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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Possible rescue station on lake The Georgia General Assembly may consider a funding request to put a marine rescue station on Lake Lanier. Renee Unterman, vice-chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told attendees at a Lanier Legislative Caucus meeting last month that she would recommend funding for a fire and rescue facility on the south end of the lake. Page 2

Lake Lanier Parade of Boats Sparkling lights festoon boats on Lake Lanier for the 2017 Lake Lanier Parade of Boats on Saturday, December 9, as they make their way to Lanier Islands and one of the lake’s treasured holiday traditions. Page 14

Classic cars at Chateau Elan Classic cars from every era captivate the imagination in every red blooded American. Combine that with a gorgeous fall weekend in the elegance of Chateau Elan Resort and Vineyards, and you experience an unforgettable event. Page 50 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 levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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A scene from Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort. The holiday attraction is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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State may consider funding rescue station on Lanier is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Mike Rudderham Steve Johnson, Ken Sturdivant 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.

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By Jane Harrison The Georgia General Assembly may consider a funding request to put a marine rescue station on Lake Lanier. Renee Unterman, vice-chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told attendees at a Lanier Legislative Caucus meeting last month that she would recommend funding for a fire and rescue facility on the south end of the lake.

“I think this is a priority,” she told the approximately 20 attendees, most of whom were members of the Lake Lanier Association. She said a rescue station is needed on the lake that hosts 7.5 million visitors annually, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates. She noted that a lakeside unit with personnel and equipment for fire-fighting and medical emergencies could likely provide the quickest and most appropriate response in potential lake disasters, such as a fire at an inland marina where hundreds of boats line up in close proximity. Discussion pointed to a possible location on Lanier Islands Parkway at the public dock near the Lanier Islands Resort gate. Unterman said she did not know how much money she would request. Legislators convene early next year.

Unterman, of Buford, chairs the caucus of legislators from the five counties touching the lake.

Senator Butch Miller and Rep. Matt Dubnik, both of Gainesville, and Rep. David Clark, of Buford, were the only other caucus members at the meeting. Aside from a few representatives from political offices, law enforcement, a real estate agency, and Gainesville marina, the remainder of the audience consisted of LLA members.

Emails about the meeting went out to caucus members less than a week before the Oct. 16 meeting.

There was no public announcement.

A bill that could require boat purchasers to get a state title for boats has moved out of the Senate rules committee and into the finance committee, Miller reported.

When first announced two years ago, the measure drew the ire of numerous boat owners who called legislators complaining about another regulation infringing on their freedom on the water.

Unterman indicated the uproar has simmered down, based on dwindling calls from boaters.

Boat titling could purportedly help law enforcement trace and identify stolen boats and provide counties with additional docu-

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David Clark, Buford, House District 98; Matt Dubnik, Gainesville, House District 29; Butch Miller, Gainesville, Senate District 49; and Caucus Chairperson Renee Unterman, Buford, Senate District 45.

mentation of boat sales for tax purposes. Miller indicated the lack of boat titles in Georgia has made it a hot state for boat thefts.

“There are more boats stolen per capita in Georgia than in any state in the nation,” he said. If made law, the measure would require new purchasers of boats with 25 horsepower or more to get an official Georgia document signifying ownership, just as car owners do. Miller proposed a “one-stop” procedure through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in which boaters could apply for their title and boat registration.

Those who purchased boats prior to the proposed bill’s enactment would get boat titles when they renew their registration.

Miller said law enforcement, banks, and insurance companies

support the bill. “The fear is of an exorbitant fee,” he said. Philip Burton, Gainesville Marina President and former president of The Marine Trade Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, indicated MTA supports the bill in combination with a sales tax cap. “It needs some work,” he added. LLA officials have said titling would help trace owners of abandoned boats on Lanier.

Executive Director Joanna Cloud said LLA’s community outreach has garnered strong support of the bill around Lanier and metro Atlanta. Unterman suggested outreach needs to extend to south Georgia, where anglers around Lake Blackshear adamantly opposed the bill in the past.

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COMING SOON! Nice .39 acre lake lot mid lake with shared double slip dock - deep water always. $140K (Forsyth)

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Down 5.5 feet Clarity: Creeks stained, main lake clear Temperature: High 60s

major role in successful fishing.

Baitfish move into the creeks and bass follow them. After the schooling subsides, we are still running some points and humps Bass Fishing with brush, but they are not holdThe waters just above Brown’s ing fish nearly as well as they had Bridge appear to be starting the been. We have started to work turnover process and are display- some steeper rock as well as ing a darker, coffee look to them. some docks in the creek pockets Overall, the lake is not fishing for some bites. like we had hoped right now. It A Sebile and a Spook continue has been a little slow on the pond to work pretty well on the schoolthere are still some good bites to ing fish. If the fish are chasing be had, but you have to work for smaller bait fish or you are havthem. The lake had a ton of pres- ing a hard time getting the fish to sure lately with the BFL Regional commit to your top water and tournament recently with more swimbait offerings, try a spy bait. events to follow. That will conCount it down and work it slowly. tribute to the slower bite.

A chug bug has worked for top The fish are really spread out water on some days as well. We both in the mouths of the creeks are starting to get a jerk bait bite, and farther back in as well. There and the fluke remains a good opcontinues to be a decent schooltion as well. A Picasso Shakeing bite most mornings just after down Head with a finesse worm daylight in the creek mouths and is starting to produce and I’m farther back in these areas as happy to report a jig bite is startwell. Most of the activity appears ing as well. I do love a jig bite. to be around points and humps, Hopefully we will still get to but there is also plenty of over the enjoy some more consistent top channel schooling as well. water and swimbait action as the Find the shad and this is when fall progresses, there is still hope! the Lowrance Structure Scan Side This bass fishing report imaging technology can play a brought to you by: Jimbo Math-

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Striper Fishing Striper fishing is slow. October is “Lake Turnover” month and typically the slowest month of the year for striper fishing. This year is no exception and the fish are very difficult to find and when you do find them they will not bite. The good news is October is over and the cold temperatures should speed up the turnover process. We have been “fishing the bait” with some success.

Check the creeks and fish the ones with the greatest amount of bait. Deploy weighted free lines and planner boards in addition to a couple of down rods. Look for the schooling activity to pick back up. The action is fast and the stripers do not stay on the surface long.

A 5/8 ounce buck tail jig with a fluke continues to work well.

Find the shad and this is when the Lowrance Structure Scan Side imaging technology can play a major role in successful fishing or not. Baitfish move into the creeks and bass follow them. Your traditional top water baits like Spooks, Red fins and Chug Bugs will also

work.

You can also use a light spinning rod to pitch a blueback herring into a school of feeding stripers for some exciting action.

You should also deploy a blueback herring on a free line out the back of the boat. Start your search in Gainesville Creek, Holly Park and Little River on the north end of the lake. Chestatee Bay and Chestatee River mid lake and the mouths of the creeks from Flat Creek to Young Deer Creek.

This striper report is from Big Fish On Guide Service, www.bigfishonguide.com, 404 561- 2564.

Crappie Fishing If you are fishing in the northern lake areas, you will notice cooler water temperatures and a change in the water color. We are experiencing the typical fall pattern a few weeks later than usual, but fishing conditions are good to excellent. The bigger fish have finally appeared at the stand alone brush piles located in the middle to the back of creeks. The ideal brush piles to target should be at 25-foot depths, or shallower, with bait visible on your electronics.

Keep in mind that the lake levels are about six feet below full pool,

so that means favorite brush piles you normally fish this time of year may not have sufficient depth to hold fish now.

Your downscan electronics can help you determine whether fish are holding on the brush piles you find. Our club members are reporting great catches. This is a wonderful time of the year to get on fish and catch them steadily. If you can locate fish in deeper brush piles, 30 to 35 feet, you may want to consider vertical jigging. The bite is very sensitive.

Bobby Garland in different colors, Crappie Assassin, Jiffy Jigs and tube jigs are all working equally well. If you have a favorite jig, just try it. Chances are it will work well. If you are fishing with someone, try using different jigs and see what’s working best at that location. Expect the bite to continue getting stronger as the water temperature drops.

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

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Call Ken Sturdivant at 770 889-2654 or email: ken@southernfishing.com.

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Best fish story ever; Catching the big one

By Pamela A. Keene Twelve-year-old Ethan Daniel snagged a big one, a really big one – a 28-pounder – on a recent fishing trip with his dad Brady, their friend David Floyd and Lake Lanier fishing guide Doug Youngblood.

But that was only part of the story. Sometimes it’s best to catch and release.

“I’d been fishing on the lake before, but always from a dock, never in a boat with a fishing guide,” Ethan said. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to catch such a big fish.”

Here’s how the trip came about: Floyd asked Brady and Ethan to go on a guided trip with Youngblood in September just for fun. Ethan, who was diagnosed with cancer last March, was on a break from chemotherapy treatments at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, so it was to be a special dad-and-son day on the lake.

“We were enjoying a great day and had caught around 12 to 15 average-sized stripers when toward the end of the trip Ethan hooked a monster,” Floyd said. “A battled ensued, with Ethan working the fish for 10 to 15 minutes, all by himself.”

When Ethan landed the striper, Youngblood was just as surprised as the other two adults on the boat. “We weighed it on the boat and it was 28 pounds,” Youngblood said. “On my trips we usually catch a couple this size each year, but this was the first one for 2017. And I do around 250 charters each year. This one will certainly be memorable.”

At first, Youngblood and the other adults suggested that they keep the fish to be mounted. “Even though Doug doesn’t usually advocate mounting fish, this one was a goliath, a once-in-a-lifetime fish,” Floyd said. “We expected Ethan to beg his dad to keep it, but he didn’t say a word.

Then Brady suggested that we let him go.

Ethan quickly agreed.”

They released the fish. “At first, he just floated belly up, probably because he was so tired from the battle,” Floyd said.

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Christmas Parade of Lights ups the stakes with Waverunner, other prizes

By Pamela A. Keene Sparkling lights festoon boats on Lake Lanier for the 2017 Lake Lanier Parade of Boats on Saturday, December 9, as they make their way to Lanier Islands and one of the lake’s treasured holiday traditions.

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by Lanier Partners of North Georgia, the event raises money for children’s charities – Hall County Sheriff’s Youth Home, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier and Toys 4 Tots.

“This year, we’re making the event even bigger by adding some great prizes,” said Barkley Geib, president of Lanier Partners.

“Park Marine has made it possible for us to raffle a brand-new Yamaha Waverunner VX and trailer as our raffle grand prize, and anyone can purchase tickets.

You don’t need to have a boat in the parade, but – of course – we encourage everyone to come out with their decorated boat, too.”

The organization expects a

large number of boats to register this year. “As we did last year, we’re marshaling boats at each of the lake’s marinas for preliminary judging,” Geib said. “Then we’ll assemble on the lake to head to Lanier Islands and Sunset Cove, led by TowBoatUS and the Hall County Sheriffs escort.”

Marinas include Holiday, Holiday-Lazy Days, Aqualand, Baldridge, Habersham, Hideaway Bay, Port Royale, Gainesville, University Yacht Club and Sunrise Cove. Boat-owners with private docks may contact their nearest marina to be included in the marina judging, or they can join the fleets as they assemble in the lake for marshaling.

“The idea is to award as many trophies as possible, based on participation,” Geib said. “For instance, with the individual marina judging, one trophy will be given for each five entries. Then the winners from each marina will be judged for the overall prizes.”

Entry fees are $75 for cruisers, pontoon boats and sailboats.

Houseboat captains pay $125. All registrants are asked to bring a brand-new unwrapped toy to the

event. The registration fee includes two souvenir T-shirts, a captain’s goodies box, a reserved boat slip in Sunset Cove on D, E, or F docks, and a complimentary bus tour of Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights on December 9. Houseboats will be provided with alternative open-water mooring.

Spectators can view the parade from LanierWorld and walk the docks at Sunset Cove Marina to view the entries up close and talk with captains and crews.

“People who bring a new unwrapped toy to the gate that night A Yamaha Waverunner is the grand prize for this year’s boat parade. will receive a discount admission for the evening,” Geib said. “And the festivities will continue throughout the evening at Sunset Continued from Page 12 Cove and Lanier World with fun for everyone.” until he finally swam off like a ging on the line,” Ethan said. “I In addition, the activities with shot. “You could hear us cheer- know he must have been tired, the 25th Annual Magical Nights ing all across the lake. Ethan because it took him a little of Lights will be open, including was much more excited about while to swim away. It was reHoliday Village and visits with the fish surviving than actually ally big and I never imagined Santa. catching such a big fish.” catching a fish that big. It was Raffle tickets are $10 for one, “That fish was really tugreally a lot of fun.” $50 for six or a baker’s dozen 13 for $100 and may be purchased online or from any Lanier PartLAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK INFO ners Board Member.

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Winter prediction: Warmer and drier than normal After the record high temperatures last month and the air that came from the tropical rainforests of Central America, courtesy of Hurricane Nate, I bet you thought we would never see any cool weather last month. We did of course and now everyone is asking what the weather will be like this winter.

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) issued its winter weather outlook and it looks like we’re going to see a very typical La Nina pattern.

We are currently in a La Nina Watch. In the simplest of explanations, La Nina is part of a cyclical pattern of ocean warming (El Nino) and ocean cooling (La Nina) in the eastern or central equatorial Pacific Ocean. If you’re asking what ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean has to do with our winter weather, the answer is: A lot!

This pocket of cooler sea-surface temperatures off the west coast of South America along the equator disrupts global wind patterns. It forces the polar branch of the jet stream to stay farther north. This will mean the southern states will generally warmer and drier than average. That being said, we will still see blasts of cold arctic air plunge into the Southeast from time to time. However, the overall average temperatures will be much warmer for us.

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In a typical CAD event, winds above ground are coming in from the southwest at about 3,000 to 5,000 feet. This southwest wind is transporting moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico. The result is drizzle or light rain falling into the shallow layer of cold dry air. As the precipitation falls, some will evaporate. As we all know, evaporation is a cooling process. So the rain falling will make the surface air even colder. Now the problems will begin. We have the beginning of an ice storm. Accumulating ice will cause extremely hazardous driving, especially on bridges, overpasses, and elevated roads, not to mention massive power outages from the ice accumulating on power lines.

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS MAR 1 1060.96 2 1060.94 3 1060.92 4 1060.92 5 1060.93 6 1060.90 7 1060.93 8 1060.91 9 1060.91 10 1060.95 11 1061.01 12 1061.02 13 1061.03 14 1061.02 15 1061.00 16 1060.98 17 1060.97 18 1060.99 19 1061.00 20 1060.96 21 1061.02 22 1061.07 23 1061.06 24 1061.05 25 1061.05 26 1061.08 27 1061.12 28 1061.19 29 1061.22 30 1061.30 31 1061.36 AV 1061.02 MAX 1061.36 MI 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 1063.04 1063.06 1063.08 1063.09

MAY

1063.10 1063.08 1063.12 1063.16 1063.17 1063.20 1063.21 1063.21 1063.17 1063.13 1063.11 1063.13 1063.15 1063.15 1063.13 1063.09 1063.06 1063.03 1063.02 1063.06 1063.30 1063.50 1063.84 1063.99 1064.05 1064.10 1064.10 1064.14 1064.22 1064.26 1064.27 1062.43 1063.43 1063.09 1064.27 1061.40 1063.02

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1064.26 1064.26 1064.26 1064.38 1064.50 1064.59 1064.59 1064.60 1064.58 1064.55 1064.55 1064.53 1064.51 1064.49 1064.59 1064.56 1064.58 1064.59 1064.58 1064.58 1064.61 1064.66 1064.73 1064.80 1064.83 1064.82 1064.76 1064.72 1064.85 1064.99

1065.13 1065.17 1065.21 1065.24 1065.25 1065.28 1065.31 1065.30 1065.29 1065.26 1065.24 1065.24 1065.24 1065.31 1065.31 1065.35 1065.62 1065.66 1065.66 1065.66 1065.61 1065.59 1065.57 1065.57 1065.55 1065.52 1065.46 1065.43 1065.43 1065.37 1065.29

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1065.25 1065.22 1065.13 1065.08 1065.04 1065.05 1065.15 1065.32 1065.36 1065.44 1065.53 1065.55 1065.59 1065.63 1065.68 1065.67 1065.65 1065.63 1065.59 1065.56 1065.51 1065.49 1065.44 1065.40 1065.37 1065.33 1065.28 1065.19 1065.13 1065.14 1065.29 1065.39 1065.38 1064.99 1065.66 1065.68 1064.26 1065.13 1065.04

SEP 1065.30 1065.28 1065.25 1065.22 1065.28 1065.29 1065.27 1065.24 1065.22 1065.20 1065.43 1065.54 1065.58 1065.59 1065.61 1065.59 1065.57 1065.55 1065.53 1065.49 1065.46 1065.43 1065.41 1065.36 1065.33 1065.31 1065.27 1065.24 1065.20 1065.17

OCT 1065.11 1065.06 1065.00 1064.94 1064.90 1064.87 1064.84 1065.04 1065.19 1065.23 1065.24 1065.23 1065.22 1065.20 1065.20 1065.21 1065.19 1065.15 1065.12 1065.08 1065.06 1065.05 1065.30 1065.38 1065.40

1065.37 1065.61 1065.17

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High court lists water lawsuit on term calendar

By Jane Harrison The U.S. Supreme Court put the Florida verses Georgia lawsuit over water on its October 2017 calendar, but as of late October had not set a hearing date. Justices listed 45 cases for the calendar, which extends into June 2018. Arguments in several cases began last month and the court schedule showed no date for water war arguments through the rest of this year. The court’s “Granted and Noted List” stated it is “set for oral argument in due course.”

No one from either state’s attorney general’s office will comment on the case, except that each retains the same outside legal counsel. Both rely on Washington, DC attorneys to carry on.

Lake Lanier Caucus Chair Renee Unterman told officials gathered in Gainesville last month that Ga. Attorney General Chris Carr declined to send a representative to the meeting for an update. Clyde Morris, legal representative for the Lake Lanier Association, complained that the state’s office could have at least sent a staff member to say “we can’t comment.”

The deep south water battle is one of two legal contests on the Supreme Court calendar pitting states against their neighbors for the precious resource. Florida fired off against the Peach State in an Oct. 2013 lawsuit accusing Georgia of draining more than its share from the river system that supplies Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Earlier that year, Texas targeted New Mexico and Colorado, accusing them of violating Rio Grande water compact.

Although disagreements over water, a valuable life-sustaining, economic commodity, have been ongoing since civilization began, the U.S. Supreme Court has rarely granted state water squabbles a hearing.

The Texas and Georgia legal actions, titled 141 Original and 142 Original, represent the 141st

and 142nd such cases ever appearing on the federal court calendar.

Federal justices will hear Florida’s pleas to throw out a Special Master’s recommendations to deny its claims. Georgia won a pre-hearing victory in February this year when Special Master Ralph Lancaster concluded Florida could not prove that limiting Georgia’s water supply would remedy its downstream woes.

Lancaster rendered his recommendation after more than two years of discovery and a fiveweek evidentiary hearing in a Portland, Maine courtroom.

Lake Lanier area residents and water users have particular interest in the case which involves a primary resource and amenity.

The 39,000-acre lake is the largest reservoir on the Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system that extends from north Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. Lanier is the northernmost of five impoundments the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates on the rivers.

The Special Master based his denial of Florida’s claims on evidence Georgia produced that no matter what happens with upstream water use, it is the Corps that holds the spigot.

Florida’s lawsuit did not target the Corps, which would have required Florida to get a waiver of sovereign immunity to sue a federal agency. Georgia attorneys anchored their case on the Corps’ control of water flow.

Lancaster concurred. “Without the ability to bind the Corps, I am not persuaded that the court can assure Florida the relief it seeks. I conclude that Florida has not proven by clear and convincing evidence that its injury can be redressed by an order equitably apportioning the waters,” he wrote.

In a series of exceptions and replies submitted after the Special Master’s submission, Florida claimed that the Corps’ operation manual for the rivers states it

could consider potential changes for water flow pending a court decision. But, the Corps also noted that since it is not a party in the lawsuit its operations are not an issue and it is not compelled to act. Georgia’s replies support the Special Master’s conclusions.

Florida offered its exceptions as a final cry for the Apalachicola region’s survival. Its livelihood is based on oyster fisheries, which need fresh water to thrive.

Lancaster indicated he did not find Georgia completely blameless for troubles downstream. He wrote that evidence showed farmers along the Flint River watered crops nearly without restriction and the metropolitan Atlanta was slow to cut back on water use during drought.

During pre-trial activity, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal set up an agricultural water permitting task force and in June allotted $10.5 million for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to oversee the state water metering program.

Each state has spent upward of $40 million in the legal action.

Some Florida water watchdogs have mourned their state’s investment in a lawsuit rather than in propping up the infrastructure of Apalachicola’s oyster industry.

Craig Primis, of Kirkland & Ellis, has Georgia’s nod to argue before the Supreme Court. He won “Litigator of the Week” in February from the National Law Journal, which declared him as “winning the water year” after the Special Master’s recommendation. Georgia Solicitor General Sarah Hawkins Warren, who formerly worked with Kirkland & Ellis as outside counsel on the water case, is leading the effort from the Georgia office.

Gregory G. Garre, of Lathem & Watkins, is counsel of record for Florida. Also a former Litigator of the Week and U.S. Solicitor General, he has argued 41 cases before the Supreme Court, according to his law firm’s website.

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Don’t forget to put a fuel treatment like Sta-Bil in your fuel tank and make sure you put enough for a full tank of fuel.

Check your water system and bilge pump and seacock.

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Repair where needed and you will be ready for next season.

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“Many of these youngsters had never been fishing before, so club members brought their boats out to the lake for a tournament and cookout,” said Woodie Malone, president of the 180-member club.

“We’ve done these events before for members and their children and grandchildren, but this is the first time we’ve opened it up to youth organizations in Hall and Forsyth counties.” Each youngster received a ZEBCO fishing rod, paid for by the club. O’Neill Williams and event chairman Gary Gibbs posed with participants after the event.

Continued from Page 2 In other reports to the caucus: • Cloud reported that the $25,000 state allocation and matching funds from Hall and Forsyth County for removing abandoned vessels on Lanier has been exhausted moving four large, steel hulled houseboats. Seventeen docks, two dock/vessel combinations, and 12 vessels remain on the LLA abandoned or derelict dock project list. Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard said she was looking at creative ways to prosecute those who leave vessels and dilapidated docks, possibly with littering charges.

• DNR District Chief Enforcement Officer Johnny Johnson said fatalities, injuries, boating incidents and boating under the influence arrests thus far in 2017 are down from 2016 totals. As of Oct. 16, DNR reported four deaths by drowning, one boating fatality, 11 injuries, 24 boating incidents and 47 BUIs on Lanier compared to nine drownings, eight boating fatalities, 24 injuries, 35 boating incidents, and 62 BUIs in 2016. Johnson credited a statewide education initiative for helping reduce the number of drownings.

• Cloud distributed a chart showing a Lanier summer full pool analysis depicting the percentage of days June-Aug. the lake has measured at full pool since the 1970s. The analysis indicates that the lake attained its summer full pool of 1,071 feet

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nearly half the time in the 1970s. It was full slightly less in 30 percent of summer days in the 1980s and slightly more than 30 percent in the 1990s. However, the percentage dropped to about 20 percent in the 2000s and about 14 percent this decade. All the while, Georgia’s population, for which Lanier is a major water supplier, more than doubled from about five million to just more than 11 million.

LLA officer Wilton Rooks suggested “multiple factors,” not just population growth, drain Lanier. “We’re not suggesting a slow down on growth,” he said, adding a dialogue with downstream users and a management study of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water releases might help determine what is causing lower summer lake levels.

• LLA officials expressed relief that the Georgia EPD kept a Level 1 drought response in 12 counties in the Lake Lanier watershed. The designation limits water use and suggests water municipal suppliers encourage conservation. “The drought may be over, but the impact of the drought lingers on Lanier. It takes the lake a long time to recover,” Cloud said.

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Buford Community Center n Nov. 4 – Face 2 Face, a tribute show to Elton John and Billy Joel, features Ronnie Smith as Elton and Mike Santoro as Billy. This show plays all of the hits, beloved B-sides and everything in between. Time: 8 p.m. in the Sylvia Beard Theatre. Tickets: $25-30. n Nov. 9 – Kenny Brawner, Ray On My Mind, presented at 8 p.m. in Sylvia Beard Theatre, features the music and story of Ray Charles brought to life by Brawner. Tickets: $25-30. n Nov. 17 – “Sounds of the Big Band Era,” 8 p.m., featuring Joe Grandson and his 16-piece orchestra, and the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s in the Sylvia Beard Theatre. Tickets: $25-30. n Nov. 25 – Christmas Traditions at the Buford Community Center, starts 9 a.m., features fun, holiday cheer and Christmas traditions, such as crafts, the movie “Elf,” Santa and more.

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Clarkesville’s Historic Habersham Community Theater n Nov. 3 – The Atlanta Rat Pack, presented

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Cumming Playhouse n Thru Nov. 5 – “Fiddler On The Roof,” 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.; 3 p.m., Sun. Tickets, $27.50/$30. n Nov. 24-Dec. 10 – “Sanders Family Christmas,” sequel to “Smoke on the Mountain.”

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Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n Nov. 4 – Jamey Johnson, 7 p.m. Tickets: $47+ handling n Dec. 1 – The Beach Boys, 7 p.m. Tickets: $55+ handling Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

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Northeast Georgia History Center n Nov. 7-11 – Special Exhibit: Fighters for Freedom, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., features military items from America’s 20th-century wars. n Nov. 12 – Family Day: Home and Harvest, 1 p.m., where the harvest season and preparing home for the winter explores 18th, 19th and early 20th century Northeast Georgia traditions.

Food, music, dancing, storytelling, hands-on activities and demonstrations are featured. n Nov. 14 – Forum: The Gold Rush, 7 p.m., features Dr. Bryan Sorohan discussing the environmental legacy of the search for gold in the mountains and streams in Northeast Georgia.

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It’s Magical Nights of Lights’ 25th birthday Meet the company behind all those lights: Universal Concepts Shore Lines From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.

By Pamela A. Keene he silver anniversary of Lanier Island’s Magical Nights of Lights promises some all-new displays and a return to the traditions that have made the drive-through Christmas light show a big draw in the Southeast. When it opens on November 17, the 7-mile holiday display will be bigger and better than ever.

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“This year, we’re returning to the great traditions that are the foundation of Magical Nights of Lights,” said Missy Burgess, director of public relations at Lanier Islands. “For instance, people have been asking about the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ display for the past several years, so it’s coming back in 2017. And we’re also creating some big surprises, including a gigantic decorated Christmas tree at the clock tower and a brand-new sparkling red 3D tunnel of lights, presented by Coca-Cola.”

Man behind the show Over the past six or seven

Greg Fulwood chats with an employee in the company’s Cumming warehouse.

months, Islands’ staff has been working closely with the display’s original and long-time designer, Greg Fulwood, who owns Universal Concepts. Over the years, his Cumming-based company has created light and sound spectaculars for theme parks, major sporting events and national attractions. His work with the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Dollywood, several Six Flags Theme Parks, plus several Super Bowl extravaganzas, keeps him in high demand all year long.

“It was really a quirk of fate that I’m even in this business,” said the 63-year-old Fulwood, who’s an avid boater and musician. He graduated from Newberry College in South Carolina with a bachelor of arts degree, focusing on political science, married, then took a job with a lighting company in California in his mid-20s.

By 1980, he was ready to open his own company and chose to concentrate on creating commercial holiday lighting and décor.

“Our Christmas business is our bread and butter, but we handle all types of projects,” he said.

“Our most outrageous to date was a project for the Superdome when we actually designed lighting for the outside of the building. It included an animated 65- by 150foot display with all the bells and whistles. We literally used every skill we had.”

For the third year, Universal Concepts has created Harbor Lights for Gulfport, Mississippi’s Winter Festival. “It’s the largest RGB light show in the world,” Fulwood said. “And with all the new technology, it just keeps getting better.”

World record broken Universal Concepts also broke a Guinness Book of World Records by installing the world’s largest self-standing 137-foot Christmas Tree at Florida’s Cypress Gardens, now Legoland Fla. After the holiday season the display was converted to a giant colorful, animated spring/hibiscus floral bouquet.

It’s keeping up with technol-

Carnival at Lanier Islands’s Magical Night of Lights.

ogy that makes a good lighting company an excellent partner.

“Lighting designs have changed with new technology and manufacturing techniques,” he said.

“Back in the day, we used incandescent bulbs and totally different materials for the structures.

Today, everything’s LED, which is much more environmentally friendly and the lights last so much longer. Plus, with computer technology we can program animation, not only to make displays appear to be moving, but also to change colors. And we have 3-D displays that are simply dazzling.”

For Fulwood, it must seem like every day is Christmas, being surrounded by giant reindeer, snowmen, towering Christmas trees, miles of lighted bows, ribbons, banners and colorful hanging icicles. But, he admits, it’s all in a day’s work.

“Growing up in Stone Mountain with my parents and two brothers, we celebrated Christmas like most any family would do,” he said. “As I said, it was never really my vision to own a commercial lighting business, but it has been a great career so far.

When we landed the contract with Lanier Islands 25 years ago, that was a real feather in our cap, because here we are a local Cumming company and we’re doing the annual Magical Nights of Lights for Lanier Islands – right in our own back yard. That’s saying something!”

Ideas on napkins Back in those days 25 years ago, Fulwood met with the re-

sort’s officials and literally designed the early elements of the light show on the backs of cocktail napkins.

“We drew out their ideas and collaborated on the parts of the show. And each year, it’s grown even more. We are so proud to still be working hand-in-hand with Lanier Islands, and especially the Williams family.”

“There is no typical day for me,” he said. “I spend a great deal of time on the road between Los Angeles, Boston, Mississippi and Miami, then I’m at home in Cumming. That’s just the way it is and I really do enjoy getting to be so creative and to help cities, towns

and organizations kick up their community involvement a couple of notches.”

Universal Concepts does much more than holiday displays and light shows. It creates fully lighted architectural lighting for skyscrapers, animated company logos, and lighting that’s soundactivated or sound-synchronized.

The displays are often set to music.

At Lanier Islands, Magical Nights of Lights will have its own radio broadcast of holiday music on FM 107.9.

“For our guests, we have created a totally immersive holiday experience,” said Burgess. “And they’ll be able to experience all the fun of years past with Holiday Village, carnival rides and fireside activities like roasting marshmallows, all inside LanierWorld.”

This year’s sponsors are Universal Concepts, Coca-Cola and Georgia Power. Admission per vehicle is $35 if purchased in advance online and $45 at the gate.

“We can’t wait for the opening of Lanier Island’s Magical Nights of Lights this year,” Fulwood said. “You just need to come on out and keep your eyes wide open Snowflake tunnel at Magical for all the magical surprises in Nights of Lights. store for you and your family.”

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Cherokee Bluffs Park popular with hikers, rich in history

By Jane Harrison When it opened in late 2015, Hall County’s newest park already had a lot going for it: 2.37 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, grassy fields, picnic tables, pavilion, and community gathering areas on 168 acres in a history-rich setting. The latest addition at Cherokee Bluffs Park, a reassembled frontier-style log home, presents visitors opportunity to step back in time. New amenities – a nine-basket disc golf course, playground and dog park– are in the works this winter for the popular South Hall gem.

“It has everything,” Pat Denote remarked recently after leading about a dozen Gainesville Newcomers Club members on a regular hike at the park. She ticked off the attractions: easy trails, a lake, amphitheater, meadows and of course, the namesake bluffs that sheltered Native Amer-

The grassy amphitheater.

icans and pioneer families.

Last month county crews at the park hammered wood shingles over a two-story cabin originally built long before Hall County was formed. Known as the Robert/Orr log cabin, the structure once stood at the intersection of Hog Mountain and Wade Orr Road, a few miles from the “The Bluffs” on Blackjack Road. The structure dates back to the early 1800s and housed, among others, Col. James Roberts, a Civil War militia officer, according to records provided

by Orr and Roberts family researchers. This month, visitors can walk inside the house where the Friendship community’s pioneers got their mail and provisions and Col. Roberts signed up soldiers. Chris Robinson, who supervised county workers re-assembling the cabin, said the logs – 12-inch hand-cut timbers – were stored in a tractor trailer for years awaiting resurrection.

The Friendship community’s devotion to its roots also shows in the park’s history room, where resident Teresa Owens acted as curator to present photos, artifacts, family archives, and clothing replicating pioneer garb. The history room, housed adjacent to

an 89-person capacity “lodge” or banquet room, is open by request on weekdays by calling the Hall County Parks and Leisure office.

The park’s most striking feature, a huge rock ledge hanging over the woodlands, offered a refuge on the border of Cherokee and Creek tribes and later became a temporary abode of early settlers of then Franklin County in the 1700s. Visitors are warned not to climb on the rocks. But, they can get up close on the trail that passes just underneath and alongside the stone outcrop.

The tread way, which doubles as a mountain bike course, brings in the most visitors, said Hall County parks director Mike Little. “It’s heavily used,” he said, not just by folks who drive in but also by residents of the adjacent Sterling on Lanier development who walk in on the back acreage.

On a crisp sunny October weekday afternoon, the Newcomers Club hikers shared the path with at least three trail runners who jogged gingerly over a few exposed roots. The 2.5 mile Bear Paw, which traverses above a small pond and through a predominately oak and pine forest, is just beginning to show the wear of hundreds of hiking shoes and

PHOTOS BY JANE HARRISON

An early 1800s frontier log cabin, above, and Cherokee Bluffs Park namesake rock overlook, left.

fat tires that have traveled through the woods and underneath some old blackjack oaks standing sentry. Benches on the .08 mile Lake Loop invite hikers and bikers to recline for a packed lunch or a moment’s repose. Anglers can fish in the pond, but signs inform them to release their catch. A .04 Connector Trail provides a short cut between Lake Loop and Bear Paw, plus a sidetrip along a scenic creek.

The park director said the 90person amphitheatre and lodge are becoming popular wedding

and reception sites. However, he said a concert at the amphitheatre brought a disappointingly small turnout.

Two “practice baskets” tempt disc golf players at the edge of the meadow near the bluffs. Little said work should commence on a nine-basket course this winter for opening in the spring. He expects a play ground and dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs, similar to the one at Laurel Park, to be ready by December.

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Nov. 4, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. $25$30. www.active.com. n Pink & Blue Dash 5K, Gainesville. 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 4, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $30. www.active.com. n Lake Russell 5K/Fun Run, Mt. Airy. Runs on paved course around lake, 8:45 a.m. Nov. 4, 403 Lake Russell Rd. $30/10 kids fun run. www.active.com. n Acrylic Painting Workshop, Gainesville.

Learn how to create texture and movements in paintings and study work of Vincent Van Gogh, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 4, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $39, members $34. www.atlantabg.org, 404-8884760. n Fitness in the Park, Gainesville. “Barre fight” featuring dance movements, 10-11 a.m.

Nov. 4, Rock Creek Veterans Park, Northside Dr. Free. www.gainesville.org/fitnessintheparks. n Farm Animal Fun Day, Sautee Nacoochee.

The historic farm comes alive with animals and tours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $5 parking. 706878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Whitewater Watching Hike, Tallulah Falls.

Ranger-led strenuous hike to Bridal Veil Falls to watch paddlers maneuver in water release on Tallulah River. No pets. Children must be age 10 or older. No pets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $15, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallu-

lah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Sunset Hike, Mountain City. Guided hike to Tennessee Rock Overlook to see beautiful sunset, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2 & 9, Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 706-746-2141. n Waterfall Hike, Mountain City. Guided hike to park’s hidden gem, Greasy Falls, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 10, Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 706-746-2141. n Dinner in 1793, Winder. Re-enactors prepare and serve old fashioned dinner at historic fort, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad St. $10, $5 parking.

Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n Superheroes Run for Zyah, Oakwood. 8 a.m. Nov. 11, 4101 Railroad St. $27-$30. www.active.com. n Ruff & Tuff 5K/Festival, Cumming. 9 a.m.

Nov. 11, North Forsyth High School, Coal Mountain Dr. $25. www.fivestarntp.com. n Run for a Life 5K, Gainesville. 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 11, Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Dr. $30. www.active.com. n Every Day Heroes Festival/5K/Fun Run, Cleveland. Festival 3 p.m., runs 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, White County Middle School, 283 Old Blairsville Rd. $15-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Lanier Under the Lights 5K, Buford. Run

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Nov. 23, South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Way. $30-$60. www.runnersfit.com. n Turkey Can Run 5K, Jefferson. 8 a.m. Nov. 23, Jefferson First Baptist Church, 246 Washington St. $12-$15 plus canned goods. www.runnersfit.com. n Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas.

Month-long celebration starts with lighting of the square at 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and continues with daily festivities including Santa visits, caroling, luminaries, special music, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonegachristmas.com., 800-231-5543. n Walk off the Turkey with a Hike, Tallulah Falls. Guided strenuous hike on gorge floor with rock jumping, over and under rocks and logs, possibly getting feet wet, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $15, $5 parking. Call to register. 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Stars over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars under the night sky 5:15-7:15 p.m. Nov. 25, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil for night viewing. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12. Free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770- 535-1976.

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Warm up for fall and winter with a back-yard fire pit Things are heating up for winter back-yard entertaining. More and more people find that adding a fire pit opens a world of possibilities for friends, family or just a romantic evening. “People are using them as a focal point for entertaining, creating great ambience, or even for cooking,” said Jason Brosche, owner of Art of Stone Gardening. “Today’s designs are so versatile – from traditional round fire pits to fire-proof vessels, gas starters to those that are manually lighted.”

They can be constructed in various sizes and shapes to complement the setting, such as quarter-rounds, squares, circles and rectangles. And they can be made of boulders, natural or manufactured flagstone or other fireproof materials.

“We are being asked more and more to install metal swing arms to hold Dutch ovens or grates that can be used with iron skillets,” he said. “And a search of the internet turns up many recipes that are excellent cooked over the open fire.”

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The best way to start a firepit is to stack seasoned firewood into a teepee in the center with some newspapers or kindling below. If you have a gas starter, first light the newspaper or kindling, then turn on the gas a bit. Once the wood has caught fire, turn off the gas. If you don’t have a gas starter, you’ll need a little more patience.

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safety,” he said. “We use firebrick for safety and heat retention. The location of your firepit is very important, and remember that firepits are not intended to be used as burn piles.”

The latest trends create the ambience of flames and a bit of warmth, although some models don’t produce a great deal of heat.

Typically, gas-powered, they use fire glass or lava rocks rather than wood or hot embers. The flames are usually blue.

Art of Stone Gardening recently received two landscape awards from the Georgia Urban PHOTO CREDIT: DANAH PHOTOGRAPHY Ag Council for its landscaping Fire pits serve as a focal point for outdoor entertaining. and hardscape residential designs and installation. For more information, visit www.artofstonegardening.com or call 770 519-6372.

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Ed Martin Realty 770-654-8826 • ed.c.martin@hotmail.com 6822 South Bluff Court • Gainesville, GA 30506 $289,900

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3457 Point View Circle • Gainesville, GA 30506 $535,000

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R C E D UN Take advantage of this unique opportunity to purchase one of the most beautiful lake lots for sale in Marina Bay, with absolutely gorgeous, long-range views of Lake Lanier, and an optional boat slip. Marina Bay is one of the most fabulous gated waterfront communities on Lake Lanier, with the most luxurious amenities of any resort neighborhood, including: a two story clubhouse, beautiful pool, outside cabana with a huge stone fireplace and grill, exercise facility, three lighted tennis courts, and a private marina with five multi-slip docks located in deep water in one of most beautiful sections of Lake Lanier.

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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, new construction waterfront home on Lake Lanier, with a single-slip dock in deep water with a party deck, boat lift, and two jet ski ports. The house has beautiful seasonal water views, spectacular architectural features, and is ready for your builder to complete the house with your selection of colors and styles.

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566 Peachtree Pkwy, Ste 120 Cumming, GA 30041

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2017 New Home @ 5615 Marks Drive 6 50 K PRICED AT $

5615 Marks Drive • Gainesville

Master on main, full finished terrace level w/year round lake views. Dbl slip party dock Over 1/2 acre private lot. 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Beautiful top grade 5” red oak dark rich stained hardwoods, Anderson windows & doors, 2-car attached garage, 3 sliding glass Anderson doors, sparkling grey & silver granite w/glass tile accents. FP w/raised granite hearth & surround accents. Back of home has 2 full length decks w/black aluminum spindles overlooking Lake Lanier. SS appliances, double convection ovens, custom designed cabinets, off white cream & chocolate glazing. Craftsman style covered porch entry w/stack stone & wide hallways, leaded glass mahogany double doors for additional light. Almost new aluminum double slip party dock.

Professionally landscaped w/variety of flowers plants and bushes. Must see! Simply the best! www.obeo.com/1146039. Text me for drone video.

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Lake Lanier Custom Home in South Forsyth near Buford Dam. 3/3, deep year-round water. Fireplace with extraordinary sun room, new HVAC, 2 car attached garage. SS dock may be upgraded to double slip party dock. Lanier Country Club Estates - great neighborhood near Exit 14 off 400. Easy appointments. Text for drone tour. www.obeo.com/1146088.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info

AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/22/17) $3.85 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 10/22/17) $3.79; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon./Wed./Fri./Sat./Sun.; Closed Tues./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 a week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'.

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/22/17) $3.85 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.)

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

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

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week 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 10/22/17) $3.90 (Dock/Store open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.)

Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

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

Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/22/17) $3.59 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 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 10/22/17): $3.99 premium; $4.09 unleaded; $3.24 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with Valv-

Tect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/22/17) $4.09 premium; $3.29 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat./Sun. (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 10/22/17) $3.89 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, Bayliner., Hurricane & Heyday.

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

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

Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/22/17) $3.99 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Closed as of Oct. 1; Will reopen April 1, 2018.

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: 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, 678482-1662.

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

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

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

Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Open Fri.-Mon. for lunch and dinner.

Closed Tue.-Thur. 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, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153.

Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551.

Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848.

Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr.,

Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499.

Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111.

Sperata - Continental fine dining in its 11th year. Private dining available. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. Mon.Sat., Sun. 2:30-9 p.m. Buford. B-4. 678 7657911, www.speratarestaurant.com.

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

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, 770945-8608.

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

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 5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Offering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, and more. Also available: our famous rice balls -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 east Main St. Buford. B3 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com

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. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

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

B-3, 770-945-8787.

Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-6146871.

Oriental Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m.

4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, 678-288-9050.

Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.

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LAKEFRONT HOMES / CUMMING SOUTH LAKE

2 SLIP DOCK PERMIT FOR Charming Lakefront Cottage w/amazing close water views! Gentle walk to drought-proof water & private dock w/party deck and extended swim platform. Open, bright floorplan w/ soaring ceilings, dual master suites, three finished levels & a prime location in south lake sailing waters! Convenient to lakefront dining and easy access to Ga 400 at exit #16. Ideal for a lakefront getaway or for full-time lake living. $799,000

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Gainesville Lakefront Paradise w/masterfully crafted custom features thru-out. Sweeping waterfront views, w/gentle grass to water in south lake sailing waters. Ambience abounds to create a level of lakefront luxury second to none. Spacious wraparound deck, solid wood raised ceilings w/exposed beams, a stone to ceiling FP, & an amazing owner's suite rivaling the best of Architectural Digest. Private double slip dock w/ full party deck in drought-proof water. $830,000

Lovely Home on 2+ Acres in quiet culdesac in great location just north of the Hwy 53 bridge. Features soaring ceilings, a bright & open kitchen with screened porch, master suite on the main level and full finished daylight terrace level with covered porch. The maintenance-free 18x24 dock is in great water and is covered in Cool decking. Includes 40 foot gangway, full party deck and a single slip Sea Doo pad. Reduced to $469,000

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Dawsonville Two Houses for One! Charming Lakefront Craftsman Cottage w/detached Carriage House/Garage. Open floorplan w/ hdwd flrs thru-out main lvl, vaulted wood ceilings, walls of windows o’looking seasonal water views, open loft w/battan board ceilings, custom kitch w/keeping rm w/FP, & spacious wraparound deck. Easy stroll to private boathouse. Carriage House has full kitch & full BA on main lvl & a huge rm upstairs w/2 large walk-in closets... Great for home office/guest house! $379,000

LAKEFRONT LOTS CAPTIVATING

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Chestatee Bay / Forsyth CAPTIVATING BIG WATER VIEWS THAT WILL ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! 1st time on market & last remaining opportunity to build your dream home in this exclusive gated community of $million lakefront homes overlooking Chestatee Bay. Features largest allowable private double slip dock located in the clearest of deep waters with miles of spectacular long-range, open water views. $850,000

Forsyth / Dawsonville Gorgeous 2+ Acre Lakefront Lot with Panoramic Views and 32'x32' double slip dock w/party deck in drought-proof deep water. Located at end of quiet culdesac, ideal for dramatic gated lakefront estate. Long, level winding private drive leads thru magnificent old-growth hardwoods to level building site. Showcase lakefront property has best of privacy, acreage, deep water, & mesmerizing waterfront views. $399,000

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Beautiful Lake Lot w/Martin marina-grade 32x32 private double slip dock w/full party deck & Hydrohoist lift in drought-proof water. Located in magnificent south lake sailing waters! Always deep water & incredible wide ski cove! Easy walk to dock. Nice area of homes & convenient to shopping & dining. Just minutes to I-985 & downtown Gainesville. Located at end of a quiet culdesac. Lot is cleared & ready to build! $350,000

Cumming

Dawsonville LAKEFRONT

South Lake/Hall County

Lovely Lakefront Lot situated in prime sought-after south lake sailing waters! If ever there was a Nantucket on Lanier, this is the place!

Cozy cottages originally built in the 1950's & 60's have evolved over the years into the most charming & unique lakefront community. This area enjoys beautiful lake views and is super convenient! By water, just a short boat ride to lakefront restaurants, marinas, golf & waterpark. Located ~a mile to Ga 400 Ex 16, this is one of the most convenient locations on all the lake for commuters. Deep water dock easilly upgrade to 2 slip. $440,000

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Spectacular Lakefront Lot with amazing views and near level walk to dock from building site. First time on market in over 40+ years. Permit in place for largest allowable double slip dock (Single Slip currently there now).

Ideal Dock Position in beautiful drought-proof water looking out into wide bay area. Very rarely does a great lake lot like this come along! $295,000

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Classic cars and southern hospitality mix at Chateau Elan event Classic cars from every era captivate the imagination and passionate love of the automobile in every red blooded American.

Combine that with a gorgeous fall weekend in the elegance of Don Panoz’s Chateau Elan Resort and Vineyards, and you experience an unforgettable event that all can enjoy!

The 2017 Atlanta Concours d’ Elegance, in it’s second year, was spawned by Harry Krix and Bill Wallet and given the blessings of automotive entrepreneur and owner of Chateau Elan, Don Panoz. This year’s event featured nearly 200 cars and a dozen motorcycles that began with some of the first gas powered vehicles ever made to modern day classics like Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche and Panoz.

Though every attendee seemed to find that one car they have always dreamed of seeing in its original condition, the organizers had some special surprises this year. Fabulous Fins of the Fifties was a big hit which included many bold rear fin designs from the ’50s and ’60s that coincided with the beginning of the jet age in America.

Hundreds of spectators were seen rambling throughout the huge field of priceless cars while conversing with their owners, who were often clad in period outfits. Near the center of the immaculate golf course where all the cars were displayed was an elevated stage where numerous speakers presented interesting information on all facets of the classic automotive world.

For the owners and presenters of these fantastic automobiles and motorcycles, a serious competi-

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tion was taking place among them. This years Best of Show American was the 1930 Packard SP Phaeton owned by the Cofer Collection in Tucker, Ga., and the Best of Show European went to the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K owned by Evergreen Historic Automobiles in Missouri. Founder, Harry Krix presented to Rob Adams a trophy that best exemplified the spirit of the show and is dedicated to his late wife Karen. Adams’ car is a 1956 Arnott Sports Climax, which was the first car designed and built by a woman.

The special honoree this year was famous motorsports broadcaster, Bob Varsha, who was the long time voice of the Formula One World Championship. In his youth, he was a world class runner, but has appeared on almost every network for all facets of motor racing throughout his career.

Most of us in this country are in love with our cars because they evoke memories of wonderful times in our lives ... or maybe our Walter Mitty dreams. Whatever

Early morning at the Concours d’ Elegance at Chateau Elan.

Radiator emblem on a 1930 Packard.

the reason, this event has evolved quickly into being one of the premier Concours d’ Elegance destinations in America, and I can’t wait to see what next year will bring!

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

1920 Ford Model T Speedster.

A modern pink Bentley.

People admiring a line of old Austin Healeys, above.

The love of cars is the essence of the Concours, left.

November 2017

LAKESIDE 51

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Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Lake Lanier, Blue Ridge Mtns. & sunsets from this all brick home. Open floor plan, Brazilian Cherry hard-wood floors, high ceilings, 2 gourmet kitchens with top of the line appliances. Gated neighborhood, slip incuded in covered community boat dock. Double brick verandas & a finished terrace level. 4 BRs with 4 private BAs and a triple garage.

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Holly Hill on Lake Lanier - New upscale executive 11 lot Biscayne on Lanier - New upscale executive 8 lot subdivision in the confines of exclusive Lighthouse Harbour. A 12 x 24’ slip is included w/lot. Dock has power, water and furnished party deck in deep water (never dry). Lot has seasonal lake views. What a great opportunity to be a part of a million dollar community!

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neighbor-hood on Lanier's south lake sailing waters. 12 slip covered docks w/party deck, water & electricity. Paved cart path to dock. Estate sized lots 1-2 plus acres. Only 1 left!!

Two lake lots in exclusive North Hall executive neighborhood.

Buy one or both totaling 5.5 acres. Amenities include tennis and clubhouse. Both have

UNDER $150k CONTRACT $140k

shaded lake views. 2.7 acres = $150k (UNDER CONTRACT).

2.8 acres = $140k. Come build your lake estate ! NO DOCK PERMIT.

Condo living on the shores of Lake Lanier. Walk down to the lake or enjoy the salt water pool and tennis court. Condo has been totally renovated including hardwood floors, granite counters plus a grand foyer stairwell. Full finished terrace level with rec room and third bedroom. Very private back deck and patio. Pet friendly fenced in dog park. BANK OWNED.

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South Lake Treasure! Gwinnett County Schools. Very gentle slope to the double slip (32x32) boat dock with party deck.

Quiet cul-de-sac street.

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Lake Lanier waterfront estate. 1.5 acre site invites quiet relaxation and gracious entertaining. Light filled rooms offer beautiful views with spectacular great room, gourmet kitchen and main floor master suite. A S/S covered boat dock w/party deck sits on 257 feet of water frontage. The deep water cove boasts big water views and sensational sunsets. A complete package of renovations and upgrades available upon request. Truly a masterpiece!

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South Lake Sailing Waters! Beautiful traditional lake home in desirable Hidden Harbor Subdivision. 4BR 2.5BA. Cozy den with FP, Formal dining and living rooms. Newly renovated custom chef’s kitchen with all the bells and whistles! Private screened porch overlooking lake. Very gentle walk to the S/S covered boathouse W/ 100ft ramp. Full unfinished bsmt. Swim / tennis / clubhouse.

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A Hidden Harbor Lake Happening! Walk to the rec area for a swim or a game of tennis or just relax in the clubhouse with friends and neighbors. This stepless ranch boasts 3BR 2BA, great room W/ FP , formal dining , country kitchen w/ breakfast bar and a full unfinished bsmt w/boat door and drive. Shaded lake views of the deep water cove where your private S/S boathouse holds all your water toys. This is an exceptional South Lake value!

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Getaway from Atlanta within minutes! Lake Lanier cottage with expansive views. All knotty pine on main level, vaulted ceiling, all season porch. Large master on terrace level with oversized deck. Single slip aluminum dock. Convenient to Port Royal Marina for music, gas and restaurants. Beach area behind house for easy access swimming, fishing or floating.

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Home on 1.87 acres on deep water with easy walk to dock. 4BR/3.5BA, full fnshd bsmnt with views to the open water. Spacious ktchn w/ island, solid surface cntrtps and a view to the family room and snrm. Separate dining room, living room, mstr on the main w/large walk in-closet. Laundry on main w/2nd BR w/prvt bath. Two bdms, bath, den, and family room on terrace level.

Home has a wired generator, wide overhangs. Home is only 20 minutes from downtown Gainesville and just miles from Dawsonville.

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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.......770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules ..............770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info ...........770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29.....770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .....770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand .................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ...............................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ...............................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ..............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday ....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale..............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor .............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days............770-628-1019 9.Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10.Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11.Sunset Cove .............................678 304-3157

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Susan Moss REALTOR

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Private and beautiful lake setting! Located on a peninsula w/fall, winter & spring big water views & soft shaded summer views.

Extremely deep water! This unique property sits off the road & offers a secluded setting. Home features double, covered & screened porches overlooking private, level backyard. Custom built book cases in open family room, master on main and exercise room. Partially finished terrace level that features a 2nd family rm, bedroom and bath & a covered porch overlooking lake. Plenty of unfinished space for add'l bedroom and storage. 3434 Banks Mountain Place Gainesville, GA 30506

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View, View & More View! Vacation on Lake Lanier all year by enjoying close proximity to water's edge and a grassy "barefoot" walk to double slip dock with attached platform & grandfathered 100 ft ramp. Addition built & home renovated in early 2000's. From a distance, property overlooks Bald Ridge Marina, and home features wood & tiled floors, 2 master bedrooms plus additional bedroom, screened porch, large deck, partial basement. Located a mile from Market Place Blvd., shops and GA400. Can’t beat location!

2405 Edgewater, Cumming, GA 30041

$679,000

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L.E. Landscaping & Tree Removal, LLC

Vesper’s Marine Service

BEFORE

“Quality and Service You Can Depend On”

Marine Repair at Your Location!

AFTER

• Expert Marine Repair • Over 25 Years Experience • Factory Trained Service on: Mercruiser, Mercury, OMC and Volvo Penta • Service on Most Makes and Models

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

Vesper’s Marine Service 548 Station Trail Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: 678-557-4468 Fax: 770-887-4468

Licensed & Insured • References Available

Call for your free estimate today • 678-414-9187

Cr ystal Watkins

Shari Gross

Realtor

Broker Associate, GRI, ePro, CDPE Certified International Property Specialist

36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201, Destin, FL 32541

850-654-2900

Cell or Text 850-376-5406 Shari@ShariGrossRealtor.com

Each Keller William Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

4073 Indian Bayou North, Destin, FL 32541 Offered for sale at $1,599,000 Destin Florida Boater's Paradise! Stunning 7 bed, 5 bath home on desirable Indian Bayou North with 100' of protected deep water leading to Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Covered dock for large/small vessel/watercraft, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, pool and spa. Gorgeous Reclaimed refinished wood f looring throughout.

Breathtaking Live Reef 330 gallon fish tank in open eat-in gourmet kitchen and large dining area with built-ins.

Global Property Specialist

Cell or Text 850-855-6885 Cr ystal@Cr ystalWatkins.com www.Cr ystalWatkins.kw.com

November 2017

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CLASSIFIEDS BOAT LIFT For Sale: Excellent condition Hydro Hoist Lift: 16 ft. wide, 10,000-pound capacity.

Used for Cobalt 302. Best offer. Inquiries: email sarah.ford@agcocorp.com.

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Upcoming Shows

November 17, 18, 19

December 1, 2, 3* Antiques and Christmas Gift Market * Held the 1st weekend of December not the 3rd.

MVP Staffing is looking for landscaping trainee team-leaders in Gainesville. Pay rate to start: $13/hr. Must love to work outdoors. Text: 954-551-1113 or call 470-5891202 or email: rtorres@mvpstaffing.com.

SERVICES Lake home and houseboat cleaning available! Insured, dependable, with excellent reviews! Personal Touch House Cleaning Services, 770-831-0155 or online at: www.personaltouchcleaning.com.

lakelaniergear.com. Shop our custom tshirt designs for Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier at our site on Etsy. Our designs are also available for purchase at Bald Ridge, Port Royale, and Habersham marinas on Lake Lanier and Hammonds Fishing in Cumming. Our products can also be found at Victoria Harbour and Park Marina on Lake Allatoona. Please call us for any embroidery or screen printing needs; our quotes are always free! 678-662-9227.

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1321 Atlanta Highway • Cumming, GA 30040

770-889-3400

Martin Docks, Inc. Serving Lanier ‘In the Spirit of Excellence’ Since 1956

Boat Lift, PWC Lift, Custom Lift Designs for Watercraft of All Kinds

Dealer for

5303 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30503

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Lakeside on Lanier Classifieds Only $15 per Month!

Up to 20 words, then only 25 cents per word after that!

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DECKS • PAINTING • HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Custom Build and Rebuild Decks, Porches and Stairs • Complete Exterior and Interior Painting and Repair • Deck, Dock and Driveway Pressure Washing and Staining • Pathway Steps to the Lake With Mulch • Low Voltage Lighting Installed • All Home Improvements, Repair and Maintenance Performed

Wit Service Corp.

Call Dave Whitaker • 404-277-0345 Buying or Selling • Call Us - We Can Help All Work Performed by Owner Small Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates • Many References Serving Lake Lanier and the Surrounding Areas Since 1998

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Vice President//Partner

PPATSY A T S Y BAIL BAILEY EY

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