed mixes to lure more birds to their back yard.

cause there’s no waste from filler seeds. And the payoff is the Pamela A. widest variety of birds in the Keene neighborhood.

For the Health of the Birds Curb According to the Georgia DeAppeal partment of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, it’s beneficial to keep bird feeders and bird baths clean.

Here are some guidelines: n MORE INFO: Email: - Clean birdfeeders at least pam@pamelakeene.com once a month with a nonabrasive glass cleaner or bleach.

Then they opened their first Be sure to rinse the feeders Birdwatcher Supply retail store thoroughly after each cleaning to and more followed across metro get rid of any cleanser residue, Atlanta. which can be harmful to birds.

They have more than a dozen Also dry feeders before refilling blended mixes to attract ground them. feeders, songbirds and even food - Rotate birdfeeders to differfor squirrels, plus feeders (includ- ent sites to ensure minimal building squirrel-proof), birding supup of droppings below. plies, garden items and gifts.

Ground-feeding birds like cardiYou can purchase Cole’s at nals and towhees, which feed their stores, hardwares and box from seeds around feeders, can retailers as well as online. Several contract diseases from fecal matyears ago, Richard and Nancy re- ter. Remove damp or moldy tired from the bird-food business seeds. but they’ve left knowledgeable - During the warm summer staff at each store who can guide months, hummingbird feeder soyou to make your backyard a bird lution should be changed two to paradise. three times a week because the It’s worth the extra cost beheat causes sugar solutions to be-

PHOTO: PIXABAY

A robin enjoying a bath.

come riddled with bacteria and mold, which can be transferred to hummingbirds.

Give a bird a bath Birds love to splash around in a shallow bath and keeping it filled with a couple of inches of clean water will encourage them to play.

Put the bird bath in a spot that you can view from the room in your home you use the most, then sit back and wait for the show. If the bird bath is kept clean and filled, you’ll soon have a flurry of

feathery birds cooling off from the hot summer days.

For more information about birds in Georgia, visit Wildlife Resources’ website at www.georgiawildlife.com and click “Conservation.” It only takes a couple of minutes a week to make your yard bird friendly, and you’ll get hours of enjoyment from watching them flit to and fro and sing up a storm.

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

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info

AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Store/Dock Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri./Sat. 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 7/23/17) $3.65 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: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 7/23/17) $3.69; $2.69 diesel (Dock open

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office 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 7/23/17) $3.57 (Dock/Store 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.-7 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/23/17) $3.45 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.

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., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun. 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 7/23/17) $3.69 (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, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. and holidays 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 7/23/17): $3.99 premium; $3.69 unleaded; $2.99 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 7/23/17) $3.79 premium; $3.09 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 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: 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 7/23/17) $3.69 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; deli wraps available Fri-Sun Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 7/23/17) $3.79 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: Noon to midnight, 7 days a week Phone: 678 304-3157; 404-583-7025 (Barclay) Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: midgrade 89 & 93 premium octane, w/Valvetect Price of fuel: (as of 7/23/17) $3.69 midgrade, $3.79 premium, Nautical Club discount: $1 per gallon On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide 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.-Thurs. & Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m -11 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. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

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. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTales LakeLanier.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. Hours: Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; , Wed., Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon. - Tues., closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.-Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace.

Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787.

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 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.

Norman’s Landing – Specializing in fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, Canadian baby-back ribs with Kansas City barbecue sauce. Casual.

365 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. A-3, 770-8860100.

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 Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379.

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.

to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 east Main St. Buford. B3 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

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.

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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, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

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

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Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford. B-3, 770945-8608.

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Growing up sailing: UYC Maritime Camp builds confidence, friendships

By Pamela A. Keene The lure of sailing on Lake Lanier brings Samantha Gaito and Daniel Postell back to their home lake for a couple of weeks each summer. They’re not campaigning boats or participating in races; they come back to teach in the University Yacht Club Maritime Foundation’s Junior Sailing Weeks each June.

It’s part of their summer jobs on opposite coasts of the country – Sam based in South Florida and Daniel in Seattle – pretty much dream jobs for the months between the school year.

Both grew up sailing on Lake Lanier and have been coaching with the UYC program since its inception seven years ago. From junior coaches, both worked their way up the ranks, earned their US Sailing Level I Instructor certifications and this past summer served as lead instructors for the program.

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Sam is an incoming senior at Johnson & Wales in Miami, majoring in marketing and human resource management. She also works retail.

The Postell family has been long-time members of Lake Lanier Sailing Club before moving to the Midwest several years ago. Daniel reflects about growing up sailing on Lanier.

Paul McDowell, Jack McDowell, “I actually started sailing right Kaitlyn Woods try their skills in out of the womb,” said Daniel, Optis.

21. “My parents owned a Pearson “I love seeing the kids come sailboat and they’d take me out back each summer,” Reddaway with them when I was a baby. said. “Seeing them grow up and They said that they’d put me in gain more confidence on the the cabin below and I’d just go water is amazing and rewarding. right to sleep.”

When some of them started out in As he grew older, he’d crew the Optis (a small boat designed with his father Andrew on races, to introduce youngsters to sailing including those at Lake Lanier basics), they were hesitant to take Sailing Club, where the family the helm and steer. Now they’re has a membership. “My dad and handling boats solo and learning my mom Lisa did tons of big to sail farther and in bigger boats races so I just grew up with it.” like our 420s, Sunfish and Daniel attends school at North Lasers.”

Idaho College. He spends his Like Reddaway, Sam and summers teaching sailing, not Daniel grew up boating and sail- only at Lanier but through Sail ing on Lanier with their families. Sand Point, a program based in “We started out with powerSeattle where he coaches youngboats,” Sam said, “then Dad (Ed sters and adults in the finer points Gaito) purchased a Santana 20 of sailing. He is studying acand I crewed for him. counting at North Idaho College.

Our whole family did race Sam sums up the feelings of committee, too, and we just love the adults involved with the UYC to sail. My mom raced small Maritime Foundation Program. “I boats growing up in Italy, so remember when some of these we’re a sailing family.” kids were five years old and cried The Gaito family participated because they were afraid to capin weekend regattas and has been size their boats,” she said. “Now active at University Yacht Club they’re just begging to go back for years. Ed earned his US Coast out and sail and they’ve learned Guard certification as a captain so much. My little babies became and worked with Robert Estrada 10 and 12 year olds and they’re and TowBoatUS on Lanier for a real people now. I love their connumber of years before moving to fidence and spirit.”

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“We are so fortunate to have Sam and Daniel with us each year,” said Susan Reddaway, who with UYC’s Rick Smith, manages the program. “And we have so many of the kids who come back year after year; they’re always so glad to see Sam, Daniel and the other instructors who’ve been with us each season.”

Each summer, youngsters come together at UYC to learn about sailing, sportsmanship and boating. They learn the “rules of the road” safety guidelines, sail boats in teams or on their own, study knot-tying and build camaraderie with other children whose parents or grandparents belong to Coach Daniel Postell helps Lydia Goff and Lily Earle learn about parts Zodiacs, used for coaching and safety, lined up on shore as Coach James Haverstick prepares for an early morning launch. of a sail.

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Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lakke 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 parrk 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 Lakke 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 lauunching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are availabble 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 lauunching $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 ilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/ recreation/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

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What’s trending now on Lake Lanier property The following column was submitted by Sheila Davis, lead agent for “Lake Lanier’s Finest” at The Norton Agency. The agent Davis offers her top 10 trends in Lake Lanier real estate: 1 - A healthy and vibrant market: With lake home prices nearing 2006 levels, and inventory 30-40 percent down depending on price segment, home sellers are enjoying a steady market with prices edging up about 5 percent this year. Those sellers with deep water are clearly winners with low water properties patiently holding off the market until a full pool re-turns.

Buyer activity is high, but with low inventory, it can be frustrating for a buyer to find a home.

Homes under $500,000 are in high demand with less than 60 days on the market and we are seeing multiple offers and just days on the market for hot properties.

Lake lots are selling again, prices ranging from the $200s in multi slip communities up to lux-

ury lots from the $400s up. A recent lot sale in Forsyth County sold for $800,000 in July. Custom homes are again popping up on the lake, as lots and tear downs are seeing new builds.

2 - The retirement revolution: With the success of Cresswind at Lake Lanier, Harbour Point, Marina Bay, Chestatee, and others, more active adult developments are moving fast to capture demand for new lake homes. An 880 unit active adult development on the lake with boat slips is in final approval in the City of Gainesville, (Dawsonville Highway between Ahaluna Drive and Sportsman Club Road). “Diamond Gardens,” in Cumming, off Pilgrim Mill Road, is completing its clubhouse, tennis courts and pool this summer. Plans are to build 50 luxury homes, with boat slip included at its multi-slip marina.

3 - Second homes on the rise: Buyers of all ages are heading to Lanier for refuge from the “concrete jungle” of Atlanta, or as an escape from crowded beach towns or cold weather locations.

With shopping and modern conveniences readily available, sec-

ond home residents can enjoy all that communities have to offer year-round. These buyers are looking for deep water boat dockage, and well-maintained and updated properties that they can move in to with little or no renovation. Second homes are selling from the $250s up to $1,8 million this year.

4 - Outdoor living spaces: With our beautiful and mild weather on Lake Lanier, homeowners are seeking outdoor living spaces more than ever. Whether you have a wooded or water view, enjoying nature and entertaining outdoors is something we all want more of. Swimming pools are in big demand.

Elaborate outdoor patios, covered porches, outdoor kitchens, stone fireplaces and hot tubs are sought after. Those lucky enough to be close to the water are building outdoor pavilions and covered patios to get closer to the lake.

Properties with an outdoor amenity generally enjoy less time on the market and more resale value.

5 - Luxury lake sales looking up: Luxury home sales over $1 million are up 20 percent over the

last 12 months in number of sales.

Low interest rates and improving economy are helping this segment of the market improve, regardless of water levels and low inventory.

There are currently 50 homes now on the market over $1 million. Twenty homes have sold, and pending sales are up. Fifty percent of these sales are cash buyers, and about half are second homes. The average million dollar lake home has 4-6 bedrooms and 5 baths with an average of 5,500-8,500 square feet. The average sales price in 2017 is $1.25 million with an average of 90 percent sales to list price ratio.

Mary Thompson, of Lake Lanier Appraisal Service, says “Values steadily increasing about 1.5 percent a year for homes priced $899,000-$1,299,000 and values are up 8 percent for homes sold above $1,300,000.” About 75 percent of luxury homes sold have pools and most have screened porches or outdoor living spaces. The luxury homes sales are split evenly between south and north lake locations, with the majority in Hall County this year due to low inventory in other counties.

6 - Updating and home maintenance important: In the hot market prior to 2007, buyers were content purchasing homes in all price points prepared to remodel and even fix issues. The era of the weekend warrior paid off for investors. Property values were going up rapidly and buyers knew they could recapture their investment quickly. The next generation of lake buyer is much more interested in lifestyle and ease of transition, as well as resale value. Their first choice when purchasing will be a home lovingly maintained and with updates such as modern kitchen, bathrooms, decks, roofs and systems if needed.

7 - Dressing up the shores: With water quality and erosion control always an important topic, we are seeing more homeowners and businesses taking a proactive stance. Just take a cruise on the lake and you will see homeowners lining the shoreline with granite rip rap stone. We are receiving the benefit of a beautiful shoreline while also receiving the shoreline protection the lake sorely needs. Additionally, old See Trending, page 70

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Natural beauty is synonymous with Florida’s Big Bend “Great white heron, the prima ballerina, strikes her pose as blue herons pirouette. An ibis takes flight with grace as a tri-colored heron waltzes, displaying multihued plumage. Alone on the observation deck, I am blessed to view the ballet, a most welcome, daily, sunrise ritual. Even the nesting wood stork adds his cries to the harmonious melody, echoing through rising mist on pristine wetlands. Peace and poise reign until the predatory osprey swoops across the stage, causing other birds to scatter. Even a basking gator’s eyes rise to observe the flutter of wings. Only the great white heron remains composed.”

These are the beautiful words of Carolyn Devonshire from her poem: Florida Nature.

Such glorious reflections only begin to describe what visitors can encounter in a forgotten part of Florida that extends south and east from Apalachicola through the Big Bend to Yankeetown. The quiet calm often camouflages the mind boggling possibilities that are available in this natural area.

This is a part of Florida that is relatively undeveloped and still looks much like it did before the settlers came. The roads along the coast meander, while forest roads are mostly long and straight, so drive slowly as there is so much to see.

The Big Bend National Scenic Byway passes through four counties, three state parks, a National Forest and a National Wildlife Refuge.This route takes you through little coastal fishing villages, by old lighthouses and lots of bridges. The miles of longleaf pine forests, fields of wild flowers and roadside bogs are home to a plethora of wildlife.

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publicly-owned coastal wetlands in the United States supporting a phenomenal array of bird and marine life. White pelicans and great egrets and numerous other wading birds are seen throughout the marshes. Manatee swim below while bald eagles and ospreys maneuver above the clear waters as they try to spot fish, turtles and small rays in meadows of sea grass. This Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail spans much of the Big Bend from the Aucilla River to Yankeetown, and the northern 105-mile segment from the Aucilla to the Suwannee River is managed by Florida Wildlife Commission.

Though some commercial fishing is still done, seafood harvesting laws tend to favor sport fishing these days. Therefore, the unbelievable revival of spotted sea trout, redfish, flounder and sheepshead has made this part of Florida a mecca for anglers with rod and reel. Also, the fertile, spring-fed, saltwater flats of the Wakulla, St. Marks, Steinhatchee, Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers have made the Big Bend one of the most popular scalloping areas in the world.

Though not one of the wonders of the world, everyone should stop by Steinhatchee Falls so that they can say that they’ve

Remnants of ancient logging in the Dixie Mainline, above.

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seen it. Any kind of sudden drop in elevation in Florida is noteworthy, but this one was made famous when Andrew Jackson rested here during one of his InThe way to travel in the Big Bend. dian campaigns.

Yankeetown still has that Old Florida look with magnificent oak trees decorated with long veils of Spanish moss shading the winding lanes leading to the Withlacoochee River. The best way to see both the river and the surrounding area is by boat with any of the available guides. Both fresh and saltwater fishing is excellent in this area, but the 30 minute ride down the river to the Gulf is absolutely breathtaking!

Anyone who likes birding or has an interest in ospreys and eagles will simply go nuts taking pictures of birds and nesting areas!

Florida’s Big Bend offers Dolphin playing in the wild. something for everyone who loves and appreciates nature and the outdoors ... and the diverse fresh and saltwater fishing opportunities are great. Regardless of the reasons for coming to this forgotten Gulf Coast paradise, the trip is guaranteed to be memorable.

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 Manatees on the move, left.

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Home on 1.87 acres on deep water with easy walk to dock. 4BR/3.5BA, full fnshd bsmnt with views to the open water. Spacious ktchn w/ island, solid surface cntrtps and a view to the family room and snrm. Separate dining room, living room, mstr on the main w/large walk in-closet. Laundry on main w/2nd BR w/prvt bath. Two bdms, bath, den, and family room on terrace level.

Home has a wired generator, wide overhangs. Home is only 20 minutes from downtown Gainesville and just miles from Dawsonville.

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South Lake Sailing Waters! Beautiful traditional lake home in desirable Hidden Harbor Subdivision. 4BR 2.5BA. Cozy den with FP, Formal dining and living rooms. Newly renovated custom chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with all the bells and whistles! Private screened porch overlooking lake. Very gentle walk to the S/S covered boathouse W/ 100ft ramp. Full unfinished bsmt. Swim / tennis / clubhouse.

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A Hidden Harbor Lake Happening! Walk to the rec area for a swim or a game of tennis or just relax in the clubhouse with friends and neighbors. This stepless ranch boasts 3BR 2BA, great room W/ FP , formal dining , country kitchen w/ breakfast bar and a full unfinished bsmt w/boat door and drive. Shaded lake views of the deep water cove where your private S/S boathouse holds all your water toys. This is an exceptional South Lake value!

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Holly Hill on Lake Lanier - New upscale executive 11 lot South Lake Treasure! Gwinnett County Schools. Very gentle slope to the double slip (32x32) boat dock with party deck.

Quiet cul-de-sac street.

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Getaway from Atlanta within minutes! Lake Lanier cottage with expansive views. All knotty pine on main level, vaulted ceiling, all season porch. Large master on terrace level with oversized deck. Single slip aluminum dock. Convenient to Port Royal Marina for music, gas and restaurants. Beach area behind house for easy access swimming, fishing or floating.

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North Hall Co lake beauty! This is a great Lake Lanier opportunity under 350k. 286 feet of beautiful lake frontage with a 32 x 32 double slip boat dock in place. Panoramic shaded bigwater views. Solid four sided brick home in the Mt Vernon School District. 4BR 2BA on a full bsmt. Wood stove, covered porch. Very private setting yet close to shopping and restaurants. This is definitely a Great Lake Escape!

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Biscayne on Lanier - New upscale executive 8 lot subdivision in the confines of exclusive Lighthouse Harbour. A 12 x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; slip is included w/lot. Dock has power, water and furnished party deck in deep water (never dry). Lot has seasonal lake views. What a great opportunity to be a part of a million dollar community!

neighbor-hood on Lanier's south lake sailing waters. 12 slip covered docks w/party deck, water & electricity. Paved cart

Two lake lots in exclusive North Hall executive neighborhood.

Buy one or both totaling 5.5 acres. Amenities include tennis and clubhouse. Both have shaded lake views. 2.7 acres = $150k. 2.8 acres = $140k.

Come build your lake estate !

NO DOCK PERMIT.

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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.......770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules ..............770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info ...........770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29.....770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .....770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand .................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ...............................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ...............................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ..............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday ....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale..............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor .............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days............770-628-1019 9.Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10.Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11.Sunset Cove .............................678 304-3157

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View, View & More View! Vacation on Lake Lanier all year by enjoying close proximity to water's edge and a grassy "barefoot" walk to double slip dock with attached platform & grandfathered 100 ft ramp. Addition built & home renovated in early 2000's. From a distance, property overlooks Bald Ridge Marina, and home features wood & tiled floors, 2 master bedrooms plus additional bedroom, screened porch, large deck, partial basement. Located a mile from Market Place Blvd., shops and GA400. Can’t beat location! 2405 Edgewater, Cumming, GA 30041

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Step back in time to this Plantation style home situated on 11.48 +/- acres.

Winding tree lined drive leads to home and 40x60 barn with large doors for motor home. Huge deck offers covered outdoor area w/FP & bar. Plant lovers will be delighted w/the cottage style Garden House complete with water. electricity & propane heat. 4 bedrooms/3 full & 2 half baths.

6057 Walden Pond Road Gainesville, GA 30506

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Unparalleled gated lake estate so close to water’s edge with double slip dock. Custom home features include 5 fireplaces; gorgeous Bolivian cherry floors; master suite, with sitting area & fireplace, on main floor; grand 2 stor y gathering room with built-in wood cabinets & floor to ceiling windows overlooking lake; multi-tiered deck and outdoor entertaining area; professionally landscaped with gazebo and heated 3 car garage. www.3182deepwaterdrive.com

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Beautiful luxury condo in the city of Gainesville! So close to the downtown square restaurants, Lake Lanier and walk to Brenau University. Special features include master suite on main level, open kitchen with granite, enclosed sunroom, hardwood floors, elevator and California closets.

880 Candler St. Gainesville, GA 30501

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The ideal brick ranch located close to Lake Lanier, major shopping and North Georgia Gainesville campus. Perfectly maintained, this open and spacious home features, wood floors, fireplace, vaulted sunroom, screened porch, wood deck with pergola, oversized laundry room, double garage with additional space for golf cart and outdoor storage building.

3657 Maple Forge Lane Gainesville, GA 30504

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Volunteer to work with wildlife with DNR Are you looking for ways to work with or for wildlife? Then become a volunteer with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “I cannot put into any amount of words my respect and admiration for the good folks that volunteer for our agency,” says Rusty Garrison, WRD director. “They give up one of the most valuable of all commodities in our life – their time. They give so much because they want to ensure that Georgia’s precious, diverse resources are there for both today’s visitors and future generations.”

What opportunities will a volunteer have working with WRD? Through their varied knowledge and experienced skill sets, volunteers provide a necessary, effective and important role. They might assist with such opportunities as helping teach stewardship, ethics and safety to youth and adults, help maintain trail and roadway integrity, assist class attendees in building bird or bat houses, provide archery and air rifle instruction, participate in wildlife surveys, put worms or other bait on hooks and take fish off, conduct pre-

scribed burns, and they might even “paint faces” at outdoors events.

Does becoming a volunteer make a difference? Ask the participants. Ricky Stringer, a volunteer hunter education instructor, said that kids that attended a recent hunter education event told him “Thank you for such a fun day,” and that success was measured in seeing students that had never shot a gun or picked up a bow were able to “bust” a skeet in mid-air and hit a bullseye with an arrow.

Stringer hopes that his efforts increase the chance that students will continue these activities for a lifetime and become a longtime supporter of shooting and hunting activities and maybe even, become a volunteer themselves, one day.

Volunteers also make a financial difference. In 2016, volunteers served more than 52,000 hours, providing a federal fund match of $4,000,000 in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Restoration Program funds (Pittman-Robertson Act).

Register to become a volunteer at www.GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.

• Trending Continued from Page 65 docks are gradually being removed or refurbished, with newer, more attractive and safer docks appearing in their places.

Owners with newer and wellmaintained docks will also receive some benefits of a higher price at re-sale.

8 - North vs South, lifestyle determines best location: “Location, Location!” Isn’t that what we hear about real estate? In 2017, buyers are interested in “lifestyle living.” With so many choices for boating and lifestyles on Lanier, no longer is south or north the preferred location for real estate. Those still commuting to Atlanta are seeking close proximity to south lake restaurants and attractions. The north lake still attracts buyers for its quieter coves, and private areas for those who enjoy skiing, kayaking and a more peaceful setting. With so many older established lake neighborhoods, new communities, and country club neighborhoods, there is something for everyone on Lanier.

9 - Mega renovations and teardowns: Can’t find that perfect lot? Do what the owners at

6010 Chimney Springs, in Buford did. In 2004, Drs. Joe Clarino and Deb Cirone, purchased a ’70s cottage on a fantastic south lake lot.

They lived their dream of designing and building their ideal lake home around the existing cottage.

In 2008, their stunning new 6,000 square foot home and pool were featured on HGTV’s “My Big Amazing Renovation.” I was fortunate to get to market and sell this home last year. Others are finding that special lot and tearing down the existing cottage to make room for their custom homes.

10 - Investment properties: We see them in all shapes and

sizes. Investment properties are paying off for smart buyers.

Whether it is shifting cash from Wall Street to Main Street for a second home, or the desire to manage vacation property, we are seeing more and more investment properties. With the internet and rental sites readily available, investors are making their way to Lanier. Close proximity to Atlanta, the North Georgia Mountains and the Atlanta airport makes our lake a smart choice for investors.

Sheila Davis has been a lake resident since 1994. Her website is: www.LakeLaniersFinest.com.

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FLW returns to Lanier in 2018; brings in big-name pros

By Pamela A. Keene has been on the circuit for three years.

The 2018 FLW comes to Lake Lanier Both travel the nation to compete. in March drawing national attention to As the world’s largest fishing tournaLanier, Gainesville and Hall County. ment organization, the Fishing League It is the third of seven major tournaWorldwide hosts five tournament circuits ments in the fishing series that offers up to and in 2017 awarded millions of dollars in a $125,000 payout per event. prize money.

It will take place at Laurel Park March It produced nearly 260 bass-fishing 8-11. tournaments in the United States last year; Sponsored by the Gainesville Conven- additionally, it sanctions events in Canada, tion and Visitors Bureau the tournament is China, Mexico, South Africa and South expected to be a major economic driver Korea. It is headquartered in Benton, Ky. for 2018, as much as $2 million including participants and spectator spending.

Two Gainesville professional anglers said they are planning to compete – Jason Meninger, with more than $330,000 in career winnings, and Jason Johnson, who has been on the pro tour for three years and has won more than $110,000.

Meninger has PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE fished the FLW for A scene from the FLW final weigh-in at the Gwinnett Arena in eight years; Johnson 2010.

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