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Vol. 25 Issue 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Changes coming to LLA
The leadership of the Lake Lanier Association is changing in the coming months. Of course, it will continue to be Lake Lanier’s chief advocacy organization, and its signature programs and initiatives will be its focus. Page 30
LLOP is the place to go
The action’s heating up this summer at Lake Lanier Olympic Park where concerts will rock, bikes will roll and boats will quake the waters at the once neglected lakeside venue for a fun-packed season at one of Lanier’s community gems. Page 14
Elachee Nature Preserve
The Cherokee word “Elachee” which is translated as “New Green Earth” is so appropriate for today’s mission of the Elachee Nature Science Center in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. Page 66 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . Design & Remodel . . . . . . Dining guide . . . . . . . . . Fishing report . . . . . . . . Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . Lake Lanier Olympic Park . Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . Marinas information . . . . On the water . . . . . . . . . Outdoor activity calendar Recreation guide . . . . . . Safety guide . . . . . . . . . Sailing calendar . . . . . . . Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . Vanderford’s travel . . . . .
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PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE
Big changes are on tap in year two of Margaritaville including the opening of a new marina, a new RV park, and various upgrades. The company says it has spent $20 million on the property – so far. See story, page 26.