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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. 24 Issue 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Battle over water continues

There remains no end in sight to a long-fought battle over water between Florida and Georgia after the Supreme Court said last month it wants more facts in the latest duel. In a narrow decision, the Court sent Florida v. Georgia back to the Special Master to “address evidentiary and legal questions” to help resolve the case. Page 34

Poker Run set for July 19-21

The three-day Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run, presented by Premier Surfaces, takes place July 19-21. The Charity Poker Run supports Camp Sunshine, Camp Twin Lakes and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier. Page 2

Phenomenal Carolina coast

The Carolina Coast offers a plethora of habitats including tidal creeks and flats, salt marshes, beaches and sand dunes, thickets of coastal shrubs, aquatic vegetation and maritime forests. Page 66 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 Recreation guide . . . . . .

Safety guide . . . . . . . . .

Sailing calendar . . . . . . .

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

Steve Johnson . . . . . . . .

Vanderford’s travel . . . . .

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PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE

The transformation from LanierWorld to Margaritaville has begun in earnest. The new operators, including Jimmy Buffett’s company and Safe Harbor Development, have already spent $11 million on upgrades and improvements. And officials say that’s just the beginning. Story, photos page 29.

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, Ken Sturdivant Vinnie Mendes, 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.

July 2018

Get on board for this year’s Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run

By Pamela A. Keene Eric Tryon knows all about the Lanier Partners Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run. After all, he’s been on the front lines, handing out poker Tyron cards and greeting boaters and crews the day of the event at the Gainesville Marina card stop for more than a halfdozen years.

This year, he’s going even further in his support of the 10th annual event. He’s signed on his company, Premier Surfaces, as title sponsor. He founded the company, which was purchased last year and became part of the largest stone fabricator in the country, and stayed on as CEO. “What better way to support such a great event than to be the title sponsor?” he said. “The timing worked out to sponsor this year. My wife Amy and I agreed that this is a most important cause, raising money to help the kids.”

The Charity Poker Run supports Camp Sunshine, Camp Twin Lakes and the Boys & Girls

Clubs of Lanier. Since its creation, the non-profit has donated millions of dollars to children’s charities.

Eric and Amy moved to Cumming from upstate New York in 1997. “We got tired of the cold weather and were quickly drawn to the lake,” he said. “We are avid boaters and love to fish. We spend a lot of time on the water with our family.”

He founded Premier Surfaces about 15 years ago, joining the ranks of the large number of small operations providing stone, granite and solid surfaces. “For a long time, this industry was mostly mom-and-pop operations,” he said. “Clio Holding had the vision of consolidating some higher performing companies in the countertop industry to establish competitive advantages. The consolidation creates more buying leverage, the ability to invest and capitalize on technology and the opportunity to grow and develop our people.”

Not only was Premier approached, it became the overarching brand for the new national company. “We went from four local locations and 160 employees to a company with 17 loca-

tions in 12 states and more than 1,000 employees,” he said.

He said he’s going to be taking a low profile and staying with his crew at Gainesville Marina on Saturday. “We have such great camaraderie and our group really gets along well. It’s great to com-

bine a good event with a great weekend to make a difference to change kids’ and families’ lives.

It is so worth it!”

Registration is open for the event, which takes place July 1921. For more info, visit www.lanierpartners.org.

By Pamela A. Keene The three-day Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run, presented by Premier Surfaces, takes place July 19-21.

Registration is open in various categories, including Super Deluxe Boat Entry for $325, that includes four event poker hands, four event T-shirts, six Margaritaville at Lanier Islands official event credentials good for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, four admissions to “Cheeseburger on Paradise Beach Bash” and the Captains Party, both on Friday, four admissions to the Awards Party at Landshark Landing, Captain’s

Kit and goodies, plus the 2018 event video.

The Deluxe Boat Entry costs $225 and includes one boat entry, two event poker hands, two Tshirts, three official event credentials, two admissions to “Cheeseburger on Paradise Beach” and the Captains’ Party, two admissions to the awards party, Captain’s Kit and event video.Extra crew poker hands can be purchased for $50; landlubber tickets for admission to the Friday night Captains Party cost $25.

To register or for more info, visit lanierpartners.org and the online store.

Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run set for this month

July 2018

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CHECK YOUR VALUE AT: LivingOnLakeLanier.SmartHomePrice.com Like our facebook page - www.facebook.com/LivingOnLakeLanier 9245 Nova Drive, Gainesville

CORP LINE is almost in the water!

3BR/2BA home + detached 2 car garage w/apartment w/kitchenette. Gorgeous views! 2 docks; 1 enclosed boathouse and platform dock. Open kitchen and great room w vaulted ceilings. Finished terrace level with fireplace. HUGE screened in porch and decks. Viewing deck at the waters edge.

New listing! REDUCED $449,000 (Forsyth)

8715 Old Keith Bridge, Gainesville

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AMAZING 4-sided brick lake home w/great views & easy walk to dock. Large mst on main & 2 BRs on the upper level. HUGE bonus rm can be extra BR, office or play rm. NEW hdwd flrs in grt rm. Partially finished bsmt w/high ceilings, bath, work rm. Easy lake access by foot or golf cart to SS dock in beautiful water. Tons of parking! REDUCED $649K (Forsyth)

9152 Beaver Trail, Gainesville

COMING SOON! 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)

5795 Cherokee Trace, Cumming

5/3.5 W/ NEW KITCHEN overlooking the lake! HUGE screened porch, LOW Corp line. Sunset views from most rooms. Fin terrace level with bunk room, living room & kitchenette. EASY walk to SS dock w party deck.

GREAT LOCATION! REDUCED $699K (Forsyth)

7860 Floyd Lane, Gainesville

9605 Cove Point, Gainesville

3/2 LARGE manufactured home on KILLER LOT. Grass to the water. 1st time on the market. You can use now or tear down and build, it's in fine condition!

Mid-lake location close to marinas. $325K (Hall)

3 BR/3.5 BA RANCH Lake Lanier home. Vaulted ceilings, stacked stone FP in great room, HUGE kitchen & breakfast room, home office/music room & separate dining room. HUGE master on the main lvl. Massive screened porch. Terrace level w/ 2 large BRs, a custom wet bar, living area and rec rm. Large flat backyard. Easy walk to dbl slip dock. REDUCED $649,900 (Forsyth)

5151 Indian Circle, Gainesville

1.5 ACRES ON A HUGE, quiet cove. Always DEEP water, EASY walk & GRANDFATHERED gravel drive to covered SS dock. Beautiful views. SONOS sound thruout home. Viking refrigerator, SS appliances, hdwds.

3/4, master on main & 2nd BR on main. Terrace level w/ full kitchen, FP, 1 BR & possible 4th, LR, outside living areas. Close to shopping & NGMC! $700K (Hall)

3225 Manor Ridge, Gainesville

BEST VIEWS! 1st time on the market! Vaulted grt rm, updated kitch, 3 split lvls, 4BRs, HUGE BONUS/GAME/BUNK rm + craft rm, sun rm & screened porch o’looking the lake. SS dock in ALWAYS deep water but can be upgraded to a 2 slip. REDUCED $615K (Hall)

4994 Goddards Ford Rd, Gainesville

THIS COULD BE LAKE LANIER'S only 'TINY' house. Cute1BR/1BA shelter with a futon, kitchenette, AC/heat to stay in while you build your dream home.

Easy walk to dock. 41’ of water at the dock (as of 4/1/18). Sunset views. FANTASTIC location just off the main channel; only a short boat ride to Port Royale or Gainesville Marina. 1BR/1BA - $398,700 (Hall)

TERESA SMITH Lake Lanier Specialist teresasmith@kw.com 770-654-4173 LivingOnLakeLanier.com 206 Sunset Drive, Dawsonville

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2/1.5 RANCH IN WONDERFUL neighborhood! Corp line is SO LOW! AMAZING lake view to cove & SS dock w/ party deck. Feel like you are a MILLION miles away but within 5 min of outlet mall, Home Depot & tons of restaurants. Don't miss this GREAT opportunity! $364,700 (Dawson)

16 Highpointe Drive, Dawsonville

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DAWSON POINT! Great place to downsize or bring the kids. FANTASTIC n’hood w/ beautiful amenities and deeded boat slips available for additional fee. 3/2.5 w/ENORMOUS bonus rm. AMAZING outside living area w/rounded covered patio & screened porch. Open concept/gourmet kitchen. 20 ft + ceilings in gr rm.

Master on main. REDUCED $379,700 (Dawson)

9910 Misty Cove Lane, Gainesville

3210 Nightingale Lane, Gainesville

KILLER LAKE VIEW RIGHT on top of the water!

Charming 3/3 (w/possible 4th BR) lake front home on midlake close to restaurants. Lots of decking & HUGE screened in porch. Open concept floor plan. 2 lots - room for expansion or a pool. Watch the kids swim, paddle board from the deck. It's a hop, skip & a jump to the oversized single slip dock w/party deck. $559K (Forsyth)

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 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. $145,900 (Hall)

2 LOTS TOTALING 2.4 ACRES! 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 $199K (Dawson)

962 Overlook Drive, Dawsonville

3 Lots Ranging From $149K-199K

Watermark Cove

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! $325k (Dawson)

Mark Trail. New survey at office. 3 lots with 3 dock permits on north end of Lake Lanier w/ sunset views!

GREAT DEAL! $149-$199K (Hall)

FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.452.63 acres lots. Gated subdivision. Interior and lakefront lots. $89K-$225K Gainesville (Hall)

4370 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

GREAT MID-LAKE LOT with always DEEP water and Single Slip dock. Hall County has approved for a 3 bedroom home. Beautiful seasonal views and private point on Lake Lanier. $260K (Hall)

Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville

4368 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

VIEWS galore! LOW Corp line!

Best building lot on Lake Lanier.

Grandfathered road to the lake & 3 stall boathouse w 85' ramp. Hall County has permitted for a 4 BR. Combine with 4370 Cherokee Trail and build your dream home and a guest house. $750K (Hall)

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July 2018

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770-503-7070

Agent on Lake Lanier since 2012

770-536-4416

Bev Knight

706-455-3076 Dani Burns

***Featured Listing*** Lakefront, glorious views

Lakefront luxury w/ jaw-dropping Lake Lanier & mountain views. Prestigious swim/tennis n'hood w/ slips available on community dock. 271' of shoreline on drought-proof water. Custom home on cul-de-sac lot, always a gentle breeze. Other features include spacious master suite w/ sitting room, luxury finishes & gracious secondary BRs. Terrace level w/ comparable lux finishes including custom cabinetry, 10' ceilings, cedar storage closet & more. Meticulously maintained, instant hot water system, over-sized garage, room for golf cart. $975k

Unique compound ISTING! NEW L

~20 lakefront acres, 3 docks, great wtr/views.

Gated, cabin, possible horse farm. $1.995m

Forsyth showcase

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$225k under appraisal!

Ipe decking, DEEP water dock, in-law suite, rm for pool. $1.375m

Magazine worthy

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Lush gardens, gorgeous pool, deep water dock, million-dollar views, lux estate. $1.150m

Nearly in the water Lux peninsula home

Like-new, timber-frame cnst. Surrounded by Lanier on 3 sides, out-ofthis-world views. $1.75m

Gorgeous renovation

Mt Vernon school dist!

Entertainer’s kit, wine cellar, 32x32 party dock. $1.295m

Quiet, private

7000+ sf of luxury, saline pool, dbl-slip in private cove, great location. $1.099m

Unique, updated, easy path to dbl-slip, deep wtr, Cyprus bar & clngs, 3 huge decks. $1.75m

Estate with views

Breathtaking luxury, multi decks, views galore, path to party dock, deep wtr. $1.295m

Point lot, 250° view

Two acres, best lot on Lanier, big wtr view, spacious w/ artistic flair, oh the views! $995k

Custom lake estate

Private luxury, acreage, 3BR guest house, horse ring, SS dock, incredible kitch. $1.69m

Sweeping vistas

Luxury, soaring ceilings, unique terrace lvl, massive decks, breathtaking views. $1.2m

Feet to the lake

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Grass to water, sunset views, kitchen & mstr BA just renovated, lg rooms, Dawsonville. $TBD

Grand, south lake

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7000sf of luxury, rm for pool, dbl-slip in very deep wtr, 3 owner stes, lux n’hood. $1.475m

Lakeside w/ pool

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Spacious renovated estate at water’s edge.

BIG view, 2 lots, DS dock, steps to wtr. $1.099m

Soaring vistas

Million $ views, High Pointe Subd, 5 BR, 6.5 BA, lux details, pool & overflow hot tub. $849.9

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678-300-1275

Darlene Plavcan

404-271-4479

352-262-0389

Donilyn Hodge

404-803-3231

Justin Sheffield

Jamie Bishop

***Featured Listing*** Charming and affordable in Cumming

Updated lakefront ranch in a spectacular location, right off Buford Dam Rd & GA 400. The easiest, groomed path to platform dock, large multi-level decks & great

REDUC

770-503-7070

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views make this the perfect place to entertain & enjoy Lake Lanier. Open floor

plan on main, airy kitchen faces family room. Fantastic, spacious in-law suite on

terrace level w/ private entry & full kitchen. Priced WAY below recent appraised value - what a deal! $350k

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Luxury w/ gorgeous vws, Forsyth, SHORT & EASY path to dock, updated master & kitchen. $750k

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Gorgeous renovation thruout, 4 acres, super private setting, SS in deep water. $599.9k

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Flry Brch stunner

Lake n’hood minutes from marina, creek in back yard, terrace in-law suite w/ kitchenette. $425k

Wide open vistas

Salt water pool, large private updated home, North Hall schools. $674k

Like-new reno

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Fenced yard, gentle path to dock w/ deep water access, swim/tennis n’hood. $559.9k

Charming bungalow SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Mstr on main, new HVAC, 24’x24’ dock on drought- proof water, giant loft. $349.9k

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Near to Cumming

South lake, 2 FPs, mstr on main, open flr plan, NEW dock, deep wtr. $625k

Close to water’s edge

BIG views, deep wtr, SS, mins from Olympic park & Don Carter, for the entertainer. $575k

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Sunset lake views

Well established Gville lake n’hood, not on water but gorgeous lake vistas all year! $325k

Luxury + location

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Big home, open flrpln, unfin. bsmt, master on main, ultra private, mins to d’town Gville. $625k

S lake renovation

Open flrpln, 2 mstrs, vws, new roof, 32’x32’ dock permit, easy commute to everything. $525k

Investment cottage REDUC

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Flat path, lg vistas

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2 acres, yr-rd views, classic floorplan, tons of storage, easy path to SS, deep wtr. $625k

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Dahlonega delight

Short path to lake, open floor plan, finished terrace level, year-round views, close to wineries. $475k

Welcome

We are excited to welcome Sue Lynn Montazeri to the Good Life Group.

Single-slip boat house, soil tests complete, lot lines marked, endless possibilities. $295k

…when you’re ready for the good life!

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Now is a Great Time to Sell - Call Us Today for a No Obligation Market Analysis 770-235-6907

SHEILA DAVIS GROUP

The Lake Lanier Specialists

770.536.1250

www.gonorton.com

770-235-6907

Sheila Davis

770-235-6907 sdavis@gonorton.com

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$1,695,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! THIS ONE OF A KIND LAKE ESTATE WAS ONCE A CORPORATE RETREAT! 3+/- Gorgeous grass to water acres, outdoor covered party pavilion w/brick FP, tennis court and gorgeous lake views to deep water private dock! (upgradable to twin slip). Recent major addition has new master quarters & gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous & Rustic brick and frame home w/5BR’s and 4 renovated baths. 285+/- CORPS line. FMLS#6004276 6520 Yacht Club Drive

$1,250,000 • 9 ACRES, HISTORIC RE-STORED FARMHOUSE AND THREE TWIN SLIP DOCKS. Build up to 8 homes or enjoy the estate property Beautiful deep water at docks.

121 Julian Farm Road

$1,490,000 • STUNNING LUXURY LAKE ESTATE WITH LEVEL GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Custom builder’s dream home & lot!! All brick 2007 built. 4BR/4.5B’s. Open plan, main owners suite, frml study, gourmet kitchen w/fireside keeping rm. Vaulted screen porch w/FP. 3 ensuites up plus lg bonus room. Partially finished daylight terrace level ready for your touches! PERFECT POOL LOT! 32x32 twin slip dock. FMLS#5987192 3669 Downing Way

$1,399,000 • 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

$1,375,000 • MILLION DOLLAR GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Gentle walk to private dock!

This exquisite 5BR/5.5Bath waterfront estate is nestled in a small luxury lake enclave.

Mahogany study, 2 story GR, gourmet kitchen open to fireside keeping rm, full guest apartment. Finished terrace level w/gentleman’s bar, media rm, recreation & billiards room & guest suite. 6 car garage for all the toys! Rm for pool. FMLS# 5972027 3677 Grandview Drive

$1,295,000 • STUNNING SPACIOUS EUROPEAN HOME W/MAGNIFICENT OPEN WATER VIEWS! Private s-slip party dock. Deep water! 5BR’s, 4.5 Baths, light ad bright granite kitchen w/island, open plan, master suite on main, finished terrace level GR/FP, w/mini kitchen, 2nd master, game room, bonus. Upscale lake n’hood w/tennis courts.

FMLS#6003100 9245 Mainsail Drive

$1,200,000 • RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! PRIVATE ESTATE, 2.6 ACRE ESTATE PROP-

$1,175,000 • LUXURY SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PRIVATE POINT, WITH SERENE SETTING & DEEP WATER! Enjoy two story open plan, walls of glass, cook’s kitchen, tongue & groove ceiling, pine floors. Many updates! 4BR/3.5B’s. Upstairs loft study! Finished terrace level. Gentle walk to s-slip party dock, (upgradable). Beautiful front garden area!

FMLS#5982113 9190 Four Mile Creek, Gainesville

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$1,125,000 • IDEAL BUFORD LOCATION. 5BR/4.5BA waterfront with twin slip dock!

Great views! Don’t miss this luxury home in an ideal Buford location in a protected cove

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SIDE KITCHEN & POOL CABANA. 4BR/6/2 1/2baths, Terrace level inc. custom bar, media, fitness rm, guest suite. FMLS#6000716 6346 Loco Vare Road

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$1,050,000 • SOUTH LAKE! Gorgeous level cul- de- sac lot w/ gentle walk to deep water 32’x32’ aluminum. twin slip party dock! Lake views & deep water. Beautiful updated stone & hardy construction, 3 finished levels, 5BR/4.5Baths, open main plan, new deck & screened porch. Lg formal study. 3 car garage w/ above storage area ready for finishing. Rm for pool. FMLS# 5968455 5919 Basswood Cove

$949,000 • 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. 5517 Mainsail Way

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$1,050,000 • LUXURY LAKE HOME W/DEEP WATER DOUBLE SLIP PARTY DECK DOCK WITH BOAT LIFT AND PWC LIFTS IN PLACE & LOW CORPS LINE! 7500+/- sf. 3 Finished levels! 6BR, 6.5BA, Frml study/DR/Grt Rm/granite kitchen w/island open to fireside keeping room. Mst main, plus 3 ensuites up. Amazing terrace level w/2 Rec rooms/ fitness/mahogany bar/ media rm/BR/Bath. FMLS#5998672 5765 Chestatee Landing

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minutes from the open water! FMLS# 5967071 6029 Shadburn Ferry Road

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Now is a Great Time to Sell - Call Us Today for a No Obligation Market Analysis 770-235-6907

SHEILA DAVIS GROUP

The Lake Lanier Specialists

770-235-6907

Cindy Ballard 770-355-6777

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Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

$899,000 • 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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$675,000 • FANTASTIC BUFORD SOUTH LAKE LOCATION ON 2.2 ACRE ESTATE SIZED LOT! Totally renovated from top to bottom! Gorgeous and private gentle lot with grandfathered road to the dock on left side, walk or drive! 32'X 32' twin slip dock Close to restaurants and 5 minutes to Margaritaville by boat!

FMLS# 6024328 6370 Old Shadburn Ferry Rd

Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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$795,000 • 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. 2565 Wahoo Place

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$599,000 • THIS ELEGANT LAKE LANIER HOME FEATURES OVER 5,000 SQ FT OF EXQUISITE LIVING SPACE. Unique detailing, finished terrace level, breathtaking sunrises. Not dockable, but adjacent to Holiday Marina for your boat.

FMLS# 5923612 6732 Holiday Point

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$499,000 • PREMIER SOUTH LAKE LOCATION! Single slip dock in place-upgradable to 32 x 32 twin slip. One of the best lots you will find for your dream lake get-a-way! 190 feet of Corps frontage. Views of Sunrise Cove Marina & close to lake restaurants. Ready for renovation or tear down and build. FMLS# 5812299 6147 N Point Drive

$480,000 • 3/3 RANCH LAKE CABIN w/add'l bunk rooms on Lake

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$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

Lanier w/flat lot, private dock, view and deep water!

FMLS# 6014658 4006 Pine Shore Circle

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$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

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$699,000 • 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

$550,000 • PICTURE PERFECT COMPLETELY RENOVATED BRICK LAKE HOME W/4BR & 3.5 BATHS. Gentle walk or ride to deep water new aluminum s-slip party dock! North Gainesville close to 985.

Peaceful setting. FMLS# 6000149 2750 Wynelle Drive

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Keep Safe: Boating groups offer safety tips, guidelines

By Pamela A. Keene The Georgia Department of Natural Resources regularly patrols Lake Lanier as part of the organization’s mission of safety and law enforcement. Apparently, their work is being noticed.

“I was on the lake on Saturday afternoon and evening and again on Sunday and noticed four separate incidents of the DNR pulling boats over for boaters using their “docking lights” and their navigation lights at night,” said Chuck Kelemen, vice commander of US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29, based on Lake Lanier. “It’s dangerous to use your docking lights while underway at night, because they are too bright and can potentially blind oncoming boaters.”

Proper lights at night include the red and green side navigation lights, that should be run starting around dusk. If a boat is longer than 39.4 feet, an all-around white light is also required, or both a masthead light and a stern light.

Here’s a summary of the must-have items required on board for boaters: • Approved life jackets for all people aboard the vessel. Children under at 13 must wear their life jackets unless they are below deck.

• A photo ID. A copy of a Georgia Driver’s License is acceptable.

• Your current Georgia DNR registration card, plus the numbers should be displayed on both sides of the bow of your boat.

• A Type 4 throwable cushion that’s easily accessible.

• A fire extinguisher in good working order.

• Boats more than 26 feet long must display at least one oil discharge warning sticker and a “no Dumping of Trash” sticker.

• If the boat has a head, the pump-out log must be kept aboard, and the state diamond-shaped sticker must be displayed on the port side of the vessel in front of the Georgia annual sticker.

• Battery terminals must be covered.

Both the US Coast Guard and the US Sailing and Power Squadron offer free vessel safety checks periodically throughout the boating season. They also offer educational and boating safety classes.

For more info, visit the groups’ websites at www.safeboatlanier.org for the USCG Auxiliary and at www.atlantasboatingclub.com for the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron.

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A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant Lake level: 1.3 feet above full pool Clarity: Creeks and coves stained, main lake clear Temperature: 80s

main line for our down rods. If you want to fish while you are searching an area the Umbrella rig is a good choice. Pull the umStriper fishing Striper fishing is good. Sum- brella rigs at 80 to 100 feet bemer is here, and the fish are mov- hind the boat at a speed of three Bass fishing ing south and deep. The majority miles per hour. When you find The top water and swimbait of the fish are south of Chestatee them, you can pull your Umbrella bite has remained good even with River which is exactly where they rigs up and put out baits or continue to use you Umbrella rigs to the rising temperatures. The baits should be this time of year. The catch fish. of choice seem to vary each day, stripers have also moved off the We have also had some sucbut something in that category points and the back of the creeks cess with lead core line recently seems to work every day. As and are focused on creek and pulled at eight colors. All of the usual, when the sun is up, the bite river channels. We are also findcreeks south of Browns Bridge is better. ing fish in pockets and drainage are holding fish. Baldridge Creek, Baits like a Sebile, Fluke, Gun ditches off the creek and river Shoal Creek, Young Deer Creek, Fish, Chug Bug, Pencil Popper, channels. Use your Lowrance Six Mile Creek, Two Mile Creek, and Vixen have been good HDS to search for these susOrr Creek and Flat Creek are choices. We are focusing on pended fish from 30 to 60 feet some of the creeks where fish points and humps with brush in deep over a 50 to 100 foot bothave been caught recently. anywhere from 15 to 30 feet in tom.

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Recent deaths on Lanier put carbon monoxide safety into focus

By Pamela A. Keene One missing oxygen atom can make the difference between life and death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. It is an odorless, colorless gas that when inhaled for an extended period of time robs the human body of life-giving oxygen. It is sometimes confused with carbon dioxide, which is naturally present in the air we breathe.

In June, a couple camping overnight on their boat died from this highly toxic gas that’s produced as a result of combustion of carbon-based fuels. When engines or other carbon-fueled motors or appliances are left running without being properly vented, CO can build up.

“Some of the most common sources are engines, generators, space heaters and cooking ranges,” said Chuck Kelemen with Flotilla 29 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary based on Lake Lanier. “Exhaust leaks, the leading cause of death from CO poisoning, that discharge into a boat and into enclosed areas are very dangerous.”

Mooring your boat too close to a dock or another boat can also increase your chances of CO poisoning, especially if you’re downwind from the source. Good ventilation is a key to being protected.

As a safety precaution, Kelemen recommends installing a marine carbon monoxide detector. Similar in operation to a smoke detector, it monitors levels of CO and will sound a loud siren when it reaches

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“Like a smoke detector, it’s important to ensure that it’s in good working order and to regularly change the batteries,” he said. Be sure you have it checked periodically as well.”

Here are other tips for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning: • Properly ventilate your boat – open windows and hatches to allow fresh air to circulate.

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‘Legacy Continues’ party to celebrate USA dragon boaters Event

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By Jane Harrison An evening combining craft beer, pop rock, and food with a chance to mingle with high achieving athletes is coming to the Brenau University Amphitheatre July 21. The event, entitled “The Legacy Continues,” celebrates Team USA Dragon Boat hopefuls trying out for seats on National Team boats competing in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships Sept. 13-16 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

The Fly Betty Band, popular for churning out high energy dance cover tunes, will set the tone for the casual outdoor fundraiser organized by Gainesville Hall ’96.

The suds will flow from Tap It, a Gainesville micro brew pub. Brenau University is filling the plates.

The celebration honors 160 athletes in the heat of competition for a chance to represent the U.S. in the World Championships.

“They are our honored guests,” said Robyn Lynch, Lake Lanier Olympic Park manager. Attendees can meet national team aspirants, snap photos with them, and encourage them toward their dream, Lynch said.

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GH ’96 hopes the Legacy night will raise $100,000 to help host about a thousand participants and 10,000 spectators expected in three days of long-boat racing in September. The organization that helped bring Olympic paddling and rowing to Lake Lanier in 1996 has budgeted $600,000 for what it describes as the biggest sporting event on the lake since the Olympics.

Lynch said funds raised at the Brenau party will go toward medical and security needs, plus other

necessities. Sponsors are contributing about $200,000. More funds are expected from the resale of 38 10- and 20-person dragon boats made and bought specifically for the world event.

The boats cost $6,000 to $8,000 each. Half have already been sold, Lynch said.

Party organizers choose Brenau for the fundraiser because Team USA hopefuls will be staying there for a team camp beginning July 19. Competitors will know if they made the cut by camp’s end July 22. Local paddlers are among the contenders.

The party offers “a great opportunity for people to come have their photo taken with Team USA and congratulate them for their efforts in bringing the world championships” to Lanier, Lynch said.

Dress for a hot summer evening, Lynch said. It’s very casual … wear shorts.”

The Legacy Continues Party

When: 6-10 p.m. July 21 Where: Brenau University Amphitheatre, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville Tickets: $30 Individuals; $10 kids; $400 table for 8. Individual ticket holders can bring their own chairs. Table tickets include food tickets.

Advance tickets: Email Robyn Lynch at robyn@lake lanierolympicvenue.org.

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Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club

Contact: Office Administrator, Jackie Hutton; LCKC President, Tracy Barth Phone: 770-287-7888 Fax: 770-287-3444 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions.

Calendar of events: July 14 - Summer Springs Regatta July 27 - Moonlight Paddle

Lake Lanier Rowing Club

Contact: LLRC President, Sharon Heard Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps. Hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas.

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Atlanta, world dragon boaters heading to LLOP in September

By Jane Harrison Dragon-headed boats and their handlers will invade Lake Lanier Olympic Park for eight straight days in September with back-toback events. The day after local and Southeastern long-boaters beat their drums at the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, international crews will hit the water to practice for the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships.

The Sept. 8 Atlanta festival traditionally brings about 1,000 participants and an equal number of spectators for a day of fun, recreational paddling, plus exotic and Southern cuisine, Asian music and dances. On Sept. 13, expect the food and Asian-inspired performances to continue, but a mood change will sweep over the water as well-trained athletes compete for awards on the world stage.

The world event “will still

have venders, food and entertainment in a fest-like” environment, said Robyn Lynch, Lake Lanier Olympic Park manager. “But the competition will be very serious.

Some are Olympic athletes.”

Races feature 10- to 20-person boats outfitted with carved or plastic dragon heads and tails racing between 200 to 2,000 meters to the finish tower on the Olympic course. On each boat, a drummer beats out the rhythm and often yells encouragement to paddlers stroking in unison. Spectators can see strained shoulders heaving and hear drumbeats pounding as boats pass in front of

the grandstands in the final 100 meters from the finish buoys.

Dragon boat racing, an ancient Asian tradition tracing back more than 2,000 years, has gained enormous worldwide popularity, expanding from its origin in China to Europe and North America.

LLOP, site of the first ICF Dragon Boat world championship in the U.S. joins Russia, Italy, Poland and Hungary on the world map of ICF hosts.

Gainesville Hall ’96, the LLOP governing body, has been preparing for about two years, Scene from last year’s Dragon Boat Festival at LLOP. since ICF gave Lake Lanier the nod for the 2018 races. Lynch said the organizing committee is of nations and brief greetings working out transportation routes, from ICF and local officials. Food training volunteers, and planning truck dining and entertainment ICF Dragon Boat World Championships Schedule follow. Lynch declined to elabohow to feed about 1,000 athletes • Sept. 9-11: Team Arrivals/Practice rate on the entertainment. “It’s a and hundreds of volunteers.

• Sept. 12: 6 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Lake Lanier Olympic Park surprise!” she remarked. There is Teams will be staying in local ho• Sept. 13: 500 Meter qualifying no cost to attend either the opentels and eating catered lunches, • Sep. 14: 500 Meter finals, 200 meter qualifying ing ceremony or competition. she said.

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We live in the best country in the world, and I invite anyone who doubts that to spend some time anywhere else. I don’t mean a week in Cancun or Venice. Get off the beaten path for six months or so and meet some of the real people. I lived in Spain for two years while in the Navy, and got to know the country and people very well. It will make you really appreciate what we have here in the USA. Fourth of July, our nation’s birthday, is one of my favorite holidays and Lake Lanier is a great place to celebrate it with its many parks, beaches, warm water and competing fireworks displays everywhere you look.

However the Fourth of July I remember best was in 1986 when it coincided with the rededication of the Statue of Liberty. (She had been falling into disrepair over the past 100 years and had been completely refurbished). This was also the weekend of Operation Sail (OPSAIL), a gathering of Tall Ships from all around the world, some of which were over 370 feet long and 100 years old.

We were represented by the US Coast Guard’s bark “Eagle” among others.

food, refreshments and about 55 friends on board and headed Vinnie north.

Mendes Approaching the harbor was a surreal experience, with the Tall On the Ships in the distance, appearing Water out of the morning mist. As we got closer, we were able to make out the aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy, where we actually I lived up north at the time and saw President Reagan coming my brother owned a marina with aboard. A series of six helicopters a bar and restaurant which was landed and took off in quick sucTHE happening place on the Jer- cession, then the band struck up sey Shore. At the time we had the “Hail to the Chief.” We knew use of an 85-foot tugboat (that’s who had arrived! We also saw another story) and we decided to Malcolm Forbes aboard his yacht get a crew together and take the “The Highlander,” complete with tug up to NY harbor to view the its helicopter pad. festivities. In preparation, we Then we approached South took the entire sound system from Street Seaport, which is a tourist the restaurant and mounted it on area of restaurants and shops rethe top deck of the tug with the stored to the way the harbor big speakers facing outward. This looked 100 years ago. It also has was when Springsteen had just many old steam ships and sailing come out with his “Born in the ships and a pedestrian boardwalk USA” CD so we had that as well running for a mile or so along the as a bunch of John Phillip Sousa, waterfront. As we cruised past Tchaikovsky’s 1812 and other pa- with Springsteen blasting through triotic music. I had acquired a gi- the enormous speakers, the gantic American flag, like you throngs of people on the boardusually see flying above the car walk were all dancing to our dealerships. It was too big for the music! (We were later told that tug’s mast so I lashed a windwe made it onto the six o’clock surfer mast on top. We loaded news).

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Finally came the fireworks display which was truly the best I have ever seen. It was simulcast with patriotic music by a local radio station. (Google: Statue of Liberty Centennial Fireworks.)

Once the festivities were over there was the usual mad melee of boats rushing to get home to New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island and Atlantic City. Most were piloted by idiots who had a bit too much to drink. Remember, this is New York Harbor, with strong currents, ships, barges and ferry boats going in all directions.

Add several thousand pleasure boats under the cover of darkness and you have a recipe for disaster! We chose to stay at anchor for awhile until the crowd thinned out. By the time we finally got under way the fog had closed in.

We didn’t have radar (GPS wasn’t a thing yet) so we got a chance to navigate back using the chart, compass and aids to navigation such as fog horns and bell buoys just like 100 years ago.

Our father (“The Old Man”) was back at the marina and was worried that we hadn’t returned yet. He drove to the bridge and was peering out into the fog trying to get a glimpse of us. As we

Our patriotic tug.

approached, we cranked up the music not only to let the bridge tender know we were coming, but to wake up our sleeping passengers. He said that although he couldn’t see us, as soon as “Stars and Stripes Forever” started blasting out, the drawbridge bells began ringing and red lights flashing to stop traffic as the bridge opened for us. Finally he saw our running lights coming eerily out of the fog.

It’s hard to top a celebration like that, but as each year passes and we once again honor our nation’s birthday all I can think to say is “God Bless America” ... and if I have offended anyone by saying that, I’m glad!

Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for the past 25 years. His family owns a marina/bar/restaurant so he has plenty of real life experiences to draw from. His favorite line: “You can’t make this stuff up.”

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July 2018

July could mean even wetter weather Last May a woman emailed me asking me if the cooler and dry weather we saw this winter and spring would continue into the summer. I wrote back and told her one season has no bearing on the other. Soon after, Tropical Storm Alberto brought flooding rain to the Lake Lanier basin. Then the afternoon summer-like thunderstorm machine fired up and with tropical air engulfing north Georgia. The resulting rain has been relentless. This of course, has been good news and bad news.

The good news is the lake is full, and then some. The bad news is, people are staying away because of all the rain and stormy weather!

July is our wettest month of the year.

We average close to six inches of rain for the month. I expect we’ll go well beyond that given the trends I am seeing. The longer-range models show the tropical air remaining and above average rainfall can be expected. July is notorious for bringing locally heavy rain. It is fairly typical to see a pop up afternoon thunderstorm to drop more than an inch and a half of rain per hour.

July thunderstorms are amazing to watch as they form. They are called “Pulse-Type” thunderstorms. They “pulse up” and then wind down in an hour or less.

However, they can wreak havoc in that hour. As the sun heats the ground, the air over the ground gets hot. Just like a hot air

balloon, the air rises.

The colder the surrounding air, the faster it rises, Glenn many times to heights over 50,000 feet!

Burns When the National Weather Service Lanier its weather ballaunches Outlook loon in the morning, we get a great deal of valuable information. We can get a good handle on the severity of the storms. One of the parameters we look at is the freezing level. The height at which temperatures will be at or below freezing is usually about 13,000 to 14,000 feet. Above that is the hail growth zone. Updrafts drive rain drops up into the hail growth zone. The stronger the updraft, the longer the hail can grow. Large and damaging hail, in excess of an inch in diameter, can cause damage.

As hail, super-cooled water droplets than can remain liquid even in a freezing environment, and rain drops bump into each other in the cold dry air in the higher realms of the storm, the friction generates an electrical charge. Intense lightning is the end result. When I track summer storms with our StormTracker 2 HD Radar, the hail cores show up as magenta.

More often than not, intense lightning surrounds the hail core.

As I mentioned, a pulse-type afternoon thunderstorm generally lasts for about an hour. It goes from a “bubbling” cumulus cloud, into a mature thunderstorm. As the rain and hail continue to fall they will ultiSee Burns, page 22

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JAN

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FEB

1066.50 1066.48 1066.52 1066.97 1067.04 1067.08 1067.72 1067.96 1068.10 1068.23 1068.96 1069.54 1069.77 1069.92 1070.05 1070.15 1070.26 1070.39 1070.48 1070.54 1070.55 1070.55 1070.51 1070.48 1070.51 1070.52 1070.48 1070.56

MAR

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APR

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MAY

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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

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The title of this article sounds kind of familiar doesn't it? Now imagine a massive wall of decreasing visibility approaching your vessel and its soon to immerse totally, producing a high risk navigation environment. If you venture out on the water long enough, for whatever reason, you will someday encounter this scenario.

It can bring back some very anxious memories of the event and provide some lessonslearned. It comes in a wide variety of form: fog, rain, snow, smoke – day or night it can appear. With proper preparation and training this hazardous encounter doesn’t have to be the end of your voyage, but it does require you to engage other senses to in order to navigate safely through the situation. The proficient use of advanced electronics such as radar, GPS, and infrared optics like FLIR, can be of great value if operated effectively and the information received is interpreted correctly. There is very little room for error. Everything is at stake, with decisions to be made by you, the person in charge of safely piloting the watercraft.

Something else happens almost immediately as the ability to see begins to diminish. The sensory input of hearing now takes

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mately overwhelm the updraft of warm air that gave birth to the storm. Whew. The storm is dying and now it’s safe. Well, not so fast. July storms can be more dangerous when they are dying, even more so then when they are going full bore as a mature storm. The falling rain and hail can collapse the storm. That collapsing air can come crashing down to the ground and will fan out in all directions at speeds of 60 to 90 miles per hour. It’s called a downburst and it can cause as much damage as a weak tornado.

Before you head out on the lake, make sure you know the forecast. Torrential rain, gusty winds to 60 mph, intense lightning, large hail, and downburst winds are all part of July storms.

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

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an even more profound importance to your journey. By listening carefully, you can sometimes discern whether the object is close by, approaching, crossing, and even moving away from your position. This ability does take practice. A method to practice engaging your hearing sense is to safely stop or anchor, wear a blindfold or something to reduce your vision, and absorb the

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when an engine idles, there’s a danger of increased CO from that vessel.

• Avoid the boat’s transom or spending prolonged time around the swim platform – these are common places where CO may pool.

• Be aware of symptoms and take them seriously – severe headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion and fainting can be indicators of severe CO poisoning. Lower levels of CO poisoning can cause shortness of breath, mild nausea and slight headaches. If you feel these symptoms move above deck to get to fresh air.

“Low levels can also be dangerous around water because it can lead to drowning,” Kelemen said. “If you feel symp-

sounds surrounding you. Development of recognizing Doppler is the primary benefit of this exercise. If you experience this unwanted situation of reduced visibility, slow down, affix your navigational position on the GPS chart with waypoint, reduce your vessel noise level, and intently pay attention. You’ll be amazed at how keen your sense of hearing becomes in times like these.

This component of collision avoidance deserves to be at the top of the list for Risk of Collision, Rule 7, in the U.S. Coast Guard Rules of the Road and is specifically addressed in the regulations. In essence, seeing is now effectively augmented by hearing.

Knowing what resides on the other side of low visibility is “Boating Safety” at its finest and greatly benefits everyone.

Steve Johnson, US Coast Guard (ret). is with CPO Johnson, Inc.

toms, spend some time getting fresh air before swimming or participating in other water sports. If you’re not feeling well – it may feel like food poisoning or the flu – don’t put yourself in further risk.

Also, always wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket when you’re around the water, or moving around on your boat, even if you’re a strong swimmer.”

Kelemen also warns of the dangers of teak or drag surfing behind boats because it increases the chance of CO exposure. “Investing in and installing a CO detector and having your vessel’s exhaust system inspected regularly can save your life,” he said. “Isn’t it worth a few extra minutes?”

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A generator that backfired started it all. A dock like this was second home to many boat owners who spent the weekends on their boat along with their fellow boat owners.

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A maritime tradition: University Yacht Club nears seven decades on Lanier 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 s Lake Lanier’s first boating organization, formed nearly a halfdozen years before the reservoir was filled, University Yacht Club has a long and storied history.

From its founding by members of the Atlanta Rotary Club, it has grown to more than 235, offering youth sailing programs, boating and social events, lake-wide fireworks and camaraderie on the water throughout the year.

“There’s always something to do here and our members stay very active,” said Bill Mueller, commodore of the organization that’s celebrating its 67th year in 2018. “We now have our third generation of members and many of their children come here with their parents.”

Nearly 10 years ago, University leadership created the UYC Maritime Foundation to support non-profit and community projects. The foundation sponsors a number of programs. Its flagship is Summer Youth Sailing, offering two weeks of sailing instruction for youngsters ages 6 to 16.

Organized by accomplished competitive sailor Susan Reddaway, it takes place at the club’s facilities on Big Creek in a combination of classroom and on-the-water instruction. It began eight years ago and has grown in attendance and in reputation.

This year, more than 40 youngsters participated, sailing Optis, Sunfish, Lasers, 420s and Holders. About 60 percent have been to the program more than once and 40 percent are new to

sailing.

“It’s been so amazing to see the difference in the kids from those early years until now,” Reddaway said. “When they first started, some of them hesitated to sail out to Turtle Island, at the mouth of Big Creek. Now, especially among the older juniors, they’re sailing on their own all the way out to Three Sisters, crossing the channel on their own.”

Learning lifetime skills The program focuses on having fun on the water. “For them, it’s about learning a lifetime skill that may not have anything to do with sailing,” Reddaway said.

“They learn teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership. Sailing is just the vehicle. Some of the participants may not choose to sail as adults, but the skills they’re learning will help them as they go to college and enter the workforce.”

This year a new component of the Junior Sailing Program offers coach-in-training for youngsters who are beginning to age out.

“This can be their first step in becoming certified as a U.S. Sailing Level 1 instructor,” Reddaway said. “As they’ve progressed, they want to learn more, and so this is a great way to encourage them and give them more responsibility. Several of our current certified instructors actually have come through the program.”

Over the years, the two-week Junior Sailing Program has expanded into the Sunscreen Series with youngsters coming to the club with their parents or grandparents for additional boating ex-

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The beach area has a gazebo, a pavilion, a dock and a deck overlooking the lake.

periences. University has just begun a Livery Program that allows the kids to take out a program boat during the year.

Reddaway has been with the program since the beginning. “I had such positive experiences growing up sailing and racing that I wanted to share my enthusiasm with the next generation,” she said. “I’m able to pass on what I learned so that these youngsters can have the good experiences I did and build a good foundation for their lives as responsible, contributing adults.”

The UYC Foundation also awards a minimum of four scholarships to Flowery Branch High School seniors who aspire to pursue careers in the marine industry.

“The foundation has been able to do as many as six scholarships to help these deserving area youth,” Mueller said.

For years, the foundation hosted the Christmas Boat Parade on Lake Lanier. That event is now

The deck and gazebo provide a peaceful view of the lake with sailboats in the background.

organized by Lanier Partners as a fund-raiser for childrens’ charities. The foundation also hosts the annual July 3 lake-wide fireworks.

A special day at the lake Each fall, the foundation hosts “A Day at the Lake” for people in the community with disabilities.

“It’s a chance for many of them to

Two Junior Sailing Weeks each June use the club's Optis. The boats The dining room in the UYC Clubhouse overlooks Big Creek. were built by members several years ago.

experience a boat ride, swimming and time at the lake,” Mueller said. “Many of our members volunteer their boats and their time to make the day a success year after year.”

Club members, in groups or individually, also do charity work and community service, including support of Calvary Church. The club hosts collegiate sailing and boating groups, most recently the Auburn University ROTC 2-day training program.

University Yacht Club facilities include a clubhouse with dining room, docks for houseboats, cruisers and sailboats, a beach pavilion, dock and deck overlooking Lake Lanier, and administrative offices. Sunday morning church services, open to the public, take place at the outdoor pavilion near the clubhouse.

The clubhouse is the focal point of many activities, including breakfast, lunch and dinner in See UYC, page 27

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the dining room. It is open to members and guests of members.

Summer hours are Thursday night through Sunday dinner; in the winter, the dining room serves on Friday night through Sunday.

“Within the past year, we’ve hired a new chef, Rudy Kremer, who has made some excellent changes in our menus and service,” said Tom Shirey, secretary of the UYC board of directors.

“Friday nights are our biggest night and we offer specials on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.”

Summer evenings see members enjoying jazz concerts and other events on the lawn behind the clubhouse. In the fall, it’s all about tailgating, with members supporting their favorite collegiate teams.

“We have a great time and each group has its own specialty foods,” Shirey said. “The LSU fans cook Cajun; the Tech crowd often brings burgers and fries from the Varsity; and the folks from Kentucky always make something with bourbon. It’s a

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real smorgasbord or college football.”

Member of the NAPC UYC has a full-time general manager, Chris Ferris, who was hired two years ago. He replaced Ted Koerner, who served in that role for more than a decade.

University Yacht Club is a member of the National Alliance of Private Clubs, offering reciprocal privileges at clubs across the nation. In the Atlanta area, those clubs include The Georgia Club, Indian Hills Country Club, Sum- UYC is all about boating and friendships. mit Chase Country Club, The PHOTOS COURTESY UYC 1818 Club, The Georgian Club and others.

Membership is open to people who have at least attended college. You do not need to own a boat to join. UYC membership includes an initiation fee, which is discounted by $2,000 through mid-July. Members also pay monthly charges. Boat slips and dry storage are available.

The club is located at 6649 Yacht Club Rd. in Flowery Branch.

n MORE INFO: www.universityyachtclub.org, 770 967-2814

Club members often have picnics on the beach and bring their boats along.

Football weekends at UYC include tents and special foods to support collegiate teams.

Summer concerts on the lawn feature jazz and other styles of music.

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Margaritaville has landed at Lanier, perhaps JB will, too

July 2018

By Pamela A. Keene Margaritaville at Lanier Islands has just started dipping its toes in the water, but already there are many early signs that the newest addition to the resort is riding a tidal wave of success.

A VIP event in mid-June focused on the completion of major components of Phase I of the transition to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands.

So far, Safe Harbor Development has invested more than $11 million in improvements, upgrades and infrastructure, including between $700,000 and $800,00 to install underground fiber for communications and technology. Updates also inLandshark Landing at Margaritaville. cluded bringing in 1,200 tons of Florida sand and expanding and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in taville CEO and Buffett’s busirebranding the rides and attraca long-term contract with Lake ness partner. “I can tell you that tions. The $11 million figure, Lanier Islands Management. one of Jimmy Buffett’s biggest however, is a drop in the bucket At the grand opening, officials kicks is to land his seaplane on of what the company says it plans teased a possible future visit by the water.” to spend at the Islands – a whop- Jimmy Buffett to Margaritaville.

Although no official anping $250 million.

“Jimmy will eventually be nouncement has been made about Safe Harbor is developing here,” said John Cohlan, Margari- Buffett coming to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, just his name association and new branding has increased numbers at the park.

“Attendance has been on the rise every weekend and our Margaritaville cruises have been selling out,” said Darby Campbell, owner of Safe Harbor. The company is licensed to use the Margaritaville brand. It has three other locations across the Southeast, including Margaritaville Restaurant and Margaritaville PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE The beach area, now known as Paradise Beach, has received a major Key West Resort, Margaritaville overhaul including palapas (palm frond-topped shelters) plus 1,200 tons Island Hotel in Pigeon Forge and Marina and its newest venture, of bright white sand from Florida.

Margaritaville Hotel in Nashville.

The company also manages 12 LLIDA moving forward to select vendor for marinas in the eastern U.S. market study for further development Guests coming to MargariBy Pamela A. Keene LLIDA officials from its intaville this summer will be imThe Lake Lanier Islands De- frastructure committee will remersed in the island lifestyle. velopment Authority, the state view the two RFPs and the From newly themed restaurants to agency that oversees the manboard convene at a special beachside-side palapas (palm agement of Lake Lanier Islands meeting later this year to review frond-topped shelters) and plenty on behalf of the state, has rethe committee’s recommendaof artificial coconut palms, it’s ceived two responses to its retions and finalize the decision. cent request for proposals for “We hope to have a package in possible further development at place by November 1,” said the resort. Deadline for submis- Lonice Barrett, chair of LLIDA sions was June 15. at the group’s quarterly meeting The authority announced the in June.

RFP earlier this year to hire a Grier Todd, chief operating consulting firm to do a market officer of Lanier Islands, anevaluation, planning and concep- nounced plans by Lake Lanier tual design services for a new Islands Management to enclose conference center at Lanier Isthe pavilion at Peachtree Point. lands.

“Our wedding business is really The study will address the taken off, and by enclosing the feasibility and recommendations 10,000-square-foot pavilion, cliabout a new hotel and confermatizing it, adding lighting and ence center on the former carpet we can use it for wedding PineIsle Resort site. receptions.”

Fun Zone at Margaritaville.

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full-tilt party time in the Jimmy Buffett spirit.

The beach area has been rebranded into two areas – Paradise Beach, focused more on family activities, food and adventures, and Landshark Landing, more attuned to adults, but children are also allowed. The former Sunset Cove Restaurant is now Landshark Bar & Grill. Located at the south side of Margaritaville, it has easy access to the courtesy docks.

A floating stage and big screen bring entertainment to the beach.

Heading northeast along the east side of the beach, several food-specific food outlets offer burgers, Mexican food and seafood selections. Called the “Chill Zone,” it offers pizza at Frank & Lola’s, burritos, chips, tacos at Paradise Cantina, gourmet hot dogs and burgers at L2C Grill and seafood and other snacks at Feeding Frenzy Fried Shack.

“Our goal is to keep the food affordable and provide quick service,” said John Lush, chief operations officer with Safe Harbor Development, who had been directly overseeing the Lake Lanier project. He said that many

PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE

PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE

guest checks average less than $10, depending on what is ordered.

Draft beers, sangria, mixed drinks, frozen drinks and adult beverages are available at several restaurants and food outlets.

“We plan to continue many of the events that Lanier Islands has presented, including Full Moon Parties and Magical Nights of Lights,” Campbell said. “We’ll also be adding special events and activities, including our Teachers’ Tuesdays.” This promotion, good on Tuesdays throughout the summer, offers 50 percent off waterpark admission for teachers and two guests with a valid school teacher ID.” Formal remarks during the grand opening event also referenced the possibility of another hotel being built at Lanier Islands on the site of the former PineIsle Resort. (See sidebar about LLIDA.) Plans for Football broadcasts with tailgate parties and a Beerfest in the fall are in the works.

Landshark Landing will host events associated with the Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run in mid-July. It’s a sign of Margaretville’s commitment to community involvement.

“This company began 40 years ago with a song and look where we’ve come,” Cohlan said. “It’s time for our own island of adventure, and we have a vision to turn this into the greatest entertainment destination in the Southeast.”

Margaritaville offers one-day admissions and two levels of season passes. For more information and the latest about events and special promotions, visit www.lanierislands.com/margaritaville.

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• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When/Where: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; July 14, Lake Allatoona; Aug 4, Sept 1, Lake Lanier Army Corps office • Cost: $18 per student • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

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• Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more.

• Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification.

• When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch): Jul 14, Aug 18, Sept 22, Oct 20 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $30.

• Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608.

• Information/registration: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-09. Pre-registration required. Contact Sally Snyder, Public Education Officer, at 770 841-8388/ asbs@comcast.net.

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• www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed.

• http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Georgia.asp offers free course, exam and print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5.

• Other certification courses offered at www.boatcourse.com, www.boatingbasicsonline.com, and www.pwcsafetyschool.com.

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• Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, on-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, 770-3120989.

• Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron. www.atlantasboatingclub.com.

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Vessel Safety Checks

• Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup.

• Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net.

Sailing Classes

• Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.

SWIMMING (Lessons/Aquatic Programs) Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center

• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

• Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers, lifeguard training.

• Splash Aquatic Club: Competitive swimming groups for Rookie (age 4) through Masters (age 18 and older to improve fitness, develop better technique, or train for competition.

Cumming Aquatic Center • Location: 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming • Information/registration: (770) 781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com (register online) • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program ranges from toddler-age in Parent Child Aquatics Program to teens and adults in Learn to Swim and Adult Aquatics Program. Private or semiprivate lessons available. Fees and schedules vary. Competitive swimming and diving programs, Masters Swim Team also available. Lifeguard certification offered.

Brenau University • Location: Brenau Fitness Center, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville • Information/registration: www.brenautigers.com, Blaire Bachman, (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu.

• Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older.

University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus

• Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: https://ce.ung.edu/wconnect/ace/, (678) 717-2377 • Swim lessons: For ages 3 (must be potty trained) and older range from introduction to water skills to swimming and skill proficiency. Check website for dates.

Georgia Mountain YMCA

• Location: 2455 Howard Rd., Gainesville • Information/registration: http://www.hallcountyymca.org/jawalters/programs/youth-swimming-lessons/, 770-297-9622 • Swim lessons: For all ages and levels, parent-child swim, Masters Swim Program, water fitness, water safety, life guard certification. Fees and times vary.

The USCGA Operations Center with watch stander is open from mid-May through September, weekends and holidays, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., and can be reached by VHF/ FM marine radio on Channel 16 or by cell phone by calling 770-967-2322.

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The Chattahoochee River has been in “bank full” conditions, meaning that it may have reached flood stage. “The issue has been compounded because the ground is saturated and there wasn’t any room for additional run-off,” he explained. “Water releases don’t just affect Lake Lanier; they affect the whole ACF system, all the way to Apalachicola.”

As the month progressed, the water level became lower, still hovering about one foot above full summer pool.

As for management of the ACF system, public affairs officer Charles Walker provided the fol-

lowing information: “The project always releases water 24 hours a day,” Walker wrote in an email responding to questions from Lakeside. “We adjust the amount of the release based on downstream and upstream conditions. When Lake Lanier reached 1073, we had to increase the amount of our increases. The amount depended on conditions downstream. The goal was to get lake level back to normal summer pool without causing flooding downstream.”

“The downstream lakes were heading toward summer pool levels (at the time of start of the heavy rains),” he said. “West

Point Lake has gone a little over a foot above summer pool level and Walter F. George will achieve summer pool level given the flow increases. The releases have not caused flooding or significant increases in downstream lake levels.”

Walker provided information about the measurement of the water flow at the Apalachicola River. “The Apalachicola River flow is measured at the Blountstown, Florida, gauge,” he said. “On May 24 the river level was 7.53 and on May 25 it rose to 11.4. The highest level reached was 15.93 on June 1, which is .93 See Water Levels, page 38

By Pamela A. Keene In early June, officials from the Lake Lanier Association wrote to Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, commander of the Mobile District that oversees the ACF system. They requested the Corps curtail the 24/7 releases once the lake reached 1073. For several years, the organization has actively lobbied to raise the lake’s PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE Waters have receded somewhat at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park boat full pool to 1073. The group’s houses but volunteers worked to ensure the water didn’t enter the June 1 letter also requested slowhouses back in early June. ing down the rate of releases.

“Although recent forecasts have proven inaccurate, there is little rain in the forecast for the foreseeable future,” wrote LLA President Wilton Rooks to the Mobile office. “Lanier has experienced many instances of high water in the past, and the current level (1073.92 at the time the letter was written) – while not ideal – is not at this time a cause for such a rapid return to 1071.”

Earlier this summer, the association conducted a poll of its

membership with two questions, one addressing the issue or raising the lake’s full-pool level to 1073. “Even though we are all feeling the pain of high water levels, that question still received an 82 percent favorable response,” wrote LLA Executive Director Joanna Cloud.

“To look at the possibility of permanently raising the pool level at Lanier a Water Reallocation Study would have to be perSee Full Pool, page 34

By Pamela A. Keene Heavier than normal rainfall in late May and into early June pushed water levels at Lake Lanier to above 1074.7 feet above mean sea level, nearly four feet above full summer pool. As a result the US Army Corps of Engineers adjusted its water release schedule to help alleviate the flooding.

It also closed several parks, beaches, boat ramps and campgrounds. Hall County followed suit, temporarily closing the

beaches at River Forks Park and Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

In early June, the Corps announced that it would begin 24/7 water releases. “We determined that we would continue this release schedule until the lake starts to come back down,” said Tim Rainey, operations project manager for Buford Dam and Lake Lanier. “We’ve also cautioned people to be aware of safety issues, particularly because of the ongoing releases. The water level can rise quickly, and the current is

Question remains: Should lake’s full pool be raised by 2 feet?

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Georgia-Florida lawsuit sent back to special master by the Supreme Court

By Jane Harrison There remains no end in sight to a long-fought battle over water between Florida and Georgia after the Supreme Court said last month it wants more facts in the latest duel. In a narrow decision, the Court sent Florida v. Georgia back to the Special Master to “address evidentiary and legal questions” to help resolve the case.

Florida officials hailed the remand as “a huge win” in the state’s legal quest to cap Georgia’s water use and send more water downstream into the Florida Panhandle. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal issued a statement that he looks forward to continuing to defend the state’s legal position.

In the 2013 lawsuit, Florida argues that Georgia is hoarding water on the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers, causing ecological and economic harm to Apalachicola Bay, seat of the state’s oyster fisheries. Lake Lanier, the largest of five Army Corps reservoirs on the river system, is the major water supplier for metro Atlanta and an economic engine for a swath of Northeast Georgia.

Writing for the majority in the 5-4 opinion, Justice Stephen Breyer stated that Special Master Ralph Lancaster used too strict a standard for Florida to prove its argument to limit Georgia’s water use. Lancaster, who presided over two years of discovery and a month long trial, required that Florida provide “clear and convincing evidence” that any additional stream flow coming down would be released from dams on the river to benefit Florida.

Said Breyer, “We believe the Master’s standard … is too strict.

In our view, unless and until the Special Master makes the findings of fact necessary to determine the nature and scope of likely harm caused by the absence of water and the amount of additional water necessary to ameliorate that harm significantly, the complaining State should not have to prove with specificity the details of an eventually workable decree by ‘clear and convincing’ evidence.”

But, the majority also states that Florida could only be entitled to a decree if it shows the benefits of apportioning the water would outweigh the harm it could cause

Georgia. The court said the Special Master may find it necessary to get specific facts about the extent of Georgia’s alleged overuse of water, Florida’s sustained injuries, and how exactly how much more water would benefit Florida.

The majority likened Lancaster’s requirement of “clear and convincing evidence” before getting specific facts about “harms and amelioration” to putting the cart before the horse. It also disputed the Special Master’s conclusion that any court ruling on water allocation would hinge on Corps’ management of the dams.

Breyer states that the Corps makes clear it would work to accommodate a court order equitably apportioning the waters.

Breyer further stated that there is evidence that the amount of water that a consumption cap on Georgia would send to Apalachicola would “significantly redress the economic and ecological harm that Florida has suffered.” The question is, how much. Justices John Roberts, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor voted in the majority.

In his dissenting opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas writes, “In short, we have all the evidence we need to decide this case now.”

He said that the Special Master’s “balance-of-harms standard” involving 40 witnesses and more than 2,000 exhibits found that Florida had not proven its case.

“It is incredibly odd to conclude that a Special Master’s merits determination is ‘premature’ after a full trial,” he states. He adds that although both states depend on the river basin, Georgia stands to suffer greater harm if its water use is cut. He contrasted a

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Continued from Page 32 formed to determine the impacts of reallocating water from the flood pool to recreation,” said Charles Walker, public affairs officer with the Mobile District.

“The study would look at many aspects such as the ability to manage flood waters with a higher level, impacts on recreation facilities, dock placements, marinas, shoreline impacts, and

Georgia regional population of more than 5 million and an annual gross regional product of $283 billion with Florida’s regional count of fewer than 100,000 people and an annual $2 billion regional product. Justices Samuel Alito, Elena Kegan, and Neil Gorsuch voted with Thomas.

It is not known how long the Special Master’s reconsideration of the case will take. Both states have already spent more than $40 million each on the lawsuit.

See www.lakesidenews.com for more state and local reactions to the court announcement.

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The other question asked about support for adding red and green lights to mark the mouths of popular tributaries and creeks on the lake. More than 93 percent of the nearly 600 respondents said they agreed with the proposal.

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Cumming Playhouse n July 12-Aug. 5 – “Camelot,” the legend of King Arthur and his Knights performed. Tickets: $27.50$30. n Aug. 11 – Peppino ‘d Agostino and Carlos Reyes, two music masters perform together. Times: 3, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$22.50.

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Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n July 14 – Molly Hatchet & Atlanta Rhythm Section, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30 plus handling and credit card fees. n July 20-28 – 68th annual Georgia Mountain Fair features music, Human Cannonball Daredevil Show, plus crafts and exhibits.

Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n July 2-8 – 4th of July Craft Week, celebrate while making a fireworks craft. n July 5 – Thriller Thursday’s, meet Captain America during this week’s Thriller Thursday, 1-2 p.m. n July 9-15 – Pinwheel Craft Week, make and design a pinwheel. n July 10 – American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, for kids ages 2nd-5th graders, teaches a fun and education class about how to prepare for emergency situations, 11 a.m.-noon. n July 12 – Thriller Thursday’s, enjoy listening to a storyteller tell his tale, 1-2 p.m. n July 16-22 – Shark Craft Week, create your own friendly shark. n July 19 – Thriller Thursday’s features Chase from Paw Patrol, 1-2 p.m.

n July 23-29 – Flamingo Craft Week, make very own pink flamingo. n July 26 – Thriller Thursday’s features a Magic Show with The Magical Mr. McClure, 1-2 p.m.

Info: www.inkfun.org.

Piedmont College n Thru Aug. 6 – A Southern Table, exhibit at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (across from the college). n July 1 – “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, presented at 2 p.m. in the

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above flood stage. The maximum release from the Jim Woodruff Dam to the Apalachicola River was 50,000 cfs on May 31 and current release as of June 7 is 35,000 cfs.

Rainey explained that the Corps is being vigilant about water levels and the accuracy of their reports. “We are watching the river and the gauges, comparing them to real-time photos at 10 different locations downstream,” he said.

“As always, we will continue to monitor the conditions and make adjustments accordingly.”

He urged people to be cautious about swimming in the lake or going into the

Swanson Center Black Box Theater.

Info: www.piedmont.edu.

Tannery Row Artist Colony n Thru July 28 – 2018 3D Juried Art Exhibition, noon-5 p.m. More than 30 artists, works consisting of mixed-media assemblage, metal, ceramic, wood, glass, plastic, fabric or found object materials, are in the exhibit.

Info: tanneryrowartistcolony.com.

University of North Georgia n July 7 – Franklin Pond Chamber Players perform a free chamber music concert at 7:309:30 p.m. in the Gloria Shott Performance Hall.

Info: 678-717-3930.

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“And yes, heavy rain events can increase the pollution in a body of water, but Lanier is so big that the pollution is usually diluted enough that it’s not an issue. Just use your own judgment.”

Rainey said that January 2016 was the last time Lake Lanier water levels were this high. “Usually this doesn’t happen during recreation season, and it’s very rare at this time of year.”

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By Jane Harrison Looking for a way to cool off midsummer around Lake Lanier without a motorboat or jet ski?

Opportunities to take a dip abound around the lake and in the headwaters. Try these five refreshing options to get your feet wet: 1.) Sink your toes into the sand and immerse your sweaty self into the cool, blue waters of inland beaches on Lake Lanier.

More than 20 swaths of sand wait just minutes away from home in North Georgia. Unfold a beach chair, prop up an umbrella, and enjoy a day at the beach. Some suggestions: - Lanier Park: Impressive lake views greet visitors to this wide elbow of sand with nearby grills and pavilions. This U.S. Army Corps park is located on the lake’s south end at 1360 Buford Dam Rd, Buford.

- Don Carter State Park: The plush sandy beach is the star attraction of the only Georgia State Park on Lanier. A top notch stone pavilion with picnic tables, showers/dressing rooms/restrooms and outdoor showers is situated just steps above the beach. Find this beach on the lake’s northern end at 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville.

- River Forks Park: A wellmanicured grassy yard sweeps down toward sand and adjoining campground at this popular beach managed by Hall County Parks & Leisure. Picnic tables and pavil-

ions complete the scene at 3500 Keith Bridge Rd., Gainesville.

- War Hill Park: This Dawson County gem features gleaming white sand, plus a scenic boardwalk to a pavilion on the water. Add beach volleyball and camping for a quick game or getaway to 4081 War Hill Park Rd., Dawsonville.

- Paradise Beach, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands: Spice up the summer with a half mile of beach adjacent to a water park, dining, and bars. Located at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, the resort is managed by the hospitality corporation owned by beach-expert Jimmy Buffet.

2.) Get on the water under your own power on a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Rentals, how to sessions and guided tours empower you to grab a paddle.

- Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club: Paddle waters where Olympians took gold at Lake Lanier Olympic Park where LCKC can teach you how to do it, put you in a boat or on a board, and take you on a tour. See options for Learn to Kayak classes, rentals, and moonlight tours at www.lckc.org.

- Northeast Georgia Paddle Company: The new business that opened this summer in Cumming brings watercraft to private residences, campsites or parks around the lake. Kayak and SUP deliveries and full- and half-day rentals are available through the website:

PHOTOS BY JANE HARRISON

War Hill Beach when the lake was low.

Paddling at Don Carter State Park.

PHOTO COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE

Fun Zone at Margaritaville.

www.northgapaddling.com.

- Headwaters paddling: If flatwater makes you yawn, look northward where gentle current or whitewater rapids float your boat on the lake’s main tributaries. Appalachian Outfitters in Lumpkin County sets river-goers up on a lazy, peaceful stretch of the Chestatee River or puts paddlers on a more exciting ride on the Upper Etowah. See www.canoegeorgia.com. Wildwood Outfitters in Cleveland rents canoes and kayaks for trips on remote sections of the Chattahoochee River where rapids add extra thrill. See www.wildwoodoutfitters.com.

- Guided tours: Naturalists at north Georgia state parks with lakes have numerous water excursions on their summer calendar, including night paddles, how to sessions, and how-to sessions.

See Lakeside’s Outdoor Calendar for details.

3.) Go tubing! Nothing brings out the river-loving hillbilly in all of us, well, some of us anyhow, like floating down a river in an inner tube. Plop your backside in a tube on Lanier’s main tributaries, the Chattahoochee and the Chestatee.

- In Helen, arguably the tubing capital of Georgia, two main outfitters offer float trips on the Chattahoochee. Cool River Tubing (www.coolrivertubing.com) and Helen Tubing (www.helentubing.com) have launched thousands of tubers in about three decades. The latter has added a water park.

- For a less crowded float, head up toward Dahlonega for quick refreshment on the Chestatee River via Appalachian Outfitters. Repeat the 30-45 minute river ride by hiking a short nature trail to put in again. See www.canoegeorgia.com.

4.) Want sprays and slides, plus buckets of fun? Head to a nearby waterpark.

- The Water Park at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands makes the biggest splash around the lake. Food, entertainment and adult beverages, except in designated areas, draw crowds to the aqua amusement park. See www.lanierislands.com.

- Aquatic centers in Gainesville, Cumming and Gwinnett County specialize in chill bumps and children’s gleeful squeals. In Gainesville, check out the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center (www.gainesville.org); research Cumming’s cool off sta-

Panther Creek Falls, above.

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Tubing in Helen. right.

PHOTO COURTESY HELEN TUBING

Panther Falls.

tion at www.cummingaquaticcenter.com; look into the numerous splash zones in Gwinnett at the Parks and Recreation link at www.gwinnettcounty.com.

5.) Finally, what nature lovers deem the most spectacular, coolest summer respites ever: waterfalls. Ribbons of white cascade down boulders, ripple over rock ledges, and form pleasant pools for wading or taking a dip. Some hikers’ favorites include: - Panther Creek Falls, near Tallulah Gorge, is worth the 3.5 mile trek to chill in a wide, calm pool with a sandy beach at the base of a broad cataract. Located in the Panther Creek Recreation Area off Ga. 441, it’s best to visit this popular swimming hole on weekdays.

- Blue Hole & High Shoals Falls, on the High Shoals Trail near Tray Mountain form pools deep enough to actually swim in.

Hike about a mile for refreshment in Blue Hole and another .2 mile to see water shoot through rock at High Shoals. Find the trailhead in the Tray Mountain High Shoals Scene Area, off Indian Grave Gap Road, FS 284, about 1.4 miles from Ga. 75 North of Helen.

- Raven Cliffs Falls, north of

Minnehaha Falls.

Helen off the Richard Russell Scenic Highway, features a towering cascade about 2.5 miles in.

En route to main falls is a shallow wading pool at about mile 1.3.

- It’s a longer drive, but shorter hike to Minnehaha Falls and Panther Falls (not the same as previously mentioned Panther Creek Falls), in the Rabun Beach Recreation Area. At Minnehaha, or “Laughing Water,” .2 mile down the Fall Branch Trail, whitewater drops from numerous wide rock ledges into the pool below. When the water’s moving high and fast, as it was in June, the rock “benches” and pool are not as hospitable as in calmer times. It’s breath-taking enough to sit by the pool and savor the cool mist spraying from the torrent. It’s safer to step in at the base of Panther Falls, at .6 mile on the Rabun Beach Trail, where Joe Creek tumbles 40 feet to form a shallow wading pool. The Rabun Beach Recreation area is located about 5 miles off US 441 North of Tallulah Gorge.

See Lakeside’s Outdoor Calendar for more cool activities this summer, including a Water Balloon Festival in Gainesville!

July 2018 Aqua Activities n Glo Light Paddle, Gainesville. Decorate your canoe or kayak with glowing items for guided night paddle; must be able to swim; no pets; kids must be 8+, 8:30-10 p.m. July 7, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Paddle After Dark, Winder. Naturalist-led excursion on Marbury Creek Watershed, 7-9 p.m. July 9, 23 & 29, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $25 with boat rental, $12 bring your own boat or SUP. 18 years or older.

Register in advance. 770-867-3489, www.gastateparks.org. n Twilight Kayaking on Lake Trahylta, Blairsville. Ranger-led paddle for participants 8 years and older, 8-9:30 p.m. July 13 & Aug. 3, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $8, $5 parking. 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org. n Stream Ecology Class, Helen. Learn about ecology of Smith Creek, 9 a.m.-noon July l4, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 356. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. 706-878-2201, Ext. 549, www.gastateparks.org. n Water Balloon Festival, Gainesville.

Bounce houses, water balloon obstacle course, face painting, bubble soccer tournament, noon July l4, Gainesville-Hall County Boys and Girls Club, 1 Positive Place. Free. www.exploregainesville.org. n Intro to Paddle Boarding, Gainesville.

Learn basics of popular water sport on peaceful section of Lake Lanier, open to participants age 16 and older who know how to swim, 3-5 p.m.

July 14, noon-2 p.m. July 26, Boat Ramp, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $10 bring your paddle board, $25 rental, $5

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parking. Register in advance. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard, Winder.

Naturalist-led SUP instruction, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

July 15, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $25. Register in advance. 770-867-3489, www.gastateparks.org. n Beach Games, Gainesville. Join camp staff for paddleboard races, sand castle competitions and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21, 3-5 p.m. July 27, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $2-$4, plus $5 parking. 678-4507726, www.gastateparks.org. n Chopped Oak Sprint/Super Sprint Triathlon, Clarkesville. Pool swim/bike/run various distances, multiple age groups kids to adults, various start times, July 21, Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, 120 Paul Franklin Rd. $30-$50. www.fivestarntp.com. n Crow’s Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Jefferson. Swim, bike, trail run races for teams and individuals, various time July 22, 155 Crow’s Lake Dr. $80-$165. www.active.com.

Grounded Pursuits n Wildlife Loop Hike, Clarkesville. Hike 1mile trail to discover wildlife, 9-10 a.m. July 6, Moccasin Creek State Park, 3655 Hwy. 197. $5 parking. 706-947-3194, www.gastateparks.org. n Beach Bash, Gainesville. Beach music from A1A Official Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, tons of sand, hula hoop, limbo contests and more, 7 p.m. July 6, Downtown Gainesville Square, Washington/Bradford St. www.exploregainesville.com. n Night Hike, Gainesville. Guided hike after dark, 8:30-10 p.m. July 6, Shelter 4, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678450-7726.

n Lake Burton Fun Run, Clarkesville. 34th annual 2-mile run from Moccasin Creek State Park to LaPradre’s Marina; limited to first 1,000 runners, 9 a.m. July 7, meet at marina for shuttle to start at state park. $35. www.lakeburtonfunrun.com. n Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous 3.5 mile trek down 535 stairs with river crossing, rock jumping, boulder climbing to Sliding Rock for optional slide into river. Minimum age 10. No pets. Wear appropriate footwear, bring food and water. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7 & 8, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $15, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706- 754-7981. n Dog Creek Hike, Gainesville. Ranger-led preview hike on unopened 2-mile moderate park trail, meet at Primitive Camp parking area, 1-3 p.m. July 7, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Peach State Mounted Shooters, Gainesville. Equestrian event July 7-8, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770-531-6855. n Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Runners invited to club meeting with featured speaker, 7 p.m. July 9, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. n Race for Grace 5K, Dawsonville. 8 a.m.

July 14, Veterans Memorial Park, Recreation Road. $25. www.fivestarntp.com. n Jr. Ranger Camp, Helen. Kids ages 4-8 hike, fish, enjoy nature based activities, includes birds of prey demonstration, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9-13, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 356. $75/week; $45/3 days; $20/day. 706-8782201, Ext. 549, www.gastateparks.org. n Fitness in the Park, Gainesville. Zumba

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One day camp for 6-10 year old girls to discover what life was like for well-to-do Nacoochee girl in 1870s, includes games, costumes, and English tea, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 10, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $30. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n U-Pick Corn Harvest Festival, Sautee Nacoochee. Free corn samples, music, field games, agriculture Q & A, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 14, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17.

Parking $5, picked corn 25 cents per ear. 706878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Living History Chinking Party, Winder.

Stomp the mud and mix in sticks and straw to fill between the beams of log structure; bring clothes that can be muddied, 1 p.m. July 14, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. 770-867-4632, www.gastateparks.org. n Music in the Park with Me, Myself and Illene, Blairsville. Music and fun at Trahlyta Lake Pavilion, 8-9 p.m. July 14, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking, donations welcome. 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org. n Arrowheads through the Ages, Sautee Nacoochee. Day camp for children ages 6-10 explores evolution of Native American hunting tools, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 17, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $30. Register in advance. 706-878-1077, gastateparks.org. n Movie Night at Fort Yargo, Winder. Bring a chair & blanket to beach pavilion, order concessions, watch a movie, 6:30-9 p.m. July 17 & 24, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 See Outdoors, page 47

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The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners, based in Lumpkin/ Dawson counties, has an active Junior Master Gardener program at Lumpkin Elementary School for students in 3rd through 5th grade. “Our program dovetails with the school’s curriculum for science,” said Kathy Sawicki, publicity chair for the group.

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Gardner groups in Georgia. With Forsyth County Extension more than 150 active members, sponsors both Master Gardener the organization has been doing and Master Naturalists training Junior Master Gardeners proclasses at various times. Bill grams in Hall County schools. It Roper is president of the Forsyth also hosts two plant sales each organization which has nearly year at Chicopee Woods Agricul-

tural Center in the spring and fall and a biennial garden tour of private gardens in the area.

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Hall County typically offers an intern class annually. Applications are accepted in the fall and the new training class takes place from January through March.

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parking. 770-867-4632, www.gastateparks.org. n Tails on the Trails, Winder. Hike exclusively for dogs and owners, 6:30-8 p.m. July 19, Area B Boat Ramp, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. 770-867-4632, www.gastateparks.org. n Campfire Stories, Gainesville. Gather around the campfire with park staff for stories and s’mores, 8:15-9:30 p.m. July 20 & 27, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $3, plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Junior Ranger Day, Helen. Join park master naturalist for learning activities in stream ecology, plant and tree identification and more, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 365. $10, $5 parking. 706-8782201, Ext. 549, www.gastateparks.org. n Movie Under the Stars, Dahlonega. Star Wars The Last Jedi with pre-show activities & food truck, 6-11 p.m. July 20, Hancock Park, North Meaders/Warwick St. Free. www.dahlonega.org. n Early Bird Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist-led hike on unopened trail, 8-10 a.m. July 21, Primitive Camp parking, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Fly Tying Class, Helen. Fly fishing expert teaches how to make your own flies, demonstrates fly-fishing, 9 a.m.-noon July 21, Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy. 365. $7, plus $5 parking.

706-878-2201, Ext. 549, www.gastateparks.org. n Parent & Youth Survival Class, Helen. Join Byron Kerns, U.S. Air Force Survival Instructor, for two day overnight camping trip learning seven priorities of survival, 10 a.m. July 21- 1 p.m. July 23, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61

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Register in advance. www.byronkernssurvival.com, 352-350-4450. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 9-11 p.m.

July 26, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n North Georgia Paint Horses, Gainesville.

Horse show, July 28, Chicopee Woods Ag Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770-561-6855. n Pooch on the Hooch, Gainesville. Walk your dog on 2 mile guided hike along Lake Lanier shore, 3-5 p.m. July 28, Primitive Camping parking area, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Reservation required. For ages 10+, $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Shine Pedalers Bike Ride, Dawsonville.

Half metric (31.6 miles) and metric century (68.1 miles) on rolling hills; century climbs Burnt Mountain, includes SAG stops, breakfast & lunch, 7:30 a.m. July 29, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, 415 Hwy. 53 E. $35 by July 20, $45 after. www. bicyclegeorgia.org. n Toddler Tuesdays, Gainesville. Children ages 2-5 years and their parents discover nature with games and crafts, beach picnic shelter 3, July 31, 10 a.m.-noon, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org.

Ongoing n Wine in the Woodlands, Gainesville. Enjoy wine, cocktails and light refreshments in garden setting, 6-9 p.m. last Thursdays through October, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $8, members

free, cash bar. www.atlantabg.org, 404-8884760. n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Downtown Dawsonville. www.dawson.org. n The Original Hall County Farmers’ Market, Gainesville. Variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods and crafts, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; 7 a.m. until sell-out or noon Saturdays, corner of Jesse Jewell Pkwy./I-985. www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org. n Downtown Farmers’ Market, Gainesville.

Produce, baked goods, gifts and live music 2:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28, Downtown Gainesville Square. www.gainesville.org. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Gears & Beers Bike Rides, Gainesville. Cyclists depart Wrenched Bicycles for either East Hall road rides or Chicopee Woods mountain bike rides, return for cold beverages back at shop, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, 302 Broad St. SE. Call or check Wrenched Bicycle Facebook for information. 770-287-8842. n Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides roll out at 1:15 p.m. from North Hall Technology Center, 4075 Nopone Rd.; faster Tuesday interval rides start at 6 p.m. at Clermont Park, Clermont Hwy. velocraig@hotmail.com. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Gar-

den Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author of “Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound” reads excepts from “The Valley Where They Danced plus tour of Hardman Farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays through December, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077.

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AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri./Sat. Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $4.25 On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales; brokerage services by Marine Max; rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals; sales of used boats by Atlanta Yacht Sales; rental pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards

by FishTales Watersports.

BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered.

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $3.99; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri./Sat.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 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 6/23/18) $4.15 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.)

On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare.

Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

Lake Lanier Marinas Info HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun. Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $3.90 (Dock 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock - 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $3.69 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.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 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 6/23/18): $4.09 premium; $4.39 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun.) Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with Valv-

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Tect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $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: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.)

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $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., Sun.Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $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: noon to midnight, 7 days a week.

Phone: 678 304-3157; 404-583-7025 (Barclay) Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: midgrade 89 & 93 premium octane, w/Valvetect Price of fuel: (as of 6/23/18) $3.99 midgrade, $4.24 premium, Nautical Club discount: $1 per gallon On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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50 LAKESIDE 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. 10 p.m.; Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. 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. - 8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon.-Tues. - Closed.

Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

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

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

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/outdoor flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop,

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ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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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price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands.com. Buford.

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

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, seFlowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. lection of combination platters and more. 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614Italian 6871.

5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with mom and her five sons! Delivery available. OfOriental fering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki and more. Also available: our famous rice balls & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 678-288-9050.

Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. Bsaltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 4, 770-945-3350.

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By Pamela A. Keene Meet Hannah Warner. She’s the new headwaters outreach coordinator for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Based in the Gainesville office on Washington Street, she’s making waves in Warner Northeast Georgia.

“I’m here to make a difference,” said Warner, who comes to north Georgia by way of service with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “And up here I know I’m not alone because there are so many like-minded people, both in the Riverkeeper organization and in this community.”

She brings her enthusiasm and commitment to the headwaters office. “Hannah is energetic and motivated to help increase outreach in the headwaters region,” said Jason Ulseth, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. “We are so happy that she’s on board.”

Warner graduated from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville with a degree in biology, always knowing that she

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wanted to work in environmentrelated jobs. She worked with the St. Catherine’s Island Foundation on a private island off the Georgia coast, caring for ring-tailed lemurs, gopher tortoises and other animals. She joined the Riverkeeper earlier this year after also working at Red Top Mountain State Park as an interpretive ranger.

This spring, she helped coordinate the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s “Wild and Scenic Film Festival” at the Brenau Downtown Center. The annual event shows nearly a dozen environmental and activism films that this year sold out.

On July 21, the Riverkeeper hosts its Sunset Cruise on the Chota Princess II. Reservations are required. Tickets are $30 per person, available at www.chattahoochee.org. It is limited to 40 people.

“It usually sells out but it’s a fun on-the-water experience,” she said. “Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth shares the history of Lanier and how the Riverkeeper is involved here. The scenery is beautiful and it’s a great opportunity for photos.”

Volunteers are the lifeblood of

the Riverkeeper’s work. “We always need volunteers for our projects,” she said. “From our water monitoring to our clean-up each fall, there’s plenty to do.

And we host a couple of events as well, including all-day paddle trips and overnight camping trips.

Of course, for these events, reservations are required.”

One-day “River Discovery Series” paddles are slated for July 14, Buford Dam to McGinnis Ferry, July 28, Jones Bridge to Island Ford, and August 11, Morgan Falls Dam to Paces Mill.

These trips are dependent on the conditions of the river below the dam.

Upcoming camp and paddle events are scheduled for Sept. 2123, Sautee Creek to Mossy Creek; Oct. 6, Landale Loop Paddle in the Middle Chattahoochee; Oct. 12-14, McIntosh Reserve to Franklin below Atlanta; and Nov. 3-4, Two-day Buzzard Paddle Clean-up from Plant McDonough to Highway 166 Bridge. Complete details are listed under events at www.chattahoochee.org.

In addition to events, the Gainesville Headwaters Office also manages the Neighborhood Water Watch program, weekly

monitoring of about 25 tributaries that feed into Lanier done by volunteers. The organization also tests the lake’s waters in summer, looking for algae that can indicate bacteria.

The Riverkeeper’s headwaters work extends from Helen/White County to Buford Dam. The organization’s headquarters are in Atlanta. It also has an office in LaGrange on West Point Lake that serves the middle Chatta-

hoochee.

The headwaters office opened in 1996 to address water-quality, erosion and sedimentation.

Membership is $15 for students and seniors, $35 for individuals, $50 for dual memberships; and $100 for families.

For more information or to volunteer with the headquarters office of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, call 678-696-8866.

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With the economy booming and consumer confidence the highest it’s been in several years, more people are considering renovations to their homes. Among the most popular updates is a kitchen remodel. Many people have been thinking about such a remodel for years, and now that they finally have the means, or no more kids at home, they have decided now is the time. While a kitchen remodel can be stressful and temporarily disruptive, as long as you hire a good designer and contractor, it will be well worth it in the end.

First, the most important part of any remodel is to make sure you have a plan. This will come from you working with a designer and contractor to determine the new layout of the kitchen and how much work will be involved. If you start the project without a plan, things are much more likely to go wrong. Too many times, I’ve gone into a home where an inexperienced contractor or homeowner has started a project with no plan and no design, and ended up causing more work than they wanted in the first place (not to mention, the blown budget). Make sure you have thought about what parts of your current kitchen you

the new design; consider donating appliances that are still in good Sara shape to a local charity or organiBagwell zation. Contrary to what you see on TV, a good contractor will not Design & come in with a sledgehammer and Remodel destroy everything that’s being replaced. That’s just for theatrics on TV, but that method is not practical in real life. Just be sure to let your contractor know at the beginnMORE INFO: ning of the project what you plan tracytesmerremodeling.com to keep or donate.

Secondly, make sure you deslike and what you don’t like, look ignate a place in your home away from the area being remodeled for up ideas of colors and design styles on sites like Houzz or Pin- a temporary kitchen. Typically, terest, and determine your budget. this will include a few small appliances, such as a microwave, Once you have those in place, coffee maker, toaster or toaster make sure you have plans and oven, and a refrigerator. This will drawings that show the detail of allow you space to make simple the new design. meals during the remodel and not After the design has been finalized and contractor hired, there have to eat out all the time. Some are a few other things to consider may be lucky enough to have a second kitchen in their basement when preparing for a kitchen reor a family member nearby who model. First of all, think about might share a kitchen. what you may be able to salvage Thirdly, know that there will be and use elsewhere or donate. dust; however, a good contractor Maybe you would benefit from having some extra storage in your will take extra care in providing basement or garage, and could re- ‘dust protection.’ This means that the kitchen will be closed off from purpose your base cabinets. Or the rest of the house, as much as maybe your range is only a few possible, using zippered plastic years old, but just doesn’t fit in

A kitchen remodel.

sheeting. Furniture should also be covered in connected rooms with plastic, and a plastic or paper path put down for workers to walk on from the entry-point to the work area. This helps keep dust contained, but I still typically recommend a good cleaning service come in as soon as the project is complete. That’s especially important in an area like a kitchen, where food will be prepared.

Lastly, if you are able to, plan a short trip or vacation during the remodel. This will help alleviate some of the stress of living in the space while the work is going on.

Some people may not feel comfortable leaving their home with strangers, but if you’ve hired

someone with a good reputation and that you can trust, consider leaving your home in their hands for a few days. Just make sure you go over any details they may need like access to the home, alarm systems, lawn care service, etc.

A remodel can be stressful, but hiring a contractor and/or designer that you trust and respect will help give you peace of mind.

While the thought of a kitchen remodel can be daunting, never lose sight of the big picture and the final product: a beautiful, functional kitchen!

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

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Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

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All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m.

Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531.

Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas. Fees (per day): Boat launching $5 Vehicles $5 Commercial vehicle $20 Pedestrian/bicycle $2 Annual pass $40 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property.

Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ il-Works/Recreation/Lake-SidneyLanier/Schedules.

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What’s in a name? Islands of Lake Lanier

By Pamela A. Keene Just about everyone who regularly boats on Lake Lanier can identify “Three Sisters” just off the channel across from Big Creek, but did you know that there are about 160 other islands within the 38,000 acres of the lake?

According to several sources, including the US Army Corps of Engineers, other than Lanier Islands, the nearly 1,000-acre resort, there are other named islands that range from less than 1.5 acres to nearly 150 acres in size.

A list appeared several years ago in a Gainesville Times article, citing the Corps as the source. It listed the following: • Lake Lanier (resort), 956 acres • Three Sisters, 148 acres • Big Junction, 138 acres • Nix, 109 acres • Four Mile, 95 acres • Taylor Creek, 62 acres • Keiths Bridge, 55 acres • Lights Ferry, 52 acres • Flat Creek, 22 acres • Wilderness Isle, 21 acres • Little Ridge, 20 acres • Chatt. Country Club, 19 acres • Gaines Ferry, 15 acres • Pirate's Adventure, 15 acres

• Latham, 14 acres • Browns Bridge, 13 acres • Little Junction, 13 acres • Robinson Crusoe, 6 acres • Holiday on Lanier, 1 acre As for how many of these islands got their names, the best guess is that they are named for nearby landmarks that may have even existed before the lake was created in the late 1940s. Some are obvious, but others, such as Pirate’s Adventure and Robinson Crusoe remain a mystery.

By the way, Pirate’s Adventure is located near the dam near the intersection of Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall counties. Robinson Crusoe’s Island, marked at 5SC by lake markers, is tucked close to Lanier Islands near the beginning of the entrance to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands.

According to Russ Lundstum with the Corps of Engineers, some island names were official as of the 1987 master plan, the most recent.

Lundstrum said that the stories of how many of the islands were named have in many cases been lost. “I remember a conversation with Erwin Topper when he told me that Bolding Mill Park was called Bolling Mill for a while

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because a young USACE cartographer misspelled it when the plans were being laid out,” he said. “The Bolding name came from a local World War II veteran, and the Bolding family petitioned for the correction on all our publications and maps.

“Now, if you want to expand this islands article, the parks for stories of their own,” he said.

“Old Federal Campground is named for the Old Federal Road trade route from the early 1800s and Vanns Tavern is named for Cherokee Chief James Vann.”

The Corps of Engineers is currently updating the lake’s Master Plan, the first time since 1987.

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LLA watching abandoned docks, boats

By Pamela A. Keene If your dock is in bad repair or you own an abandoned or sinking boat, take heed. The Lake Lanier Association is using its network to find you and make things right.

For the past three years, the association has actively pursued locating owners of abandoned boats and derelict docks to get the owners to pay for repairs and/or removal. Now, through social media and phones with cameras, the association has stepped it up a couple of notches.

“People are becoming more aware of this program and are using social media or photos taken with their phones to alert us to issues,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the

association. “These docks and vessels threaten the safety of the lake. We are grateful to the Corps of Engineers and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for supporting us and assisting in this work, and now we have even more partners helping us take this program to the next level.”

In the past year, the association has also involved the solicitor’s office in Hall County to assist with pursuing legal action against owners. And now, the Forsyth County solicitor’s office have also become involved.

The LLA’s Abandoned and Derelict Dock and Vessel Task Force now holds quarterly meetings with lake-wide officials as an organized initiative to further remove these items from the lake. Representatives from the Corps of Engineers, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Lake Lanier Association meet with solicitors’ office staff when an issue escalates.

“We make every effort to identify and locate the rightful property owner and encourage them to remedy the situation,” This dock was one of the 60 See LLA, page 64 cases worked on by the LLA.

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By Bev Knight The lake real estate market has definitely picked up, and homeowners are finding it much easier to get offers on their correctlypriced properties.

However, getting an offer is only half the battle. Once you go under contract, your buyer is going to order a home inspection.

These inspectors spend hours checking out every system in your home, the attic, the roof, crawl space, often the septic system, and sometimes even the dock.

Even though you disclosed all previous problems, inspectors always find something. Once he generates a list of “issues,” the buyer’s agent will prepare an Amendment to Address Concerns with requests for repairs.

You have no contractual obligation to perform the requested repairs; however, if it is a leak or dangerous problem, the buyer will probably walk away if you don’t. Alternatively, they may ask for a reduction in price so they can make the repairs themselves.

This reduction is often higher than the cost of the repairs, so it’s

in your best interest to minimize the issues before the inspection.

In recent years, the most common cause of a contract that doesn’t close is a problematic home inspection. There are certain findings in an inspection that consistently scare buyers away from the purchase. Even if the problems can be fixed, they are often dealkillers because buyers perceive them as signs of bigger issues. If the buyer asks for the problems to be fixed before closing, they will almost always cost more than if you proactively fix them before the inspection.

First of all, you’ll take out the “rush” cost of the job, and you’ll be able to use yours or your agent’s contractor. Plus, you’ll be able to minimize the worry factor for your buyer and set the stage for a stress-free, efficient closing.

Here are some of the most common findings that you might want to address before you put your home on the market: Leaks – When you list your property, you will be required to disclose any leaks you’ve had in the home and what you did to fix them. This includes roof leaks,

plumbing leaks, overflowed tubs and toilets, anything! Don’t let that worry you because almost every house has a leak at some time. You should definitely have leaks fixed, but also be sure to fix the evidence of a previous leak.

Even though you’ve disclosed the leak and described how it was resolved, buyers obsess over water spots and stains. Inspectors will find every one of them and usually suggest further evaluation (which you may have to pay for).

If it’s a spot on the ceiling, paint it with Kilz (or comparable product), then repaint the ceiling so the old leak doesn’t show. If it’s in the basement, they’ll think it’s a leaky foundation. Even if it’s concrete floors or walls, make sure the leak has been resolved.

Paint the affected area so it doesn’t show the old water stains. Of all the preparations being suggested, this is the most important.

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good handyman or carpenter will be able to fix this for a few hundred dollars, and it is virtually guaranteed that a buyer will want it fixed. Go ahead and take care of it. The sooner the better because it’s probably letting moisture seep into your walls. That can cause additional rotted wood not to mention mold and potential pest infestations.

Broken seals on energy-efficient windows – Typically, today’s windows have two panes sealed together to provide added insulation. If that seal is broken, whether by time or overly intense pressure washing, then the insulating property of the window is compromised. You can tell when that seal has been broken because the window looks fogged or cloudy. An inspector will make a list of every fogged window and suggest replacement. If a window is just dirty, they’ll still think its seal is compromised just based on the appearance. In other words: clean your windows. Then replace the ones that are fogged.

This will help your power bill, too, so don’t wait until you’re selling your home. Also, when

you have your home power washed, make sure the contractor lowers the pressure on windows.

Too much pressure in a power wash is one of the most common causes of broken seals.

Critter residue – Sooner or later, some family of critters is going to find its way into your attic. You’re not alone. It happens to most of us, especially on the lake where we are so convenient to water and rodent food.

Chances are you’ve had them, paid to have them removed, and forgotten about them. Unfortunately, if the evidence of the infestation has not been removed.

An inspector will flag it in his report and suggest that the owner have that evaluated by a professional pest control company. That can cost big bucks, and you’ll want to avoid it if possible. When you have your attic treated, make sure they vacuum up the droppings. The feces is a health hazard, and it’s also a big red flag to inspectors. In addition, if your insulation has been disturbed by the nesting rodents, consider replacing it. That’s another red flag.

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Once the varmints are gone, remove any left-over traps before you put your house on the market.

There is nothing more disturbing than thinking that there may be pests in the attic. Take away that negative before your buyers can even have that thought.

Decks – If your deck is more than a few years old, chances are it was secured to your house with screws or possibly even nails. Not only will this be flagged in an inspection, but it is not safe for your family. There is a type of bracket that is required by current building codes and much better for securing a deck. These brackets are relatively inexpensive to install and a minor investment for the safety of your family and guests. This problem is flagged on most of our inspection reports, so it makes sense to take care of it ahead of time. Check with your real estate agent to find a contractor who knows how to secure a deck in the proper way. For a few hundred dollars, this is worth the hassle.

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attic or even in your crawl space, he will flag it and recommend that it be tested by a qualified mold inspector. Again, big bucks!

If you see anything like that, make sure the product is designed for the targeted surface, then spray it with a good mold/mildew/fungus spray. The best of these are available at hardware stores. If it comes right back, you may have a real problem, and you should get it tested right away for your family’s sake.

But if that kills it, it might have just been dirt or inconsequential mildew. Note that any time you believe there is a mold problem, you should have it tested immediately. That can be deadly, so neither you nor your buyers should take it lightly.

Septic – Many lake buyers are from the city and not familiar with septic tanks. Consequently, they think of them as big, smelly monsters that are going to back up and make their lives miserable. Most purchase contracts call for the septic tank to be pumped, and many ask for a septic tank inspection. For a lot of reasons, it might be in your best interest to

have your tank pumped and inspected before you put it on the market. Use a company that your agent knows, has a good reputation, and will put your yard back in its original shape after the inspection. There is a little digging required to do an inspection, but they are required to return the yard to its original state. Some are better than others, so it’s good to control that process. Note that the requirements for septic systems have increased significantly over the past few years. You have no obligation to bring your system up to today’s code; however, the buyer will want to know it is in good working order.

Lights – This is an easy one.

Inspectors will check every light to see if it’s working. If not, they’ll recommend additional scrutiny. It’s almost always a light bulb that’s out, but they still flag it. Go ahead and put working bulbs in all sockets. It’ll brighten the house during showing and save one line of suggestions on your inspection.

Docks – Not every buyer gets a dock inspection, but some do.

For liability reasons, be sure there

are no rotted boards that create a hazard for buyers. Whether they have a formal inspection or not, they will walk out on the dock before they write a contract. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it does need to be safe. It’s not that expensive to change out a few boards. It is very expensive to get sued for allowing buyers to walk on a rotted dock and get hurt. If this is not in your budget, be sure to block access to the dock and put a sign telling buyers not to walk on it.

Water drainage – Another common complaint we see on inspections is improper water drainage around your house. This usually means that instead of sloping from high to low carrying water away from the house, the dirt around the house slopes inward toward the foundation. This is often the cause of foundation leaks, so inspectors check it every time. This is a fairly easy fix.

Over time as you work on your landscaping, build up the dirt at your house so it slopes away from the foundation. Be careful not to cover up a French drain if you have one! The idea is that if water

runs around your foundation, the gravity of the slope will carry it away from the house.

If you take care of these issues ahead of time, you’ll be in great shape when that offer comes in.

This is an area where it really helps to have a good, active real estate agent. The contractors he or she uses will be motivated to get your work done quicker and with the best possible quality, or else they won’t get called again. Also, most of these fixes are a help to you, anyway. There’s no need to wait until you sell your home. Go ahead and get the work done and enjoy the benefits. Then when you do decide to move, you’ll be way ahead of the game.

Written by Bev Knight, lead agent for The Good Life Group, Lake Lanier specialists with Keller Williams Lanier Partners.

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By Pamela A. Keene Keleigh Oxendine makes it very clear that the name of her new restaurant was intentional. “I want to create a home-town neighborhood restaurant where there’s a sense of community,” Oxendine said. “I could have named it anything, but I chose to name it HomeTown Grill, not because it was next to Hometown Spirits, but because Flowery Branch feels like a hometown to me.”

Oxendine and her now 12year-old son moved to Flowery Branch from Gwinnett three years ago. “I was ready for a change and wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of Gwinnett,” she said. “We really love it here and people are so friendly. It really feels like a hometown to me.” For the past 12 years, she has worked as a storm-chaser for Allstate insurance, a job she still does when time permits. But she has spent the past six to 10 months getting ready to open HomeTown Grill. From interior remodeling to creating all the recipes from scratch, she has become immersed in the restaurant business.

The menu features hand-

baked mac-and-cheese, fried okra, garlic mashed potatoes and cucumber tomato onion salad. Appetizer selections range from fried green tomatoes and hummus to hand-battered asparagus, onion rings and house chips drizzled with house ranch dressing, bacon, chives, diced tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles.

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crafted burgers that can be served either grilled or fried. “For our fried burgers, we hand-patty them, then sear them, egg-wash them, batter them, then roll them in panko breadcrumbs, then they’re popped in the deep fryer.”

Eight burgers, plus a veggie burger, are the mainstays of the restaurant, but diners can also select from sandwiches, salads and entrees that feature steak, salmon and chicken.

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Cloud said. “However, sometimes the taskforce needs to take more tactical actions to remove these eyesores and safety hazards.”

Cloud said that Stephanie Woodard and Daniel Sanmiguel of the Hall County Solicitor’s Office have handled three of these cases and that Bill Finch of the Forsyth County Solicitor’s office has worked a case as well.

The association received financial support from the Geor-

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Grapes & Hops and later Green’s Tavern. The bar in the main dining room has been removed to allow for more family seating. garage-style doors open from the bar onto the patio. The U-shaped bar has been refinished and is dotted with photos of historic Flowery Branch.

“The whole restaurant, including the patio, is now completely

non-smoking,” she said.

HomeTown Grill offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. There’s live music on Saturday and either Friday or Sunday. The restaurant also features daily lunch specials.

“We’re a fun family-oriented place and we want people to come here and feel at home,” she said.

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gia Legislature, which funded $25,000 in FY 2017 to aid in implementing the program.

Cloud said that both Hall and Forsyth counties have matched funding needed to deal with projects in their counties.

Over the life of the program to date, the association has resolved 60 separate incidents.

Most have involved property owners, but several have involved contractors.

“We want people to understand that there are eyes and

ears on the lake to help us take care of this issue,” Cloud said.

“Whether it’s a property owner or a contractor, we encourage the public to help us. When we get photos and social media messages about these problems, we are able to work with them in real time at our quarterly meetings. If you see something suspicious, please let us know.

Community awareness by citizens to report these situations is the key to keep them from happening.”

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TOM STOCKS

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7415 Breeze Bay Road, Cumming - $3,975,000 Absolutely Nothing like it on Lake Lanier. This 6 Bedroom/6.5 Bath Stunner sits on an Incredible 2.56 Acre Deep Waterfront Lot (can be purchased with adjacent 1.18 acre lot with second dock) with 32 x 32 Double Slip Dock with Party Deck, Gorgeous Pool and Spa, 11 Stone Patios, 1 Acre Fenced Pasture with Barn, two Water Features and Geothermal Heating/Air.

3178 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville - $1,999,800 6 Br/5.5 Ba, 1.26 acre lot. Level walk and grass to the water! Driveway to the dock. 200 feet of water frontage! 80 year roof, all copper gutters, 4 AC units that are electrical and gas. Solid cherry doors. No seams on countertops or shower. Fantastic panoramic view! Only one home across the lake. Room for huge pool and still have a large yard. Must see to believe and appreciate. Completely LEVEL all the way to the water.

12 Breeze Bay Road, Cumming

13 Breeze Bay Road, Cumming

Cul-de-sac lot with 149’ of water frontage in the Deep water, lake front lot on south Lake Lanier! CulBreeze Bay subdivision. This level .58 acre lot has a de-sac lot w/ 138’ of water frontage in the Breeze Bay double slip dock and may be purchased individually subdivision. Level .58 acre lot with dock and may be or with the adjoining .58 acre lot (Lot13) for an purchased individually or with the adjoining .58 acre lot incredible one of a kind 1.16 acre dream lot on deep (Lot12) for an incredible 1.16 acre dream lot on deep water with panoramic views! $799,800 water with panoramic views! $799,800

Breeze Bay Road, Cumming Fantastic 1.18 Acre Lake Lot with gorgeous lake views & single slip dock. Surrounded by million dollar homes. Build your Dream Home on the South part of the Lake!

$499,800

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Carolina coast nature is diverse, phenomenal 66 LAKESIDE

The Carolina Coast offers a plethora of habitats including tidal creeks and flats, salt marshes, beaches and sand dunes, thickets of coastal shrubs, aquatic vegetation and maritime forests.

These diverse places become the home and feeding grounds for countless species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fishes. Therefore, this unique environment affords visitors and photographers the possibility to experience some of the best wildlife and bird watching opportunities in America!

Though the terrain is mostly flat with high grasses and mudbottom creeks that wind their way through the marshes to the sea, sporadic patches of oaks and cypress trees with hanging Spanish moss give the area a calming look of a painted landscape. This naturally beautiful setting is home to a wide range of common, migrating and rare species of birds and wildlife.

A popular way to see and photograph the intricacy of the Carolina Coast is with a small boat, canoe or kayak. Thanks to the network of creeks that skirt in and around the heavily used Intracoastal Waterway, miles of bird and wildlife watching and views of stunning scenery are possible.

These trips should be planned to coincide with the high tide to ensure plenty of watery paths that are deep enough to paddle.

Many of the almost deserted beaches along the coast are picturesque and ideal for swimming, surfing, fishing and hiking. However, with no lifeguards on most beaches and the ever-present danger of ocean currents and uneven, soft bottoms, visitors should never venture too far into the waters alone.

Though not as productive as many beaches in Florida, shelling is another possibility for avid collectors. Shell seekers should patrol the beaches at low tide to look for whelks, olive shells, moon snails and even the rare Scotch Bonnets which periodically wash ashore.

For those who wish to camp along the Carolina Coast, it is necessary to check federal, state and local regulations. Some laws are strict about litter, personal items, campfires, wildlife, pets and the protection of beaches and dunes.

Besides offering constantly changing magnificent vistas with an abundance of diverse wildlife,

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the Carolina Coast and the South Carolina Lowcountry boasts dozens of picturesque and challenging golf courses. Many of these have ocean or marsh views, and some like Rose Hill Golf Course in Bluffton, S.C. have as many different species of wildlife as you might find in a zoo.

During most of the year, festivals can be found that highlight almost every aspect of the area as well as most of the native creatures. These celebrations include events for gopher tortoises,

the miles of pristine beaches, expansive marshes and maritime forests of Coastal Carolina shrimp, watermelons, rice, catfish, chili, harbors, wine, beer and beckon. Beach lovers, thrill seekers, history buffs, outdoor enthumore. Accommodations range siasts, bird watchers, foodies, from a reasonably-priced rest to the finest four-star resorts, bed & fishermen, golfers artists and authors will all love the laidback breakfasts, inns or beach-front cottages. Great campgrounds are lifestyle, lush landscapes, natural attractions and diverse culture of abundant and numerous state this unforgettable area! parks dot the coastal landscape.

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

Navigating the marsh.

Resting gator.

Fiddler crabs.

Clockwise from top left: White Ibis, Coots, water lily, little cottontail, squirrel, osprey on a nest.

Sunset over the marsh.

Nesting egret.

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NORMAN MOOLENAAR Associate Vice President

770-539-1994 Cell • 770-718-5226 Office • nmoolenaar@gonorton.com

SELLING LAKE LANIER ONE DOCK AT A TIME $535,0

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Is vacation living your style? 2BRs (including master) on main level with private baths and 2BRs on terrace level. Large open great room, dining area and kitchen with a wonderful view to the water. Downstairs is a matching floor plan with a small kitchen for entertaining. Wraparound composite deck for sunbathing or cover with the retractable awning. Enjoy the single slip dock w/party deck and boat lift or just wander down to the private cove on the right. 3 HVAC units, storage shed and grassed to the lake.

00 $479,9

One of the last estate sized lake lots (6.20 acres) on Lake Lanier. Very private with long Sunset Cove Views. Deep water cove was recently dredged and rip rapped. Graded building lot overlooking cove with almost new 32 x 32 aluminum covered dock with party deck. Two gated entrances, existing well and septic permit. Come finish the dream!

Two lake lots in exclusive North Hall executive neighborhood.

SOLD

$150k $140k

Buy one or both totaling 5.5 acres. Amenities include tennis and clubhouse. Both have shaded lake views. 2.7 acres = $150k (SOLD). 2.8 acres = $140k. Come build your lake estate ! NO DOCK PERMIT.

$269,9

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Hidden Harbor Lake Lanier beauty! Front and rear shaded lake views. Easy, level walk to S/S coverd dock w/lift. Very well cared for home with massive, tiered decks for outdoor living plus extra coverd parking . Neighborhood swim/tennis/clubhouse. South lake sailing waters! Come enjoy a park like setting on beautiful Lake Lanier!

Three lots assembled to make a 1.59 acre estate sized lot with over 800 ft of water frontage. Survey and soil tests available. Two deeded, covered boat slips in the 14 slip Community Boat Dock are included. Slips are 12 ft x 28 ft and 14 ft tall with power, water and dock storage. Upper and lower decks for summer fun!

Jill Baugus

Associate Broker, Realtor

20+ Years of Representing Buyers and Sellers & a Lifetime of Experience on Lake Lanier

678-776-0746 • jill@LakeHomes.com 1-866-LAKEHOME

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Watch the Sailing Regattas from Your Dock! Amazing and rare 5.48 acres of lakefront paradise with big water views and private dock overlooking the main body of Lake Lanier. Over 481' of road front and over 293' of Corp Frontage, the property could be easily subdivided. Forsyth schools and easy access to Cumming or Gainesville. Existing 3 bedroom craftsman home with soar-

ing two story great room with amazing privacy and potential! $999,000

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Charming Lakefront Cottage w/amazing close water views! Gentle walk to drought-proof wtr & priv dock w/party deck/extended swim platform. Open, bright floorplan w/ soaring clgs, dual mstr stes, 3 finished lvls & prime location in south lake sailing waters! Convenient to lakefront dining/easy access to Ga 400 at exit #16. $725,000

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Lovely Home on 2+ Acres in quiet cul-de-sac in grt location N of the Hwy 53 bridge. Soaring ceilings, bright & open kitch w/ screened porch, mstr ste on main & full fin daylight terr lvl w/cov porch. Maintenance-free 18x24 dock in great water w/ cool decking & 40’ gangway, full party deck & SS Sea Doo pad. Reduced to $459,000

Experience Matters

This Incredible and Stunning Estate features a one-of-a-kind luxurious main house, two amazing guest houses, a full tennis court w/covered pavilion & a lovely sparkling swimming pool w/hot tub. The privacy of this resort setting along w/beautiful waterfront views of south lake sailing waters & a private deep water boat dock w/ party deck, offers an amazing opportunity for those wanting the best that Lake Lanier has to offer! Situated in Flowery Branch there is a total of 6BRs, a spacious office, 7BAs, 4 FPs & amazing views of the lake. The main Guest House features a lovely outdoor kitch w/FP o’looking the pool & lake, a vaulted GR, BR, kitch & full BA, workout rm & office. BRs, BAs & kitchs in multiple bldgs makes this property perfect for large or multi-generational families. $1,499,000

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Captivating Big Water Views That Will Absolutely Take Your Breath Away! 1st time on market. Build your dream home in this exclusive gated community overlooking Chestatee Bay. Large private DS dock located in the clearest of deep waters. $850,000 Forsyth

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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 with amazing sunset views. Enjoy existing cottage or build a dream home with dream views! $699,000

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Spectacular Lakefront Lot w/amazing views, near lvl walk to dock. First time on market in over 40+ years. Permit for lgest DS dock allowed (SS in place). Ideal dock position in beautiful drought-proof water looking out into wide bay. $295,000

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Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29.....770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .....770 734-6412

Marinas 1. Aqualand .................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ...............................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ...............................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ..............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday ....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale..............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor .............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Lazy Days at Holiday ...............770-945-1991 9.Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10.Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11.Sunset Cove .............................678 304-3157

July 2018

D o n ’ t W a i t To B u y R e a l E s t a t e … N o w I s t h e P e r f e c t T i m e !

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44 North Lake Lanier • $8

nier Estate • $1,175,000

Superior views & double slip dock w/party deck! Solid construction & finest craftsmanship. 5 FPs; oversized bedrooms & bonus room; master suite w/sitting room & 2 FPS; wall of windows facing lakeside; tiered wood deck; gazebo; 60,000 watt natural gas generator; 3 car heated garage and easy flat walk to dock in protected deep water cove. FMLS#6020374. Gainesville

,90 Dock/New Price $599 South Lake, Grass to

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View, View & More View! Vacation on Lake Lanier all year by enjoying close proximity to water's edge and a grassy "barefoot" walk to DS dock w/ attached platform & grandfathered 100 ft ramp. Renovated in early 2000's. Wood & tiled floors, 2 master bedrooms plus additional bedroom, screened porch, large deck, partial basement. Located a mile from Market Place Blvd., shops and GA400. Cumming

$369,900

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Stunning, All Brick, Lake Lanier Home built w/quality craftsmanship on waterfront lot w/big views & 32x32 party deck dock. Side entry 3 car garage; fenced backyard; top of line appliances; screened porch; 3 FPs; accent stone wall; grand master suite; 2 laundry rooms; central vac; workout room w/sauna; terrace level kitchen w/all appliances and short walk to deluxe dock. Gainesville

0 City Charmer • $249,90

City charmer in historic, established neighborhood.

Eat-in kitchen, separate dining. Large BRs, walkin closets, updated BAs. Private yard and large deck off back. Finished basement with bedroom, bath, and living area. Walk to the park, school or downtown Gainesville. Gainesville

Gainesville City Home

Peaceful retreat in the coveted North Hall school district. This Craftsman home comes fully equipped with all the upgrades. Master on main. Enjoy the screened in porch or deck off the back. Finished basement, media room and kitchenette. Enjoy the salt water pool, and outdoor fireplace in the private back yard. Finished in-law suite above garage. Gainesville

Beautiful Wooded Lake Lot w/Dock located in North Hall. Call Caroline - 678-316-3619.

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w/Pool • $275,000

Updated Gainesville City Ranch with inground pool on 1.39 acres! New wood floors on entire main; granite in kitchen; new master bathroom; new HVAC. Home has much charm and lot is very private. Finished terrace level has lots of space including bedroom, bath & family room. Gainesville

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Private, Beautiful Secluded Lake Setting! Located on a peninsula w/3 season big water views & soft shaded summer views. Extremely deep water!

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Super cute lake cottage. Sparkling clean & neat w/ new interior paint. 2 BR/ 1 BA. Great views & easy walk to single slip dock. Renovated recently with new windows, roof, HVAC. Plenty of room to expand living space or just a great getaway. FMLS # 5986780. Murrayville

49.79 +/- Acres

Located In North Hall. Beautiful home sites. Seller will subdivide into 10 ac. tracts. Gainesville

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$150,000

Bring Your Builder! Lake front lot with single slip dock in swim/tennis community.

Gainesville.

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Renovated Ranch • $2

89,900

Beautiful Renovation of ranch home located in the city. New kitch w/subway tile, hdwd & granite c’tops.

Huge dining rm, great m on main floor & additional great rm on terrace lvl. Oversized BRs, hdwd thruout, all new BAs. Relax on the screen porch or patio area in the private backyard. Gainesville

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Lanier chemist develops ‘no-stink’ products for marine and home use

By Pamela A. Keene Barbara Nolan said that her boating habit forced her into the marine business.

As a clinical chemist, she developed microbial products used in diagnostics for hospitals and labs. “When I started boating, I found that holding tanks always had an odor, and not a pleasant one,” she said.

"I researched the industry and found that many products used formaldehyde. Not only was it ineffective, it was also bad for the environment.”

She sold her company, Nolan Biological Labs in the late 1970s, and set out to find a better way to manage on-board holding tanks, eventually developing a product called BacTANK T3. Today it’s one of a full line of products for holding tanks in boats and motor homes, septic tanks and even pet runs.

The products are environmentally safe, based on microbiotics. The company’s catalogue offers solutions to get rid of fish odors, clean graywater tanks, keep flies and insects away and treat grease traps. Bathroom cleaners, carpet cleaners and environmentally safe laundry detergent are available as well.

Nolan began boating in the early 1970s. She was an active member of Lake Lanier’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 25 years before retiring. She and USCG Auxiliary leader, the late Bolling Dou-

glas, were lifelong friends and often boated together. “Bolling went with me when I bought a new Lazy Days houseboat in 1972,” Nolan said. “We both noticed the odor from the holding tanks and right then she persuaded me to use my knowledge of chemistry and microbiotics to help solve the problem.”

The products are used in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Alaska. BacTANK T3 was also used by the Kuwaitis to clean up a massive oil spill.

“If you use it correctly, you can get rid of odors and maintain your holding tanks, septic tanks and gray-water systems.”

Products are available in liquid and dry applications, depending on the use.

“People by nature just don’t want to put money into something they can’t see, but when you can smell it, it’s time,” Nolan said. “And, if you don’t have an odor once you're using the product properly, it’s worth the investment.” n MORE INFO: www.bactankt3.com

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• Complete tree service & removal • Landscape installation • Grading • Hauling • Lot clearing • Concrete removal • Lake view enhancement (tree trimming) • Timber or allan block retaining walls • Pathway clearing & maintenance • Timber or block pathway steps • Mulching (red, brown, cypress) • Fill dirt, topsoil, screened topsoil available Licensed & Insured • References Available

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(Boat lift, jet ski ports, dock box, irrigation pump, ladder, etc.) $17,000. 678 617-6120, Lincoln Towncar to/from airport. Professional jaywag7@gmail. com. personal service. Same day or by appointment.

FISHING $70. Local service, too! 770 560-6048.

Incredible sportfishing in Costa Rica just 3 BUSINESS FOR SALE 1/2 hours from Atlanta. Spin or Fly Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish and Wahoo. Visit For sale: Pop Stop convenience store, storage, www.fishdrakebay.com, rental house and main house. Just under three fishdrakebay@yahoo.com. acres. Call for appointment. 770-967-9379.

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Lake acreage with dock permit! 10 +/- acres, Steamer deck chairs with footrest, solid heavy approx. 1,000 ft. Lake/Corp frontage! teak, and sunbrella cushions. $150 each or Gainesville, N. Hall area. $550,000. Call or $275 for both. Call 770-925-4548. text Dorothy, Keller Williams Realty, 404314-2773.

DOCKS

One side of the neighborhood is on the lake and the other is not. This house has a private, fenced backyard with a 30’x12’ covered back deck (outdoor dining and entertaining no matter the weather!) and room to park the boat. This house is not on the lake, but is just across the street from friendly neighbors who are, and minutes from multiple boat ramps and marinas.

4/2.5 on an unfinished, full basement. $275K

Text 770-881-0154 for more info!

678-845-1200

STORAGE

24’x24’ single slip dock w/22’x15’ upper deck. 40’ walkway with wheels. Wood deck- Boat and RV storage at Popstop 5974 Jim ing, swim ladder. $3,000.

Crow Rd, Flowery Branch $45 monthly. 770captwinger@aol.com.

967-9379.

Dock w/new wood on walkway and upper deck. 18’x24’ lower deck with 10’x20’ slip. Thanks for using Lakeside classifieds!

4,000-pound Hydrohoist, swim ladder, anchor poles. $4995. 404 456-8258.

32’x32’ double slip steel dock. 28’x11’ slip LIST YOUR CLASSIFIED: and 22’x9’ slip. 10’x13’ sitting area in front of Lakeside on Lanier Classifieds the shorter slip. 4’ wide walkways middle and Only $15 per Month! sides. 9’ tall roof. New incapsulated floats. Just Up to 20 words, completely re-decked with 2x6 treated pine. then only 25 cents per word after that!

All new bumpers. Dock wired with outlet and Call 770-287-1444 lights. Dock has waterline in place for irrigaor online at www.lakesidenews.com. tion pump or spicket. Accessories not included

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