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December 2013
3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 19 Issue 12
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Water wars update The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing Georgia extra time to respond to a lawsuit filed by Florida over water rights. The court issued an order giving Georgia until Jan. 31 to file a response to the suit instigated by Florida Governor Rick Scott that alleges the Peach State is hoarding water from the Chattahoochee and Flint River systems and causing the decline of oysters in Apalachicola Bay. Page 15
Polar Bear Swim New Year’s celebrants can get both chilly and chili at the annual Polar Bear Swim at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Those plunging into the lake on New Year’s Day can warm their shivers with bowls of crock pot chili toted in by cook-off contestants. Page 16
St. Augustine The first streaking light beams of sunrise illuminate the beautiful panorama of America’s oldest city, St. Augustine. It has always been and still is one of the favorite places for many Georgians to visit, but unique changes have made it even better! Page 50 Also inside: Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page
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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Heavy equipment has been brought in to the construction site for the new bridge at Clark’s Bridge Park. Story, page 17.
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