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3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com

Vol. 25 Issue 1

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ATLANTA BOAT SHOW DETAILS INSIDE

Look for complete coverage of the 2018 Atlanta Boat Show. Story, page 19.

LLA priorities for 2019

The Lake Lanier Association’s priorities for 2019 are already front and center. With a booth at the Atlanta Boat Show (Booth 254), the organization continues to support its mission: Full Lake. Clean Lake. Safe Lake. Page 23

Little Cayman Island

Approaching from the air, the center of Little Cayman Island appears to embrace the soft greens of an Australian chrysoprase stone. This tiny patch of land is encircled by a band of white sand with touches of turquoise in the shallow flats that fades into the deep blue of the ocean beyond. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Captain’s comments . . . .

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

Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . .

Design & Remodel . . . . . .

Dining guide . . . . . . . . .

Fishing report . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

Marinas information . . . .

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

Outdoor activity calendar Safety guide . . . . . . . . .

Sailing calendar . . . . . . .

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

Steve Johnson . . . . . . . .

Vanderford’s travel . . . . .

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Flowery Branch, the little town by the lake, is undergoing some big changes. Read about the updates as well as the town’s mayor, Mike Miller, who also happens to be a golf professional at Lake Lanier Islands. Story, page 26.

For more information, see our ad on pages 4 & 5.

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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, Mike Rudderham, Steve Johnson, Vinnie Mendes, Ken Sturdivant, Sara Bagwell 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.

January 2019

Florida bases hopes on potential revisions of Corps’ Manual

By Jane Harrison Could a court order influence the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enter into another lengthy, costly and toilsome revision of its water control manual for Lake Lanier and other lakes downstream? In the latest volley of the Georgia-Florida water war, Florida appears to hinge its legal case for more stream flow on the Corps’ implication that it might consider re-doing the manual that was 10 years in the making.

Special Master Paul J. Kelly, Jr. will allow Florida submit evidence already on the record in attempt to show that modifications to the Kelly water manual might result in additional streamflow into the Apalachicola River.

Florida launched the long running legal battle in Oct. 2013, claiming that Georgia’s water consumption is choking the Apalachicola River and causing environmental and economic harm. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system that supplies

water to the two states and Alabama.

Kelly accepted Florida’s request to amend one of the five questions he wants states to answer by Jan. 31. Kelly’s original fourth question asked “To what extent would additional streamflow into Lake Seminole (at the Georgia-Florida line) result in additional streamflow into the Apalachicola River” under the Corps’ current operational rules for the river system. He granted Florida’s appeal to add “or under reasonable modifications” to the Corps manual.

Georgia had no objections to Florida’s plea. Pointing to the 10year process of churning out the current manual, Georgia attorneys stated a revamp would be just as burdensome and any modifications would be entirely speculative. “Such speculative evidence cannot meet Florida’s heavy burden of proof in this case. That said, if Florida wishes to brief the issue of reasonable modifications in its forthcoming submissions to the Special Master, Georgia does not object,” Georgia’s legal team said.

After hearing the case in June

2018, Supreme Court justices sent it back for more consideration.

The first Special Master’s report denied Florida’s claims on the basis that a court order could not bring Florida relief because the Corps controls the spigots on five dams that feed into the river system. Special Master Ralph Lancaster found that Florida showed evidence it suffered harm due to Georgia’s overuse of water, but because the Corps was not a party in the lawsuit it couldn’t be bound by a court order.

However, the Corps stated about a month after Lancaster’s report that it could potentially consider a court order and revise the manual. But, it noted such action would require years of research and collection of public comments. The Court replaced Lancaster in August.

Florida maintains that if the court concludes that it can get more water through reasonable modifications of the existing manual and that those potential modifications “would substantially outweigh any harm that would result to Georgia from a decree, then Florida would be entitled to a decree even though

there is no certainty about how the Corps will respond.” Florida attorneys also stated they realize that any ruling on the issue “would not be directly and formally binding on the Corps.”

Kelly’s allowance of Florida’s request for revision follows his previous shutdown of the Sunshine State’s plea to enter more evidence in discovery. He ordered litigants to cite already on-therecord evidence in response to a series of questions by the end of this month. He asked Florida to provide specifics about how it “suffered a substantial invasion of rights” and harm from Georgia’s water use upstream. He put the burden of proof on Florida to produce “clear and convincing evidence that the benefits of an equitable apportionment decree substantially outweigh any harm that might result.”

He wants facts about what caused salinity in Apalachicola Bay, which requires fresh water to nourish oyster fisheries that support the region’s economy. Additionally, he wants numbers on stream flow volume, costs, and conservation measures from both states.

January 2019

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CHECK YOUR VALUE AT: LivingOnLakeLanier.SmartHomePrice.com Like our facebook page - www.facebook.com/LivingOnLakeLanier 6618 Club View Court, Flowery Branch

108 Longview Drive, Dawsonville

962 Overlook Drive, Dawsonville

2 STORY GREAT ROOM w wall of windows & views Main level offers separate dining rm, serene home office & another room could be a 2nd home office, music rm or add BR. HUGE secondary BR & additional bonus rm!

Terrace lvl w 2nd kit, rec/living rm, full bath & sleeping rm. Great teen/in-law ste. Easy walk to S/S dock; GREAT location on the lake. REDUCED $1,025,000 (Hall)

STOP and take a look at this one! GREAT 3BR/3BA lake home with the look and feel of a classy mountain cabin but with a great lake view instead! 3rd BR/BA, liv rm, kit in a separate terrace level apartment. GREAT VRBO income over the years. FABULOUS outdoor living areas with a hot tub on the deck overlooking the lake.

Easy access off of 400. $579,900 (Dawson)

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME with view of the lake!

2BR/2BA. Freshly remodeled with updated floors, kitchen counters and gorgeous white cabinets. Enjoy the lake view from the amazing covered porch. Easy walk to the covered, single-slip dock! New gutters and HVAC installed in 2018, roof replaced in 2011. Only 10 minutes to all shopping and restaurants and marina! REDUCED $297K (Dawson)

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4308 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

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6430 Crooked O Trail, Gainesville

TERESA SMITH Lake Lanier Specialist teresasmith@kw.com 770-654-4173 LivingOnLakeLanier.com

4935 Goddards Ford Road, Gainesville

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3 BR/3 BA - Fantastic Lake Home w/2 car garage, screened-in porch, lakeside windows and a teen suite.

Close access to 985/369 and near the rowing venue and aquatic center. AMAZING lake views and GREAT location on lake. This home has a gentle slope to the lake with a covered single slip dock making it a great place to entertain or just relax. $485K (Hall)

3BR/2BA WITH DEEP WATER! The HUGE living room and kitchen combination is the perfect spot to make memories. This home has an additional room being used as a bedroom that would also make a great bunk room! Enjoy a level walk to a doubleslip dock with a party deck! 435K (Hall)

3BR/3 BA- Newer Construction home on Lake Lanier w/ wide open floor plan. GREAT for entertaining. Lrg master & 2nd BR on main. Granite c’tops, HUGE breakfast bar. Terrace level w/ rec room, BR, BA. LARGE laundry room. Fully fenced yard. Easy walk to SS dock. Great location on the lake to either head north or south to the restaurants. $439K (Forsyth)

AMAZING 2BR/2BA cottage w/lake view on 1.85 acres that can stay as a guest house when you build your forever home! Large grassy lawn. This charming home has made use of every nook and cranny. You'll love the HUGE and bright sunroom for a morning cup of coffee, a glass of wine or dining al fresco with friends. You won't stop smiling once you walk thru the door. EASY walk to the SS dock w party deck. $425K (Hall)

ONE OF 3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hdwds, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away.

Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $50K (Hall)

ONE OF 3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hdwds, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away.

Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $55K (Hall)

ONE OF 3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hardwoods, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away. Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $60K (Hall)

WOW!!! 41’ of water at the double slip dock with party deck! Shared easement from Browns Bridge Rd to lot.

Nice building site with easy access to the dock. Great views from the dock, DEEP water always and in a protected cove in Flat Creek. 1st time on the market. Short ride to Port Royale/Pelican Petes & Aqualand/Pigtales.

Buy now & build later. Save marina fees! $225K (Hall)

3642 Laura Lane, Gainesville

Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville

1 SINGLE SLIP COVERED DOCK with REALLY LOW Corp line!! Bring your builder & either build 1 larger home or 2 homes. Recent level 3 soil tests & a plat available. SO close to shopping yet you'll feel like you are a million miles away! Start living your dream today on Lake Lanier. REDUCED $149K (Dawson)

3646 Laura Lane, Gainesville

Watermark Cove

FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.302.63 acres lots. Gated subdivision. Interior and lakefront lots. $89K-$180K Gainesville (Hall)

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9280 Horseshoe Bend, Gainesville

Lot 6 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville

GREAT MID-LAKE DEEP WATER Lake Lanier lot waiting for you to build your new home or have a boat slip in DEEP water and not have to pay marina fees.

This is a shared double slip dock and this lot has 1 of the slips. This lot never lost water in the worst drought!

REDUCED $135K (Forsyth)

THIS IS A STEAL of a deal for a waterfront lot in Dawsonville! No dock or dock permit but it does have Corp frontage to access Lake Lanier. Bring your builder and build your dream home! We have level 3 soil tests and a plat. So close to shopping, yet you'll feel like you're a million miles away! Start living your dream today on Lake Lanier! $35K (Dawson)

3705 Ronny Way, Gainesville

2 Lots Ranging From $149K-199K

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

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9152 Beaver Trail, Gainesville

LAKE LANIER LIFE CAN be affordable! 3/2 stepless ranch w 2 car garage + bonus rm w/full bath. Open floor plan. GREAT stone FP. Private deck w/jacuzz. Easy walk to SS dock with party deck in approx 6 feet of water today. Corp line almost in water so could clear for great water view. FANTASTIC neighborhood! Boat to restaurants. MID-LAKE location! $433K (Forsyth)

4153 B Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville

3210 Nightingale Lane, Gainesville

WHAT A GREAT DEAL! Beautiful Lake Lanier lot just minutes to 985. A crush and run driveway has already been installed by the seller for easy access to the building site and dock. Across from Don Carter State Park & Olympic rowing venue. Deep water at the SS dock in a protected cove. Use the dock now and plan your dream home on Lake Lanier. REDUCED $139,800 (Hall)

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6208 Tallwoods Court, Flower Branch

4 BA/3 BA impeccable home w/HUGE, PRIVATE landscaped back yard. Large master on upper level w 2 add BRs. LARGE bonus room, LR, DR, 4th BR/office, fam rm & kitchen on main level. This home has been VERY WELL taken care of. Four Seasons is a GREAT family neighborhood close to Lake Lanier. 2 boat ramps are w/in 5 minutes. Small community dock for residents-Lake Lanier access. $275K (Hall)

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770-536-4416

Bev Knight

Agent on Lake Lanier since 2012

770-503-7070

706-455-3076 Dani Burns

678-300-1275

Darlene Plavcan

***Featured Listings*** Remarkable south lake entertainer

This stunning lakefront home is a masterful combination of rustic charm, European touches & elegant finishes all located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Enjoy year-round views of the huge, drought-proof Lake Lanier cove. Outside, enjoy the newer 32x32 double slip party dock, new IPE deck w/ cable rails, potting shed & magazine-worthy landscaping including a lovely waterfall. Inside, you’ll love the soaring ceilings w/ rough-hewn beams, open floor plan, chef's dream kitchen & 2-sided fireplace in main floor master. Terrace could be a great in-law or teen suite with its own master suite, kitchen, family room, additional bedrooms, huge screen porch overlooking the lake & storage galore. Warm, spacious, unique, close to everything! $1.2m

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The coolest updated ranch

Fabulous forever views, beautifully renovated & absolutely move-in ready. This trendy updated home overlooks Lake Lanier w/ retro class. Best of lakefront living w/ year 'round big water channel views, deep water access, single-slip boathouse w/ hydrohoist & party deck. Pro landscaping, irrigation & great patio, open living design, super spacious BRs & sweeping terrace level make for easy entertaining. You'll love the gourmet chef's kitchen, Big Chill appliances, leathered quartz c-tops & huge work island. Host guests effortlessly w/ 2nd kitchen, gym/bonus room & ample level parking. $799k

Renovation with views

This charming lakefront ranch home has all the features you're looking for! Nearly flat, short path to the lake, deep water, fantastic views year-round, master on the main, party dock, spacious screened porch & so much more! This Lake Lanier gem is also updated & move-in ready. If you're a gardener, you'll love the fenced (deer-proof) garden area, tasteful landscaping & outdoor features adorning the yard. Entertain guest with ease from the open floor plan, large kitchen & gorgeous back deck. Don't miss the huge room over the garage, unfinished for endless possibilities! $599.9k

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706-300-4689

Donilyn Hodge

Screened pool

Cumming $1.79m

Forsyth showcase

Dawsonville $1.375m

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Flawless Luxury

Dawsonville $1.2m

Point lot, 250° view

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Nearly in the water

Dawsonville $1.75m

Estate with views

Cumming $1.295m

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Gainesville $999k

Country Club lot

Gainesville $750k

Gainesville $925k

Like-new reno

Gainesville $544.9k

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Sue Lynn Montazeri

Secluded entertainer

Flowery Branch $500k

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Gainesville $278k

Justin Sheffield

Lux peninsula home

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Custom lake estate

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Gainesville $1.69m

Magazine worthy

Gainesville $1.150m

Lakeside w/ pool

Gainesville $995k

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Easy path, deep water

Cumming $599.9k

Gainesville $1.6m

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Custom with views

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Lake n’hood + pool

Dawsonville $550k

Dahlonega delight

Dahlonega $475k

Income producing

Gainesville $259.9k

…when you’re ready for the good life!

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Sheila Davis

770.536.1250

www.gonorton.com

770-235-6907

RD BUFO

$1,695,000 • LAKE AT ITS LANIER FINEST! Rare opportunity to own this private & gated 1.45 acre estate. Situated in a premier south lake location. Incredible awe-inspiring lake views across deep open water with distant views reaching Margaritaville's beach! Deep beautiful water at the grandfathered boathouse w/party deck. 3 finished levels featuring main level study, great rm w/FP, vaulted lakeside dining room & vaulted screened porch FMLS#6082874 6515 Garrett Road

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$899,000 • EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM 5 BEDROOM/4.5 BATH HOME IN POINT SOUTH! 7000+ sq ft, finished terrace level. Close to Sunrise Cove Marina and University Yacht Club. No dock. FMLS#6003100 5517 Mainsail Way

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$799,000 • THIS LAKE LANIER HOME CAN ACCOMMODATE BEAUTIFULLY AS A FULL-TIME RESIDENCE OR WEEKEND OASIS. Full kitchen and inlaw suite on terrace level. Entertain on the back deck while enjoying sunset vws over the lake. Deep water double slip dock. Updated kitchen and beautiful hardwoods in main living areas. Impressive picture windows throughout to showcase Lake Lanier views. 4911 Chatham Walk

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$675,000 • PICTURE PERFECT 3/3.5 LAKE HOME! Deep water party dock! Perfect 2nd home or primary for small family.

8545 Anchor on Lanier Court, Gainesville

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770-235-6907 sdavis@gonorton.com

VILLE

$1,299,000 • ENJOY PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY AT THIS ONE OF A KIND PARADISE ON LAKE LANIER! Awe inspiring lake views, naturally landscaped lawn with a 100' stone waterfall. Beautiful deep water at the dock with cart path access. Entertaining is easy from this custom built home. Finest architectural details, 4BR/5Ba, 3 kitchens, 2 complete apartments, 2 screened & covered porches, bringing the outdoors IN! Offers multigenerational options. FMLS# 6009788 3345 Wilkerson Drive

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$875,000 • SOUGHT AFTER N HALL SCHOOLS! Stunning 2007 custom built. All brick well maintained ranch on fin. terrace level. 4BR/5.5Baths. 2nd BR suite on main. 5th BR/study w/full bath. Screen porch. Lake views & flat walk to deep water boathouse/party deck. 32x32 permit. Small gated lake n’hood 5 minutes to schools. Rm for pool. FMLS# 5965487. 4458 Flagship Dr

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$735,000 • AWESOME SUNSET LAKE VIEWS AND GENTLE WALK TO DEEP WATER S-

SLIP DOCK! Beautifully renovated 4BR’s & 3.5Baths. Two car detached garage w/unfinished above. Finished terrace level. FMLS#5999553 2565 Wahoo Place

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VILLE

$648,900 • GORGEOUS VIEWS AND DEEP WATER! Spacious 5 bedroom/4.5 bath in North Hall with twin slip dock! Many updates, including kitchen and finished terrace level. FMLS# 6028196 2734 Bridgewater Drive

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VILLE

$960,000 • PRIVATE RESORT SITUATED IN A GATED NORTH HALL SUBDIVISION! 6BR/5BA, over 8000 ft of living space. 1.41 acre yard with oversize pool, fire pit & grill area w/bar seating. FMLS#6058675 4644 Manor Drive Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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$850,000 • 8.5 ACRES, HISTORIC RE-STORED FARMHOUSE AND TWO DOCKS. Develop or enjoy the estate property. Beautiful deep water at docks. FMLS#6029681 121 Julian Farm Road

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VILLE

$699,000 • DRIVE UP TO THIS IMPRESSIVE HOUSE AND YOU'LL WANT TO CALL IT HOME! 4BR/ 3.5 BA, granite kitch open to great rm. Privacy, seasonal views of lake.

Upstairs loft & BRS. Finished media rm on terrace level. Swim/tennis lake community w/Lake Lanier parks, restaurants & boat ramps within minutes. FMLS# 5952750 4150 Palmetto Dune Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

RD BUFO

$629,000 • FANTASTIC BUFORD SOUTH LAKE LOCATION ON 2.2 ACRE ESTATE SIZED LOT! Totally renovated from top to bottom! Gorgeous, private gentle lot w/grandfathered road to dock on left side, walk or drive! 32'X 32' twin slip dock. Close to restaurants; 5 mins to Margaritaville by boat! FMLS# 6024328 6370 Old Shadburn Ferry Rd Nicole Columbo 678.858.0265

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Cindy Ballard 770-355-6777

Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

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$574,500 • BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM THIS

LEVEL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY MADE FOR

ENTERTAINING ON SIX MILE CREEK! Room for a

pool. Peaceful lake n'hood with boat ramp & Port

Royale Marina close by. FMLS# 6082832 7085 Collins Point Road

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$389,000 • POINT LOT W/CORPS 2 SIDES! All brick ranch, 2BR, on unfin terrace. Screened

porch. Ready for updates! FMLS# 6065252 3351 Little Circle

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$350,000 • BEAUTIFUL FORSYTH COUNTY LAKE LANIER LOT W/ GENTLE, NEARLY FLAT WALK TO THE LAKE! Gorgeous views, low Corps Line & mowing permit.

New Wahoo single slip dock is in deep water. Lot has already been site plan approved and has a new septic system installed for a 3 BR home. FMLS# 6082463 8465 Lynn Drive, Gainesville

$529,000 • FANTASTIC VALUE IN HARBOUR POINT!

Move in ready 5 bedroom/4.5 bath, two finished

terrace levels, 3 car garage, $35K boat slip avail-

able. FMLS# 6056150 3469 Maritime Glen

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$465,000 • THE VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME ARE BREATHTAKING! 6BR/3 Full + half BA. Main level w/ newly refinished hardwood floors, two story great room with gorgeous tongue and groove ceilings, open kitchen.

Just 15 minutes to downtown Dahlonega.

FMLS# 6098172 136 Wrens Ridge Circle

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Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

VILLE

$459,900 • NORTH HALL 4BR/3BA BRICK RANCH with finished terrace level, grandfathered boathouse in a quiet cove, convenient to downtown Gainesville, $50K in upgrades including new roof/gutters, windows, HVAC, paint, floors on main level, appliances and landscaping! FMLS# 6022842 3327 Hickory Point

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$359,000 • AFFORDABLE LAKEFRONT CRAFTSMAN! Less than a mile to Gainesville Marina, this gorgeous 3BR/3BA lakefront home has an open plan w/walls of glass & lg deck to view the lake!

Stone FP, fin terr lvl, office, 2-car gar. Gentle walk to lake w/water. No dock.

2300 Whippoorwill Lane

Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798

770-235-6907

R ERY B FLOW

$525,000 • LOCATION! LOCATION! SOUTH LAKE. Flowery Branch lake cottage in move in ready condition! 32x32 aluminum twin slip dock w/party dock, boat lift & rip rap shoreline. Always deep water! FMLS# 6109113 5952 Nachoochee Trail

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$499,000 • PERFECT HOMESITE! Premier South lake location. Awesome views and deep water.

190 feet of Corps frontage. Single slip dock in place. Great Flowery Branch n'hood with views of Sunrise Cove Marina & close to lake restaurants and LL Islands. 6147 North Point Drive

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$470,000 • BEAUTIFUL GOLF COTTAGE IN CHESTATEE ON THE 18TH HOLE! 5BR/3.5B, master on main w/ newly renovated bath. Finished terrace w/ kitchen & in-law suite, fenced back yard.

Great neighborhood amenities & marina.

FMLS# 6082588 1011 Dogwood Way Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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$459,000 • BUILT IN 2006. 3BR/2.5B on unfinished terrace level. Open plan, granite counters, hardwood floors, Fireplace, 3 decks! Short walk to deep water single-slip dock. 6745 Thunder Trail

$439,000 • MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS! Lake Lanier cottage with 32'x32' twin slip deep water party dock! 3BR/3.5BA, finished terrace level, covered porch! Lower 2 car garage. Mt. Vernon area, N. Hall Schools. FMLS# 6020252 4201 Perry Dr

$395,000 • GREAT WATER VIEWS! Adorable lake cottage w/deep water 32x26 dock w/party deck.

2BR/3 bath, hardwood floors, walls of windows, large deck. Room for bonus rm.

3428 Crown Drive

$339,900 • PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY ON LANIER! Nestled in the woods, this storybook cottage is the perfect relaxing get-a-way. Single-slip dock. A nature lover's delight! 3BR/2.5BA. FMLS# 5906215 7628 Pine Place Stephanie Gillespie 770.654.4161

$699,999 • ONE OF THE BEST LAKE LANIER LOTS available to build your dream home! Fabulous views of open deep water! Almost an acre, with 200ft of Corps frontage and low Corps line.

Permitted for the largest allowable 32x32 twin slip dock! FMLS# 6047892 5380 Larch Lane, Gainesville

$550,000 • GORGEOUS 1.6 ACRE ESTATE LOT ON LAKE LANIER with magnificent year round long range views and a single slip dock. Located between two million dollar homes in a quiet and peaceful area. Private drive to the dock. 3425 Green Apple Road, Gainesville

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ROGERS BAY ON LAKE LANIER SUBDIVISION - Great location in the North Hall school district, 10 minutes to downtown Gainesville, NE Georgia Hospital and I-985. Each lot has a deeded covered slip included in the community dock deep water, with running water, electric and a swim deck. We have the following 2 point lots for sale in this community.

Contact Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161 or Sheila Davis 770-235-6907. $249,000 • Lot #11, 4238 Bayridge Drive, 200’ water frontage, 1.07 acres, FMLS# 5958292 $189,000 • Lot #10, 4244 Bayridge Drive, 324’ ofwater frontage, 1.06 acres, FMLS# 5896811

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By Pamela A. Keene will have a great time on the lake with it Several days before the Lake Lanier Pa- this summer.” rade of Boats, the weather forecast called On the night of the Parade of Boats, for possible snow and generally bad visitors received discounted admission if weather. At the Wednesday captains’ meet- they brought a new unwrapped toy for ing organizers announced that the parade Toys for Tots. Additionally, the event part of the Saturday evening festivities raised money for children’s charities inwould be canceled, but that other events cluding the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier would still take place at Margaritaville at and the Hall County Sheriffs Youth Home.

Lanier Islands, including the raffle for the “We collected lots of toys and raised Yamaha WaveRunner and fireworks. money for our charities,” Geib said. “Even “Even the weather didn’t stop some though the weather was not good, we had captains from decorating their boats and 75 to 100 people come out to enjoy the arriving by water,” said Barkley Geib, festivities.” president of Lanier Partners, organizers of Geib said that most of the captains and the annual Christmas event. “We had nine their crews still came to the event, arriving boats show up fully decorated, including by car to experience the Magical Nights of two that had not even registered. It was a Lights, dinner on their own at Landshark sign of the start of a really fun evening for Landing, fireworks and Snow Island. “We all who came.” are so grateful for all the support of our Geib said that all the skippers of the sponsors and partners,” he said. “Cary Eunine boats who showed up received cusbank of the Twisted Oar at Holiday Marina tomized participation plaques with their See Parade page 22 boat names on them. In all, nearly 50 boats had registered for the annual parade this year.

Jered Joplin of Jefferson won the 2019 Yamaha WaveRunner. “I haven’t had a jet ski since I was in high school,” he said.

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Down about half a foot Clarity: Creeks are stained, main lake mainly clear Temperature: 50s

temps will work to your advantage. Recently we targeted river channel docks as well as creek channel docks where the water had moderate stain.

Bobby Garland was my “go to” bait in a variety of colors.

General fishing Darker colors such as “Twilight, There are signs the final Purple Passion Black Night” and turnover is occurring on the lake. similar colors worked well in The spoon bite has remained moderately stained water. In the good in recent days. Look in the clearer water, we used lighter col35- to 55-foot range for the spoon ored jigs such as “Monkey Milk, fish, but that can change any day Key lime, Electric Chicken” and in terms of the depth they are other similar colors. All worked holding based on the bait. Look well with a combination of 1/16 for the fish to be tighter to the and 1/24 ounce jig heads. timber on sunny days, and roamThe fish are holding deeper. ing more in those deep ditches on We targeted docks in deeper cloudy days. We have also still water, at 30 foot plus depths. been working shallower rocky When we fished docks showing points with a jig and worm in the larger schools of fish, they shalmornings and sometimes throughlowed up as the bite continued. It out the day. These slower presenCrappie fishing is critical this time of year to find tations are becoming good Normal lake temperature for options out in the ditches as well, this time of year is colder because the right depth the fish are susand sometimes in the backs of the water coming from mountain pended. They are beginning to be those ditches. We are catching creeks is cold, and with the rains, less aggressive as their metabosome worm and jig fish in the 20 is also muddy. Recently the water lism slows, so you can easily miss the bite by placing your bait to 30 foot range, but I will say the began clearing and temps rose presence of rock seems to be a south of Laurel Park and the bite above or below their position.

Another tip: if you locate a key. drastically picked up.

Recently, the fish have been on So, helpful tip for this time of deeper school of fish on your downscan and are having diffithe shallow secondary rock points the year: finding warmer water adjacent to those ditches. The creek ditches are holding some fish now in shallower water and we have been catching some on the SuperSpin down in the ditches on some days.

Also, with the cooling water temperatures, look for the jerk bait bite to pick up soon back in pockets. This is the time to learn those winter patterns ditch fishing, timber fishing, spoon fishing, it’s a great time to learn them all.

This is a great time to learn the deep timber bite with a spoon, worm, and jig, as well as the SuperSpin fishing in the ditches.

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culty getting them to bite, vertical jigging is an excellent trick. Place the jig below them and bring up slowly, directly through the school.

Stay safe on the water and wear your life jacket!

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I spent the early part of my life up north on the coast of New Jersey. There the sailers cherished the months between April, when with luck you could put your boat in the water, and October, when you had to haul her out. The winter was a dismal time when we thought about getting ready for the next sailing season. If we were lucky, the river would freeze over hard enough to get some ice boating in, but that only happened every other year.

When we moved down here about 25 years ago due to a job transfer, we had some friends who had moved from Cape Cod the year before, after selling their Island Packet 33. They told us that “There’s no sailing in Atlanta, there’s only one tiny little lake and there’s no wind and its wall to wall power boats.” They retired from sailing and got into “lawn maintenance” i.e. gardening, then moved up the line to head of the HOA! I had reluctantly left my Tartan 36 One Ton racing sailboat at my brother’s marina and came down to check the area out. My wife’s older brother, an Atlanta native, showed me around Lake Lanier in January – I thought I had died

she had sailed on the SORC and competed twice in the Newport to Vinnie Bermuda Race. Needless to say, Mendes she was not a perfect lake boat but we did campaign her for sevOn the eral years on Lake Lanier and Water won our share of trophies.

In recent years we have just sailed her for pleasure and now I crew for other people on their and gone to Heaven! That afterboats to add to my excitement. noon, I arranged to have my Tar- The one race I do compete in with tan hauled down here and then my boat is the Barefoot Sailing started looking for a place to live. Club’s New Years Day Poker (A guy must have his priorities!) Run. We’ve sailed in that event It turns out that there are at every year for the past 25 except least five sailing/yacht clubs on twice when the wind speed was the lake with racing every week- higher than the temperature and end, and several evenings during the Race Committee wisely canthe week in the summer. The first celed it. The race itself is just a race is New Years Day and the good excuse for a party, and I allast is the Saturday between ways have about 15 people Christmas and New Years. aboard, both hardcore sailers and My Tartan is a One Ton Ocean neophytes, and everyone brings Racer designed to race long diseggnog, champagne, beer and of tances in the open ocean – with a course rum along with more hors crew of 13. (The “One Ton” d’ouvres than you can possibly refers to a mathematical formula imagine. taking into account the overall We sail around collecting length, waterline length, beam, cards that had been taped to the displacement and sail area yield- buoys to see who can get the ing a final figure that comes out highest poker hand and win top in tons. The number has little to prize, which is usually a bottle of do with what she actually champagne. To discourage cheatweighs.) Before I acquired her, ing, the cards are in sealed non-

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57th Atlanta Boat Show in different hall for this year

This year’s version of the Atlanta Boat Show is set for Hall A at the Georgia World Congress Center, a different location from the Hall C where the show has been held for years.

But the show will still feature some 600 of the newest boats along with the latest in marine accessories and products.

Now in its 57th year, the Atlanta Boat Show features thousands of products for every budget level and includes a variety of activities for show-goers.

Job seekers can take part in a new Career Fair in partnership with Lanier Technical College and little skippers will enjoy the new Touch-a-Boat Tour as well as nautical storytimes in conjunction with CBS46 Books to Kids. There will be more than

100 sailing and fishing seminars and special Boats & Brews Happy Hours with Red Hare Brewing Company.

Tickets are on sale at AtlantaBoatShow.com with $3 off all advance online tickets until Jan. 9. Closest parking will be in the Red and Green Decks.

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For a complete list of seminar dates and times for: • Fishing • Sailing • Let’s Go Fishing Visit the show’s website www.atlantaboatshow.com

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2. Shiny New Boats: From fishing vessels and kayaks to luxury yachts, powerboats and houseboats, the latest models will be available for the lowest prices. Here’s a preview of just some of the 2019 products: New: Salute to Service Limited Edition Centurion Boats (Ri237 and Ri257 towboats) are available in three 2019 designs to honor police, fire and military service men and women. With each boat sold, $2,500 will be donated to a charity assisting those in that line of service.

New: Chaparral 297 SSX Surf provides enough space (29 ft.) for the entire crew to make the most of wake surfing.

Equipped with advance technology, including a touchscreen “Glass Dash” and hydraulically operated Malibu Surf Gate, this boat transforms watersport wakes into the most surfable and customizable waves possible.

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with $5 show tickets, $5 valet parking, $5 drinks after 5 p.m. Attendees can visit their lakeside inspired area for tastings, games, photo opps and enter for the chance to win a grand prize pack with custom Red Hare cornhole boards and Red Hare prize pack, including a brewery tour ($450 value). $5 tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.atlantaboatshow.com.

4. Free Half-Day Pontoon Rental: The first 50 guests on Thursday and Friday after 5 p.m. receive a free half-day pontoon rental from Park Marine (must be 25 or older).

5. ‘Launch a Boating Career’ Day: On Friday, Jan. 11, the Atlanta Boat Show and Lanier Technical College will host the first annual Boating Career Day. Starting at 9 a.m., prospective students will get pointers on how to become boating industry professionals at a Q&A panel, meet with exhibitors and attend a career fair. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., adults

Thousands of visitors are expected to check out the newest in boats at this year’s Atlanta Boat Show.

interested in a career in the marine industry are welcome to join and network with industry professionals, and are encouraged to bring a resume. Students get free admission when they register in advance online.

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8. Boat Smarts: From tried and true methods to the latest techniques, professional fishermen, sailors and boaters will host more than 100 seminars on a variety of topics for beginners to adept anglers.

9. Deals & Steals: Many dealers will be offering their lowest prices of the year, so that just as temperatures start to rise, boats will be ready to launch.

10. Movie Reel: Children will also enjoy the Kids’ Zone where they can meet the latest movie characters, jump around in the bounce house, get their faces painted and take home creative balloon art.

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Dates & Location: January 10-13 Georgia World Congress Center Hall A, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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Admission: Adults - $15, (13 & up) Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. $3 off tickets purchased in advance online

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Youngsters take a seat during a recent Atlanta Boat Show.

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January 2019

We may have some ‘interesting’ weather this month As I mentioned last month, there was a good chance we would see some ice and snow early in December. As it turned out, parts of Rabun County tallied 6 to 8 inches of snow. Temperatures around Lake Lanier were going to be borderline from the wedge. The approaching winter storm was certainly going to bring enough moisture in to north Georgia. The National Weather Service issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories but temps stayed just warm enough for a cold rain instead of ice. Now we are about to enter another cycle of winter.

You may have heard about the polar vortex. In the media, it has been likened to a Godzilla-like cold air monster invading states with incredible cold and gobbling up cities in blinding snow. The polar vortex is an area of low pressure that is “parked” over the North Pole. It can cause some pretty wild weather and even bring single digit temperatures to the mountains and teens into the metro area. Sometimes this low-pressure system can weaken. When that happens, part of it can break off and migrate southward, bringing frigid air with it. Normally, when the vortex is strong and healthy, it helps keep the river of air known as the jet stream traveling around the globe in a pretty circular path. This current keeps the cold air up north and the warm air down south. However, without that strong low-pressure system, the jet stream doesn’t have much to keep it in

line. It becomes wavy and rambling, conducive to storm formation and Glenn cold air being funneled into the deep south.

Burns I have been paying close attention to trends Lanier and signals in the atmosOutlook phere. I believe this month we will see the polar vortex weaken, especially after midmonth. I think late January and February we are going to have some VERY cold days. All we need is an approaching winter storm to supply the moisture, and if the timing is right, we will have a huge snow, perhaps several. Not all cold snaps are the result of the polar vortex. We always see cold arctic outbreaks in January. However, the ones that brings the coldest air, are usually the result of the weakening vortex.

You might want to stock up on that firewood this month.

While we all know we can have some winter weather issues this month, please remember, it is also a very active tornado month. During January 2017, we had 23 tornadoes. It is not the Arctic cold fronts that bring tornadoes. They are usually benign and may bring some rain. Fronts coming in from the Pacific or Southern Canada are the ones responsible for the powerful tornado-producing storms. We’ll be on the lookout.

I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas and I want to wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year.

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

MAY

1 1071.80 2 1071.77 3 1071.70 4 1071.65 5 1071.63 6 1071.61 7 1071.57 8 1071.52 9 1071.47 10 1071.41 11 1071.36 12 1071.30 13 1071.23 14 1071.17 15 1071.16 16 1071.44 17 1071.53 18 1071.54 19 1071.57 20 1071.65 21 1071.69 22 1071.79 23 1071.92 24 1071.94 25 1071.99 26 1072.06 27 1072.10 28 1072.30 29 1072.88 30 1073.65 31 1073.99 AV 1071.82 MAX 1073.99 MI 1071.16

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS

JUN

1074.60 1074.69 1074.62 1074.46 1074.25 1073.97 1073.70 1073.46 1073.28 1073.16 1072.99 1072.73 1072.50 1072.45 1072.45 1072.49 1072.50 1072.47 1072.41 1072.32 1072.21 1072.12 1072.11 1072.01 1072.08 1072.04 1072.01 1072.18 1072.14 1072.13

JUL

1072.13 1072.12 1072.08 1072.08 1072.07 1072.10 1072.09 1072.08 1072.03 1071.99 1071.95 1071.91 1071.89 1071.90 1071.89 1071.90 1071.90 1071.88 1071.83 1071.76 1071.94 1071.91 1071.88 1071.85 1071.87 1071.81 1071.74 1071.70 1071.67 1071.59 1071.63 1072.88 1071.91 1074.69 1072.13 1072.01 1071.59

AUG

1071.75 1071.98 1072.29 1072.38 1072.49 1072.47 1072.52 1072.52 1072.39 1072.26 1072.26 1072.27 1072.14 1071.97 1071.84 1071.68 1071.52 1071.57 1071.60 1071.48 1071.43 1071.38 1071.32 1071.23 1071.20 1071.15 1071.09 1071.00 1070.95 1070.89 1070.86 1071.74 1072.52 1070.86

SEPT

1070.82 1070.80 1070.82 1070.74 1070.72 1070.69 1070.65 1070.62 1070.61 1070.61 1070.65 1070.65 1070.61 1070.57 1070.55 1070.54 1070.50 1070.47 1070.41 1070.37 1070.32 1070.27 1070.26 1070.20 1070.13 1070.15 1070.13 1070.16 1070.11 1070.12

OCT

1,070.05 1,070.00 1,069.93 1,069.86 1,069.82 1,069.79 1,069.75 1,069.69 1,069.63 1,069.81 1,069.88 1,069.85 1,069.85 1,069.81 1,069.74 1,069.71 1069.67 1069.65 1069.58 1069.54 1069.52 1069.46 1069.38 1069.35 1069.31 1069.44 1069.46 1069.46 1069.38 1069.36 1069.33 1070.54 1069.65 1072.12 1070.05 1070.11 1069.31

NOV

1069.33 1069.32 1069.34 1069.36 1069.33 1069.36 1069.37 1069.40 1069.52 1069.61 1069.62 1070.65 1071.13 1071.42 1071.52 1071.37 1071.16 1070.92 1070.64 1070.54 1070.48 1070.46 1070.47 1070.50 1070.50 1070.50 1070.43 1070.35 1070.33 1070.30

1070.24 1071.52 1069.32

DEC

1070.67 1071.01 1070.90 1070.68 1070.57 1070.39 1070.23 1070.58 1071.35 1071.34 1071.12 1070.89 1070.72 1070.91 1070.84 1070.63 1070.50 1070.30 1070.18 1070.39 1070.70 1070.76 1070.77 1070.76 1070.72

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Winter cruises in warm, sunny Florida

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Our boating activity around Lake Lanier slows down considerably unless you are an angler. That can be good in certain places this time of year.

This leaves you with the opportunity for a trip to Florida for cruising and fishing.

If your boat is trailerable you might want to head to many of the favorite cruising areas in Florida. Some boat owners will take their boat to Florida and leave it for the winter, making several trips south for fishing and cruising.

Florida has outstanding areas for this, especially fishing in winter months. The Keys could be crowded because of their popularity. If you want to stay in north Florida, you have the Intercostal Waterway, which you could cruise to New Orleans on the inside so you don’t have to worry about bad weather, or you can head to the northeast side of Florida, where at Jacksonville you can connect with the St. Johns River. It is navigable all the way to Sanford, Fla. with many marinas along the way. Cruising

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and fishing is always good, and bad weather doesn’t affect you that much because you are on the river. If you stay on the intercostal, you can connect with the Okeechobee Waterway and cruise to the west coast of the state at Ft. Myers. This intersects with the intercostal waterway, which also has channels leading in to Charlotte Harbor, which also has numerous ports of call. Boca Grande has numerous popular restaurants.

If you travel north you will go through Sarasota and then on to Tampa Bay where you have the Hillsborough River to explore in Tampa. On the north side toward the Gulf, you have St. Petersburg with many marinas. You also might want to explore the Everglades north of the Keys and, of

course, it has great fishing.

If you don’t take your boat you can always charter one in the area you want to cruise. Southwest Florida Yachts is one I can recommend and they have yachts from 32 to 57 feet. They also have sailing and yacht training courses.

Phone: 1-800-262-7939. Wherever you go, I hope you have a safe and comfortable cruising in 2019.

Practice safe boating, wear a P.F.D and I’ll see you on the water.

Mike Rudderham is a veteran marine surveyor with more than 40 years experience in the marine industry.

• Parade

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Next year’s Lake Lanier Parade of Boats will be held on Saturday, December 14. For more information, visit www.lakelanierparadofboats.com.

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By Pamela A. Keene The Lake Lanier Association’s priorities for 2019 are already front and center. With a booth at the Atlanta Boat Show (Booth

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ucate people about the 100-foot rule on Lake Lanier,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the group that’s been advocating for Lake Lanier since the early 1960s. “Many boaters simply aren’t aware of the rule, or they don’t really understand what it means. People coming to the boat show can see for themselves what this rule means with our interactive display. We realized that it can be difficult to judge just how far 100 feet on the water is.”

Cloud said that the 100-foot rule, part of the Georgia Boating laws enforced by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, has several benefits. “For one, it’s an issue of personal safety,” she said.

“When boats don’t slow down as they approach each other, they can create dangerous wakes.

Also, boat skippers on the approaching boats may not be aware of what’s going on with the other boat and the water around it.

There could be people in the water or other activities that warrant using caution.”

Reducing speeds, especially near the shoreline, can also help prevent shoreline erosion. “The action of waves erodes the shoreline and adds to the silt in the lake,” she said. “It’s just a good boating practice to slow down close to other boats, the shoreline and islands, as well as in the nowake areas.”

The 100-foot rule campaign includes a specially designed post card. “We truly appreciate Paul Perdue of Perdue Vision in Buford for donating the printing for our post cards,” she said.

The association will also provide information on its many programs, including the Abandoned Boats and Derelict Docks initiative, which works to identify owners and have these boats and docks removed from the lake. It recently completed the installation phase of the Solar Lights

Welcome to the 2019 Atlanta Boat Show. There’s plenty of things to see up close and satisfy your desire for all things on the water especially with the upcoming season rapidly approaching.

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project that provides safety lights around the lake, bringing the total to 283. The organization will continue to monitor and provide maintenance for the lights.

“The second phase of our Island Rip-Rap project began this month,” she said. “Tom Child and his crews from Marine Specialties Inc. have already begun installing rip-rap on the next four islands that we expect to complete within the next six months. When those are finished, we will have protected the shorelines of 10 islands from continued erosion.”

Volunteers from the organization will man the booth during the show to speak about the group, its activities and membership/volunteer opportunities.

For more information about the Lake Lanier Association or to join, visit www.lakelanier.org.

Upcoming dates to note: LLA’s 2019 events include: • Annual meeting – Saturday, April 13, Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch • 31st Annual Shore Sweep – Saturday, September 14, lakewide

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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.

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By Pamela A. Keene new administration building that houses City Hall, the Flowery Branch Police Department and community space signals the beginning of change for the South Hall town located at the shores of Lake Lanier. Add to that more food and beverage outlets, retail and events in the historic downtown and Flowery Branch is well on the way to redevelopment.

“One of our priorities is to make infrastructure improvements and do more than makeshift repairs,” said Mayor Mike Miller. “For instance, we had to address the old sewer pipes that were three different sizes and made out of three different types of material. Culverts on Flowery Branch Creek collapsed and washed out the road, and we had storm-water issues downtown.

We feel we’re well on the way now.”

The 18,000-square-foot allbrick $5 million City Hall opened last spring. It’s the new home of the city’s government and includes a large community room for meetings and events. The Flowery Branch Police Department has brand-new offices as well.

In partnership with the Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau, downtown Flowery Branch has begun hosting Third Friday Block Parties from May through October on Main Street, featuring musical entertainment, food, fun and games, including food trucks. A winter farmers market takes place every first and third Saturdays at Railroad Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking ahead City Council has plans for

more improvements. “We have a project list and it includes more improvements to downtown for pedestrians,” Miller said. “The advantages to creating connectivity between downtown and Lake Lanier have us looking at the best ways to do this, including pedestrian pathways. In fact, we have discovered that of all the municipalities on Lake Lanier, Flowery Branch has the closest downtown to the lake. It can certainly be a marketing peg for us.”

By adding more restaurants and retail, more people will be drawn downtown. “Connecting Flowery Branch Park and Hideaway Bay Marina to downtown will give boaters a safe way to dock and take part in downtown,” he said. “We may even have bike rentals or other activities within the next 18 to 24 months.”

Karen Ching, owner of Liberty Candy Company downtown, has been a strong supporter of downtown. She recently completed a new building that features a craft beer store called “Beer Me.” Her son, Robert Sabbath, and Marc Stampfli co-own Beer Me, with 25 craft beers on tap. Last year, Ching also opened Lakeside Market with gourmet products, prepared food and imported cheeses.

“Karen has been a big part of the downtown redevelopment,” Miller said.

City Council has been studying ways to revitalize Flowery Branch’s downtown, known as Old Town. It recently completed a study to explore options of ways to move forward.“In some of the towns we’ve studied, we’re finding that to be successful, the mix between retail and residential should be 20 percent residential and 80 percent retail,” miller said.

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One of the concepts being discussed for future development of Main Street Flowery Branch.

“Right now we’re just the opposite with 80 percent residential and 20 percent retail. Our goal is to get to a 50 percent split.”

Residential growth is picking up with apartments and singlefamily homes being built along Phil Niekro Boulevard at Thurmond Tanner and at the corner of Gainesville Street and McEver Road.

“We’re a real hot spot, because people seem to want to leave the congestion of Gwinnett and come up the road,” Miller said.

Most recently, the city has explored new residential/retail possibilities on one side of Main Street. The Residential Group, based in Atlanta, has proposed redevelopment of one side of Main Street, between Railroad Avenue and Church Street, replacing the existing buildings with a 2-story

The new Flowery Branch City Hall at night.

structure with 7,700 square feet of retail space on street level and apartments on the second floor.

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Several citizen meetings have been held to discuss the proposal

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Meet Flowery Branch mayor and golf pro Mike Miller

By Pamela A. Keene Mike Miller is an interesting man with a diverse background.

He’s been a school teacher, a musician, an athlete and a politician. In his two most recent roles – golf pro and mayor of Flowery Branch, he’s making a difference in and around Lake Lanier.

“My kids think I play golf all day,” said Miller, who is the PGA Head Golf Professional at Lanier Islands. “Being a pro is much more than getting out on the course. I manage Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, but much of what I do is administrative, from overseeing the pro shop to teaching lessons.”

Miller didn’t set out to be a golf pro; nor was being mayor on his radar when he went to Georgia Southern University, then earned his undergraduate degree in music education from Columbus State University. He plays the trombone. “I had planned to be a music teacher; in fact I taught music for 13 years in the school system.”

The Columbus native taught elementary, middle school and high school in Newnan, Dahlonega and in Gwinnett County before turning to golf as a career. “I was still a music teacher when I took a part-time job to pay for my golf habit,” he said. “It worked well with my teaching schedule, but I soon found myself working more in golf. And when it really came down to it, I considered the pos-

Flowery Branch Mayor Mike Miller (and golf pro at Lanier Islands) takes a swing.

sibility of a career in golf.”

About 13 years ago, Miller and his wife Diane moved to Flowery Branch. He worked at the Old Atlanta Golf Club in Suwanee. “I got into the PGA program to become a pro, which requires bookwork and playing tests, learning the rules, how to teach and run tournaments, food and beverage, club repair, plus how to manage a golf course – the business side of golf.”

Miller earned his Class A PGA Professional Certificate, which put him in good stead to work at Lanier Islands and become a Pro full time. When the Island’s Brian Conley accepted the position as general manager at the Bobby Jones Golf Course last fall, Miller was the natural choice to step into the head pro role at Legacy Golf Course.

Sounds simple. Right?

But in the meantime, Miller successfully ran for an open seat

on the Flowery Branch City Council; he was sworn in on January 1, 2010. A short four months later, he was chosen by his fellow council members as mayor pro tem when the city’s former mayor pro tem resigned in May. Less than a week later, Miller was named interim mayor, serving until September 2010, when he stepped down to run for mayor in the November election. He won that vote and in 2013 was re-elected. He’s currently serving his second full term, having won re-election again in November 2017.

“My public service really started out as a right place right time and I am so honored to be able to serve the people of Flowery Branch,” he said.

“Flowery Branch is a safe community for raising children, and one of my priorities is to continue to have a safe city. Another is to improve the infrastructure to keep up with the growth of this area.

“So many things that the council and I have envisioned are coming to fruition,” he said.

“This is indeed an exciting time for the city.”

Miller has managed to balance his full-time career as a golf pro and his work as mayor, but he said he doesn’t have much time to hit the links these days. “If you want to play golf, don’t get into the golf business,” he said with a smile. “It’s a rare day when I can get out and play.”

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Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to purchase meal; “The Inside Story on Natural Disasters” discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating, email elachee@elachee.org to reserve seat. n Jan. 11, 12 – Still Pointe Studios presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Ballet at Forsyth Central High School Performing Arts Center, 520 Tribble Gap Rd. Cumming. Performances: 7-8 p.m., Jan. 11; 10:30-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 12. Admission: $10-$15 ($10 in advance, $15 at door). Info: 770-841-9692; stillpointedancestudios.com. n Jan. 12 – ALICATS presents “Cats” at Riverside Military Academy, Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theater for the Arts, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville. Enter a journey with Munkustrap as he intros the cats that make up the Jelli-

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Buford Community Center n Jan. 25-26 – Classic Nashville Roadshow featuring Jason Petty & Katie Deal singing favorite classics from most beloved country greats. Tickets: $30-35.

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Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theatre n Jan. 12 – Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band performs at 8 p.m. In 1992, A1A won a Margaritaville Records-sponsored Jimmy Buffet Sound Alike Contest. As the first band ever to showcase a high energy concert composed of nothing except Buffet’s best songs, A1A became the only Tribute Band to be personally sanctioned by Jimmy Buffet.

Tickets: $35, $27. n Jan. 19 – Chi-Town Transit Authority celebrates the timeless music of Chicago. This newly formed seven-piece band has been wowing audiences with the musically near-perfect renditions from the famed “rock band with horns.” Tickets: $35, 27. n Jan. 26 – Tom & Juli: With Friends – A Relay for Life Fundraiser “Tuning Out Cancer” presented 7-10 p.m.

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Gainesville Theatre Alliance n Jan. 29 – “Noises Off” free stage tour (a peek behind the scenes) at 6 p.m. at Brenau University’s Hosch Theater in John S. Burd Center, 429 Academy St., Gainesville.

Info: blog.ung.edu/gta/ Lake Lanier Islands Resort n Thru Feb. 24 – License to Chill Snow Island joins Magical Nights of Lights to crank up wintry fun. With one of the fastest snow rides in North America, ice skating, snow play

cle Tribe as they meet at their annual Jellicle Ball. Performances: 1-2:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Admission: $20. Info: 678-989-0333. n Jan. 19 – Author Fair at Spout Springs Library, 1-3 p.m., located at 6488 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch. Meet local authors at 2nd Annual Author Fair. Book will be available for purchase and signing. Event Free and open to public. Info: 770-532-3311, X191. n Jan. 26 – 1st Annual 4-H Chili Bowl, 2-5 p.m., held at East Hall Community Center, 3911 P. Davidson Rd., Gainesville. Fee: $5, pays for tasting cups and spoons as well as voting tickets. Info: 770-535-8291. n Jan. 26 – Movie Night features “The Lego Movie” at the Chicopee United Methodist Church at 3 First St., Gainesville. Time: 7 p.m.

Info: 770-634-6803.

Brenau University n Jan. 8-Feb. 10 – Student Exhibition at the High Museum of Art, Greene Family Education Center. This exhibition showcases the work of Brenau University students. Closing Reception: 2-4 p.m., Feb. 9. n Jan. 17-Mar.14 – Exhibit: In the Streets: Photography from the High Museum of Art in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, Brenau University. The exhibition focuses on the art of street photography style, spaning from 1950s through 1970s. Photographers include Diane Arbus, Esther Bubley, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Garry Winogrand and Weegee. Free. n Jan. 31 – Zoetic Dance: Sweaty Litanies in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery.

Choreographed by Christina Noel Reaves and featuring live, original music by Norman Frank, plus guest performances by Brenau majors. Free. n Jan. 31-Mar. 14 – Exhibit: My Work Has Always Looked Like Me, works by Kathy

January 2019 area, fire pits, s’mores, carnival rides and more plus Magical Nights of Lights with an additional 600,000 lights.

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Northeast Georgia History Center n Jan. 13 – Family Day: Riding the Rails, at 1 p.m., features history of trains and railway service in Gainesville and includes living history demonstrations, hands-on activities, games and special musical performances. Free.

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Piedmont College n Jan. 8-17 – High School Art Show on display at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Closing reception held Jan. 17. n Jan. 27 – Faculty Recital: Jeri-Mae Astolfi presented at 4 p.m. in the Chapel. Astolfi, college instructor, artist-in-residence and internationally acclaimed pianist, presents a concert of piano works. n Jan. 31-Feb. 28 – John Folsom: The Vanishing exhibit on display at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum. Opening reception held Jan. 31.

Info: www.piedmont.edu.

Tannery Row Artist Colony n Jan. 12-Mar. 1 – Winners Circle features Tannery Artists who were chosen by the Juror of the Fall Juried Art Exhibition, Rebecca Brantley, director of the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art at Piedmont College. Artists include Debra Barnhart, Judy Isaak, Adrienne Foshner Kinsey, Bree Sauers and Judith Suroweic.

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University of North Georgia n Jan. 22 – UNG Low Brass Collective perform 7:30-9 p.m. in Dahlonega Auditorium.

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By Jane Harrison Winter has crept over Lake Lanier, bringing a serene, quiet beauty across the waters. The wooded shoreline is bereft of leaves that hide the lake from trail-goers most of the year. With the foliage gone, hikers and mountain bikers gaze upon stretches of silvery sheen or brilliant blue that they rarely see in the warm months.

What better way to see the lake this season than from a trail in the woods, where earth, sky and water sooth the mind and traversing a path exercises the body.

Here are a few trail trails to get out on and see the lake from a different perspective this winter: • Huckleberry Trail, Don Carter State Park. Views of Dog Creek inlet are visible almost throughout this .75 mile unpaved loop on a peninsula at the northern end of the lake. Anyone who has the chance walk it or the longer Terrapin Cove Trail, 2miles out and back, on a winter weekday might find total solitude at the park that attracts throngs of summer beachgoers.

Huckleberry starts at the boat ramp parking lot and follows an easy grade to a bench perched for

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a lake view and continues along the shoreline, offering a glimpse of the sandy beach through the trees, before looping back. Terrapin Cove begins at the Visitor’s Center and tours park amenities, the beach, RV campground and cottages.

• Linwood Nature Preserve, Gainesville. This passive park just off busy Thompson Bridge Road slices through stress in diverse ecosystems on 30 acres.

Two miles of easy trails travel through old growth forest, wetlands, a grassy overlook, and lakeside woods.

The Cove Road Trail, actually a roughly graveled sewer line cut, is the quickest route to the lake from the preserve’s Springdale Road entrance. A bench awaits at the edge of the woods above the cove. Follow a short path down to the water’s edge to a point on the Gainesville canoe/kayak paddle trail. River birch trees, holding on to russet leaves in winter, rattle in the wind and over-wintering birds flit from tree to tree in an environment fed by the lake and a trickling creek.

• Laurel Ridge Trail, Buford.

On the south end of the lake, this 3.9 mile trail developed by the

Corps of Engineers shows off the stark beauty of water gushing into the Chattahoochee River from Buford Dam and follows the river through laurel and pines. It touches three Corps parks before leading to a ridge overlooking the south end of the lake. Most hikers begin the journey at Lower Overlook Park on Buford Dam Road.

• Charleston Park, Forsyth County. Mountain bikers and hikers on this 5.5 mile intermediate trail on a peninsula rarely catch a glimpse of the lake in summer; but with the leaves gone it’s visible from the path above. Occasional steep climbs, gullies, rocks and roots give the body a workout en route to and from the lake views a mile or more in.

• Corps and municipal parks. Many Corps and city parks remain open year-round, offering easy paved paths to the lake. In Gainesville, a paved walkway meanders along a cove at Longwood Park where water laps at a boardwalk with a northern view of Georgia mountains.

Folks who prefer a view on-the run can head to West Bank Park, in Forsyth County, Feb. 2 for a “Surf & Sun” 5K on pavement along the shore. An off-season

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Views of the Dog Creek inlet of Lake Lanier are visible on almost every step and from a lakeside bench on the Huckleberry Trail at Don Carter State Park.

beach party follows.

Although most lake campgrounds are closed for the season, walkers still enjoy strolling campground loops. War Hill Park, in Dawsonville, and Bolding Mill Park, in Hall County, are among parks with campground loops where winter visitors can get some exercise and see expanses of the lake in peace.

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

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January 2019 Grounded pursuits n Winter Wonderland Ice Skating, Cumming. Outdoor rink open through Jan. 7, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. www.cummingfair.net. n License to Chill Snow Island, Buford.

Snow slides, ice skating, snow play areas, fire pits and s’mores, plus carnival rides, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through February, Margaritaville, Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. www.lanierislands.com. n Home School Day, Helen. Ecosystem study and activity, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 4, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy 356. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-4727. n Braselton Life Path 8K/5K. 9 a.m. Jan. 5, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, 1400 River Place. $35. www.runnersfit.com. n 5K/10K Championships, Cumming. 2018 overall and age group winners in Five Star NTP races compete, 8:30 a.m. Jan. 6, North Forsyth Middle School, 3635 Coal Mountain Rd. $30.

No race day registration. www.fivestarntp.com. n Campfire Circle with Friends, Winder.

Enjoy evening hearing stories about the old fort, making s’mores, and singing songs, 4-5 p.m. 1st and 2nd Saturdays through Feb. 16, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $1, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 700-8673489. n Movie Night at Fort Yargo, Winder. Bring a chair and blanket for an outdoor movie, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 700-867-3489. n Bears, Bears Everywhere, Helen. Learn what to do if you encounter a bear, plus find out about bear habitat, behavior and more, 11

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a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 12, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5, plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087. n Stars over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars under the night sky 5:45-7:45 p.m. Jan. 12, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. 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 Public Input on Parks, Gainesville. Public invited to comment on future parks, greenways and open spaces master plan, 6 p.m. Jan. 17, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. n Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon, Sugar Hill. 8:30 a.m. Jan. 19, Downtown Sugar Hill, 5039 W. Broad St. $30-$37. www.active.com. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706754-7981. n Java Jog 5K/10K, Dawsonville. 8:30 a.m.

Jan. 26, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $30. www.active.com. n 40th Annual Hog Pen Hill Climb/5K Piglet Run, Helen. 18K run known as toughest in Georgia from Unicoi State Park to Hog Pen Gap, 11 a.m.; 5K around Unicoi Lake, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 26, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 356. $303-$65. Shuttles and baggage check-in available for 18K participants and spectators. www.active.com.

n Resolution Fun Run/Tot Trot/5K, Gainesville. 3/3:20/3:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Dr. $25-$30. www.active.com. n Surf & Sun 5K, Cumming. 5K with beach theme, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 2, West Bank Park, 3400 Buford Dam Rd. $25-$27. www.fivestarntp.com.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park n Lake Lanier Canoe Kayak Club Jan 1 - Polar Bear Plunge Mar. 16 - Lula Bridge Race Ongoing n Gears & Beers Bike Rides, Gainesville. Cy- Website: www.lckc.org clists depart Wrenched Bicycles for either East n Lake Lanier Rowing Club Thru March - Winter/Spring Training Hall road rides or Chicopee Woods mountain bike rides, return for cold beverages back at Jan 26 - Mark Williams Ergatta shop, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, 302 Broad St. SE. Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Call or check Wrenched Bicycle Facebook for n Other LLOP events information. 770-287-8842.

Mar. 8 - Food Truck Friday n Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides roll See www.gastateparks.org/DonCarter for activout at 1:15 p.m. from North Hall Technology ities at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier.

Center, 4075 Nopone Rd. - Compiled by Jane Harrison velocraig@hotmail.com. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Continued from Page 26 $3 or free with garden admission or memberby The Residential Group in December. ship. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

And the project was appoved by the counn Home School Exploration Day, Tallulah Falls. Ranger led education program, 10 a.m.cil on December 20. noon last Thursdays through May, Tallulah As the home of the NFL’s Atlanta FalGorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, cons, Flowery Branch got the attention of plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gasAtlanta, Georgia and the nation. Now, the tateparks.org, 706-754-7981. city is poised for even more growth and n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Down- development, not necessarily to become bigger, but to become a safe place where town Dawsonville. www.dawson.org. people want to live. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join

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Can you recall the last time you had your gutters cleaned? If you can’t – or if it’s been more than a year – you’re probably way overdue.

Clean gutters are a major step in rain water management. Your gutters are designed to help direct the rain pouring off your roof away from your home’s foundation. They also help control harmful erosion around your home and landscape. Even gutters with guards and shields need to be inspected and cleaned regularly.

When your gutters are filled with leaves and debris, the water flowing off your roof can’t make its way to the downspouts. The water simply overflows all along the gutters, creating gullies where water gathers along your foundation. They’re unsightly, but they can also contribute to excess water around your house.

Your gutters can be a good tool for water conservation. By adding rain barrels beneath your downspouts, you can collect rainwater to use for irrigation, to wash your vehicles and to use for outdoor chores.

Rain barrels often have an opening at the bottom, threaded to connect a faucet or hose to make

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it easy to use the contents. The top of the barrel is open, so cover it with a circle of fine screen to prevent the accumulation of debris and leaves. A closed top is even more effective and can prevent mosquitos from hatching in the standing water in the summer.

Box retailers and nurseries, such as Pike Nursery, seasonally carry rain barrels and diversion systems. And groups like the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper offer rain barrels for $35 each throughout the year. The unpainted rain barrel includes a kit for attaching it to your downspouts.

Order them online and pick them up at the Riverkeepers’ offices in Atlanta, LaGrange and Gainesville. They will make a

good indoor family project for January.

Some people install rain chains at the downspout locations along their gutters to help diffuse the water as it falls. The chains can be hung above rain barrels. You can also buy rain barrel diverters to direct the water into a barrel placed a bit farther from your foundation to protect against overflow next to your house.

When Rick and I built our home more than a dozen years ago, we buried a 1,500-gallon cement cistern on the back of our property. With 4-inch PVC pipes, we tied all our home’s gutters into the cistern, running them underground.

A converted 1,500-gallon septic tank with a large hole cut into the concrete wall between the two compartments, our cistern was connected to our underground irrigation system when we built the house. It’s a good way to have extra water during dry times in the spring and summer.

We also installed four remote faucet boxes around our yard so that running water is never far from reach. They’re next to our vegetable garden, adjacent to my hybrid tea rose beds and near

Gutter guards and rain chains both help with water management.

areas our plantings of native plants, trees and shrubs. These faucets are part of our underground irrigation system, put in at the same time.

For more information about water management in your landscape, visit chattahoochee.org or www.pikenursery.com. Both organizations periodically conduct classes for rain-water management. The Pike Nursery site also offers instructional videos about

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

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By Pamela A. Keene A new showroom and a new location for the marina office are just a few of the changes and expansions at Gainesville Marina.

“We’ve opened a new indoor showroom, and we’ve moved the marina office, leasing, parts and sales to this new 6,800square-foot building,” said Philip Burton, general manager of Gainesville Marina.

“Our service building has been expanded and reconfigured to house four service bays. Now we can work on as many as eight to 10 boats at a time under cover.”

The former floating office space includes sales, boat rentals and the gas dock.

Plans are to open a small seasonal ships store there. The in-the-water showroom gives people a chance to see even more boats for sale.

Burton said that plans are to overhaul the old sales facility, gas dock and boat rentals during 2019 as well.

The marina offers both in-water covered and uncovered slips, plus dry-stack storage for boats up to 26 feet long. Pontoon dry stack is also available.

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n Mar. 9 – Midwinter Gala – Voices’ 50th Anniversary Broadway Gala presented at Gainesville First Baptist Church Banquet Hall, 715 Green St., Gainesville. Doors open, 7 p.m.

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Gainesville Marina’s two-story new showroom and office building.

The marina, which is the farthest north on Lake Lanier, sells Berkshire and South Bay Pontoons, plus Stingray and Monterey Boats. It sells new and pre-owned boats, plus Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki outboards.

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n May 3, 4 – The American Voice at 7:30 p.m. in Main Sanctuary of Gainesville First Baptist Church, 751 Green St., Gainesville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.10 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Tues. Closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

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

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

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

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and dancing all night long. Take out available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continental/Fine Dining 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.

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.

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

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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.

B-3, 770-945-8787.

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

Italian Mexican 5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Of- La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with fering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, lection of combination platters and more. 4965 and more. Also available: our famous rice balls Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614-and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 6871. days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown Oriental historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 678-288-9050. price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 5- Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner 4, 770-945-3350.

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AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $4.15 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: Convenience Store matches fuel dock hours.

Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $3.99; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon. Closed Tues./Wed.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

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

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $3.99 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 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.

Lake Lanier Marinas Info HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Closed 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 12/21/18) $3.99 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 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) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $3.89 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7

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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 12/21/18): $4.50 premium; $4.19 unleaded; $3.69 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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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

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Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $4.40 regular; $3.49 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:Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 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 12/21/18) $4.19 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, Bayliner., Hurricane & Heyday.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday.

Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 12/21/18) $4.39 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 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: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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January/February 2019 Sailing Events Date

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UYC Hot Ruddered Bum 2/2 LLSC Laser Frostbite #5 2/3 LARC/SSC Winter #4 BFSC Hosts/ 2/9 SSC Icebreaker 4 LLSC Laser Frostbite #6 2/10 UYC UYC Winter #3 2/10 LLSC Laser Frostbite #7 2/17 LARC/SSC Winter #5 SSC Hosts/ SSC Icebreaker 5 2/23 LLSC Laser Frostbite #8 2/24 2/24 SSC Nippert #1 UYC UYC Winter #4 2/24

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Vessel Safety Checks

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Dock monitoring business makes life easy

By Pamela A. Keene Before he was born, it was almost a guarantee that Bricks Hudgens was destined to own a business. Now, at age 19, he’s turned a part-time summer job into a full-fledged company, EasyLife Dock Monitoring, moving docks for homeowners around Lake Lanier.

“When Bricks graduated last year from Hebron Christian Academy, he and all his classmates talked about their goals after graduation, and all the other seniors said things like engineering, technology and other jobs,” said his father Morgan Hudgens. “Bricks was the only one who said his goal was to be a business owner.”

Bricks tried college for a couple of months, but he soon called home and had a candid talk with his parents. “I realized that college wasn’t for me, and that I wanted to get started with my business,” he said. “My parents have been very supportive and encouraging.” Becoming an entrepreneur was practically bred into Bricks’ nature. His father Morgan has been a business owner for more than 21 years, starting Revelation Outdoor Company, a billboard firm in Athens in 1997. Morgan was an Amway dealer for a time.

In fact, that’s how Bricks got his name.

Here’s the story: “My wife Heather and I were at an Amway seminar and the presenter’s first name was Bricks,” Morgan said.

“He was a very strong and manly man.

Heather and I looked at each other and said that it was such a powerful name that we wanted to name our first son after him.” That was 10 years before Bricks was born; even though they can’t remember the man’s last name, Bricks stuck with them.

“Along the way, we’ve always talked with Bricks about how to succeed, and he’s read plenty of books and really been committed to becoming an entrepreneur for years,” Morgan said. “And I’ve already seen how hard he works and how much he cares about the business and his clients.”

EasyLife Dock Monitoring is incorporated, licensed and insured. “Now we’re in the marketing phase and we wanted to give the business an edge over the other dock monitoring and moving businesses here, so we’ve done a lot of research,”

Bricks Hudgens heads out to check on a job.

Morgan said. “Most companies monitor docks once a month, based on when the lake rises or falls at least two feet. We went back to the lake-level tables for the past five years and the lake has, on average, gone up or down two feet four to six times a year. We decided that we’d check each dock at least monthly and provide the homeowners with photos that include a GPS stamp and the date and time.”

Bricks said that he also checks each dock to ensure that boats are tied up well, that boating accessories like kayaks and furniture are secured and that dock boxes are locked. “We’re your eyes on your dock,” he said. “I had one client whose dock furniture was simply turned upside down on their dock, so I called them and suggested that it be tied down and locked.

The customer agreed, so I went out and purchased cable and locks so it wouldn’t be blown into the water.” To get customers, Bricks has been going door-todoor to homes around the lake. “I ring the doorbells or knock on doors, and if no one is home, I leave my proposal packet,” he says. “Sometimes homeowners answer through their ‘ring doorbell system,’ and we talk. I may get their emails so that I can follow up in a few days.”

He has launched his website, www.easylifelanier.com, with the help of Blue Light Labs Multimedia in Flowery Branch.

In the next month it will be expanded to include videos and more photos.

“My dad tells me there’s no free lunch and it’s hard work, but I’m ready to realize my dream,” Bricks said. “My goal right now is to have at least 100 customers.”

For more information about EasyLife Dock Monitoring, visit www.easylifelanier.com or call 770-831-3984.

A Margaritaville Christmas for the kids

Children receive gifts courtesy of Sidney the Parrot, the official mascot of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, at a recent Toys for Tots event.

As part of an admissions promotion for Magical Nights of Lights, more than 2,700 toys were collected for two weeks in early December for Toys for Tots. Additionally, more than 1,600 pounds of canned food were donated by visitors to Lanier Islands for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. For many years, Lanier Islands has collected toys and canned food for area charities. “In the tradition that Virgil Williams began many years ago, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands continues this important community program,” said Kelley Wilson, director of sales and special events for Islands Entertainment. “John Lush, our chief operations officer, decided early on that this was a must-do event for the holidays.”

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Design trends coming up for 2019 include warm tones, wallpaper

The holiday season is over, which means it is time to start fresh with a new year. Everyone talks about new year’s resolutions this time of year, which can also include your home.

Maybe you’re ready to update your home’s style or maybe you’ve been through a big change this past year and want to change up your home, as well. There are simple design changes you can make, without having to go for a full-out remodel. Here are some of the design trends that we’ve seen pick up recently and are predicted to take over in 2019.

Natural elements Concrete has been popular for a while now, but the trend is predicted to continue. This doesn’t mean you have to go all out with concrete countertops – they’re high maintenance and certainly not for everyone. But you can bring in concrete in a subtler way; think concrete planters or concrete-look tile. Stone is also a popular material, whether on fireplaces, in tile form, or on countertops. It is both durable and beautiful. Metal accents, like iron and copper, can be seen in the form of sinks, range hoods, and lighting. The colors add interest,

the year for 2019 is Living Coral.

That’s not to say grays and cool Sara blues are out, but you’ll likely see Bagwell them mixed with a complementary warm tone, like gray with Design & yellow accents or blue with coral.

Remodel If you prefer neutrals to bold colors and don’t want to commit to a green sofa or gold accent wall, that’s OK. You can bring in bolder color as accents in throws nMORE INFO: or throw pillows, flowers, or arttracytesmerremodeling.com work.

Wallpaper especially when mixed with other Wallpaper tends to be a polarmetals. Fur (or faux fur) rugs izing subject; either you love it, or have also been popular for a little you hate it. But either way, we’ve while. A lot of people have been seeing wallpaper come back, moved away from carpet and toand the trend is expected to conward hardwood floors, but still tinue. However, wallpaper is not want the warmth of a rug. A fur or what you picture from decades faux fur rug can work with lots of past. People are using wallpaper different styles, from farmhouse as an accent; either on one wall, in to industrial to mid-century mod- the back of bookcases, or above ern. All these natural elements wainscoting. Florals are expected help bring the outside in and add to make a return, but mostly you texture and dimension to your see wallpaper with geometric patdécor. terns or solid with subtle texture Warm tones like rice paper or seagrass. Again, Grays have been popular for these just add dimension or texyears now, but we’ve been seeing ture to an otherwise flat space. If warmer tones coming back. If you’re not thinking about selling you look on design sites, you’ll your house soon, wallpaper can be see more pops of yellow, gold, or fun to experiment with, but keep green. Even pantone’s color of in mind it still lacks mass appeal.

Mix and match furniture Gone are the days of matching furniture suites. The trend in furniture now-a-days is to mix and match finishes and materials, so that your space looks carefully curated rather than straight off a showroom floor. If your furniture all matches exactly, it can be boring and give off the impression that you haven’t put your own personality into your space. Look for pieces that coordinate but also have character and style.

Statement lighting This trend has been around for some time and we see it continuing. Lighting adds so much interest to your home and can help define your style as much as furniture choices or other décor.

There are thousands of options available when it comes to lighting. Just keep in mind the style of the rest of your home when choosing lighting; whether it be traditional, farmhouse, industrial,

or contemporary. Lighting can really help tie everything together. Just like furniture, if you keep the overall style consistent, it’s also OK to mix and match lighting throughout your home. In fact, mixed metals are popular in lighting right now as well, which makes it even easier to coordinate with your existing lighting.

Although it’s fun to track trends, don’t forget that your home should reflect your personal taste and style. Trendy items and colors should be mixed in with more classic pieces to give your home an updated look, but also stand the test of time.

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

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Remembering a blue-green paradise south of Cuba

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Approaching from the air, the center of Little Cayman Island appears to embrace the soft greens of an Australian chrysoprase stone. This tiny patch of land is encircled by a band of white sand with touches of turquoise in the shallow flats that fades into the deep blue of the open ocean beyond. After spending a few days on this gem of an island, the healing qualities of the chrysoprase stone seems apropos. It is said that these stones can soothe heartache, promote emotional balance, and grant inner strength and peace, which fits perfectly with the aura of Little Cayman.

As the small airplane touches down on a rough, grass strip that sports a soccer goal about halfway down its length, one has their first indication of going back to a simpler time. A tiny, two room terminal with a fire truck on one end, a sandy parking lot in front, and cars parked only yards from the airplane is another indication that time has stood still.

Being only 10 miles long and one mile wide with a population of around 100 people, Little Cayman is the smallest and least developed of the three Cayman Islands, but it is a nature lover’s dream. More than a dozen secluded beaches along miles of undeveloped coastline, lagoons, mangrove forests, salt ponds and tropical forests dotted with patches of wild orchids are treasures for the senses.

Birds are also an important ingredient of the islands natural mix, and nearly 200 species of transient and home-grown birds are available for the viewing.

Since Little Cayman and nearby Cayman Brac are a long way across water from anywhere, many birds stop off on their sea-

Diver and turtle on Little Cayman.

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Bill Vanderford Travel Editor n MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.georgiafishing.com PHOTOS BY BILL VANDERFORD

sonal migration to the West Indies, Central and South America and other warmer climates. Over 70 species of non-breeding wetland migrants have been observed from October through April. Cayman-born birds include the piedbilled grebe, the endangered West Indian whistling-duck, tricolored and green heron, yellow-crowned night-heron, willet and blacknecked stilt.

The most famous bird on Little Cayman is the red-footed booby, which is an albatross-looking sea bird. They live in a freshwater lagoon that is designated Booby Pond, and is the largest colony of these birds in the world. In addition, a huge number of magnificent frigate birds also nest in the same area, and the two species are interesting to watch as they fly high overhead when they come and go from foraging in the open sea.

Though the bird and nature watching is superb, most people visit Little Cayman Island for the romantic solitude of being on a deserted island, the phenomenal fishing opportunities or the world-class diving. To enjoy any or all of these endeavors to the maximum, the famous Southern Cross Club (www.southerncross-

PHOTO BY MARC MONTOCCHIO

Sunrise at the Southern Cross Club, above, and the solitude of Little Cayman, right

club.com) is the best place to stay. It was founded in 1959 when Little Cayman boasted just 12 people, and despite a population boom to more than a hundred, few places in the world possess such charm, comfort, hospitality and service. The Southern Cross Club is located on the windward side of the island, so a fresh tropical breeze and the sound of waves breaking on the barrier reef are allowed to drift in through any open window.

During most of the year, the fertile flats around Little Cayman Island offer one of the best chances in the world to catch a one-day, Grand Slam consisting of a tarpon, bonefish and permit.

The prime reason is the great number of permit that feed on these flats ... the permit is always the hardest part of any Grand Slam. In addition, tarpon that were trapped in a freshwater lagoon known as Tarpon Pond have reproduced, and now the entire body of water is teeming with smaller tarpon. For those who are beginning fly fishermen and have never seen the aerial antics of a Silver King on the end of a fly rod, this is the perfect opportunity!

Little Cayman offers plenty of other inshore and offshore fishing experiences for any age and all skill levels. Regardless of how great the fishing, the diving experience around Little Cayman is among the world’s best.

Although Bloody Bay is the main attraction for most divers visiting Little Cayman Island, the

Iguana on Little Cayman.

sites in Jackson’s Bight are equally as exciting with many tunnel systems and crevices to explore. The magnificent coral formations in this area join the dive sites of Jackson Bight with those of Bloody Bay. The Mixing Bowl has some of the largest schools of fish and the most beautiful reef structures seen anywhere in the underwater world. The huge crevice in the center of Mixing Bowl is the mark separating Bloody Bay from Jackson’s Bight, and one look over The Wall that drops straight down 10,000 feet into a deep blue nothingness is absolutely breathtaking!

Few places still exist on this planet where you may leave the keys in the car, never lock your home, walk on a beach all day without encountering another soul and you must remember that

iguanas have the right of way.

Little Cayman Island is just such a magical place, and I, like so many who have ventured there in the past, found something very special that made me reluctant to leave. It truly must have been given the soothing qualities of the chrysoprase stone, because now when the stress of life tries to take over, I close my eyes, picture the soft greens and blues of the island and the sea, and drift off for awhile into memories of my time in a lost paradise just south of Cuba.

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

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Panoramic views off point property w/ corp line close to the water's edge. Permit for lgest DS dock allowed (SS in place). Deep, drought proof water/great dock position w/amazing sunset views. Enjoy existing cottage or build a dream home w/dream views! $679,000

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2018 Lanier real estate recap plus new year predictions 54 LAKESIDE

January 2019

By Bev Knight You may not be surprised to hear that 2018 was a very good year for Lake Lanier real estate.

The lake was full most of the year which certainly added to its appeal. Rising interest rates may have created some urgency for many Knight buyers, and a good economy continued to raise consumer confidence. As they say, numbers don’t lie. With a few exceptions for extraordinarily rainy months and the time around the contentious governor’s race, almost every month in 2018 outperformed 2017.

The total volume of all Lanier’s lakefront sales was up 8 percent to $168 million.* The number of transactions rose 13 percent to 279. The average price of a lake home stayed about the same at $602,000. That is a strong number, especially compared to the recession years. Another encouraging stat is the average number of days a home stayed on the market before it went under contract. That statistic went from 99 in 2017 to only 75 this past

year, a 24 percent improvement.

As I’m sure you know, fewer days on the market is definitely a sign of a healthier market.

One of the most striking trends is the improvement in luxury lake sales. In any given market, a “luxury” home is defined as one with a value in the top 10 percent of that market. For example, a luxury home in New York City would be a different price point than one in small-town Georgia.

On Lake Lanier, that number is in the low $700s. This year, there was a 21 percent gain in luxury lake sales with a total of 80 highend properties closed. During the recession, there were years when only a dozen luxury homes sold, and very few of those were over $1 million. In contrast, over 20 Lanier homes priced over $1 million sold in ’18.

There were new trends in home design, too. Dark cabinets are out, and white or off white cabinets are in. Granite counters are declining in popularity, with engineered stone like quartz, and natural soapstone trending.

Butcher block accents, especially islands, are often seen in high end homes. It is also common to see an island painted a darker color

than the rest of the cabinetry. Remember when you ditched all of your brass fixtures? Guess what.

Brass is making a comeback. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the curved, ornate pieces from the ’80s. It’s more simple with “clean lines” and a sleek profile. Painted brick is also a popular trend though many homeowners are still a little wary of it. The interior color du jour is greige which is a mixture of gray and beige. But accent colors are coming back, especially rich, warm shades of blue.

You may wonder if 2019 will top 2018 in lake sales. It’s possible, but several factors will come into play. Rising interest rates may shrink the buyer pool, especially for certain price points. The lake needs to stay full, as buyers clearly remember the 100-year drought, and those satellite shots still show up on the Internet. That makes it hard to sell a home on shallow water. More and more people have updated their homes; so, fixer-uppers are not appreciating at the same rate as the rest of lake homes. Try to do one update a year to keep your lake home up to par with competitive properties. The kitchen and master bath

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Do them now and enjoy them! * Statistics were generated from the FMLS on 12/17/18 and compared to the same period in

2017.

Bev Knight is the lead agent for The Good Life Group, Lake Lanier specialists with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. You can find more articles or reach Bev at www.HousesOnLanier.net.

MSI celebrates 30 years

Employees of Marine Specialties Inc. in Gainesville pose for a photo celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary in marine construction and other services. MSI became a HydroHoist Marine Group dealer in 1994 and has since sold some 10,000 boat lifts and ports. It became a Wahoo Docks dealer in 2003 with some $21 million in sales to date. MSI owner Tom Child says his philosophy for success is simple: “We raise the standards on the quality of how we conduct ourselves as a business.”

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