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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. 23 Issue 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Lake Show summer bash An early summer music bash at Lake Lanier Olympic Park kicks off the season with dance tunes, food trucks and local craft beer June 3. Page 2

Lake Lanier restaurants Summer’s not officially here until the restaurants on Lake Lanier are open. While Twisted Oar, Coastal Breeze, Big Creek Tavern and Fish Tales stay open throughout the year, they’re joined by a handful of other eateries that signal summertime. Page 12

Monticello, Fla. Finding a beautiful town with a slow pace in the midst of chaos in our electronic “speed of light” world these days is refreshing. Monticello, Fla. is just such a place.

Page 66 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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Lanier Islands Resort’s Big Beach – plus other attractions – is now open for summer fun. Story, page 58.

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

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

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

By Jane Harrison An early summer music bash at Lake Lanier Olympic Park kicks off the season with dance tunes, food trucks and local craft beer June 3. Jimmy Buffett tribute band Landshark and Van Morrison cover group Domino will rock The Lake Show waterfront stage from 6-10 p.m. while attendees chow down, sip brews, and shake a leg. Gates open at 5 p.m.

“We were looking for great tribute bands with cover music everybody likes to dance to,” said Jody Jackson, executive director of the John Jarrard Foundation.

He expects the third annual lakeside concert produced by the local charitable foundation to draw about 1,500 by land and boat to the LLOP grandstands and Olympic channel.

Jackson said the bands harmonize well with the waterfront venue and perpetuate a party-atmosphere fans expect at the foundation’s concerts. Friends in Atlanta recommended Landshark, Jackson said, which has performed with Jimmy Buffett in Key West and at Margaritaville.

Domino, featuring Greg Hester, is sure to get a Moondance going under the stars. “Everyone loves

Van Morrison,” Jackson said of Domino’s music.

Partiers who pay admission or reserve tables in the LLOP grandstands get the best seats, plus a plaza dance floor and easy access to food trucks and beer vendors.

Those who anchor boats behind the stage can hear the music from speakers facing the water and might get an occasional peek at performers sauntering backstage to sing a line or two. There is no access dock for boaters, who are asked to contribute $25.

Jackson said a foundation boat collecting donations will likely set up under Clarks Bridge and those who give will get a “light up flag” to display. He added that more than 75 percent of attendees come by land.

As of mid-April, the foundation was still lining up food vendors to join traditional favorite Johnny’s Barbecue. Gainesville craft brew masters from Left Nut Brewery will have suds on tap.

To get the most enjoyment from the evening, Jackson suggested “getting a group of friends together and buying a table.” Tables can be reserved for $400 and are set up close to the stage and include seat cushions, lighted ta-

Scene from last year’s Lake Show.

bles and cups, six meal tickets, and 12 drink tickets. Those purchasing $20 general admission tickets can bring their own lounge chairs or cushions for comfort in the stone grandstands. Children 12 and younger get free admission.

The music producer was “blown away” with the Olympic venue at his first visit from Nashville 10 years ago. “I love it … it’s got everything and the whole environment is overlooking the water,” Jackson said.

He said the concert supports

local charities most dear to John Jarrard, who moved to Nashville from his Gainesville home to write songs recorded by groups Alabama, George Strait, Tracy Lawrence and others. He died of diabetes-related causes in 2001.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier, Good News at Noon Shelter and Clinic, Challenged Child and Friends, and Northeast Georgia Food Bank share concert proceeds. n MORE INFO/TICKETS: www.johnjarrardfoundation.com

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FANTASTIC LAKE FRONT HOME has open floor plan, 5 BD/3 BA, 2 story great room, 2 kitch hens, 2 driveways, covered 2 slip dock k, easy walk to water.

REDUCED $624K (Hall)

GREAT LAKE VIEWS from most rooms! 3/3 w/ S/S covered dock w/party deck. Multi-level decks are great for entertaining & relaxing! MUST SEE! North Hall off of Cagle Rd. REDUCED $425K (Hall)

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3200 Rim Cove Drive #192, Cumming

103 Mandalay Rd., Gainesville

9460 Chestatee Court, Gainesville

WOW! Some of the VERY best views on Lake Lanier.

Close to the Olympic Rowing Venue and all of the activities, conceerts & fireworks shows. Split level home w/ 3BR/3BA. Charming kitchen and wonderful sunroom.

Every room has a view. BRAND NEW on the market.

Call today for a private showing. $425K (Hall)

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

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3692 Davis Bridge Rd., Gainesville

3633 Lake Ridge Ct., Gainesville

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C GORGEOUS UPDATED lake home w/expansive water views from most every room. Open floor plan makes it FANTASTIC for entertaining. You'll live in the sun room.

4 BD/3 BA. Easy walk to low maintenance dock with party deck & jet ski ports. $650K (Forsyth)

2216 Sportsman Club Rd., Gainesville

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 4 sided brick ranch on a bsmt. No n’hood covenants! Large eatin kitchen w/view to GR w/FP. Master on main along w/2 other BRs. Master BA has lg garden tub & a HUGE closet. Lower level is completely finished with a BR, full BA & very lg rec rm w/wet bar. AMAZING storage room also has a work shop. Close to all shopping and schools! 1st time on market. $275K (Hall)

2645 Brook Valley Drive, Cumming

SOUTH LAKE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Build your dream home and enjoy a short walk to your double slip dock. FANTASTIC water and totally drought resistant. Almost 1/2 an acre with sewer available. This is as close to Atlanta that you can get and be on Lake Lanier. 1st time on the market! $275K (Forsyth)

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C LAKE LIVING WITHOUT LAKE PRICES! Charming 2BR/2BA w/open floor plan. Easy walk to HUGE community dock where you can keep your boat and don't pay marina slip prices. Always deep water! Lake prices are going up - get your little slice of heaven before it's gone. $130K (Forsyth)

3599 Lakeview Dr., Gainesville

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

6456 Spindrift Court, Gainesville

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to build your dream home in award winning Marina Bay! Beautiful corner lot with FANTASTIC lake views! Amenities in Marina Bay include UNBELIEVABLE clubhouse, pool overlooking Lake Lanier and fitness room. The dock slip in the GORGEOUS marina at Marina Bay is included in the price. $70,000 value. $249K (Hall)

Come and Build Your Dream Home in GATED Watermark Cove

BEAUTIFUL 7+ ACRE TRACT of land divided into 7 recorded lots that is perfect for development.

2 dock permits for a 3 slip and 4 slip. $714K (Hall)

9998 Kings Rd., Gainesville

STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home.

Master on the main, 5 BD/4.5 BA, 3 finished levels including 5 fireplaces, custom wet bar, media room, and killer stone screened porch with spa, deck, upper screened porch, office, keeping room and so much more! REDUCED $899K (Hall)

97 Lakeview Point, Dawsonville

R UNDE CT A R T CON AYS! D 2 IN AMAZING VIEW in one of the MOST desirable Lake Lanier locations! 5BR/3.5 BAs. 3 level living w/ elevator! Master on main. Views from most every room. Chef's gourmet kitchen. 3 FPs. Terrace level w/ wet bar, refrigerator/ice maker. EAST & almost level walk to DS dock w/party deck. $1,075,000 (Forsyth)

2109 Pine Tree Drive Unit C17, Buford

GREAT LOT with cleared building site. LOW Corp line! Grandfathered PA AV VED path to dock on Corp property. NEW double slip dock! Deep well on property with GREAT water. Call today for additional info. $230K (Dawson)

Great lots on Lake Lanier!

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

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

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

Affordable Lake Living. $105,900 (Gwinnett)

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

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Bev Knight Lead Agent

770-536-4416

#1

Dani Brown Luxury Coordinator

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on Lake Lanier since 2012

770-503-7070

***Feattured Listing*** Luxury enclave in Cumming Spectacular lake views throughout, easiest walk to single-slip composite party dock on deep water, private cove. Excellent south lake location just minutes from GA 400. Designer craftsman details with lodge-like vibe, master on main, open floorplan great for entertaining. Truly a stunning luxury estate. $1.295m

Wa ater's edge estate

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Wine tasting/cigar ro oom, panoramic view of huge channel where e Chestatee/ Hooch converg ge. $1.649m

Eagle’s View Manor

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Dbl-slip deep wtr prtty dock, ro oom fo or 2 families, re esortt-like pool/patio are ea. $1.649m

Pointt lot, 250° view

Saline pool w// twin waterffa alls, bre eathtaking views, asphalt path to deep water dock. $1.499m

Exttraordinary luxury

Huge deep wtr dock, custom-built w/ top-notch finishes, Forsyth Co., ro oom for pool. $1.499m

Unobst truct cted big view ws

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

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

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

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Custom luxury & architecture, Harbour Point n’hood, 2 master suites, FP in master bath. $775k

Exclusive gated n’hood, lux finishes, new community dock, 2+acre e lot, gorg geous views. $1.075m

European sophistication

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Gorg geously re enovated, incre edible 180° vistas, flat walk to dock on big water. $725k

Million $ views, High Pointe Subd, 5 BR, 6.5 BA, lux details, enterttainer’s kitchen, pool & overfflow hot tub. $925k

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Great Cumming location, master on main, open flpn, loft space, huge terrace lvl with bar & hot tub. $699k

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***Feattured Listing*** Affordable bungalow for lake getaway Great deal on this lakefront cottage. Single-slip dock on drought-proof water, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus huge loft that sleeps an additional 8+. Recently updated master suite, large screened porch and deck for hosting guests. Quiet north lake location. Great for skiing plus invisible fence for your lake pups. $375k

Elegance in Forsyth

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Schonbek chandeliers, huge home, flat cul-de-sac lot, swim/tennis n’hood, master has FP. $685k

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1 min fm GA4 400, year--rnd view, easy walk to sgl-slip pty dock on deep wtr, heat//cooled sunro oom. $649k

Bright & renovated

High ceilings, open flrplan, fin. terrace lvl, upgraded dbl-slip permit, no HOA, 2 acres. $649.9k

Sgl-slip party dock, deep water, huge home, cul-desac, great location minutes fm Gville. $649.9k

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Newly updated, beautiful views, shortt easy walk to dblslip partty dock, 1 minute fro om GA 400. $649k

Master--on-main, 5 BR//5BA, keeping rm w//fp, 8’ doorss on main, unfin bsmt, dock slip additional. $550k

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3 levels of views, sgl-slip dock, fin bsmt w//kitchenette, scre eened porcch, balcony offf master.. $549k

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Nortth Hall, 4-sided brick home, single-slip dock, open floorplan on main, finished basement. $439.9k

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Craftsman, 3BR/3BA, open floorplan, Viking appliances, deeded easement to lake path. $375k

Easy path to lake, macdaddy dock, year--ro ound views, close to highway, beautifully re enovated. $649k

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Join Us at the Lake Lanier Association Social May 13th 4-9 at Fishtales! Band, Great Food, Drinks & Sunbrella Drawing!

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Luxury & Lake

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The Lake Lanier Specialists

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$1,695,000 • LAKE LANIER LUXURY BEHIND GATES…Rustic and elegant 4BR/5BA Lake Lanier home situuated on a secluded Southh lake point lot.

Perfect for entertaining, this Cumming custom built home has exquisite water views from every room, 215 feet of Corp line, grass to water, and a twin slip partyy dock. FMLS# 5837415 www.7480KingsPointDrive.info

$1,295,000 • IDEAL BUFORD LOCATION. 5BR/4.5BA waterfront with twin slip dock! Great views! FMLS# 5801065

$995,000 • LAKE LANIER’S FINEST LOT! Exquisite lake views! Rare Grandfathered pavilion! Secluded point, grass to water, twin slip dock. Private beach. Adjacent to 7840 Kings Point Drive, also for sale. FMLS # 5837348 Lot 6, Kings Point, Cumming

$1,200,000 • ONE OF LAKE LANIER'S FINEST ESTATES ON 2.5 ACRES! Deep water tw win slip dock in quiet cove, never dry. Exquisite 5BR/5BA all brick custom designed home by Kenneth Lynch, beautiful lot for swimming pool. Gorgeous setting surrounded by estate properties. Gated entrrance and golf cart path allowing easy access to your dock. FMLS# 5836321 www.3482CookRoad.info

www.6029ShadburnFerryRoad.info

SOLD $1,200,000 • PICTURE PERFECT LUXURY LAKE LIVING JUST MINUTES TO GAINESVILLE! Level lot, salt water pool & spa and twin slip dock accessible with golf cart! 4 BR/ 4 full BA & 3 1/2 BA. FMLS# 5771049 www.3555millroad.info

$ 1 ,2 9 5 ,0 0 0 • 7 B R / 6 . 5 B A P R I V A T E & G A T E D W I T H O V E R 5 0 0 FEET OF SHORELINE! AMENITIES include scenic views from 3 sides, a sparkling pool & full beach sand volleyball court. 2 lots, 2 twin slip dock permits. FMLS# 5761108 www.3721ChattateePassCircle.info

SOLD $895,000 • BEAUTIFUL SUNSET VIEWS! Lake front.

4BR/3BA/2HB. Private twin slip dock. FMLS#5790877, Flry Branch. 6514SecretCoveCourt.info

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Join Us at the Lake Lanier Association Social May 13th 4-9 at Fishtales! Band, Great Food, Drinks & Sunbrella Drawing!

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770-235-6907

Cindy Ballard 770-355-6777

Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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$995,000 • PRIVATE LAKE RESORT WITH AWESOME LAKE VIEWS! 4BR/3 1/2BA, 4 car garage, Sold furnished, including boat and golf cart! level walk to the deep water twin slip party dock. screened in porch, finished terrace level w/2nd master suite, game room & media room. Resort style amenities include n'hood tennis court, terrace level porch w/hot tub, sauna, and fitness facilityy above detached 4 car garage. FMLS# 5815654. Call agent, Nicole Columbo at 678-858-0265. www.494lainabennettroad.info

The Norton Agency 770.536.1250 www.gonorton.com

$899,000 • SITUATED AT THE WATER'S EDGE, LAKE LANIER HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Twin slip dock. FMLS# 5696584 www.8950FieldsWay.info

$899,000 • LUXURY RIVERFRONT ESTATE HOME ON 12.9 ACRES + 2 INVESTMENT HOMES! 3 parcels and 2 add'l 3BR/2BA homes, and a barn/ workshop. North Hall School district. FMLS# 5755713 www.7907beltonbridgerd.info

$679,900 • PICTURE PERFECT LAKE HOME WITH GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS AND JUST STEPS TO WATER'S EDGE! Elegant Open plan w/Finished Terrace level. 4bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Twin slip dock.

FMLS# 5721113 3191VenueDrive.info

$695,000 • VACATION EVERY DAY WITH MILLION DOLLAR PANORAMIC VIEWS! Gated n'hood, private twin slip aluminum party dock w/boat hoist, 4BR/3BA Ranch style home w/open floorplan and 2 finished levels, 2nd kitchen, sunroom, hot tub, 2 fireplaces, fitness room, + more. FMLS# 5815140 www.6195cardinaldrive.info

SOLD $595,000 • OUTSTANDING LAKE LANIER VIEWS EVERY DAY rom this updated 3BR/3 1/2 BA Cotttage in Buford! Aluminum twin slip dock. Just minutes to marinas, restaurants and Sunset Cove and Lake Lanier Islands. FMLS# 5830337 www.6349LakeviewDrive.info

LAKE LANIER LOTS FOR SALE

$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. Crystal blue deep Southh sailing waters! Great Flowery Branch n'hood with views of Sunrise Cove Marina & close to lake restaurants and LL Islands. Ready for renovation or tear down and build. Quiet peaceful cul-de-sac. FMLS# 5812299 6147 N Point Drive, Flowery Branch

SOLD $499,000 • DREAMING OF BUILDING ON LAKE LANIER? Sunset Views! Twin slip dock. 2.6 acres. FMLS# 5665095 3394 Small Woods Lane, Gainesville

$349,000 • RARE 7+/- ACRES ON LAKE LANIER W/ LARGE PRIVATE SINGLE SLIP DEEP WATER DOCK! Build one home or up to 5 homes. FMLS# 5 7 2 5 7 6 9 3 3 2 0 Wi l k e r s o n D r i v e , Gainesville

$225,000 • FABULOUS VIEWS! Deep water twin slip permit. FMLS# 5 7 6 1 3 6 1 3 7 1 5 C h a t t a t e e P a s s C i rc l e , Gainesville

$389,000 • BRING YOUR BOAT AND SUITCASE! This adorable 2BR/2BA cottage can be sold furnished ready for summer fun!

Year round water views, single slip dock w/party deck always in deep water, rip rap shoreline, 2 car garage, large deck, screened porch, hardwood floor. Hurry before you miss it!

FMLS# 5815775 www.2591parkertrail.info

$186,900 • LAKE LANIER SECLUDED 2+ ACRE LAKE LOT IN NORTH HALL/MT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Boat slip.

FMLS# 5596311 4840 Destitute Way, Gainesville

$59,900 • BRING YOUR BUILDER! Dockside Cove cul-de-sac lot with Community Dock. No boat slip but near boat ramp. FMLS# 5802382 6 0 0 8 B a re f o o t D r i v e , G a i n e s v i l l e

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WCM approved, new drought operations started on the ACF river system

By Jane Harrison Within days of signing a Decision of Record for an updated water control manual, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiated new drought control measures on the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint river system.

After water releases from Buford Dam were reduced to a minimum the first week of April, Lake Lanier’s level rose about one foot by month’s end. At 1,062.46 feet, the ACF’s largest reservoir was still about eight and a half feet below summer full pool of 1,071 feet.

Hopes for a rainy spring to replenish the lake in time for summer recreation went unfulfilled in March and most of April. Heading into summer, swim buoy lines at Lake Lanier beaches rested on muddy ground. Access to public boat ramps may become limited if water recedes farther. Swim areas are designated generally within the 1,064 contour, and there is little opportunity to extend swim areas as the lake levels drop, according to the WCM. When the lake level drops to 1,064 feet, no water is left in the swim areas.

Boaters must beware of usually submerged tree trunks, shallow coves, rock outcrops and

other obstacles hazardous to inattentive captains. Some hazards are permanently marked, but as the lake falls, additional hazards are exposed. The Corps urged lake-goers to use caution at all times.

The recently updated ACF water control manual, approved March 30, includes a revised Drought Contingency Plan that initiates drought operations when the federal reservoir projects’ composite conservation storage reaches Zone 3 instead of the lower Zone 4. The Corps attempts to operate its five WCM dams as a balanced system and combines lake level readings to calculate Action Zones. The Action Zones range from Zone 1, with optimal levels to meet ACF water needs, to Zone 4, just above Drought Zone.

Lake Lanier has measured predominately in Zone 4 since August 2016, rarely exceeding 1,065 feet at the top of zone’s reach.

The drought that has shrunk Lanier is the “main trigger driving the drought operations,� said Lisa Hunter, Corps District Public Affairs Officer.

Two other reservoirs on the Georgia-Alabama line, West Point near LaGrange, and Walter

F. George, at Eufaula, Ala., reached above normal full pools last month. “It is unusual to initiate drought operations when two of the three reservoirs are full, but doing so provides the opportunity to conserve water as conditions are expected to get worse,� she said.

The composite measurements have put the ACF in Zone 3 since Jan. 29 when the Corps announced that drought operations would be initiated this spring if conditions didn’t improve. “By entering drought operations, the minimum flow into the Apalachicola River (in Florida) to protect threatened and endangered species becomes 5,000 cubic feet per second,� Hunter said. “Drought operations improve the likelihood for refilling the reservoirs, while still meeting the habitat requirements for the threatened and endangered species.� The drought plan allows reservoirs to maintain this minimum flow and store all available rainfall, when possible until the basin recovers, she said.

The WCM requires that drought plan provisions remain in place until the composite conservation storage reaches Zone 1.

Corps’ implementation of the

WCM started after Douglas W. Lamont, the Army’s Senior Civil Works Official, signed the document March 30. In a statement, the Corps said “the water control manuals comply with all applicable laws and will govern operations of the five federal dam-and-reservoir projects in the basin under existing congressional authorizations, taking into account changes in basin hydrology and demands from years of growth and development, new and rehabilitated project features, legal developments, water supply uses, and environmental issues.�

The Corps considered public comments submitted by the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and many other interested stakeholders. “The manuals and accompanying (Environmental Impact Statement) were developed after extensive stakeholder, state and agency input over a period of many years,� Hunter said. “These manuals provide the framework on how the federal projects in the ACF River Basin will be operated.�

The manual, which grants Georgia all the water it requested from the ACF, has provoked the ire of Florida officials, who claim

it deprives their state of water needed to sustain the ecology and economy of Apalachicola Bay. Florida’s U.S. Congressional delegation has filed bills intended to halt the WCM. Fla. Rep. Neal Dunn said he introduced two bills to rollback water and river management rules. Ga. Rep. Doug Collins, whose district includes Lake Lanier, told Lakeside News those bills are going nowhere since they would impact water policy in a number of states.

The EIS indicates that Apalachicola Bay would sustain mostly the same or worse conditions under the new plan. The bay relies on freshwater coming down the rivers to nourish oyster fisheries, which suffered collapse in the 2008 and 2012 droughts.

The Corps maintains that updated manuals conform to the terms and conditions of a Biological Opinion issued by the U.SFish and Wildlife Service in 2016 to avoid jeopardy to federally-listed threatened and endangered species in the Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay. The Corps also contends that the new drought operations plan will improve the resilience of the system during drought.

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides

Lake level: Down 7.9 feet Clarity: Creeks are stained, main lake clear Temperature: 70s Bass fishing Bass fishing is very good. The lake has been on the rise with the recent rains. We are now in seven feet down range at 7.97. We have not seen a seven in front of that number for several months.

More of the spots have definitely gone on bed recently. We are seeing a lot of spawning activity around the lake on humps, shoals, and in sandy pockets. We are even starting to catch a few post spawn spots.

The fishing has continued to be very good. We have been doing well on numbers and quality every day. There are a number of patterns working right now, and you can pretty much catch fish any way you wish. We are still focused on main and secondary clay/rock points, shallow shoals around the banks and islands, as well as sandy pockets in 12 feet of water or less.

A finesse worm or a Senko on a Picasso Shakedown Head has

continued to produce consistently, and should continue to be a producer for several weeks. Look for the shallower brush on points and in pockets through the day as well, as we have been finding some fish staging around this brush which is often now just under the surface a couple of feet with the low water conditions.

A new swimbait called the Sweet Herring from the Sweet Bait Company has worked very well on some days in these areas also. The Sweet Herring swimbait has also been good on the windblown rocky points and banks. As the sun gets up, check the shallow docks in ditches and pockets for activity. Docks are always as good bet this time of year. If you want a bite, fish a dock. They will not always be good ones, but you will get a bite!

The fluke has continued to produce well also points, docks, humps all of the above are viable.

We are continuing to get a top water bite in the AM. A Vixen and a wake bait are starting to produce for us almost every morning. A Sebile swimbait has also been good in the early morning

hours. This is always a fun bite and should continue to get stronger as we move forward through the spring!

This report was filed by Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com, 770 542-7764.

when the fish bite. One twentyfourth ounce soft body Jigs and hair jigs are working well. Also, the bigger fish are moving onto standalone brush piles in the backs of creeks.

Those brush piles are in 20 to 25 feet of water, topping out at 10 Crappie fishing to 15 feet below the surface. As Crappie: Water temperatures always, the more brush piles you are in the low 70s, and the lake hit and the more docks you fish, level is slowly rising. After the re- the better your chances of boating cent rains, the backs of the creeks more fish. are showing moderate to heavy If a spot isn’t working, move stain. That can work to your adon. Four to eight mid to large vantage, as fish prefer moderately sized fish is about average per stained water. stop. So if your hits are yielding Fishing conditions are good. only smaller fish, move on to exThe fish are pulling out to deeper docks, as always, with structure.

It is an added bonus if you can find a good sized brush pile outside the dock. In this case, stay 30 to 40 feet away from the dock and cast your jig to the other side of the brush. Jig it slowly over the brush toward the boat. You may want to experiment and let it fall a little into the brush.

This time of the year, four pound high visibility line is very critical so that you can see and feel the movement of the line

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This report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club, www.laniercrappieanglers.net.

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Get ready to chow down this season at Lanier’s top eateries

By Pamela A. Keene Summer’s not officially here until the restaurants on Lake Lanier are open. While Twisted Oar at Holiday Marina, Coastal Breeze on Lanier Islands Parkway, Big Creek Tavern and Fish Tales at Hideaway Bay stay open throughout the year, they’re joined by a handful of other eateries that signal summertime.

Here’s Lakeside’s annual roundup of fun food choices for the boating season.

Port Royale’s Pelican Pete’s, Lake Lanier’s only floating eatery, opened in mid-April with a kitchen remodel. “We’ve enhanced the kitchen and brought it to a commercial level with a new flat-top grill that’s bigger than at Waffle House, another fryer and a 16-foot hood,” said Brian Grill, who’s beginning his third season as manager at Pelican Pete’s.

“We’ve added some fun burger options, including Pelican Wings, jumbo chicken wings with three different tastes, plus the Propeller Black Angus burger with gorgonzola spread and house-made bacon jam and the Fire Extinguisher Black Angus burger with peppers, onions, provolone, jalapenos and spicy chipotle may-

onnaise.” Pelican Pete’s has a petfriendly patio and offers casual dining with lake views. It’s open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., then seven days a week after Memorial Day weekend. Guests coming by boat can park at the courtesy slips.

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Twisted Oar at Holiday Marina is expanding its menu with made-from-scratch pizzas in three sizes: individual, 12- and 18-inch.

They join popular entrees including peel-and-eat shrimp, salmon BLT, fish and chips and coconut shrimp. From deep-fried baskets to plated entrees with sides, Twisted Oar also serves pulled pork, salads and sandwiches. It has a full bar and serves more than a dozen beers on tap. Special events this season feature Trivia Mondays, Taco/Tequila Tuesdays, and prime rib on Friday nights.

The restaurant has live music on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

More info: 678-714-7572 or www.facebook.com/twistedoar.

Hideaway Bay’s Fish Tales, owned by Dale Ozaki, is open year-round, but he kicks it up a couple of notches for the summer

season. “We’ll have live music every night from Memorial Day until Labor Day,” he said. “And we’ve added some new items or the summer, including madefrom-scratch crab cakes and coconut shrimp.” The eatery’s signature conch fritters, fish tales (grouper fingers), fish tacos and groups sandwiches remain on the menu as long-standing and very popular items.

More info: 770-967-3775 or www.fishtaleslakelanier.com.

At Ozaki’s other restaurant, Pig Tales at Aqualand, opening day was May 1 for daily operation. In addition to its burgers, wings, barbecue and brisket, the menu has been expanded by adding several seafood entrees.

“We’re bringing over some of our more popular items from Fish Tales this summer,” Ozaki said.

Pig Tales will have live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

More info: 678-828-7676 or www.pigtaleslakelanier.com.

Skogie’s at Gainesville Marina underwent a remodel earlier this year, adding a beer garden and changing the restaurant’s décor.

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half-dozen ways, plus handcrafted entrees, sides and cat-head biscuits. Jonovitch has applied for a beer and wine license, which will mean no more BYOB, but he’s offering some Sunday holiday weekend specials, including an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on Memorial Day Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, the Sunday of July 4 weekend and Labor Day. Guests can come by car or park their boats at the courtesy slips at Gainesville Marina.

More info: 678-450-1310 or www.skogies.net.

Big Creek Tavern just off Lanier Islands Parkway is known

for its fall-off-the-bone baby-back ribs. The menu also offers handcut steaks, a half-dozen salads, plus sandwiches, seafood, chicken and pork chops. Homecooked vegetables like collards and creamed spinach are complimented by steak fries, tater tots, sweet potato fries, fried okra and onion rings. Big Creek has live music every weekend.

More info: 678-482-1662 or www.bigcreektavern.com.

Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill on Lanier Islands Parkway serves up 15 different appetizers, pasta, burgers, salads and sandwiches.

See Restaurants, page 22

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK High school, college rowing regattas at LLOP in May

By Jane Harrison A regional high school regatta and national college rowing championship will bring thousands of rowers and their supporters to Lake Lanier Olympic Park this month. High school athletes will race May 13-14 in the Southeast Regional Youth Regatta. College clubs hit the water May 27-28 in the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship.

The regattas, hosted by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and Gainesville-Hall ’96, are expected to bring about 1,500 participants and 500 to 1,000 spectators. John Ferriss, the rowing club’s regatta specialist, said the youth regatta will likely fill more grandstand seats and hotel rooms with youngsters’ parents than the ACRA competition Memorial Day weekend.

Crews from LLRC and Riverside Military Academy are among those competing in the regional

youth regatta for a shot at the US Rowing National Championship in June in Sarasota, Fla. High school teams from Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, and Tennessee will stroke in preliminary heats in eight- to single-seat boats starting around 9:30 Saturday morning.

Finals wind down around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, pending no weather delays.

US Rowing annually alternates the regional regatta between Florida and upper southern states.

“They seem to be happy here,” said Ferriss. ACRA officials also favor LLOP, their national championship site for seven consecutive years. ACRA is composed of club teams that do not have official college affiliation. The high profile regatta draws crews from across the country for their season’s grand finale.

Ferriss said local entities actually run both events, with Gainesville-Hall ’96 in charge of all venue-related matters and

LLRC providing motor boats and on-the water support. US Rowing and ACRA bring their own officials. Organizers plan to fill 150 volunteer slots to work the regattas. Ferris said parents of LLRC junior rowers “play a major role” as volunteers. About 23 LLRC youths will compete.

Ferriss does not expect low lake levels to hamper the competition. But, it will likely move the launching and disembarking sites from behind the boathouse to docks placed elsewhere on shore.

He noted that crews in the John Hunter Regatta in March adapted well to docks set up behind venue’s equipment building. In late April, with the lake down about eight feet, the drop from the platform behind the boathouse and the water was too steep to connect the docks.

The two weekends of rowing regattas follow a high stakes national canoe/kayak team trial at LLOP May 20.

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

Calendar of events: May 6- Spring Fungatta May 21 - USACK National Team Trials

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LCKC to host USACK Team Trials this month

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

Calendar of events: May 13-14 - Southeast Rowing Youth Regatta May 27-28 - ACRA National Championship Regatta May 30-June 1 - Learn to Row 1

19 hometown paddlers competing in national competition

Other LLOP Events

By Jane Harrison For the second consecutive year, the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club will host, organize and put paddlers between the buoys in the USA Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Sprint National Team Trials. Athletes from around the country will compete for spots on the Senior, Junior or Paracanoe National Team in the trials May 20-21 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

“We are very fortunate to be hosting this year’s event and to have 19 of our hometown athletes competing” said Tracy Barth, president of LCKC and coordinator of the event. “Our athletes have been training hard all year for this event, sometimes practicing 15-20 hours per week. This is where all of that hard work pays off.”

Athletes have the option of competing in 1000, 500 and 200 meter races. USACK Flatwater National Sprint Team officials will select members based on their results.

LCKC Head Coach Kalen Scholz, who is also Vice Chair of the USACK Sprint Coaches Association, said the trials show

coaches how their high level athletes measure up against others around the nation.

It will also give some of LCKC’s juvenile category Scholz paddlers a chance to “get on the line and race against top competitors in a high stakes environment,” she said.

The LCKC trials squad consists mostly of junior and senior athletes, but Scholz is putting in some 15-16 year olds to get racing experience. Most teams traveling long distances, such as those from California, will send only elite junior and seniors; but with the regatta on home waters, LCKC plans to broaden its race roster. “There’s definitely a home advantage,” Scholz said, when paddlers race at a familiar venue and don’t have to fork out travel dollars. It saves money for potential international championships later this summer, she said.

Athletes selected for the Team USA qualify to compete in Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic or Romania for various events, in-

cluding the 2017 Canoe Sprint World Championships and World Cup. LCKC trials participants are “very excited … especially those who are really serious. There’s a lot riding on” their races, the coach said. She added that about 8-10 are aiming for national team berths. Others, including juvenile classification athletes, are focusing on the USACK National Championship in Florida in August and the Olympic Hopes Regatta in the Czech Republic in September.

Scholz put 28 team members through intense training last month at spring break camp in Clermont, Fla. The squad of mostly high performance athletes hit it hard with on-the-water speed work, cross-training, and race-preparedness drills in thrice a day practices.

Scholz expects some to qualify for the national team this month in front of LCKC members and supporters volunteering their time to run the event. Having the event at home means more work for the club, which is recruiting volunteers to help out.

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Docks definitely matter (in lake home values)

By Bev Knight One of the most often overlooked aspects of a lake home’s value is the dock. While the quality of the dock won’t necessarily sell the house, it is often a tiebreaker when two homes have similar values. You might be surprised at how many million dollar lake homes have deteriorating or even unsafe old docks. The higher the price tag, the more important it is to maintain your dock properly. Here are a few suggestions for ensuring that your dock is an asset, not a liability.

Flotation – As you know, Lanier is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ lake; so, the dock must meet the guidelines they set. They do require that the floats under your dock be encapsulated, not just the naked Styrofoam. When you transfer the ownership of the dock, the Corps will come out for an inspection. If the dock has the old flotation, they are going to require that the new owners get the encapsulated kind before they will transfer the permit. If they do an inspection for your renewal, the same rules apply. Replacing the flotation is fairly expensive, but you are going to have to do it eventually to keep your dock per-

mit. A savvy lake real estate agent will certainly know that and will deduct the cost of replacing the flotation (and probably more) from their offers.

There are quite a few companies who do this type of work, but it is in your best interest to find a reputable, experienced company who knows the Corps’ rules. Be sure to ask them how they dispose of the old flotation. Many just push it out into the cove and let if float away while others haul it to an island and dump it. That creates eyesores all over the lake, and groups like the Lake Lanier Association have to hold clean-up days to remove it. Instead, find a company who follows Corps’ guidelines on flotation disposal.

We all share this lake, so we should all do our best to be responsible stewards of its beauty and cleanliness.

Safety – Keep your dock safe, well-maintained and in good working order to ensure the wellbeing of anyone who might use it.

Watch out for jagged edges and loose boards that might become tripping hazards. Don’t let any part of the dock break off and become a boating obstacle for other lake users. Control the rust on

metal parts so the framing remains strong and durable. And by all means, make sure the boards on your dock are solid and adequate for their intended purpose.

Potential buyers will definitely walk out on your dock. Aside from the fact that maintaining the dock is the right thing to do, you do not want the liability of someone getting hurt on a faulty dock.

Replace rotting boards and be sure they are well-secured with screws, not nails.

Stay Afloat – As lake levels rise and fall, you definitely want to keep your dock in the water.

This is crucial because it has a huge impact on the salability of the property as a whole, and it keeps your flotation from deteriorating. Sometimes it will crack when it dries out. If moving your dock is a physical challenge for you, there are quite a few companies who, for a fairly reasonable fee, will make sure your dock keeps its “feet wet” by repositioning it as water levels change. You don’t even have to call them.

Once the contract is made, they just keep up with lake levels and handle it. If you don’t know who to call, ask a lake real estate agent or Google “Lake Lanier dock

A well-kept dock raises a lake home’s value.

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Appearance – Let’s face it, docks age quickly. They are constantly exposed to the sun, weather, waves, and wildlife.

Even docks that are structurally sound often look old and tired.

One inexpensive trick is to pressure wash the boards to make them look newer. If you get an inexpensive pump, you can even use the lake as your water source.

(It just runs right back into the lake once it washes your dock.)

Sometimes you can simply flip the boards to put the fresher side up and make it appear newer.

After the boards are clean, apply a sealer to preserve the wood.

Also, don’t leave ropes, paddles, floats and other junk on your dock. That clutter just becomes a home for spiders and makes the dock look smaller. Put lake items in a dock box or secure them in a way that looks organized, not cluttered.

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El Nino likely to develop this summer I hope everyone is enjoying our spring weather.

This past winter felt more like spring and our spring feels more like summer!

So, are we going to have another extremely hot summer like we did last year? That’s the question everyone is asking.

From what I have seen, we may have more of a typical north Georgia summer. If you’re wondering what “typical” means, I do believe most days will be in the 80s with our fair share of 90s through July. I do not expect record setting consecutive days of 90 degree heat. We have been very fortunate, so far, at avoiding major severe storm outbreaks this spring. We have seen more rain events that have been more typical of July. Slowmoving storms, large hail, and gusty winds have been the rule in a large majority of our spring storms.

Climatologists are now forecasting a weak El Nino developing right now. With that in mind, we may have more clouds than usual during our summer days. That will certainly help block the intense summer sun. As with most El Nino episodes, our rain chances will be a little higher than usual. This leads me into writing about a subject you may not want to read about but needs to be said.

OK, here goes. Do you remember those two days back in April when we had some very heavy rain from slow moving storms?

In the days following, the water quality in the Chattahoochee became horrible. At one point, there were something like 8,000 to

10,000 colonies of E coli bacteria per three ounces of water! NeedGlenn less to say, when the National Park Advisories Burns were issued, no one went near the Hooch.

Lanier There are no water monOutlook itoring stations – recording E coli data – that I know of on Lake Lanier.

We have the same run-off, only on a much larger scale, in the Lake Lanier basin. The slow moving storms produce enormous run-off into creeks and feeder streams.

That run-off contains animal feces, pesticides, and all kinds of garbage that can make some people extremely ill. So, just a word to the wise. You might want to avoid swimming in the lake for two to three days after a big gully washer to be safe.

Our lake, river, and stream water quality continues to decline and will no doubt be getting worse in the years ahead. Our population continues to increase at a rapid pace and home building has been skyrocketing. Shopping areas have also been expanding to support the increased housing.

This means we have so many more nonporous surfaces like roads, parking lots, driveways, and so forth that there is simply nowhere for the water to go. It does not get absorbed into the ground and underground water supplies. It just runs off and takes terrible things with it. It’s not just bad for humans to come in contact with that kind of pollution. It’s also bad for your pets. My vet actually told me he’s seen a huge increase in illnesses in dogs as a result of the water pollution.

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS SEPT 1 1065.81 2 1065.75 3 1065.71 4 1065.66 5 1065.60 6 1065.55 7 1065.50 8 1065.44 9 1065.36 10 1065.32 11 1065.28 12 1065.22 13 1065.14 14 1065.08 15 1065.02 16 1064.96 17 1064.89 18 1065.04 19 1065.00 20 1064.96 21 1064.88 22 1064.83 23 1064.77 24 1064.72 25 1064.67 26 1064.61 27 1064.53 28 1064.45 29 1064.38 30 1064.30 31 AV 1065.08 MAX 1065.81 MI 1064.30

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1064.26 1064.21 1064.15 1064.09 1064.02 1063.95 1063.90 1063.83 1063.77 1063.72 1063.65 1063.58 1063.51 1063.45 1063.42 1063.33 1063.26 1063.21 1063.14 1063.07 1062.99 1062.93 1062.93 1062.80 1062.74 1062.68 1062.61 1062.55 1062.50 1062.45 1062.39 1063.33 1064.26 1062.39

1062.33 1062.26 1062.20 1062.15 1062.09 1062.03 1061.98 1061.90 1061.83 1061.78 1061.71 1061.64 1061.56 1061.51 1061.44 1061.37 1061.33 1061.26 1061.17 1061.11 1061.05 1060.99 1060.94 1060.88 1060.82 1060.77 1060.73 1060.65 1060.79 1060.85

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1060.83 1060.82 1060.85 1060.90 1061.00 1060.99 1061.00 1060.97 1060.93 1060.94 1060.89 1060.88 1060.85 1060.80 1060.76 1060.72 1060.70 1060.65 1060.63 1060.56 1060.53 1060.48 1060.45 1060.43 1060.36 1060.35 1060.29 1060.26 1060.26 1060.23 1060.22 1061.44 1060.66 1062.33 1061.00 1060.65 1060.22

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1060.26 1060.41 1060.55 1060.60 1060.59 1060.64 1060.62 1060.61 1060.59 1060.56 1060.53 1060.48 1060.44 1060.42 1060.41 1060.38 1060.33 1060.29 1060.29 1060.28 1060.46 1060.65 1060.80 1060.87 1060.92 1060.91 1060.92 1060.91 1060.90 1060.90 1060.89 1060.59 1060.92 1060.26

1060.89 1060.89 1060.87 1060.88 1060.87 1060.88 1060.91 1060.94 1060.93 1060.98 1060.98 1060.98 1060.97 1060.95 1060.99 1061.00 1061.01 1061.02 1061.02 1061.01 1061.03 1061.02 1061.01 1060.98 1060.96 1060.96 1060.94 1060.92

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1060.96 1060.94 1060.92 1060.92 1060.93 1060.90 1060.93 1060.91 1060.91 1060.95 1061.01 1061.02 1061.03 1061.02 1061.00 1060.98 1060.97 1060.99 1061.00 1060.96 1061.02 1061.07 1061.06 1061.05 1061.05 1061.08 1061.12 1061.19 1061.22 1061.30 1061.36 1060.96 1061.02 1061.03 1061.36 1060.87 1060.66

APR 1061.40 1061.44 1061.55 1061.61 1062.07 1062.22 1062.29 1062.34 1062.37 1062.39 1062.41 1062.43 1062.45 1062.45 1062.45 1062.45 1062.44 1062.46 1062.46 1062.46 1062.45 1062.51 1062.74 1062.92 1062.97 1063.00

I know it’s a difficult subject and not all now. something we want to hear about or deal Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for with. However, it’s a health concern for us WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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The basics of navigation can improve your boating experience “Navigation General,” is a vital part of knowledge for every type of deck officer seeking a professional license. It covers a wide range of topics, including weather, buoys, markers, and other aids to navigation. This science is one of the most valuable foundations in safe boating and developing good navigation skills.

Weather plays a huge role in everything. The ability to recognize a threat and take the proper actions to avoid or mitigate, is significant to your overall success. Many different forms of media provide that data: satellite and other sophisticated technologies deliver near real time information. This is where training, and the preparation to become proficient in the operation of advanced electronics, pays huge dividends in your boating experience. Coupled with the latest high def multi-function displays, your vessel becomes connected, more efficient, and safer to operate.

Buoys and markers are referenced on GPS systems and charts ranging in technology from advanced satellite generated systems to paper charts and booklets produced by a variety of vendors.

Without these locations and depth soundings, safe navigation would

much higher wave than produced by the vessel’s normal wake patSteve tern. Initial swell, the largest, then Johnson diminishing as the energy moves throughout the area. This is the Boating type of surface action that can Safety cause damage to boats and other nearby structures.

Compared to any other portion of boating education, Navigation General covers the most diverse n MORE INFO: and important lessons. It is parSteve@CPOJohnson.com, tially covered in Boating Safety www.cpojohnson.com classes given by many organizabe near impossible. Like signs on tions and professionals. There is room for more of this type of the highway, these visual aids to training given its importance and navigation define safe paths to relevance. travel depending on the size and More thorough understanding design of your vessel. Other markers denote obstructions such can also be found in US Coast Guard approved license courses as sunken wrecks, shoal and obof instruction offered both, in jects that could cause harm by class and online. The most valucollision. able part of this syllabus of trainProbably the most violated markers on the lake would be the ing is actually not the license, it is no wake zones. Sometimes misin- the additional knowledge how terpreted, a conflict of opinion be- things work in all aspects of boattween these two basic maneuvers. ing and shipping.

Contact me if you want to • Slow to no wake speed before know more how Navigation Genyou reach the demarcation line eral can improve your total • Decrease speed rapidly at the awareness of boating and provide boundary a excellent base to all things There is a problem with the second method, as slowing down Boating Safety.

Steve Johnson, US Coast rapidly, changing the center of gravity abruptly forward, causing Guard (ret). is with CPO Johnson, Inc. the bow to dip down, creating a

USCGA ‘About Boating Safely’ course set for May 20 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017.

This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16.

This course will be given at the Coast Guard Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina.

Classes run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35.

Discounts available for additional family members.

Course contents include: • Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports

• State of Georgia regulations Any person born after January 1, 1998, must have completed a boater education course approved by the Ga. DNR before he or she may legally operate a motorized vessel on Georgia state waters.

Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.

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The chef at the restaurant also crafts house-made salad dressings.

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Downtown Flowery Branch’s new Lakeside Market offers gourmet provisions, fresh-baked breads and cakes, soups, cheeses, specialty jams and spreads and

sweets for take-home or take-tothe-lake enjoyment. Owned by Antebellum’s chef Nick St. Clair and Liberty Candy’s Karen Ching, Lakeside Market can make gift or food baskets. It’s located across Main Street from Antebellum.

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Boating season kicks off a bit early this year The boating season will start early this year. We really didn’t have much winter weather to speak of so it’s time to de-winterize!

After your first run, remember to check your water separator.

When you tank up remember to add “Stabil” and continue to do it during the boating season. Make sure you get your maintenance log out and do the recommended maintenance before launching.

Keep your maintenance log up to date so you won’t miss anything that could cause you a breakdown during the summer cruising season.

Re-check all your safety equipment to see that they are in working order. Check your PFDs to make sure they are in good condition and not mildewed or deteriorated. Check your dock lines and anchor and rode. Replace where needed. Inspect fenders so they will protect your hull properly. Check your electronics so they will perform properly. If they are old you might want to update your boat’s electronics.

Watch for the West Marine sales and you will save money and you will get electronics that will be technically superior to what you now have.

If you are a fisherman you might want to note on your charts the excellent places to fish when Lanier gets an extra 10 feet of water and the lake level will be at 1071. The places you mark on your charts before the lake depth increases will become your future “honey hole” for large bass and stripers, as well as crappie. Those “honey holes” will provide a lot of great fish dinners as well as some large fish for mounting on the wall and great fish stories.

If the water doesn’t come up to have reasonable launching and cruising depths and you have a trailerable boat, Georgia has a lot of lakes that are not as drought stricken as Lanier.

Another option is the inland waterways in North Florida or on the Georgia coast. If you are a fisherman you have a choice of trout, flounder, reds, kingfish, or tarpon If you ever catch a large tarpon you won’t believe how they fight. You will have a great fish story and probably a great trophy to mount on your wall. If you really want to catch a tarpon, go to Boca Grande, Fla. Tarpon season starts on the full moon in May. Boca Grande is a great place to visit. While there you could visit Ussepa Island and Cabbage Key.

let me get three or four of them and I would remove the paint off the outside of the hull with a Mike sander and paint remover. Then I Rudderham would fiberglass the hull. When I finished a hull I would sell them Captain’s usually at a profit. The boats were Comments 12 and 14 footers, usually strip built “Antigo Lake Craft” and “Rhinelander Boats.” The Antigo was one of the most well balBuying a used boat anced small boats I ever handled.

We have all seen the two to I tried to keep it for myself, but four year old boat parked in the driveway for sale. A lot of buyers one of my mother’s friends paid think it might be a great deal. You extra for it. The last I heard the boat was still going strong 20 might even take a sea trial on it and think it’s great. That’s a mis- years after I fiberglassed it. I’m glad I had learned about fibertake a lot of novice boat buyers glassing when I was a cabin boy make. To protect yourself you should always have a marine sur- on the schooner Rambler. Now they have started using Kevlar vey done on any used boat you are considering. The results of the and other materials to make glass boats lighter and stronger. sea trial and marine survey will Neglected boating equipment give you enough information to The boat trailer is probably the let you know if you are making a most neglected piece of boating good purchase that won’t give you any surprises. Also the bank equipment. If you have a flat tire and insurance companies usually or a wheel bearing go bad it can request a survey so you will have ruin a day even before you get to the water, so make sure you into have one anyway. Just make clude your boat trailer on your sure you keep a good maintemaintenance log. That way you nance log and do the service at the proper time. This will get you shouldn’t have any failures. Also Boat U.S. has insurance if you good service from your boat and when you sell it the maintenance break down on the road the will send someone to repair the trailer log will help you get a better on site. Just remember keep that price for your boat. trailer in good condition and you Boating safety won’t have any break downs.

The U.S. Coast Guard says Don’t leave bilge pump running that in 84 percent of boat related I used to repossess boats when drownings, victims were not I first started working with boats wearing a PFD. So far this year in Atlanta. I had to pick up a 24’ we’ve had too many drownings and the victims were not wearing cruiser in Decatur. The bilge pump float was in the activated a PFD. In some cases they were boating at the wrong time, like at position and it had just rained. I got to I-285 and a Cadillac connight. A lot of boaters have not taken a safe boating course which vertible was running next to the boat. I had to hit the brakes when would enlighten them to the imthe water in the bilge moved forportant factors of safe boating.

Also, a satisfactory completion of ward and activated the bilge pump float and sent a stream of the safe boating course will give you a 10 percent discount on boat water into that Cadillac. Needless to say the driver was a little upset. insurance. Make sure that when I stopped and switched the pump you shove off on a boating trip your crew is wearing a PFD. That off and all was OK, but it was way your boat and crew won’t be funny when it happened.

We lost Roy Crittenden last in the headlines in a boating month, he was without a doubt tragedy. Get your crew, children the most dedicated and knowland adults in the habit of safe edgeable member of the Coast boating wearing a PFD. The less Guard Auxiliary that I have ever boating accident headlines the met. They should create a safe better.

My first fiberglass experience boating trophy or award in his My first experience with fiber- name on Lake Lanier. Rest in glass back in the early 1950s was peace Roy. Wear your PFD, be courteous, with wooden boats in northern practice safe boating and I’ll see Wisconsin when they were replaced by aluminum boats which you on the water.

Mike Rudderham is a veteran didn’t need to be painted every marine surveyor with more than year. The old wooden boats that 40 years experience in the marine were traded in could be bought for $20 to $40. My mother would industry.

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Court grants Florida extension to file exceptions to water war ruling

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By Jane Harrison The gavel that dropped in a federal court appointee’s ruling was not the final sounding in water war litigation en route to Supreme Court justices. The court last month granted Florida extra time to dispute a report by Special Master Ralph Lancaster that denied its claims against Georgia.

Florida’s 2013 lawsuit alleges Georgia hoards water on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system and caused environmental and ecological harm downstream. Florida’s legal maneuver focused solely on Georgia’s water use, not the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which controls the flow of water from five federal dams. Lake Lanier is the largest Corps reservoir on the river system that stretches from the northeast Georgia mountains to Apalachicola Bay. After two years of evidence gathering and a month-long trial, the Special Master ruled that Florida could not prove that limiting Georgia’s water use would increase flow into the Sunshine State. He indicated that regardless of what Georgia does upstream, the Corps controls the volume of flow.

The Corps last month began imple-

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menting a new ACF water control manual that grants Georgia all the water it requested. Florida’s failure to target the Corps in its 2013 lawsuit hurt its strategy and resulted in Lancaster denying Florida’s pleas.

Florida asked for and got an extension to file its objections to the report. The state’s beefs and supporting legal briefs, originally due last month, must now be filed by May 31. The next round of surreplies from Georgia is due by July 31.

Florida has until Aug. 30 to rebut the Peach State’s responses.

The legal case has cost each state upward of $40 million, including the comparatively small pittance paid to the Special Master. Both states split the $481,257 compensation to Lancaster.

Georgia paid 40 full-time attorneys during the discovery period to heap up millions of pages and computer files of evidence. Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal dipped into a special governor’s emergency fund to help finance Georgia’s defense.

Florida river advocates have mourned their state’s investment into the lawsuit instead of paying to shore up the infrastructure of oyster fisheries around Apalachicola Bay.

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Vince Gill, TajMo to perform at Gainesville Garden

By Jane Harrison Country music singer-songwriter Vince Gill kicks off the Concerts in the Garden series June 10 at the Ivester Amphitheatre, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

The outdoor concert is one of three planned at the Gainesville location. Veteran blues duo TajMo: The Tag Majol & Keb’Mo’Band are scheduled Sept. 30. As of late April, the third performer had not been announced.

Tickets for the Vince Gill show cost $53.50 for non-members, $51.50 for members. TajMo seats go for $44.50 and $ 42.50.

Tickets are available online (www.concertsinthegarden.org) or in person at Garden Admission. All tickets are general admission. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m.

Concert goers may bring blankets or low rise-chairs into the grassy amphitheatre. Outside food, beverage and coolers are not permitted.

Cash bars and food purchases will be available. Ticket holders may order food in advance from Talk of the Town Catering through a link at the concert website.

The Gainesville Garden has no concert parking on site, except for cars with valid handicap stickers.

All parking is at Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Drive. Shuttles begin at 5:30 p.m. for general admission, 5 p.m. for Platinum ticket holders.

Walk in concert goers may park at Liberty Gas at the corner of Limestone Pkwy. and Cleveland Hwy. Atlanta Botanical Gardens Midtown Garden will feature seven performances on the Great Lawn: Gladys Knight, June 18; Michael Feinstein: Songs of Sinatra, July 17; Barenaked Ladies, July 21; Brandi Carlile, July 23; American Acoustic: Punch Brothers & I’m With Her, Aug. 11; Buddy Guy, Aug. 25; and Garrison Keillor Prairie Home Love & Comedy Show, Sept. 8.

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Rent a boat, help the Lake Lanier Association

By Pamela A. Keene Tom Stepnowski puts his money where his mouth is. That’s why he’s donating a portion of the proceeds from rentals at Lanier Boat Charter at Aqualand Marina to the Lake Lanier Association. “I believe in giving back, and because we have the opportunity to be on this beautiful lake, what better way to support the work of the Lake Lanier Association than to give back part of the rental for each boat?” he said.

Stepnowski recently purchased the Fish Tales rental business from Dale Ozaki.

Since then, he has added a vintage houseboat, six Harris tri-toon 24-foot boats, four jet skis, plus canoes, paddleboards and kayaks.

“We have partnered with Singleton Marine for the new boats in our fleet,” said the U.S. Coast Guard-certified 100-ton master. “We also offer packages with Fish Tales and Pig Tales with our charters.”

Stepnowski credits his wife Andrea as the catalyst for starting the charter business. “She knows how much I have always

loved the water and has been very supportive of me,” he said. His daughter Madison, 19, and son Sean, 16, are also active in the business.

He has worked for more than 20 years in ethics compliance, providing code-ofconduct training and services for corporate America. He grew up boating in the Oyster Bay area of Long Island and has lived in Sarasota before coming to Atlanta two decades ago.

“I got involved with the Lake Lanier Association ‘organically,’ through Phil Bartoe, who works in real estate,” he said.

“I have always been a trash-picker-upper when I’m around water and immediately realized that I wanted to support the organization.” He became a business sponsor.

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Lakeside Calendar May 2017 n May 3-5 – “42nd St.” presented at 7:30 p.m.

by Gainesville High School Warehouse, 830 Century Place, Gainesville. Tickets: $5-$8.

Info: ghstheatre@bellsouth.net. n May 5 – First Friday Concert Series features Velvet Runway and Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Info: 770-297-1141. n May 5 – Riverside Military Academy Band’s Concert on the Lawn presented 7-8:15 p.m. at the Mitchell Quarters, 1907 Lake Warner Rd. Bring picnic basket and blanket/or lawn chair. Concert will feature Wind Band music of the March King, John Philip Sousa, Americana, Jazz and movie favorites. Free.

Info: 770-532-6251. n May 6 – Toast of Toccoa, held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Toccoa, features nearly 50 artisans from Currahee Artists Guild and other regional arts organizations, craft beer, selected local restaurants’ fare, entertainment from Electric City Big Band and Nitrograss, plus a classic car show. Info: 706-282-3309. n May 6 – 2017 Lanier Brew Fest, Tap It, 3-9 p.m., 1850 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville.

Features sampling from more than 10 breweries. May 6 is also Kentucky Derby, so big screen will be provided. Tickets: $10 for entry + six (6) sampling tickets or $15 for entry + six (6) sampling tickets plus a souvenir pint glass.

Info: 678-897-3985; tapitgrowler.com. n May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 – The Caregiver Support Group, ongoing Caregiver support meeting, 7-8 p.m. at Arbor Terrace at Hamilton Mill, 3861 Braselton Hwy., Dacula.

Info/RSVP: 770-999-0421. n May 13 – Meaders Spring Fest held 9 a.m.3 p.m. at 9401 Skitts Mountain Dr., Lula. Free.

Info: 770-540-5505.

n Thru July 15 – “Ribbit the Exhibit” featured at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Dr., Gainesville. Admission: $8, adults; $5 children 3-12; free for children younger than 3 and members.

Info: 404-591-1550; dflanders@atlantabg.org. n May 13 – Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 69:30 p.m. in Brenau Downtown Center, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville, features environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet and the work communities around the world are doing to protect the environment. Children’s program, 2:30-5 p.m. (free). Tickets: $20, adult; $10, student/senior (65+); $5, child. n May 16 – 26th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, 7 p.m., held at Brenau University’s Hosch Auditorium. Cash bar and more 5:30-7 p.m. in theatre lobby before event.

Sponsored by The Times and the GainesvilleHall County Alliance for Literacy benefiting literacy programs in Hall County. Tickets: $10, adults; $5, children. Family fun and great door prizes.

Info: 770-531-3358; allianceforliteracy.org. n May 29 – Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., on Green Street, Gainesville, features clowns, marching bands, parade floats, dignitaries and more. Info: 770-297-1141.

Brenau University n May 18 – 2017 President’s Summer Art Series opening reception held in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Exhibit features works by regional artists with close ties to the local community and Brenau.

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Buford Community Center n Thru May 7 – “The Dixie Swim Club,” presented by Gypsy Theatre Co. Admission: $22-$25. Five Southern women, whose friendships began years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. n May 6 – Derby Day & Concert at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Derby, 7:30 p.m. concert, held at the Amphitheater. n May 12 – The Malpass Brothers, 8 p.m., promote the work and music of classic country artists. Tickets: $15. n May 19 – “Finding Dory,” 8:30 p.m., as part of Cinema Under the Stars. Free.

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Cumming Playhouse n May 5, 6 – Farr and Friends with Special Guest the Local Legends, a mixture of Blues and Southern Rock, 8 p.m. n May 7 – Chuck Wagon Gang 2017, Grass Roots Gospel Music, 3 & 7 p.m. n May 19-21 – The Mood Swingers 2017, produced by BK Productions. n June 1-18 – Red, Hot and Cole the Musical, “A Tribute to the music of Cole Porter,” presented by “The Company.”

Info: 770 781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n May 13 – Sawyer Brown & Little Texas, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35 + handling n May 19-20 – 7th Annual Georgia Mountain EggFest, a gathering of Big Green Egg fans and experienced cooks from across the country and Canada.

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Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n May 1-7 – Watermelon Week, make your very own watermelon. n May 2 – American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, where children 2nd-5th graders, can learn some helpful hints on how to be prepared in emergency situations, 11 a.m.-noon. Free, but registration necessary. n May 8-14 – Mother’s Day Craft Week, celebrate mom by making beautiful crafts for her. n May 15-21 – Frog Craft Week, have some Froggy Fun crafting. n May 21 – Butterfly Release Event, 1 p.m., INK will have a booth at the Butterfly Release Event, held at Wilshire Trail Park new Gainesville High School. n May 22-28 – Patriotic Craft Week, celebrate Memorial Day with Patriotic crafts. n May 29 – INK will be closed for Memorial Day. Info: 770 536-1900, www.inkfun.com Lake Lanier Islands Resort n Thru Sept. 27 – Fly Board Wednesdays n May-Oct. 1 – LanierWorld Summer Adventure Info: www.lanierislands.com.

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MAY 2017 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #3 5/03 BFSC Spring 4 5/06 LLSC Melges 24 SE Inland Reg 5/6-7 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #4 5/10 BFSC Joan Holcomb Women 5/13 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #5 5/17 LLSC Thur Pourtsmoth Series 5/18 BFSC Spring 5 5/21 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #6 5/24 LLSC Junior Week #1 5/30-6/2 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #7 5/31 JUNE 2017 LLSC Thur Pourtsmoth Series BFSC Spring 6 LLSC Junior Week #2 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #8 UYC Junior Sailing Prog #1 LLSC Junior Week #3 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #9 LLSC Thur Pourtsmoth Series LLSC Reggae Regatta UYC Junior Sailing Prog #2 AISC AISC Wednesday 1- #10 SSC Couples Race LLSC Thur Pourtsmoth Series

6/01 6/03 6/4-9 6/07 6/11-16 6/12-16 6/14 6/15 6/17-18 6/18-23 6/21 6/24 6/19

JULY 2017 AISC AISC Wednesday 2-#1 LLSC Thur Pourtsmoth Series BFSC/SSC Moonligh/Firefly

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These races are open to non-club members interested in connecting with the racing scene on Lake Lanier. For more information, visit www.SailLanier.com and click on the club that's hosting the race.

LARC - Lanier Auxiliary Racing Committee AISC - Atlanta Inland Sailing Club BFSC - Barefoot Sailing Club LLSC - Lake Lanier Sailing Club UYC - University Yacht Club

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Is there a good reason not to join the Lake Lanier Association?

So, what are the values of these programs to you?

Before you answer, just think about these questions:

i Protect your property values i Preserve the values that brough ht you to Lake Lanier i Create a better lake recreation experience

i If LLA had not re r moved 25 ² 40 tons of trash each year for th t e last 27 years, what would your view of Lake Lani a er look like?

i If LLA had not mon o itored lake quality for f the past 15 years, what would we know about the condition of th he lake?

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i If LLA had not pi p cked up the challeng ge of removing aband d ned boats and dereli do e ct docks, who would?

i If LLA had d not accepted the challenge of installing solar lights in the lake, who would have? ?

As the center of population and d economy of Metro Atlanta continues to move north hward, the pressures and challenges to Lak ke Lanier are going to increase. Now is no ot the time for LLA to shy away from those challenges.

i If LLA did not workk with city, ty county, ty state and federal officials on Lake Lanier issues, who would have?

i If LLA did not create a project to protect islands that are disappearing from erosion, who would have?

The bottom line is that if LLA did not exist, you would probably create an organization to do what it does.

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Lanier Partners: Meet the people behind the nation’s largest charity poker run set Cove. Awards will be given at Shore Lines 9 p.m. followed by fireworks.

In 2016, Lanier Partners initiated another event, The Christmas Boat Parade in December, that raises additional funds for charity.

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By Pamela A. Keene Geib said. “We’ve added some this popular charitable organizaight years ago, a group people to our board and are tion? Here are brief bios about the of motorcyclists on a pulling together to make this men and women of Lanier Partcharity ride had an idea. year’s family poker run the best ners.

Since they were all boaters too, ever.”

Barkley Geib, president, is an why not come up with an event to The current 11-member board raise money on Lake Lanier for of Lanier Partners of North Geor- expert in organizing and managing poker runs. As former owner children’s charities? gia has been at work for the past Since 2008, the Pirates of nine months on this year’s event, of Lanier Harbor Marina off Buford Dam Road, he ran the sucLanier Poker Run has raised sev- which is scheduled for July 20eral million dollars for charity.

22. The Thursday night meet and cessful Lanier Harbor Poker Run for 10 years. It was the world’s From the beginning, Camp Sungreet will take place at Coastal largest poker run, attracting boats shine and Camp Twin Lakes have Breeze restaurant on Lanier Isfrom across the country. Today, been recipients of funds raised lands Parkway. Friday’s raft-up he’s the manager of Sunset Cove from the event. Several years ago, and floating concert for particiMarina at Lanier Islands, joined the board of Lanier Partners of pants, featuring lunch from Fish the board in 2013 and became North Georgia added the Boys & Tales and Pig Tales, will be held president of Lanier Partners in Girls Clubs of Lanier to the mix. at the newly named “Pirates Edmondson-Telford Center in Cove,” just across the street from late 2016. “I’m here because of Rea Williams, who was a very Gainesville has also received the guard shack at Holiday Magood friend and the main organfunding. rina.

“From the beginning, Lanier The Captain’s meeting and Fri- izer behind Lanier Partners,” he said. “I started out volunteering Partners has always been about day night festivities will take with my wife Dee and our daughsupporting children’s charities,” place at the Lanier Islands amsaid Barkley Geib, current presi- phitheater. Poker Run registrants ters Linda Gray and Audrey, and dent of the organization that reand those with Land Lubber tick- we still manage the Pirate Trailer each year. Rea was such an inspicently presented $265,000 to ets can enjoy barbecue from Jim Georgia charities. “When it N Nick’s, silent and live auctions ration to all of us, and we’re carcomes right down to it, we’re all and musical entertainment by the rying on his tradition.

Sydney Gordon, vice presiabout the children. That’s why ever-popular North Georgia Fly dent, has been involved with we’ve added the word ‘Family’ to Betty Band. our name, to make sure that Saturday’s main event features Lanier partners in one way or another since the group was everyone – locals and out-ofan “open start” with participants towners – knows that they are beginning from anywhere on the founded. From working the docks and helping with catering she’s welcome.” lake. The six car stops will be also been the group’s social Last year, the group’s mainstay open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., exmedia whiz since 2010, keeping a Rea Williams passed away to can- cept for the Gainesville Marina high profile on Facebook, Twitter, cer. He handled much of the bestop, which will close at 2 p.m. hind-the-scenes organizational Four lunch stops are scheduled as Instagram and Snapchat. Sydney works as a marketing associate work for the event since its incep- well. for a firm in Buckhead and her tion. “We miss Rea every day, but Participants can play their he would want – in fact insist – cards at the Casino Night party on communications experience is an that we carry on for the kids,” Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sun- important part of her contribution.

She joined the board in 2015 and was named vice president this year, and she’s even more involved than ever in the day-today work of Lanier Partners.

She’s Dan Gordon’s daughter and Ronnie’s sister (other board members). “Every year we change up the Poker Run a bit to keep it fresh as we grow and expand,” she said. “We’ve never had the exact same event twice. Our goal is to produce the best event for our participants – local and outof-towners – and raise as much money as we can for kids.”

Daniel Ashley of Johns Creek was good friends with Rea Williams for more than a decade and eventually became the secretary of Lanier Partners of North Daniel Ashley, Dan Schneider, Robert Campbell and Rob Davidson at- Georgia, handling all the legal tending the Lake Lanier Association Meeting. and corporate matters for the

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Dan Schneider helping participants at registration.

group. A graduate of the John Marshall School of Law in Atlanta, he’s a practicing attorney.

He and partner Beth Davis manage registration and volunteer check-in with Brenda Musone.

He joined the board in 2015 and has managed the casino night for the past several years. “This year I’ll also be manning the card stop at Port Royale,” he said. “That’s where Rea always worked; it was his card stop.”

Robert Campbell is one of the original Lanier Partners board members among the group of motorcyclists who transformed their connections to charity into Lanier Partners of North Georgia. He owns Heritage Printing in Buford, the company that does all the promotional and printing for the poker run each year. He’s been boating on Lanier for more than 42 years. “My mother died from breast cancer in 2006, so I knew about the importance of giving back,” Robert said. “Lanier Partners gives us a chance to give back.” Robert works card stops each year.

Dan Gordon of Buford has served on the board from the beginning. An avid boater who grew up on the water in Orange Park, Fla., he was in that group of riders who brought their hearts and resources to Lanier Partners. His son, and current board member, Ronnie, is a childhood leukemia survivor who attended Camp Sunshine as a kid. There Dan met members of the Red Devils Yaarab Shrine Clowns and his charity work began, donning clown makeup and costumes and visiting Shrine Hospitals and camps. “Camp Sunshine has always been dear to our hearts,” he says of wife Jenny and his family that includes daughter Sydney, another new board member.

“When your child comes that close to death, you just want to keep giving back and that’s what

we’re doing.”

Ronnie Gordon is not new to the poker run. For several years, he’s been the group’s tech guru, developing a mobile app and shooting video and photos of the event. As owner of Gordon Media Services, he donates his time and services to the group.

“Since Rea passed away, I’ve taken over the website, managing the database and back-of-thehouse operations,” said the graduate of Jacksonville State University in Alabama. He produces the event’s keepsake DVD and is responsible for the nuts and bolts of registration and communications. He continues to be a camp counselor at Camp Sunshine, where he spent time as a camper because of his childhood illness. “Our charities are not picked at random,” he said. “If you ask, you’ll find that each of us have some sort of connection, and it’s truly about the kids.”

Dan Schneider of Buford has volunteered with Lanier Partners since the beginning, joining the board in 2011. “My brother Matt is a four-time kidney transplant recipient and he attended Camp Twin Lakes as a camper,” he said.

“Now he’s been a counselor for 25 years.” By day, Dan is a national account manager for Michael Foods. His sales experience has positioned him well for his assignment in charge of highprofile sponsorship sales. He and his wife Angie and their teenaged son Jordan have volunteered for six years. It was only natural that he joined the board. An avid boater and fisherman from Coral Springs, Fla., he sums up the philosophy of Lanier Partners and their commitment. “The poker run is all about having a great day on the water and helping some awesome children along the way.”

Brenda Musone of Cumming See Shore Lines, page 60

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Lakeside’s Safety Guide A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When/Where: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Lake Lanier Army Corps office - Aug 5, Aug 26; Lake Allatoona Army Corps office; July 15 • Cost: $20 per student; Reference text is available for an additional $20 • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org

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.

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• 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) May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 14 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Family discount - 2 or more members $25 each • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608.

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

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

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

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

Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included) • Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, on-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, 770-3120989.

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

• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Outdoor Activity Calendar Aqua Activities n Intro into Kayaking, Gainesville. Learn basics on peaceful section of Lake Lanier, 6-7:30 p.m. May 5, 19, 26, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. For ages 16 and older who are able to swim. $25, plus $5 parking. Call to register. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Twilight Lake Lanier Paddle, Gainesville.

Ranger-led sunset outing to look for wading birds and raptors, 6:30-8 p.m. May 6, 20 & 27, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Kids must be 8 or older and with an adult. $15 with personal canoe or kayak; $25 with rental; $5 parking. Call to register. 678-4507726, www.gastateparks.org. n 5K Foam Fest, Buford. Obstacle course with inflatable water slide, slip & slides, tube climb, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam; heats begin at 8 p.m. May 6, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Holiday Rd. $48-$85. www.thefoamfest.com. n Full Moon Lake Paddle, Tallulah Falls. Relaxing moonlit paddle on Tallulah Lake, 7-9 p.m.

May 9, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. Kids must be 8 or older. No pets. $15, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Almost Full Moon Paddle, Gainesville. Naturalist led paddle to see moon reflecting off the water, 8-9:30 p.m. May 11, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. For ages 16 and older who are able to swim. $15 personal kayak, $25 rental, plus $5 parking. Call to register. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Outdoor Leisure Pool Opens, Cumming.

Grand opening night party, 6-9 p.m. May 13, Cumming Aquatic Center, 201 Aquatic Circle. www.cummingaquaticcenter.com. n Splash Zone Opens, Gainesville. Outdoor

water park opens for season, May 20, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way. www.gainesville.org/recreation. n Back to the Chattahoochee River Race/Festival, Roswell. River race for all ages and skill levels, live music, exhibits, crafts, farmers market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, Garrard Landing Park and Riverside Park. www.chattahoochee.org. n Chattahoochee River Paddle, Gainesville.

Paddle trip where the Chattahoochee meets Lake Lanier, 2-3:30 p.m. May 21, 4-5:30 p.m.

May 28, boat ramp, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $15/25 with boat rental. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org., 678-450-7726. n Memorial Day Games, Gainesville. Paddleboard racing1 p.m., scavenger hunt 2:30 p.m., live snake exhibit, May 29, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $1-$3 activities exhibit free, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Memorial Day Paddle, Gainesville. Guided kayak outing on lake for ages 8 and older, 4 p.m. May 29, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $15/$25 with kayak rental, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678450-7726.

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n Ole`5K/Fun Run, Cumming. Forsyth Relay for Life event, 7:30 p.m. May 5, Red Barn, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Diaper Dash 5K, Cumming. 7 p.m. May 5, South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy. $30, $35 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. n First Friday Cinco de Mayo, Gainesville.

Free concert and other activities, 8-10 p.m. May 5, Downtown Gainesville Square. www.gainesville.org. n Wildlife 5K, Cumming, 8 a.m. May 6, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Rd. $30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Boogie Nights 5K, Cumming. 80s tribute 5K, 8:30 p.m. May 6, Promise School of Cumming, Steeplechase Blvd. $25, $30 race day. www.fivestarntp.com. n Spring Woodland Ramble, Gainesville. Arts & crafts by local artisans, food trucks, naturethemed and upcycled items. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission fee. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Hall County Schools Fit Families 5K, Gainesville. 9 a.m. May 6, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. $25. www.runnersfit.com. n First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Naturalistled hike on trails in Chicopee Woods 10-11:30 a.m. May 6, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger, free to Elachee members. 770-5351976. www.elachee.org. n Walking in Lady’s Slippers, Gainesville.

Learn about this unique native orchid and try to find some in bloom, 10 a.m. May 6, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org.

n Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Runners invited to club meeting with featured speaker, 7 p.m. May 8, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 8:20-9:50 p.m. May 10, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-7547981. n Glo in the Dark 5K/Fun Run, Oakwood.

8:30 p.m. May 12, Gainesville Campus University of North Georgia. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Benefit Ride for Alex Speir & Lucy, Clermont. 15, 25, 62 mile bicycle rides with snacks, drinks and post-ride meal, 8 a.m. May 13, Clermont Chattahoochee Center, 639 Main St. $25$30. www.active.com. n SuperMom 5K/10K, Buford. Family and individual races, 8 a.m. May 13, 395 E. Main. $20-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Run for Recovery 10K/10 miler/5K, Cumming. 8/8:10 a.m. May 13, Forsyth County YMCA, 6050 Y St. $30-$45. www.active.com. n Dirty Spokes 3-Hr./6-Hr. Mountain Bike Races, Winder. Solo and team races, 9 a.m. May 13, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., $30$150. www.dirtyspokes.com. n CCC Workday Demonstrations/Open House, Blairsville. Demonstrations of hands-on activities similar to 1930s CCC work, open house & refreshments, 9 a.m. May 13, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking.

706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org. n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author reading, book-signing of Distant Voices: The Story of the Sautee Valley

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• Outdoors Continued from Page 44 Indian Mound, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 13, June 10, July 8, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $5 parking. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Mother’s Day Brunch, Gainesville. Brunch, cash bar, woodland garden stroll, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 13, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Reservation required. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Batty about Bats, Blairsville. Georgia Bat Working Group hosts info booths, games for kids, displays and more, 1-9 p.m. May 13, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking.

706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org. n Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Gainesville.

Environmental and adventure films illustrate Earth’s beauty, challenges; directed by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, 6-9:30 p.m., children’s program 2:30-5 p.m. May 13 Brenau Downtown Center, 201 Main St. SW. $5 child, $10 student/ senior 65+, $20 adults. www.chattahoochee.org. n Animals & Their Signs Hike, Gainesville.

Ranger-led short hike to discover reptiles, mammals, birds and their signs, 7 p.m. May 13, boat ramp, Don Carter State Park 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $3, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Run the Rails 5K/10K, Buford. 7:30/7:45 a.m. May 20, Downtown Amphitheatre, 395 E. Main. $25-$30. www.runnersfit.com. n Flowery Branch Spring 5K/Fun Run. 8:30 a.m. May 20, Flowery Branch Train Depot, 5517 Main St. $25. www.runnersfit.com. n Color Blaze 5K, Dahlonega. 9 a.m. May 20, Yahoola Creek Park, 464 Mechanicsville Rd. $30. www.active.com. n Georgia’s First Dig, Sautee Nacoochee. Archaeologist discusses Nacoochee Indian Mound and partial excavation in 1915, 10-11 a.m. May

20, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $5 parking. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Women’s Wilderness Weekend, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led overnight adventure with archery, hiking, primitive backpack camping, campfire building and more, May 20-21, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 336 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $75, $5 parking. Call to register. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Guided Geocache Hike, Gainesville. Family hike to find park treasures, 2 p.m. May 20, boat ramp, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. Bring GPS device or phone, wear closed toed shoes. $5, plus $5 parking. Call to register. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Wine Country Cycling Tour, Helen. 26 and 55 mile bicycle rides, 9 a.m. May 21, Holiday Inn, 8100 S. Main. $45-$55. www.active.com. n 21st Annual Butterfly Release, Gainesville.

1,500 pink lady butterflies take flight, paper sailboat races, face painting and more, 1-4 p.m., butterflies released 3 p.m. May 21, Wilshire Trails, 840 Wilshire Trails Rd. www.gainesville.org. n Sunset Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led hike to highest point in park to watch the sun set over Tallulah Gorge, 7:45-9:15 p.m. May 24, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Cross Country Stampede, Cumming. Obstacle course trail run, May 25 at time to be announced, Watson Family Farm, 8120 Watson Rd. $10-$50. www.active.com. n Wine in the Woodland, Gainesville. Sip a glass of wine or cocktail, enjoy a light bite, stroll the garden, 6-9 p.m. May 25, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet

Bay Dr. $8 adults, members free; cash bar. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n The Crusher Vineyard & Trail 6K/12K, Cleveland. 7:30 a.m. May 27, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Hwy. 255 S. $30-$45. www.active.com. n Intro to Orienteering, Gainesville. Learn how to orient yourself and find 10 trees; winner gets a prize, 4 p.m. May 27, Visitor’s Center, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. Call to register.

678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Georgia Peach Jam 5K/Half Marathon, Cumming. Race on Big Creek Greenway concrete and boardwalk trails, 7:30 a.m. May 29, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. $30-$60. www.dirtyspokes.com. n Memorial Day 5K/10K Run for Autism, Cumming. 8 a.m. May 29, Shiloh Point Elementary School, 8145 Majors Rd. $30-$45. www.runnersfit.com. n Mutt Strut/1-miler/5K Run, Gainesville.

8/8:45 a.m. June 3, Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Dr. $25-$30. www.active.com. n D-Day at Currahee 10K Run/Walk, Toccoa.

Trek up Currahee Mountain mainly on dirt roads, 8 a.m. June 3, Currahee Mountain, 2351 Ayersville Rd. $35. www.active.com.

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

Work on trails at nature center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Wear long pants, close-toed shoes, bring sunscreen, gloves, bug spray and water. Call to register. 770-535-1976.

www.elachee.org. n Volunteer Gardening Crew, Gainesville.

Work to maintain and improve nature center grounds, 8 a.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Wear close-toed shoes, bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water. Call to register.

770-535-1976. www.elachee.org. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Ribbit the Exhibit, Gainesville. Frog sculpture exhibit, children’s activities, thru July 15, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $8 adults, $5 children 3-12, free to children under 3 and Garden members. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Tai Chi in the Garden, Gainesville. Learn ancient Chinese exercise form to improve balance and flexibility, mental focus and strength, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in May, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission fee. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Bilingual Hike, Gainesville. Join park naturalist David Guzman for easy 3/4 mile hike on Lake Lanier shoreline to learn fun facts about native plants and wildlife in English and Spanish, 3:30 p.m. 1st Saturdays, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking.

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

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Landscape and garden tips, plus the HCMG Garden Walk Check out some simple do-ityourself money-saving projects for your landscape and home.

Then take a day off on Saturday, June 3, to visit private gardens at the biennial Hall County Master Gardeners Garden Walk to learn inside secrets from the county’s best gardeners.

Window boxes Add some curb appeal to your home this summer with window boxes. You can use any kind of containers, from wooden boxes to baskets lined with coconut palm to prepare the boxes. Plant colorful annuals in potting soil, fertilize with a slow-release product and water regularly. You can mount them on your outside window sills, along the railings of your deck, on the walls of your home or on the sides of a fence.

Ensure that the container has ample drainage; if they’re lined with plastic punch holes in the bottom to keep the plants from becoming waterlogged.

Choose a combination of upright, mounding and trailing plants. Begonias, salvia or marigolds can provide the thriller; candytuft, alyssum or mounding petunias are good fillers; and

Solar lanterns are an excellent addition to your landscape. Hang Pamela A. them from fences using plant Keene hangers, or use them around your fire pit. Many box retailers and Curb nurseries also sell interesting Appeal solar slights enhanced with glass shaped like flowers or spheres.

Broken tools Broken tools can still be useful. Take that old metal garden n MORE INFO: Email: rake with the broken or cracked pam@pamelakeene.com handle. Remove the handle, then mount the rake head on your garspillers like sweet potato vine or den shed or inside your garage as million bells for spiller complete the perfect place to store pruners, the look. Water regularly to keep spades and other hand tools. You the soil evenly moist. Check the can suspend them from the tines planter by sticking your index fin- or use a loop of leather, twine or a ger about an inch into the soil. If cable tie to hang them. it’s dry, it’s time to water. DeMaster Gardeners pending on what you’ve planted, Garden Walk you may need to pinch off the On June 3, get a look at some spent blossoms periodically. of the best and most interesting Solar lights private gardens in Hall County.

Have your solar lights gone That’s when the biennial Hall dark? If they’re dirty or the panCounty Master Gardeners Garden els have become cloudy, you can Walk takes place. It’s named “In give them new life. Wipe them Our Own Back Yards” for a readown with a damp soft cloth to son. These residential gardeners remove dirt and grime. Then paint open their yards to share their the solar panels with clear nail ideas and tips for creating peacepolish. This will protect them and ful retreats, wildlife habitats and extend their life. working gardens to grow speci-

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men plants, fruits and vegetables.

Five homes – three in Gainesville and two in Flowery Branch – will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, the organization’s showcase project – Gardens on Green, adjacent to the Hall County Board of Education building – will offer tours.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.hallmastergardeners.com or at the Hall

County Extension Office, 734 E. Crescent Dr., Gainesville, for $10. On June 3, tickets at $15 each can be purchased at the gardens. The ticket price includes tours to all five residential gardens and Gardens on Green. This is a program of Hall County Master Gardeners, a volunteer group that promotes garden education.

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

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that the permission for stairs does have to be added to your dock permit, and there are very specific rules for how they have to be built. Check with your contractor to make sure he knows the guidelines, or you can go to the Corps’ website and read them for yourself. (Google U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lanier.) In fact, it’s a smart practice to visit the guidelines section of their website periodically to make sure you are in compliance. For example, they do not generally allow ceiling fans under the roof of a dock.

If you have an old grandfathered-in boat house, you can’t rebuild it with a newer type of material. You can rehab it but only with the type of material originally used in construction.

If you have a party deck, they don’t allow a gate on the lake side (because they don’t want people jumping off the roof).

These are the types of issues that come up on a dock permit transfer or a permit renewal if there is an inspection.

Double-slip permit – The largest dock currently allowed on Lanier is 32’ x 32’.

That does not include older docks that are grandfathered-in. In most cases, a dock that size will be a double-slip dock. If you want to maximize the value of your resale, consider applying for a double-slip (or 32’ x 32’) dock permit. You don’t necessarily have to put that size dock in place before

the sale; but, just having a permit for the top size dock is a nice incentive for a buyer who wants a big dock. Be aware that if you decide not to sell the house, you may need to upgrade your dock or lose that designation on your permit at some point. Like everything, the Corps has rules about dock size upgrades. At full pool, the end of your dock (lake side, not shore side) will need to be at least 50’ from the next dock. You can’t impede docks beyond your dock from accessing the path out of the cove. Again, consult the Corps’ site for more information. Note that, because they prefer to take measurements at full pool, you may need to wait for the lake to rise before they’ll let you upgrade.

The lake, dock and view add considerable value to your home, sometimes as much as $250k. It makes sense to take care of the dock just as you care for the home and yard. It’s just part of living on the lake; and in the end, you will be the one who benefits from it.

Bev Knight is the lead agent for The Good Life Group, Lake Lanier specialists with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. You can reach Bev through her website at www.HousesOnLanier.net.

Many thanks to Joanna Cloud of The Lake Lanier Association and Marine Specialties for their contributions to this article.

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AQUALAND MARINA

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.65 On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales; brokerage services by Marine Max; rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals; sales of used boats by Atlanta Yacht Sales; rental pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards

by FishTales Watersports.

BALD RIDGE MARINA

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

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.59; $2.59 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Tues.; Closed Wed./Thurs.)

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 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 4/23/17) $3.69 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week) 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.

HABERSHAM MARINA

Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.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 4/23/17) $3.57 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.99 premium; $3.09 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery

PORT ROYALE MARINA

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA

Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock—8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.25 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.

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 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.)

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.69 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers 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. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, & Bayliner.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA

HOLIDAY MARINA

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

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 4/23/17): $3.99 premium; $3.69 unleaded; $2.99 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. (as of May 15, 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

Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.Mon.; Closed Tuesday.

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

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 4/23/17) $3.79 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA

Hours of operation: Noon to midnight, 7 days a week Phone: 678 304-3157; 404-583-7025 (Barclay) Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: midgrade 89 & 93 premium octane, w/Valvetect Price of fuel: (as of 4/1/17) $3.69 midgrade, $3.79 premium, Nautical Club discount: $1 per gallon On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor.

Mon. - Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. -10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678-482-1662.

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

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

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m -11 p.m.

Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. -10 p.m. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTales LakeLanier.com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; , Wed., Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon. - Tues., closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace. Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns.

Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787.

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

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

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678-828-8345 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.

C-3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-9459181.

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

220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678989-2280.

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

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

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

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

C-2, 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. C2, 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, B-1, 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. 678 765-7911, 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.

Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford. B-3, 770-945-8608.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken

saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur.

5-9 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, 770-614-0019.

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.

Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more.

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Lanier Islands now open for 2017 LanierWorld Season State officials unveil long-term The much-anticipated return of summer comes a little earlier to the shores of Georgia’s Lake Lanier thanks to the opening of Lanier Islands’ beach, boardwalk and waterpark entertainment district – LanierWorld.

Packing more than a half-mile stretch of white sandy beach, restaurants and concessions, a five-story high HD TV, miniature golf course, over a dozen waterslides, LanierWorld opened on May 6.

Celebrating an extended summer season this year, the park will be open on weekends through October 1, and open daily from May 22 through August 6.

“Lanier Islands is looking forward to an ‘eventful’ summer season at LanierWorld,” said Bucky Perry, the resort’s director of operations.

“We’re bringing back all of our fan-favorite rides and slides, and placing more of an emphasis on the overall guest experience with great open-air concerts, memorable holiday celebrations, carnival-inspired monthly Full Moon Parties and – new this year – special Community Days to honor our neighboring communities and the people who live there.

tourism development options We’re also debuting a delicious new menu at our popular beachfront Sunset Cove Café.”

Broken into four distinct districts, new guests to the Islands can expect to find the following during their visit to LanierWorld: Big Beach: Guests can grab a lounge chair and soak up rays, tackle the water top Wibit inflatable obstacle course, catch a movie on the Spectacular Screen, bounce around Bucky’s Battle Ball Court, watch the little ones make a splash in the Fun Zone or test their bravery on three high thrills waterslides: Blackout, Fast Down and Double Down.

Boardwalk: Visitors can peruse the food stands, sidle up to the Dockside Bar, dine on pizza or pasta at Gianni’s Italian Bistro & Pizzeria, soar over the lake on the Thunderbolt Triple Zip, or tackle three awesome waterslides: CAT4, Twister and Typhoon.

Family Fun Park: Home to the Islands’ renowned Wildwaves Wave Pool, mom and dad can relax at the edge of the surf while

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kids take to the waves. For adventurous guests, the Raging River waterslide awaits. Family Fun Park is also home to the brand new eatery – The Break, created by the founders of Rico’s World Kitchen in Buford and The Brunch Apothecary in Dacula.

Sunset Cove: An attraction so fun it has fun baked into its name, the FunDunker Playhouse offers three stories of interactive, splashtacular excitement for one and all with the challenging FunDunker Drop waterslide at center stage. The Cove is also home to the popular Sunset Cove Café, the Sunset Cove stage, Lakeside Links Miniature Golf Course, sand volleyball court and more.

For more information about LanierWorld visit www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.

By Pamela A. Keene Flowery Branch could be poised to be the epicenter for tourism in Hall County, taking the lead as the gateway to the Northeast Georgia Mountains for visitors. In late April, state economic development and tourism officials presented the results of an in-depth three-day visit several months ago to help identify the strengths and challenges that could kick tourism up a notch for Hall and literally put this part of Georgia on the visitation map.

From public art projects to the development of historic sites, Hall County is ripe for tourism development. But first, some issues need to be addressed. “Right now there is no clear identity for Hall County, its towns and cities,” said Janice Marshall, tourism and travel consultant who helped put Macon’s music scene and annual international cherry blossom festival on the world stage as long-time director of tourism in Macon/Bibb County. “And you have a unique situation here with two convention and visitors

bureaus – Gainesville CVB and Lanier CVB – who need to work together to identify and consolidate the brand, as well as their resources. By combining resources, you can create a greater impact.”

The 15-member team visited virtually every corner of the 429square-mile county – one of the state’s largest – several months ago to assess tourism, attraction and lodging attributes, things that already exist that, with some tweaks can be upgraded and promoted across the Southeast. They identified Flowery Branch, with its proximity to I-85 and I-985, as the perfect place to bring people into Hall County, not only as an access point to Lake Lanier but also as the gateway to the Northeast Georgia Mountains.

“Putting an interactive and engaging welcome center in Flowery Branch and creating a billboard campaign to redirect people to this area makes good sense,” Marshall said. “Include a children’s activity area, videos, and a gift shop to engage visitors and show them what this area offers for adventure, sports, history, See Tourism, page 70

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• Shore Lines Continued from Page 42 knows her way around special events. For more than 30 years, she worked in corporate America as event manager for some major players, including the launch of BellSouth.net. She and late husband Ralph were active volunteers at the Lanier Harbor Poker Run, working with Barkley as the event continued to grow. Today, she handles volunteer operations and event check-in for the Pirates of Lanier Family Poker Run, interfacing with nearly 150 volunteers who help make the event run smoothly. She also works with Just People Inc., a new organization in Hall County that works with special needs adults.

“I’m am so proud to be on the board,” she said. “I have never met a group of people who tirelessly work to give, give and give or their time and financial resources for the children of Georgia.”

Bruce Longmore left corporate America in 2008 to, as he put it, “chase the American dream.”

After nearly 20 years in health care technology and sales, he purchased a Lenny’s Subs franchise.

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typically raises nearly one-fourth of the event’s annual funds.

“Please get a plug in to let people know that they can contact me to donate items for this years’ Family Poker Run,” he said. So here’s his email: rd@lanierpartners.org.

Freddy Fonzo, regional director for Zoe’s Kitchen, started out as a participant in the first Poker Run. He grew up boating in Florida and later on Lanier. When he was asked to provide food for

the event several years ago, it was a natural response to say yes. “I truly believe in giving back, especially to kids, because it’s an important part of life,” he said. “So many kids need our support because they can’t do for themselves.” This year, Freddy and his wife Melissa will be managing the Lunch and Listen Raft-Up in Pirates’ Cove opposite the guard shack at Holiday Marina.

Ronnie Gordon setting up the poker run app on participants phones.

“I’ve always been committed to community service,” he said, “and Lenny’s is a lot about charity work.” He connected with Lanier Partners in 2011 when Lenny’s offered to feed the volunteers. He joined the board in 2013 and today, he and his wife Donna manage the Habersham Point Poker stop and continue to feed the volunteers Lenny’s Subs.

Rob Davidson of Pendergrass has been on the board since 2011, but he’s been part of the Poker Run since the beginning, first as a participant then as the captain of the Gainesville Marina card stop.

He’s recruited an enthusiastic and committed group of friends who create a fun atmosphere at the event’s farthest card stop. His wife Karen and their teen-aged daughter Lauren volunteer as well. “You know, what just tears at my heart strings is being able to help all these kids,” he says.

“And what keeps me coming back is all the volunteers and people around the lake who give freely of their time and financial support to help.” A sales manager in the sports and recreation industry, he’s in charge of all aspects of the silent and live auctions that

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

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

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

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

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

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

STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS 7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK

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Monticello, Fla., is laid-back and charming Finding a beautiful town with a slow pace in the midst of chaos in our electronic “speed of light” world these days is refreshing.

Appropriately named after the home of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia, Monticello, Fla. is just such a place. Though less than 30 miles from the bustling university and capital city of Tallahassee, this tiny village has numerous historic buildings and a small town feel that is rarely seen anymore.

One only has to spend a night at the Avera-Clarke House Bed and Breakfast (www.averaclarke.com) with Troy and Gretchen Avera to taste the true Southern charm and hospitality of another wonderful era. The gorgeous property and their historic 1890s Victorian home sits on an acre amidst towering oaks and colorful magnolia trees. Within two blocks of the magnificent old courthouse at the center of the town, the Avera-Clarke House is the perfect hub from which to explore the rest of Monticello on foot.

Other than the massive courthouse in the center of the town square, the Monticello Opera House is a prime attraction. This immaculate structure built in the 1890s has been restored to its original beauty and is in use constantly for all of the arts ... including musicals and plays in the theater on the second floor. One of the highlights, however, is having dinner on the first floor prior to enjoying entertainment on the upper floor.

Monticello is also famous for sheer numbers of restored and nationally registered homes and other buildings in the Historic District. Almost 600 buildings are in this area that were built before 1930. Among these is the WirickSimmons House, which was built

oak and pecan trees highlight the course with the greens of the leaves and the swaying grays of Bill Vanderford the Spanish moss. Scampering among the trees and fairways playing and looking for nuts are a Travel few rare fox squirrels that are Editor much larger than the grey squirrels and have very long tails.

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Old plantations, historic homes and natural beauty are synonymous with the forgotten town of Monticello in North Florida’s Panhandle. This area contains much of the more than 100,000 acres of forest, swamp, lakes and rivers know as the Flat Woods. As far back as the time of the Paleo Indians, men have hunted, trapped and fished in this prehistoric environment.

Add to all that history a comAn old road in Monticello. munity of friendly folks who inRare fox squirrel in a tree at the vite you into their laid-back Jefferson Country Club. atmosphere to experience the ambience of another era, and you will fall in love with Monticello, in 1831 and is said to be the oldFla. est house in Monticello. This anBill Vanderford has won nutebellum home survived the War merous awards for his writing Between the States and is now and photography, and has been owned by the Jefferson County Historical Society. Rumor persists inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a that it is haunted, and a lady in pink is often seen looking out the Legendary Guide. upstairs window.

For the sporting crowd, the nearby Jefferson Country Club is a picturesque public golf course that meanders through old pecan orchards dotted with small ponds covered in colorful lily pads and The Avera-Clarke Bed and Breakfast. aquatic wildlife. The towering

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Sailing club hosts open house

By Pamela A. Keene Come out and experience the sailing life on Saturday, May 13, when Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Flowery Branch hosts its annual open house.

Members will offer tours of the clubhouse, marina and beach, sailboat rides, one-design race boat demonstrations, kayaking and stand-up paddleboard, plus information about programs for youth and adults.

The club’s beach near Old Federal Park will also be open for swimming.

“We want people to come out and experience the fun and camaraderie of sailing,” said Amy Larkin, past commodore of Lake Lanier Sailing Club.

“We have a terrific family at-

• Film Continued from Page 34 The evening Wild & Scenic Film Festival and Environmental Expo takes place inside the Brenau Center from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Activities include an expo with outfitters and guides, plus raffles to win a kayak from outside

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transportation. We did an extensive inventory of the assets here and it’s really incredible.”

The 140-page spiral-bound report includes specific attractions, historical sites and potential areas of development to increase the economic impact of tourism in Hall County. It also includes a lengthy section of resources for officials and tourism marketers.

“Hall County could be a destination market the way that Savannah is once the county and officials work to create a sense of place, label it, brand it and market it,” Marshall said. “Are you the Chicken Capital, a college town, a lake and recreation community?

What are your attractors, the big hook to bring visitors here?”

“We were so impressed by the large number of things to do, places to see, historic and heritage sites to promote and outdoor activities so close by, just waiting to be marketed.” Presenters World outfitters, a river cabin stay agreed that Lake Lanier and its assets are a “big wild card” in the and paddling trip and a Dahlonega Paddle and Play pack- marketable tourism mix. “This part of the state is filled with outage. door and adventure opportuniFor more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chat- ties,” said Jim Langford, president of the MillionMile tahoochee.org. mosphere and a full calendar of activities all year long for children and adults.”

Founded in October 1958, the club how has nearly 375 member families. LLSC promotes sailing that ranges from casual cruising to competitive racing. It also sponsors an active junior program to teach young people about the mechanics and sportsmanship of sailing. Both the Georgia Tech and University of Georgia collegiate sailing clubs are based at Lake Lanier Sailing Club.

The open house takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the club, 6206 Commodore Dr., Flowery Branch. It is located off Old Federal Road. For more information, visit www.llsc.com.

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“Trails can be a great connector between attractions and historic sites. What about a ‘Gold Belt Trail’ that could connect Dahlonega and Lake Lanier to the Silver Comet Trail for hikers, cyclists and adventurers? Or think about water-based trails that draw people to interact with the lake, the rivers and attractions.”

The 90-minute presentation touched on creating a number of possibilities at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, Historic Healan Mill, Don Carter State Park, the Buford Corn Maze, INK children’s museum, the Atlanta Fal-

cons, Wrigley and Jaemor Farms, among others. “Expedite visitor access to all that you have to offer and capitalize on your assets,” said Chris Cannon, Georgia’s assistant tourism product development director. “Bring in more lodging options, from bed-andbreakfast inns and boutique hotels to downtown lofts, add reasons for people to come and stay here, such as public art and stories about people,” said Cindy Eidson, director of Georgia’s Office of Tourism Project Development.

“And certainly encourage your residents to play tourist here in Hall County. They’re among your best promoters.”

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