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November 2018
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Vol. 24 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Water Innovation Center
When Gwinnett County opened the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in 2001 to process the county’s wastewater, officials envisioned that it would become a model for wastewater treatment across the nation. Fast forward to 2018. Page 26
Thanksgiving Day races
A flock of turkey trots, gobble wobbles and “can” runs hatched around Lake Lanier about a decade ago. On Thanksgiving Day area runners and walkers hoping to burn some calories before they fill up don’t have far to drive to the starting line. Page 34
Fall at Lake Lanier
The sweltering heat of summer is subsiding and Lake Lanier is magically changing. It is a quieter, calmer lake during the fall season that allows birds, wildlife and fish to again appear in greater numbers. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .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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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Preparing for the show: Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is spending millions to add new features like “License to Chill Snow Island” just in time for winter. Above, Kenneth Coleman of Flowery Branch (top) and Drew Tripoli of Sugar Hill assemble one of the many displays at the new and improved Magical Nights of Lights. See page 2 for details.
For more information, see our ad on pages 4 & 5.