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Shoreline management

Shoreline management ranger Corbin Martin sums it up succinctly: “In reality, we’re managing one of the largest natural areas of public property in Georgia. As such, it is our responsibility to manage and protect the shoreline and the water quality of Lake Lanier for millions. Page 26

Boat Parade of Lights

With a goal of making this year’s Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on December 14 the biggest yet, organizer Richard Pickering challenges participants to step up their game. Page 15

Little Ocmulgee State Park

Just 30 miles south of I-16 near Dublin, Ga. is a natural oasis in the middle of farm country that can be enjoyed by everyone. Little Ocmulgee State Park is a secluded 1,360-acre Georgia State Park located two miles north of McRae-Helena on the Little Ocmulgee River. Page 50

Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 31 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55 Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36 Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44 Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page 37 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 42 On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 35 Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55 Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23 Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page 50

PHOTO COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE

License to Chill Snow Island returns this month at Lanier Islands with improvements including Parrot Mountain snow slide now running nearly two football fields. Story, page 12.

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is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope

Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene

Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox

Columnists Glenn Burns, Steve Johnson, Vinnie Mendes, Sara Bagwell Travel Editor Bill Vanderford

Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

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

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Special Master’s decision on water war may come this winter

By Jane Harrison Water law experts expect Special Master Paul J. Kelly, Jr., will be quick to render his opinions in a six-year Florida/Georgia dispute over water in the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint river basin.

The Supreme Court appointee, known for timely case management, might possibly have recommendations out in early winter after questioning attorneys during oral arguments Nov. 7.

At stake is potential courtmandated allocation of water in the river system where Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir. The special master’s recommendations are likely to influence a Supreme Court decision that could enforce water policy and affect long term relationships between the states for generations.

Kelly granted Florida’s request for a face-to-face hearing in July and originally set the date for Dec. 16, then without explanation moved it to Oct. 17, before changing it to this month after Florida noted a date conflict. Oral argument was set to commence at 10 a.m. Nov. 7, at the U.S. District Courthouse for the District of New Mexico, in Albuquerque.

Kelly allotted 45 minutes for each party, with Florida granted

extra time for rebuttal. Kevin Jeselnik, chief legal counsel for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, expected Kelly would drill lawyers after their presentations to get specific information he needs.

“Typically there’s a lot of Q&A in appellate level oral arguments,” he said, speculating that Kelly would run the hearing like those often heard in the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, where Kelly is a senior judge.

“Each side will answer directly to the story they want to tell,” Jeselnik said. Georgia’s storyline asserts it is not to blame for Florida’s water woes and that there is enough water in the basin to reasonably serve its needs. The Peach State also argues that water use restrictions could choke economic development. Florida contends Georgia has been irresponsibly consuming water for years, causing economic and ecological harm downstream in Apalachicola Bay. Jeselnik also guessed that Kelly may have already formulated an opinion and allowed the hearing so he could “dial it in.”

Each side will aim “to create shreds of doubt in any previously formulated opinion,” said Chris Manganiello, CRK Water Policy

Director. He speculated the brief court session would not “change hearts and minds in the last minute … There’s not going to be a Perry Mason moment with a 180-degree change in the path of the overall case,” he said.

New Mexico attorney John B. Draper, who has extensive experience arguing water cases in front of special masters, said that by granting the hearing Kelly “obviously decided having access to the attorneys would be helpful.”

He expected Kelly would direct a lot of questions to each side to ensure he’s understanding their positions correctly.

Draper’s familiarity with special masters includes his current connection with Kelly in the Santa Fe legal community and his past acquaintance with the initial special master in the case, the late Ralph I. Lancaster. Draper’s office is practically across the street from Kelly’s. He also knew the former special master, whom he described as a very experienced special master and a “really great guy, smart and very able.”

Draper said special masters carry a huge responsibility for future relationships between the contending states and thus desire a thorough understanding of both

sides. Kelly deliberated months before deciding to grant Florida’s March request for oral arguments.

“Even for an experienced judge like Kelly, there’s a lot of (evidence) to go through, even to determine that he needs oral arguments,” Draper said.

He speculated that after getting the answers he needs, Kelly will complete his recommendations “in a matter of months.” Jeselnik and Manganiello also think Kelly’s opinion will come in early winter or spring. Then it would be up to Supreme Court justices to put it on their calendar for another hearing.

The legal matter centers on Florida’s claim that Georgia consumes more than its share of water from the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, causing depleted flow on the Apalachicola and devastation to the downstream ecosystem on the Panhandle, where a fishing-dependent economy needs fresh water to nourish oyster beds.

Lake Lanier, the ACF’s northernmost reservoir, provides water to much of metro Atlanta and supports local economies through tourism and recreation, marinerelated business, and real estate See Lawsuit, page 22

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CHECK YOUR VALUE AT: LivingOnLakeLanier.SmartHomePrice.com Like our facebook page - www.facebook.com/LivingOnLakeLanier 6415 Chestnut Hill Rd, Flowery Branch

5645 Harbor Pointe, Oakwood

4195 Heather Way, Cumming

SUPER-UNIQUE PROPERTY! 5BR/ 4.5 B home w/2 FP, screened porch, 2 decks, finished terrace level w/media room/br/kitchen, 5-car garage! Fenced area, greenhouse, fire pit, above-ground pool. 2nd building originally a 4-car garage converted into a bar/media/game room w/ a BR/ 1/2 BA! 3 separate driveway entrances. Plenty of room for all your TOYS on 2.7 acres! Close to Marinas. No HOA! Selling as is with right to inspect. REDUCED $514,000 (Hall)

EXQUISITE 4 BR/4.5 BA 4 sided brick home w/Lake Lanier frontage & seasonal lake views. 5 minutes from Sunrise Cove Marina where seller is offering $3000 toward a boat slip at the marina! Gourmet kitchen, screened porch, MANY extras; massive unfinished terrace level. Enjoy the swim and tennis amenities of Pointe West, an exclusive, gated Lake Lanier community. $748K (Hall)

SOUTH LAKE Lanier amazing home! Gorgeous all brick lake home w/ 2 gated entrances; is VERY private.

Open concept living area, 3 BR/2 BA home w/ an upper master suite, 2 BRs on the main, terrace level w/ HUGE windows + over-sized 2 car garage. Easy walk to the single clip dock on south lake sailing waters.

Priced below appraisal. REDUCED $624K (Forsyth)

PERFECT WEEKEND LAKE HOME. SOUTH END 4 BR/3 BA home with detached two car garage.

SS dock w party deck in always deep water (16 feet on 9/3/19). 90 steps to the water. Vaulted two-story family room, wrap-around deck, media/game room with a kitchen on the terrace level. No HOA. Over an acre wooded lot and TONS of parking. Selling as is with the right to inspect. REDUCED $599K (Forsyth)

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! Gorgeous lake views from most every room! Master BR on main. Huge kitch & separate dining rm that connects the fam rm & kitch.

New hdwd flrs, quartz c’tops and tile backsplash! 3 BRs on the upper level (1 a 2nd master suite). Terrace level w/ a game rm, 2nd living rm, wet bar, work rm.

EASY walk to SS dock in beautiful water. Priced BELOW current appraisal REDUCED $830K (Hall)

GRASS TO THE WATER and lake views from most EVERY room! KILLER lot on GREAT water! 3 BR/ 3 BA. Screened porch overlooking beautiful Lake Lanier. Grass to the water w/easy walk to the dock.

The open concept and 2 master suites on the main level is perfect for entertaining. REDUCED $599K (Forsyth)

CUL-DE-SAC LOT on Lake Lanier w/DEEDED & covered boat slip! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL part of lake & deep water. PERFECT spot to keep your boat until you build. You will love the uniqueness of the custom built homes in Dockside Cove. VERY close to Athens Boat Club Marina. This gated community features streetlights, walking paths, firepit area and golf cart parking by the docks. $169,000 (Hall)

WOW! 41 ft of water at the GORGEOUS double slip dock w/party deck! Shared easement from Browns Bridge Rd to lot. Nice building site w/easy dock access. Great views from the dock, DEEP water always in a protected cove in Flat Creek. 10 minute boat ride to Port Royale and Pelican Petes; 15 minute boat ride to Aqualand and Pigtales. Buy now and build later.

Save marina fees! $225 K (Hall)

Watermark Cove

8910 Beaver Trail, Gainesville

ONLY 2 LOTS LEFT. Mark Trail. New survey at office. 2 lots with 2 dock permits on north end of Lake Lanier w/ sunset views! GREAT DEAL! REDUCED $145-$195K (Hall)

FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.30-

ONE OF THE BEST homes on Lake Lanier featured in Architectural Digest in 2008! Amazing wall of windows overlooks pool & lake! 1.95 acres of privacy & garages for 7 cars!

This home has it ALL w/ new kitchen, plumbing, HVAC, roof, whole house generator, river rock rip rap, dbl slip dock...the list goes on. The master bedroom opens to a private covered patio, pool & hot tub. Partial terrace lvl has workout/rec rm, full bath & more. REDUCED $1,425,000 (Forsyth)

IMPECCABLE 3 BR/3.5 BA South Lake home with gorgeous lake views from most every room! Very low COE line & easy walk/golf cart ride to single slip dock in DEEP water. Enjoy sunset views on AMAZING covered deck. Master on main + office/4th BR. Gourmet kitch w/sitting rm, HUGE gr rm w/FP & dining rm! 2 BR & baths on terrace level plus living rm, office & workout rm. REDUCED $875,000 (Hall)

9321 Cain Circle, Gainesville

3642 & 3646 Laura Lane, Gainesville

WOW! 4BR/2BA with 2 kitchens & 2 living rms in LAKE LANIER COMMUNITY w/ NICE lake views & GREAT lake access. NO HOA. Great decks overlooking the lake. Boat launch/ramp just minutes away.

Walk to the lake to swim, paddle board and kayak.

HUGE unfinished basement with garage for storage for your lake toys. REDUCED $285K (Forsyth)

TWO CONTIGUOUS beautiful lakefront lots on a cove with views to open water. Mostly hardwoods and a gentle slope to the lake, w/220’ of corps frontage.

Keep your boat at home and launch at Robinson Park a 5 minute drive away. Come build your dream home and walk to the lake to fish, paddle board, kayak and canoe.

4 miles to Gainesville. The lots can be purchased together or separate for $39,900 each. (Hall)

3710 Sinclair Shores Road, Cumming

6117 Deepwater Cove, Gainesville

2.63 acres lots. Gated subdivision. Interior and lakefront lots. $120K - $175K Gainesville (Hall)

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AMAZING, private & impeccable home! Open floor plan w large living room & kitchen! Finished terrace level (or inlaw suite) w/ wet bar, large living room/rec area & full bath & steam shower. Private screened porch. Boat parking, carport, parking for 10, workshop, multiple outdoor living areas. EASY walk to SS covered dock. Lot can be subdivided. Vinyl siding makes this home maintenance free and there is a security system! 3BR/3BA. $439,000 (Dawson)

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MICHELE KAPLAN 678-677-5653 michelekaplan@kw.com 3479 Maritime Glen, Gainesville

PRICED BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL! Immaculate, move-in ready, Craftsman-style 4 br, 4.5bath, 2 car garage home w/ FP, NEW ROOF on corner lot in Harbour Point! Master on main, new carpet, light fixtures, hdwd flrs, renovated master bath. HUGE bonus rm. Terrace level-media room w/full kitchen/bar, exterior entry, work-out room, office, extra room that could be guest rm. New exterior/interior paint, water heater, deck/rails.

Boat slip available. REDUCED $549K (Hall)

6016 Bluewater Blvd, Gainesville

2.02 ACRE LOT in a gated Lake Lanier community!

Escape the traffic of the city and build your home where you feel like you are a million miles away but are only 15 minutes to EVERYTHING! The great thing about Dockside Cove is the uniqueness of the existing homes that are not cookie cutter and are custom designed. This is an AMAZING price for a large lot and access to Lake Lanier. $69,000 (Hall)

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1330 Lakeshore Circle, Gainesville

CITY LIVING, close to downtown Gainesville and VIEWS of Lake Lanier from most EVERY room! Gorgeous traditional home with fabulous spaces. Huge foyer, large family room, separate dining room & AMAZING kitchen & sunroon w/ lake views! Upper level has 3 huge BRs, a master bath w/ lake views, a roof top deck & laundry. Full unfinished basement with room to expand. EASY walk to double slip dock in DEEP WATER ALWAYS! 4BR/3BA. $725K (Hall)

Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville

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REDUCED $125K (Dawson)

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Stunning lakefront home built w/ timeless brick & stone. Gorgeous windows showcase fabulous pool & nature lovers’ private backyard. Enjoy kayaking & swimming in beautiful Lake Lanier via 120’ of Corps’ frontage on the back of the lot.

In addition to the spacious floor plan, your favorite feature may be the gleaming Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Sure to be the gathering place for family & friends, the chef’s dream kitchen opens to the keeping room w/ its warm, welcoming fireplace. Finished terrace level offers a massive game room, workout room, full bath & second living room. Handy outbuilding & RV carport. $800k

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Flowery Branch $525k

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$2,250,000 • GATED & LUXURIOUS 1.43 acres estate nestled on the water’s edge close to Marina’s & Margaritaville. Brand new & unique renovations around every corner. Pool & finished terrace level w/wine cellar make this property great for entertaining. Double slip Wahoo dock. FMLS# 6626378 6544 Yacht Club Road Nicole 678-858-0265

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$1,575,000 (A)/$1,275,000 (B) • AMAZING LAKE LANIER OPPORTUNITY! N HALL/GAINESVILLE CLOSE TO THE CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB! Gorgeous sunset views, privacy & space, 1.69+\- acres. 556 ft of Corps frontage, 3 lots, 3 docks (all with twin-slip permits) plus this spacious & charming home & barn! Gentle topography allows for easy walks to the lake, golf cart rides, four wheeling! FMLS# 6531018 4016A Chapman Drive (Lots 8, 9 & 10) FMLS# 6542066 4016B Chapman Drive (Home on lot 10 is priced at $979,000, FMLS # 6531016; home plus adjacent lot 9 & barn is priced at $1,275,000. FMLS #:6542066; Lot 8 is priced at $299,000)

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$1,295,000 • EXCEPTIONAL LAKE RESORT PROPERTY. Cedar & stone 4BR|4.5BA Craftsman, perfect gathering & entertaining spot, spacious 1.19 acre grass to water lot with lake views, private twin slip party dock& plentiful outdoor living spaces!

FMLS# 6593419 6302 J F Jay Road

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$1,295,000 • ESCAPE FROM IT ALL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LANIER! $200K Price reduction. Gated Corp or family retreat! 3900 feet lakefront, 45 acres! Beautiful views 4 bedroom home, privacy and serenity. Twin slip party dock.

FMLS# 6540864 4345 McEachern Drive

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$1,595,000 • BEST VIEWS IN HARBOUR POINT! Magnificent 180 degree views of lake & mountains! Boat slip at HP'S marina is available. Every upscale feature you desire Opulent owner's suite, wine cellar/ tasting room, fireside gathering room, English pub, billiards/rec, theatre, fitness room + much more. FMLS# 6567304 3502 Lake Breeze Lane

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$1,100,000 • RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! PRIVATE ESTATE, 4 ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY WHICH COMES WITH PRIVATE TWIN SLIP DOCK, SALT WATER POOL WITH OUTSIDE KITCHEN & POOL CABANA. 2nd lot plus dock included.

FMLS# 6544482 6346 Loco Vare Road

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$2,195,000 • ONE OF THE VERY BEST LOTS ON LANIER! Luxury 5BR|5BA| 2HB all brick home on a grass to water point lot has 252 ft of CORPS frontage in the water, a sandy beach and wideopen long range deep blue water views with nightly sunsets! Private dock w/party deck upgradable to the largest allowable 32x32 twin slip. Adjacent USACE peninsula provides wind/ wave protection and privacy. FMLS# 6627393 5730 Point West Drive Sheila 770-235-6907

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$1,399,000 • NEW CONSTRUCTION COASTAL FARMHOUSE DESIGN IN A PRIME SOUTH LAKE LOCATION W/32X32 PARTY DOCK IN DEEP WATER! Outdoor kitchen & room for pool. Finished apt over garage. Gated property, 5BR/ 4.5BA. Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161. FMLS# 6520145 5954 Nachoochee Trail

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$949,900 • “CHESTATEE LANIER & GOLF COMMUNITY. On the golf course with views of private pond! Boat slip available at marina! FMLS# 6547660 377 Night Fire Lane

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$939,000 • SOUTH LAKE FABULOUS 4 BR/5 BA home with gorgeous pool, Summer Crest at Four Seasons, Finished terrace level w/2nd kitchen.

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$899,000 • SOUTH LAKE! Elegant newly renovated all brick 7 BR’s, 5.5 baths w/terrace level second kitchen/in-law suite. Amazing outdoor living w/stone FP/grill/two waterfalls o’looking the lake! Approved handicap cart path to twin slip party dock. Room for pool. 3 car garage.

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$724,700 • NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER w/ boat slip included. Kensington Creek w/4BR/4B’s, daylight terrace level, 3 car garage, outdoor FP on covered porch! Mountain & lake views.

FMLS# 6625732 7365 Crestline Drive Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265

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$627,400 • NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE RESERVE AT LAKE LANIER w/boat slip option.

Havenridge is a desirable Frank Betz modern farmhouse plan w/charming covered front porch & 3 car garage. FMLS# 6630878 6320 Crestline Drive Stephanie 770-654-4161

$849,000 • STUNNING LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this beautiful home in highly desirable Harbour Point! 4BR|4.5BA with dock slip option at the community dock. FMLS# 6623620 3731 Wavespray Court Linda 770-313-5446

$849,000 • NEW PRICE! PRIVATE RESORT SITUATED IN A GATED NORTH HALL SUBDIVISION! 6BR/5BA, entertainers dream & open floor plan.

1.41 acre yard with oversize pool, fire pit & grill area w/bar seating. FMLS#6058675 4644 Manor Drive Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161

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$829,000• CHARMING RANCH STYLE LIVING ON LAKE LANIER! 5BR|3.5BA, prvt dock, updated & renovated throughout- character of a retro lake home with the appeal of today's trends. FMLS# 6596637 5567 Mallard Walk Nicole 678-858-0265

BRA FLRY

$799,000 • BEAUTIFUL VIEWS & GENTLE WALK TO DEEP WATER TWIN-SLIP PARTY DOCK. Estate lot. 5BR/5BA, finished terrace level. Ready for your beautiful updates.

FMLS# 6556135 3188 Deep Water Drive

$695,000 • RENOVATED 4BR|3BA LAKE LANIER HOME permitted for 32x32 twin slip dock in Chattahoochee CC area! Updated brick ranch w/ finished terrace level situated on 1.9 acres in Ada Creek.

FMLS#6625043 1177 Antioch Campground Road Stephanie 770-654-4161

$610,000 • WIDE OPEN SUNRISE VIEWS! Adorable cottage, 4BR/3BA/2HB. Deep water party dock! FMLS# 6552193 5500 Truman Mountain Rd, Gainesville

$449,000 • MOVE-IN READY 5BR|4.5BA, Summercrest Lake Lanier subdivision with S&T, just a block away from boat ramps!

Area of million-dollar lake homes on peninsula surrounded by Lake Lanier.

Seasonal lake views. FMLS# 6591127 6705 Great Water Drive

$385,000 • TURN KEY SALE! Buy fully furnished with a Pontoon boat! Enjoy family weekends or full time living @ cute 2BR|2BA lake cottage situated on a beautiful area of Lake Lanier! FMLS# 6602360 119 Lakeview Point Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798

$299,000 • 4BR\3BA FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL in an established Lake Lanier neighborhood with community lake access for launching kayaks, canoes, fishing or swimming! FMLS# 6608673 1115 Timber Lake Trail, Forsyth Michelle 404-379-5798

THE RESERVE ON LAKE LANIER - New construction homes with community dock, gated entrance, clubhouse & pool! Lots available.

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$669,900 • SPACIOUS ALL BRICK RANCH ON FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL! An enjoyable level golf cart ride to your private deep water single slip dock w/party deck. 4BR/6BA. FMLS# 6583000 9070 Ivyshaw Landing

$599,000 • ONE OF THE BEST LOTS ON LANIER! 3 slip enclosed boathouse. FMLS# 6534159 4368 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

$299,000 • .2 ACRE POINT LOT with a 3 BR home permit and a deep water SS dock. 4370 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville

$399,000 • SIDNEY ON LANIER Dream lake lot, wide open views and a portion of the property line in the water! Ready for your new build, deepest drought proof water you'll find, permitted for a 32'x32' twin slip dock FMLS# 6609607 2273 Sidney Drive, Gainesville Sheila 770-235-6907

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West Bank Park repairs under way

Repairs have begun at West Bank Park and the popular Lake Lanier destination should reopen in March, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The park was temporarily closed in February 2019 due to safety hazards after flooding.

“Conditions at the park are now favorable for repairs,” said Tim Rainey, operations project manager for Lake Lanier Project Office. “While you may see the barricades moved and the gate open, please do not enter the park. This is only for the entering and exiting of work crews.”

Visitors of Lake Lanier should not park outside of the gate as this could interfere with maintenance operations. Unauthorized vehicles parked in this area are subject to being towed.

Repairs will be ongoing throughout the fall and winter seasons and include: • Installation of concrete walls to replace worn-out and hazardous wooden retaining walls • Restoration of picnic site areas from erosion • Removal of dead, hazardous trees • Installation of shoreline stabilization, and • Repairing of pump and controls for septic systems, sink holes, and handicap access.

“We appreciate the public’s patience and anticipate West Bank Park will fully reopen no later than March 29, 2020,”

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This file photo from December 2013 shows how West Bank Park is affected by high water. The area is now under construction and is set to reopen in March.

Rainey said. “This timeline could change as work progresses. When repairs are complete, we will announce the re-opening of West Bank Park.”

For info about other Corps-managed recreation sites on Lanier, call 770-9459531 or visit https://go.usa.gov/xEmme.

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Fishing news

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area experts

Lake level: 4.5 feet below full Clarity: Main lake, creeks clear Temperature: 60s

Bass fishing Bass fishing is very good. The cool down has really helped the fishing.

Rocky areas at the mouths of creeks as well as main river points are holding fish, and at daylight these fish are up and chasing bait. Moving baits is the ticket on bass.

We are also catching spots on points and humps in 15 to 25 feet of water, more toward the mouths of the creeks. The top water and swimbait bite has been strong recently. Note that with cloud cover, the fish will tend to be shallower and roaming more.

With the sun up, the fish seem to concentrate more around the brush on structure as the day goes on. We are seeing some good schooling activity from daylight until around 10 in the mornings.

During cold fronts like we had recently, make sure to change your approach to match the mood of the fish. Typically the fish are not as aggressive post front.

This report is provided by Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com, 770 542-7764.

Striper fishing Stripers have been biting well, although a little more scattered as we are seeing fish on top, in deeper water in pockets and drains, and of course plenty of fish on top are chasing bait.

On top of that, fish are showing up in the middle parts of the lake as well so your search area will be bigger than it has been in recent weeks. With that being said, we have several good techniques that should get you hooked up!

The topwater bite is very good, with two components to this pattern. The first, is chasing down the schoolers. They are showing up fairly consistently, and may be anywhere, but look for the greatest activity in the major creek arms or over the river channel.

They are showing in big groups, pretty easy to see, but up and down quickly.

I think the best bait to cast at the schoolers is a buck tail or lead head tipped with a Fluke. Why? It

casts well, even in the wind, it is easy to get the fish off the hook and the bait back in the water.

Other baits that are effective are topwaters, swim baits Steelshads, and small spoons. You have to be pretty aggressive when you see these fish, they will occasionally stay up for extended periods, which should become more frequent as the water cools, but many are only on top for a short period of time. When you see them, assuming there are no other boats on them, run right up to the fish, within a cast, and get a bait to ‘em. If you get to them before the sound you should get the bite.

The second pattern is blind casting to humps and points.

There are plenty of fish on this pattern so it is not necessary to see fish to catch them on the top waters.

Target main lake humps and points 15 to 30 feet, if brush is present it is a plus. Many of your favorite baits will be effective, Zara Spooks, Chug Bugs, Surge Shad, etc. Go bigger and nosier in the wind, a little more subtle if it slacks off.

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Trolling is still a very strong technique, with pulling Mini Mack’s on mono or lead core, depending on the depth you are targeting, or pulling the full size rigs over the humps. With plenty of fish on the shallower humps and points, contour trolling the Mini on mono(17 to 25 pound test) 150 feet behind the boat has been a very good pattern, especially for numbers.

If you are targeting deeper fish, put the Mini on the lead core or the down rigger to get the needed depth. On the deeper humps, 20 to 35 feet, use the full

size Capt Mack’s’ 9 bait buck tail rig 120 to 140 feet behind the boat to get the bite. Typical, on those deeper humps, that bite will not be effectively until later in the morning and improves as the day goes on.

This report provided by Mack Farr, Captain Mack’s guide service, www.captmacks.com, 1-888989-8052.

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By Pamela A. Keene It’s back and they say it is bigger than ever. License to Chill Snow Island returns to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands on November 22, bringing with it snow, winter fun and Santa.

From a longer, faster, higher Parrot Mountain snow slide to holiday traditions including Magical Nights of Lights, Margaritaville becomes a winter wonderland this month.

“Parrot Mountain snow slide has been extended up by almost one-third,” said Bucky Perry, vice president of operations at Margaritaville.

“It’s now 575 feet long and stands eight stories tall, giving riders an even more adventurous and invigorating ride than ever before. That’s almost two lengths of a football field.”

Guests travel to the top of Parrot Mountain via a conveyor-belt people mover to maximize their time on the ride. The ride finishes above the wave pool, which for winter has been converted to a snow-filled winter playland.

“Kids of all ages can enjoy making snowmen and playing in the snow,” Perry said. “Plus all the traditional holiday activities

retail areas for holiday shopping: Santa’s Workshop near Harbor Pavilion, Bucky’s, and a special area near LandShark Landing.

The island’s Magical Nights of Lights holiday lights, with seven

miles of animated, sparkling displays, depicts Christmas traditions with “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the “Tunnel of Light,” and “Santa and his Reindeer,” as well as newer islandthemed lighted creations.

“Last year License to Chill Snow Island was very well received,” Perry said, “and we’re looking forward to an even better season this year.”

License to Chill Snow Island and Magical Nights of Lights open on Friday, November 22.

Magical Nights of Lights continues through Sunday, January 5.

License to Chill Snow Island will be open daily through January 5, and then on Saturdays and Sundays through February 23. It will also be open on Monday, January 20, for the MLK holiday, and Monday, February 17, for Presidents’ Weekend. n MORE INFO: 470 323-3440; www.lanierislands.com

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One of the many displays at this year’s Magical Nights of Lights.

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Registration open for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights November 2019

By Pamela A. Keene With a goal of making this year’s Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on December 14 the biggest yet, organizer Richard Pickering challenges participants to step up their game.

“We’re changing things up a bit and asking our captains to solicit sponsorships for their boats, based on the number of lights they’ll be displaying on December 14, parade day,” Pickering said. “The parade will benefit two great organizations and we want everyone to come out and support the parade this year, so the biggest thing is to line up sponsors for your boat.”

The event’s nominating committee has chosen the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Home and the Hall County Marine Dive and Rescue Team as recipients of the parade funds. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 through entry fees and sponsors.”

On the parade’s Facebook page, he gives an example of how the sponsorships can work: “For instance, you might ask sponsors to pledge 10-cents apiece for each bulb on your boat to support these two charities. So if you have 2000

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bulbs on your boat, that would be a $200 pledge from each sponsor that you get, which would be $100 for each organization.

“Then invite those sponsors to come down to Margaritaville to watch the boats come into the marina and join in on the fun.

There will be great food and music to enjoy. And of course Santa will be there, plus we’ll have a raffle with all kinds of lake-related products and services and gift certificates to restaurants.”

Boats will be staged by marina, according to a schedule

posted on Facebook, and will gather in the middle of the lake before parading into Margaritaville. Awards will given for the marina with the most boats, the marina with the most money raised and the Best-Decorated Boats by Class, for decoration, spirit and theme.

The parade is open to all boats, from sailboats and cruisers to houseboats and pontoons.

“We hope people will really get into the spirit this year and start decorating their boats early,” he said. “We also have planned to have December 15 as the inclement weather date, so if the weather is bad on Saturday, you still have Sunday to show off your boat and holiday spirit.”

Two charity recipients The Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes and the Hall County Sheriff’s Marine Rescue and Dive Team will receive the benefits of this year’s parade. For more information about the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, visit www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Marine Rescue and Dive Team conRichard Pickering addresses last ducts underwater search and year’s captains. rescue on Lake Lanier, in Hall

A entry from a previous Parade of Lights on Lanier.

County and across Northeast Georgia. Typically called on to search for drowning victims, team members also assist in gathering evidence at crime scenes that involve bodies of water. Members must be PADI-certified Open Water Divers and many also hold advanced certifications. For more info about the team, visit www.hallcounty.org/410/Underwater-Search-Rescue.

“The biggest thing is raising money for these two great organizations. To do that, we need more boats to participate so that we can raise more money. So this year, we are asking for each boat captain to get as many sponsors for

their boats as they can.”

“Donations can be made via check or cash and should be brought to the event so that we can tally the funds raised on the spot and share the results with everyone,” Pickering said.

“Please bring two checks, one for each charity. We are also making arrangements to take credit/debit cards at the event.”

For additional details about the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, visit Facebook and search for 2019 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. You may also email Pickering at holidayboatparade@ gmail.com or visit www.lakelanierholidayboatparade.com.

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Wartime memories: special meaning of ‘Greetings from Home’ Growing up on the Jersey shore was a fun experience. My three brothers and I had a river to swim in and sail on and endless acres of coastal woods to play in.

The hills were honeycombed with old bunkers and tunnels, some of them dating back to the Spanish American War and we spent endless hours playing imaginary games in them.

They were basically concrete gun emplacements connected by tunnels, some of them hundreds of yards long. They once held the “Guns as big as stairs with shells as big as trees” that they sing about. They were the same guns that are mounted on our Navy’s battleships, each one capable of hurling a projectile the weight of a Volkswagen up to 24 miles.

Our battleships each had nine of them. (After World War II the big coastal guns were all sold for scrap to the Gillette Razor Company because of their superb steel. The battleships all went into moth balls to be called back when they were needed for Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War.) This country had the strongest coastal defense in the world, which is one of the reasons we were never attacked form the sea.

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Meanwhile my next younger Vinnie brother, Paul, went to college first Mendes and later enlisted in Army ROTC. When he graduated, he became a On the second lieutenant and was Water shipped off to the fighting. He later retired as a full colonel after 28 years, making more money in his retirement than I ever made Nowadays you don’t have to inworking! He also had a bunch of vade a county’s shores or bomb really good stories to tell. their cities to defeat them. All you One of these involved him off have to do is cut off supply of a in the jungle with a company of raw material they need to keep soldiers being pinned down, with their economy running, such as the enemy fire drawing ever tungsten, beryllium, rubber or oil. closer. Not only was his life at If you want to find out why we stake but he had the responsibility are involved in any part of the for the safety of all the men under world, check out their natural re- him. sources.

Quickly calculating the odds It was a different world in the for survival, he called into headmiddle of the Cold War. When I quarters for artillery support. Unjoined the Navy right out of high fortunately, all the Army artillery school, I got to see parts of the units were engaged, but the felworld I never even dreamed of. low said the Navy might have a The downside was I had to take unit in the area. Paul wasn’t very orders from someone who was optimistic because he knew they dumber than I was but had been were at least 15 miles in from the in the Navy six months longer. I coast but a minute later the voice got out after four years and went came back over the radio telling to college, thinking I’d come him he was being patched back as an officer and make it a through to “Sledgehammer.” Now career. By the time I graduated, all the Army artillery units had Vietnam had heated up and I named like “Tackhammer,”

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He thought “Ah, greetings from home, and not a moment too soon.”

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Here’s my best forecast for winter

I always keep my eye on the Gulf of Mexico in October.

Last month I was actually hoping for a tropical system to develop and move our way. I was not hoping for a strong one, just one that would give us the potential of a good soaking rain. Tropical Storm Nestor filled the bill quite nicely, giving much of north Georgia 2-3 inches of rain.

With a 6-inch rainfall deficit for the year, we made a pretty good dent in our ongong drought. We still have a way to go, but I think during November we should see a pretty good uptick in rainfall with each passing cold front.

November is that transition month going from fall into winter. It can be beautiful with cobalt blue skies and mild temperatures. It can also be a time for strong and severe storms. November it a very volatile month in North Georgia. High temperatures average in the 60s with low temperatures in the 40s. I have also seen some signals in the atmosphere that would suggest above average rainfall!

Winter, as we all know begins next month. The Winter Solstice is Saturday, December 21st. I have, as usual, been getting many emails from viewers wanting to know what I expect this winter to be like.

As we remember, last year was abnormally warm without a flake of snow. I have been looking at the science and have also been looking in my own backyard, to see how

Ma Nature is preparing.

I’ve noticed the squirrels building their nests Glenn much lower in the trees Burns than last year. That’s usually an indication of a cold winter. However, Lanier in looking at the sciOutlook ence, there’s a contradiction.

El Nino ended months ago. We no longer have El Nino nor do we have a La Nina. We have what are called Neutral Conditions. The Climate Prediction Center says there is an 85 percent chance we will stay neutral as we move into winter. Without an El Nino and without La Nina, what kind of winter will we likely have during neutral conditions? I am glad you asked!

I went through our climatology over the past 30 years. During the times when we have had no El Nino or La Nina, the coldest winter air has stayed well to our north with brief surges from time to time. I did not see any extremely cold weather for north Georgia that lasted more than a couple of days.

What about snow? Last year we did not see any. I am not sure we will this year. I cannot say for sure but over the past 30 years during neutral conditions, it has been too warm for snow and it has been rain.

Lots and lots of rain, as the southern branch of the jet stream unloads tons of moisture from the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico.

I did a lot of research on this and this is the best prediction I have for the upcom-

MAR

1 1075.65 2 1075.57 3 1075.88 4 1075.99 5 1075.85 6 1075.63 7 1075.46 8 1075.32 9 1075.22 10 1075.02 11 1074.84 12 1074.65 13 1074.44 14 1074.30 15 1074.29 16 1074.11 17 1073.91 18 1073.68 19 1073.45 20 1073.22 21 1072.98 22 1072.77 23 1072.70 24 1072.67 25 1072.65 26 1072.65 27 1072.61 28 1072.57 29 1072.52 30 1072.49 31 1072.47 AV 1074.05 MAX 1075.99 MI 1072.47

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS

APR

1072.47 1072.41 1072.38 1070.40 1072.50 1072.51 1072.60 1072.61 1072.53 1072.42 1072.29 1072.14 1072.04 1072.14 1072.19 1072.07 1071.97 1072.04 1073.04 1073.53 1073.48 1073.38 1073.27 1073.12 1073.07 1072.99 1072.83 1072.64 1072.46 1072.31

MAY

1072.15 1071.98 1071.83 1071.98 1072.00 1071.95 1071.92 1071.83 1071.77 1071.66 1071.86 1072.02 1072.01 1071.89 1071.80 1071.68 1071.56 1071.50 1071.46 1071.32 1071.17 1071.07 1070.97 1070.93 1070.93 1070.93 1070.88 1070.85 1070.85 1070.83 1070.79 1072.59 1071.50 1073.53 1072.15 1071.97 1070.79

JUN

1070.80 1070.81 1070.76 1070.73 1070.73 1070.78 1070.90 1071.27 1071.47 1071.69 1071.72 1071.61 1071.57 1071.53 1071.55 1071.59 1071.56 1071.67 1071.65 1071.62 1071.57 1071.62 1071.64 1071.57 1071.48 1071.42 1071.39 1071.35 1071.35 1071.35

JUL

1071.28 1071.23 1071.17 1071.13 1071.10 1071.13 1071.14 1071.14 1071.15 1071.11 1071.20 1071.31 1071.39 1071.42 1071.38 1071.32 1071.27 1071.24 1071.21 1071.21 1071.21 1071.14 1071.15 1071.09 1071.02 1070.94 1070.90 1070.87 1070.82 1070.77 1070.72 1071.36 1071.13 1071.72 1071.42 1070.73 1070.72

AUG

1070.74 1070.72 1070.69 1070.79 1070.74 1070.70 1070.66 1070.60 1070.55 1070.55 1070.54 1070.48 1070.40 1070.43 1070.40 1070.37 1070.34 1070.31 1070.26 1070.21 1070.16 1070.09 1070.03 1070.05 1070.01 1069.98 1069.93 1069.86 1069.79 1069.71 1069.68 1070.32 1070.79 1069.68

SEP

1069.64 1069.59 1069.51 1069.45 1069.37 1069.30 1069.26 1069.22 1069.15 1069.06 1068.96 1068.91 1068.83 1068.78 1068.74 1068.65 1068.61 1068.53 1068.44 1068.36 1068.31 1068.27 1068.20 1068.13 1068.06 1067.96 1067.89 1067.85 1067.81 1067.73 1068.69 1069.64 1067.73

OCT

1067.66 1067.60 1067.53 1067.46 1067.43 1067.39 1067.30 1067.25 1067.20 1067.15 1067.07 1067.03 1067.09 1067.02 1066.97 1066.94 1066.89 1066.89 1066.84 1066.89 1066.85 1066.74

ing winter. I am going to know much more give you the official winter forecast from as we move into December. We will begin the National Weather Service. Stay tuned!

Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for to see more trends developing. I will be updating my winter forecast and I will also WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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Margaritaville’s Port of Indecision Marina to add dry-stack storage

By Pamela A. Keene Margaritaville at Lanier Islands has broken ground in October for a 250-space dry-stack storage building.

“The covered and enclosed building will have space for 250 boats up to 40 feet long,” said Bucky Perry, vice president of operations at Margaritaville.

“Plans are to have it ready by spring 2020, and we expect to be taking reservations sometime after the first of the year.”

The dry stack will be located

tainment areas, plus they have access to the amenities here.”

Marina leases include annual season passes to summer and winter events, including License to Chill Snow Island and Magical adjacent to the Port of Indecision Nights of Lights, plus discounts Marina. Another 50 covered wet at Margaritaville. slips are planned.

Margaritaville also offers day “Right now, we have availabil- slips at LandShark Landing for a ity for more boats in our 129 cov- nominal fee. ered wet slips at Phase 1 of the To lease a slip or for more inmarina,” Perry said. “People who formation about the planned dryrent slips have walkway access to dock storage, call 470 323-3440 Margaritaville’s beach and enter- or visit www.lanierislands.com.

By Pamela A. Keene On Saturday, November 9, downtown Sugar Hill will be the site of the “Veterans’ Day 5K,” a walk/run to benefit two veterans groups.

“We looked around and saw that there wasn’t an event on Veterans’ Day to honor veterans, so two years ago we started this walk/run,” said Sawyer Regnier, organizer of the event. “It started out small, but it’s growing every

year. Our goal is to have at least 120 participants this year.”

The event will raise money for The American Legion Post 127 in Buford, and Pets for Vets.

“Both groups serve veterans in different ways, and both are invaluable,” said Regnier, a Marine who served two tours in Iraq.

“And this is just one way that we can support them and the important work they do.”

The $25 entry fee includes an

This is the fourth installment of the five-part series on human senses as they pertain to safe boating and navigation.

The sense of “awareness” is actually a combination of communication inputs from different sources. It provides answers to four questions in regard to the operation of your vessel: who, what, when, and where? To know, understand, and properly act using this sensory skill will keep you much safer in all facets of the on the water experience, be it commercial or pleasure craft.

The most common reference to this condition is called Situational Awareness. A more detailed description is found by searching the term on Wikipedia.

So what is Situational Awareness and how does it really apply to Safe Boating? It is part of all aspects of moving about, secured to the dock, or at anchor. It keeps you informed as to your surroundings, it serves to protect you from navigation dangers, warns of risk of collision, and even gives your exact geographic position on demand. It’s not just the technology that delivers the benefit, but how the data is used in the decision making process, the real crux of this necessary know-how.

Each component of this information combines with follow-on

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There are numerous places to of the most important segments of acquire this basic training and deboating. This responsibility always demands correct interpreta- velopment of this valuable skill.

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“The city of Sugar Hill has been very cooperative,” he said.

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Shoreline management: paperwork, people, preservation

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.

Lakeside News Senior Reporter Pam Keene spent a recent Tuesday with Corps of Engineers shoreline management staff. Her assignment: learn about these rangers’ duties, how they balance their work to serve the public while protecting the shorelines of Lake Lanier; and tell the story of these rangers’ daily jobs. Here is her report.

By Pamela A. Keene Martin shows the official permit for property owners. horeline management ranger Corbin Martin sums it up succinctly: Many of the Corps’ rangers “In reality, we’re managing one and staff formerly served in the of the largest natural areas of pub- military, worked in law enforcelic property in Georgia. As such, ment or emergency services. Marit is our responsibility to manage tin was a police officer for the and protect the shoreline and the federal government in Mayport water quality of Lake Lanier for and worked in several Florida pomillions, including the homeown- lice departments before joining ers who live here, the people the Corps of Engineers. He also downstream who benefit from the served five years in the U.S. lake, and the people who visit Navy. here. We realize that many people Managing thousands of redon’t look at it this way, but if quests, issues and permits they did, they’d have a better unEmails and phone calls are the derstanding of what we do and first points of contact for many why.” residents who reach out to ShoreThe 11-member Shoreline line Management. Some come to Management team balances time individual rangers; others – the between site visits to renew dock majority – are the responsibility permits and reviewing property of one full-time park ranger, curmodifications to responding to rently Mark Millwood, who dozens of phone calls and even works the Shoreline Help Desk. more emails daily. Add the reLocated just inside the reception quired paperwork and documenarea at the Corps’ offices off Butation that accompanies each ford Dam, Millwood meets with contact and it’s a wonder that that walk-in visitors requesting permit there aren’t more rangers and information, a site visit for a support personnel on staff to acchange of ownership, property complish the work. modifications or other issues, and

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Corbin Martin typically starts his day in his office, but then heads out to work with property owners.

people with general questions.

Millwood served in the Air Force and as a federal employee working at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy before joining the Corps.

“Since the dock fee increase was announced, that’s been the biggest source of calls and emails,” Millwood said. “Aside from shifting the fees from our line-item budget, the amount basically costs about as much as five years’ worth of Netflix service. I had a caller on the line a couple of weeks ago, and once I compared the two – five years to five years – he got it.”

Millwood triages emails and phone calls, assigning them to the proper shoreline ranger. He also initiates any paperwork associated with dock renewals and property modifications.

The lake is currently divided into four areas; two more shoreline rangers were recently added, and the lake is being separated into six. “This will help us be more responsive to homeowners because we’ll each be covering a smaller area,” he said. “Right now, each of our four shoreline rangers is responsible for managing about 2,500 dock permits.

This might include renewals, request for dock modifications such as larger docks or major repairs, plus changes to the Corps-managed shoreline adjacent to their property, such as installing steps or walkways.”

Timber trespass a major issue Martin said that timber trespass – people cutting down trees, clearing underbrush or limbing trees on public lands – is where most of the shoreline rangers spend their time.

Although the boundaries of the Corps-managed lands are clearly marked, it seems some homeowners sometimes think that they are allowed to do certain things on those adjacent lands.

To non-schooled observers, Corps’ boundaries may look to be random, but they are not. The goal was to purchase land at 1085 feet above mean sea level, so in the late 1940s and early 1950s, aerial surveys were used to identify tracts of land to purchase.

When the actual purchases took place, some of the tracts were below 1085 and others were partially above 1085.

The laws about timber trespass and property modifications are clear. First and foremost, anyone

Witness trees, such as this pine tree, are marked to indicate that the actual boundary line between public lands and private lands is nearby.

considering any modification on Corps-managed property must contact the Corps and have a site visit. When dock permits are renewed or a change of ownership is executed, the permittees sign agreements that they acknowledge the rules, regulations and policies of the Corps.

Here’s an example: Martin went out to meet with a homeowner who wants to build a larger dock. As they walked together toward the lake, the homeowner pointed out some earlier modifications from a previous visit. The person’s deck encroached partially across the boundary and had been adjusted property. They also talked about a couple of trees – one that had fallen on Corps-managed land and another that was leaning toward the house. The fallen tree needed to be laid down flat; the homeowner agreed. As for the leaning tree, Martin made notes to issue a permit for it to be removed by the homeowner.

“If you’re in doubt, contact us,” Martin said. “We’ll come out and meet with the homeowner and, if needed, may issue a permit.”

Here’s what happens when a property owner proceeds on his own, removing trees on Corpsmanaged land.

“This may result in fines, restitution and possible legal action,” Martin said. “We go out to the site, evaluate the damages, calculate the restitution, and determine what is required to restore the area. Two bright-yellow signs are posted on Corps property, one facing the lake and the other facing the house. The property

When a homeowner has removed trees and/or cleared underbrush from public lands, their property is marked with yellow signs that remain in place for two years.

owner has two years to complete the restoration.”

Restoration involves replacing trees that were removed. The trees must be at least two inches in diameter and must be native species. “Planting the replacement trees may reduce the restitution,” Martin said. “Removing trees jeopardizes the health and future of the lake and we take timber trespasses very seriously.”

Technology replaces long-form paperwork As one of the largest Corps projects in the nation, Lanier often leads the way for changes that have saved taxpayer dollars, improved processes and addressed safety issues. As with the elimination of cash at Corps’ parks, a pilot program developed

by Park Operations, and the establishment of the Volunteer Village by the late Corps Project Operations Manager Erwin Topper, shoreline operations staff at Lanier piloted digitizing their work flow.

“In September 2017, our shoreline management program

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Market will feature handmade pieces by Brenau students, faculty and staff. Times: 4-8 p.m., Nov. 15; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 16. n Thru Nov. 21 – Ethos: Works by Carmelo Blandino exhibited at Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery. Blandino explores quantum physics and ethos through his most recent set of paintings. n Thru Nov. 21 – Crimes and Fashion: Clothing to Die For exhibited in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery. Exhibit highlights Brenau’s Historic Clothing Collection featuring fashion inspired by classic fictional detectives and criminals. Free. n Nov. 25 – Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., at Hosch Theatre, John S. Burd Center will feature Brenau’s Spectrum Singers and friends, the Departments of Music and Dance.

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Buford Community Center n Nov. 2 – Lee Rocker, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35$40. n Nov. 15-17 – Forever Sinatra: A Salute to Frank Sinatra is a concert that pays homage to the legendary Sinatra. Tickets: $30-$35. n Nov. 30 – Christmas Traditions, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., features family fun, holiday cheer and

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Chateau Elan Winery & Resort n Nov. 5 – Trivia Night at Sarazen’s Bar & Grille, 6-8 p.m.

Info: www.chateauelan.com Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater n Nov. 16 – Bowie Live-The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute, 8 p.m. Chris Theoret channels David Bowie like no other. Tickets: $38, $29. n Nov. 29, 30 – Forever Plaid Tidings features the legendary Plaids as they come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of the ages. Times: 9 p.m., Nov. 29; 8 p.m., Nov. 30. Tickets: $25, adults; $15, students, military. Info: 706 530-5162.

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Gainesville Theatre Alliance n Nov. 5-16 – “Legally Blonde, The Musical� at Brenau’s Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Times: Nov. 5-9/12-16, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10/16, 2:30 p.m. Preview performance: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. Free opening night reception, catered by Luna’s on Nov. 5 following performance. Free talkback with cast & crew following Nov. 12th performance. blog.ung.edu/gta.

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Take a stroll near Lake Lanier; National Take a Hike Day is November 17

By Jane Harrison The mention of “let’s go hiking” often conjures up thoughts of stuffing a day pack and loading into the car for an hour’s drive to the mountains. However, dirt trails practically just outside the door in the counties surrounding Lake Lanier offer nearby options for trekking through the woods and experiencing the great outdoors.

Trails at county and city parks, a national recreation area, private non-profit science center, plus footpaths maintained by the state and Corps of Engineers on the north and south ends of the lake beckon nature lovers to get out there without having to go far.

On National Take a Hike Day, Nov. 17, the American Hiking Society urges folks to hit a trail and feel the benefits of hiking. The recently released master plan for Hall County Parks cites national studies that found contact with nature improves physical and emotional health by providing exercise and decreasing stress. The park department’s survey of park users found that 62 percent visit for foot travel. To accommodate a growing interest in trails, the county will consider building more natural surface trails by

• North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Rd., Gainesville. 2.45 miles of trails with .75-mi. flat field loop, 1.7mi. forested path, mostly single track. www.hallcounty.org.

Gainesville • Linwood Nature Preserve, 415 Linwood Dr., Gainesville. Also accessible from Springview Drive. About 2.25 miles of trails, some with lake views and lake access. Includes native plant garden. www.gainesville.org.

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The first section of Laurel Ridge Trail in Buford follows the Chattahoochee River as it flows out of Buford Dam.

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North Hall Park features a multiuse trail that begins on a field and heads into the woods.

• Chicopee Woods/Elachee Nature Science Center, nature cen2030. Look for a new trail, possiter trails, 2125 Elachee Dr., bly this month, at Hall County’s Gainesville. Also accessible from Cool Springs Park.

Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary In the meantime, take a hike Church Rd. About 8.43 miles of on one of the natural surface trails mostly interconnected forested ready for fall hikes in the foothills trails, includes cross-creek around Lake Lanier: bridges and course around Hall County Chicopee Lake. www.elachee.org.

• Cherokee Bluff, 5867 Black• Chicopee Woods Mountain jack Rd., Flowery Branch. 2.75 Bike Trails, Elachee Drive. 21miles of trails, mostly forested, PHOTO BY DAVE RICHARDSON miles of mostly single-track trails single track. 2.25-mi. Bear The Indian Seats Trail at Sawnee for beginner, intermediate and adPaw/.08-mi. Bear Paw ConnecMountain Preserve in Forsyth vanced mountain bike trails. Hiktor/.4-mi. lake loop. www.hallCounty leads to a rocky summit ers and trail runners also use overlooking the foothills. county.org. trails. www.negasorba.org.

Forsyth County • Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve, 2500/2505 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd., Cumming. Also accessible at 4075 Spot Rd. Indian Seats-3.5-mi. forested trail plus .7-mi. connector to overlooks on Sawnee Mountain. Another 6.5 miles of mountain side trails. https://parks.forsythco.com.

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November 2019 Grounded pursuits n Floral Painting on Black Canvas, Gainesville. Capture garden colors on black canvas, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 1, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $54. www.atlantabg.org. n Hemlock Fest, Murrayville. Music, crafts and outdoor festival with more than 15 live bands, hikes, kids’ village, canoeing, costume contest and more to raise funds to support efforts to save hemlock trees in the southern Appalachians, Nov. 1-3, Starbridge Retreat, 396 Starbridge Rd. $65 3-day, $20 Fri., $35 Sat., $15 Sun. www.hemlockfest.org. n Girls on the Run 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m.

Nov. 2, Academy Sports, 320 Peachtree Pkwy. $23-$28. www.fivestarntp.com. n Day of the Dead 5K, Buford. 9 a.m. Nov. 2, St. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church, 4346 Ridge Rd. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Painting Garden Gnomes for Children, Gainesville. Children paint whimsical gnomes on rock, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 2, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $29, $24 members. www.atlantabg.org. n Live Animal Exhibit, Gainesville. Meet snakes and other resident animals of Elachee Nature Center, 11 a.m.-noon, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children ages 2-12, free to Elachee members.

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www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Whitewater Watching Hike, Tallulah Falls.

Strenuous ranger led hike to Bridal Veil Falls to watch paddlers on the Tallulah River during a seasonal water release, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 2, 10, 16, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Bring snacks and water. Hike canceled in inclement weather. $15, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival, Gainesville. Traditional mountain music, crafts, vendors and food, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 2, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville. Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. For adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger; free to Elachee members. Register in advance, 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. n Downtown Drafts Treasure Run, Gainesville. Choose route, stops and distance in group run, scavenger hunt and race, check in 5:30 p.m., run start 6 p.m. Nov. 5, Downtown Drafts, 115 Bradford St. NE. $5. www.fivestarntp.com. n Movie Night at Fort Yargo, Winder. Bring a chair, blanket or claim a picnic bench for a relaxing movie at beach pavilion, 7-8:30 a.m.

Nov. 8, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-

3489. n Fairy Tale Dash 10K/5K, Suwanee. 8/8:05 Nov. 9, Chattahoochee Point Park, 5790 Chattahoochee Park Dr. $25-$35. www.runnersfit.com. n Pink & Blue Fun Run/5K, Gainesville.

8/8:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $15-$30. www.runnersfit.com. n Dogs on the Run 5K, Cumming. Run with or without your dog, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9, 3645 Coal Mountain Rd. $30-$35. www.fivestarntp.com. n FCA 5K, Lula. 9 a.m. Nov. 9, Lula Elementary School, 6130 Chattahoochee St. $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Children’s Painting: Be Thankful, Gainesville. Children paint something in nature they’re thankful for, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 9, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $29, members $24. www.atlantag.org. n RV Camping 101, Gainesville. Join park staff and Camping World RV for “how to” lessons on basics and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9, RV Campground, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726.

n Farm Animal Fun Day, Sautee Nacoochee.

Learn about livestock kept at historic farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $7-$12, free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 706878-1077.

n Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee Nacoochee. Author of “Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound” reads excerpts from new book, “The Valley Where They Danced,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $7-$12, free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen.

Guided hike with park naturalist, 11-noon Nov. 9, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Lanier Under the Lights 5K, Buford. 5K run on lights course at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands Resort, 5:45 p.m. Nov. 9 & 10, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Races often fill up. $40, plus $10 gate fee. www.runnersfit.com. n Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Nov. 12, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yard Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. 706754-7981, www.gastateparks.org. n Full Moon Night Hike, Winder. Guided moonlit lakeside hike to see nocturnal wildlife, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Campground Boat Ramp, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n Canine Capers, Gainesville. Dog agility contests, Nov. 15-17, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770531-6855. n National Take a Hike Day, Helen. Join park naturalist for hike on challenging Ash Creek Trail, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

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Now that the leaves have fallen off the trees and landscape plants have begun to go dormant, consider sprucing up your yard.

November is a great time to add trees and shrubs. And get two-for-one by considering a live evergreen as this year’s Christmas tree, one that you can plant in your yard after the holidays.

“It may seem early to think about Christmas trees in November, but if you’re in the market to add structure to your landscape, it’s really not too soon,” said Suzanne Brosche, co-owner of Art of Stone Gardening, www.artofstonegardening.com.

“As you’re making your plans for additions to your landscape, consider adding a native evergreen that can also serve as this year’s Christmas tree.”

November and December are the best times to plant trees and shrubs because the plants are approaching dormancy and have less water and nutrient requirements.

“And if you have shrubs that haven’t been performing as well as you expect, now is the time to relocate them,” she said. “When the soil has begun to cool and trees and shrubs are going dor-

times the width of the root ball and loosen the soil in the bottom Pamela A. of the hole, then backfill a bit. Be Keene careful to keep the surface of the root ball several inches above the Curb ground. Tamp the soil down genAppeal tly after planting; it will settle farther as the plant grows into its new space.”

This same planting technique works for new landscape installan MORE INFO: Email: tions as well. For trees and shrubs pam@pamelakeene.com in pots, avoid planting them too deep. “If planted too deeply, trees and plants will not do well, often mant, moving them is much less losing leaves or damaging the stressful to them. Yes, once roots,” she said. “We’ve found they’re moved you will still need that planting too deeply is a main to water them, but demands for cause of failure in landscape inwater are not as great in the Asian Japanese Maple. stallations.” cooler weather.”

Add color or texture to your Shrubs that have outgrown palmate. landscape by planting flowering their space and have become Brosche suggests purchasing trees, such as chaste trees that crowded can be moved now. Setrees and shrubs from local growlect about one-third to one-fourth have lavender/purple blossoms or ers, such as Kinsey Family Farm, native service berries with white of the plants and relocate them. www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com, off Look for similar characteristics in flowers. Seek out trees with inter- Jot-em-down Road in esting foliage as well, with differ- Gainesville. “They have an excelthe new site, such as the same ent shaped leaves or unusual amount of sun/shade, soil condilent selection and are very knowlhues. Plum tree foliage ranges in tions, moisture and protection edgeable about native plans and color from green to deep burfrom wind. their ideal growing conditions,” “Make sure you dig up a large- gundy. Many new varieties of she said. “Spend a little time on enough root ball to bring with the maples provide intense fall color. their website to narrow your Japanese maples have various plant,” she said. “This will also choices, then visit the farm to shaped leaves, depending on the help with the transition to its new make your selection.” location. Dig the hole at least two type, that can be lacy, feathery or Kinsey Family farm also sells

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Ask them about caring for a live Christmas tree and how to plant it in your yard after the holidays.

“Selecting an evergreen Christmas tree to add to your landscape each year can become a family tradition,” Brosche said.

“And when you choose a native evergreen you’ll also be adding interest to your landscape for years to come.”

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

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

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Contact: April Blair Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: office@lakelanierrowing.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Six-pack Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leaves Lake Lanier

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By Pamela A. Keene Her reputation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and urban legend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; precedes her. Known as Six-pack Sally because of her reputed purchase price of a six-pack of beer, a sunken 40-foot steelhulled houseboat was removed from Lake Lanier in mid-October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether the story about her purchase price is true, we understand that she was dragged across the lake and began to sank,â&#x20AC;? said Jennifer Flowers, executive director of the Lake Lanier Association, which is removing the vessel through its Abandoned Boats and Derelict Docks program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be the first boat weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve removed since receiving the current yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appropriation from the Georgia General Assembly on July 1, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re certain it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the last.â&#x20AC;?

The association turned the removal into a media event to draw attention to the issue. Port Royale through its Paradise Boat Rentals provided its 40-foot Island Voyager pontoon boat to shuttle the news media to the location in Orr Creek/Chattahoochee Bay near lake marker 4 OC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our program has been successful through the statewide attention that it has received,â&#x20AC;?

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Six Pack Sally is finally removed from Lake Lanier, above.

Workers prepare to remove the abandoned houseboat, right.

Flowers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the public has been instrumental in letting us know about abandoned boats and derelict docks through social media, including Facebook and Twitter. To them we say please keep sending photos and GPS locations so that we can locate owners and remove these eyesores.â&#x20AC;?

For the second time in three years, the Georgia Legislature has earmarked $25,000 to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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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 10/20/19) $4.20 (Dock will stay open later if demand warrants.)

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.

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: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun.; Closed Mon.-Fri. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) $4.09; $2.99 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Tues.; Closed Wed./Thurs.)

Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work and yacht repair.Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing.

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 10/20/19) $3.99 (Dock open 8 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, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats,

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Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) $3.95 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HARBOR LANDING Hours of operation: (Call first during off season.) Mon.-Thurs.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips: Houseboats only. 18x60, 22x80 Types of fuel: Diesel, non ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) $4.40 non-ethanol, $3.59 diesel On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville, daily pontoon boat rentals (no overnights). Luxury houseboat program. Call for details.

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 10/20/19) $3.79 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, 8:30-6 p.m., Mon.Thurs.; 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun.) Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies.

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19): $4.19 premium; $4.19 unleaded; $3.49 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

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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’

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

November 2019 Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) $4.19 regular; $3.49 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: Bath house facility with individual private units. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud 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,

PORT OF INDECISION MARINA Hours of operation: Store temporarily closed due to construction; will reopen in the Spring.

Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Store: Yes (temporarily closed for construction) Types of slips available: 14x32, 14x36, (spring 2020, 254 units, up to 40’), all covered Types of fuel: Premium, non ethanol.

Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) Closed due to construction; will reopen in the Spring On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville

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

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/19) $4.19 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals.

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 10/20/19) $4.19 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.

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Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678482-1662.

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

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

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Mon - Thu & Sun 11 a.m. 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. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

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

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

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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 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.,

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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, Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Canbreakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol- noli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheeselowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., cake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, BuItalian ford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with Mexican mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Offering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, seand more. Also available: our famous rice balls lection of combination platters and more. 4965 -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am 6871. to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 Oriental 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price 678-288-9050. appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 5- a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; 9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. Bof Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Bu- 4, 770-945-3350. ford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019.

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and personal with hawks, owls and falcons indoors, 1-2 p.m. Lodge Lobby, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls Rd. $5 parking.

706-265-1969, www.amicalolafallslodge.com. n First Visit Tour, Helen. Van tour to covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, and cottages, 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturdays through December, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen.

Guided hike with park naturalist, 11-noon second Saturday through November, Smithgall n Jingle Mingle, Gainesville. Music, kiddie Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. train rides, Santa visits, Lighting of the 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org.

Chicken, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 23, Downtown n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at Gainesville. cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Downn Get Basted Turkey Trot, Cumming. town Dawsonville. www.dawson.org.

5K/10K/15K/half marathon, 8 a.m. Nov. 24, n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Friends of Don Carter State Park for park imMountain Dr. $17-$20. www.fivestarntp.com. provement projects, bring water, gloves and n Gobble Wobble, Cumming. clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Satur5K/10K/Combo/kids fun run/kids marathon, days, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gasvarious times, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, tateparks.org, 678-450-7726.

South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree n Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval Pkwy. $1210-$30. www.runnersfit.com.

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Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $35-$45, plus 3 n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Famor more canned goods. www.runnersfit.com. n Old Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. An- ily Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garnual holiday festival opens Nov. 29 with carden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. riage rides, lighting of the tree, Santa visits, $3 or free with garden admission or memberfood trucks and more, Downtown Dahlonega.

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Continued from Page 26 was among the first in the nation to go live with a new database program to complete work orders and issue permits,” Martin said. “And now all our rangers have 2-in-1 laptops they can use in the office and take into the field. We have access to the documentation we need. It saves time and makes doing our jobs more efficient.”

The Corps maintains a database of all permits, transactions and information. Every time an action takes place, it’s recorded. It’s made keeping track of PHOTO CONTRIBUTED A boat at a private dock leans on its lift and managing thousands of communibecause of excess wave action. cations with homeowners easier.

“It’s really quite simple in many cases,” Martin said. “The goal here is to around the lake and the people who the lake.” protect and preserve Lake Lanier, its natural resources and the public lands surrounding it for future generations.

With 692 miles of shoreline and 39,000 acres of water, we have a job to do and a great responsibility to fulfill for the public. We certainly appreciate it when we have the support and understanding Martin inspects a dock before issuing a permit for the dock's repair or replacement. of the homeowners

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Preparing your home for cooler weather November 2019

Summer seemed never-ending this year in North Georgia, but cooler weather is finally here. As the temperatures cool, power and gas bills typically do the opposite.

Proactive planning and a few quick fixes around the home can prevent damage and save you a lot of money.

Follow these simple steps to make sure your home stays warm and your wallet stays safe from unforeseen costs.

Step One: Prevent water damage. As water freezes it expands, and this scientific fact can be the cause of catastrophic damage to your home if proper steps are not taken to prevent it.

Pipes can burst when water freezes inside them, or if pressure builds behind a chunk of ice.

Flooding and water damage can and will occur if you do not follow these steps: • Drain water from outdoor sprinkler systems • Disconnect and store outdoor hoses • Drain and cover any exterior faucets with foam insulation • Insulate pipes that run through unheated areas of the home like the attic, basement or garage.

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Taking the time to hire a professional to inspect and clean your chimney will keep you safe and warm all winter long. nMORE INFO: Step Three: Check for leaks or tracytesmerremodeling.com drafts. When air escapes out of leaks or cracks, your heating sysClogged gutters can also be a tem must work harder. If you want source of severe water damage. to prevent sky-high power bills Blockage due to snow, ice or this winter, you must ensure there fallen leaves can prevent water is no unwanted air leakage in your from draining correctly, causing it home. to seep into your roof or flood Fixing this issue is fairly simyour home. ple. Caulk can be used to seal If you don’t feel comfortable openings around door frames, cleaning your gutters yourself, in- while weather stripping is best to vest time to work with a trusted use around windows. You might roofing professional or contractor also consider a home energy audit to have your gutters cleaned and or evaluation to better understand make sure your drainage system your home energy use and where is functional. improvements can be made.

Another option is to install Step Four: Have your HVAC deeper gutters with leaf guards system checked. Most people that help prevent costly build-up don’t think about maintenance on and issues. their heating and cooling systems Step Two: Clean the fireplace until they have a problem. Howand chimney. Equally as imporever, regular maintenance can

help your system run smoothly and extend its lifespan.

Call a local HVAC contractor to come out to inspect and service your unit before the cold of winter hits. It’s better to get ahead of any issues before your system goes out and you’re without heat in the middle of winter.

Also, if you’re not already doing it, change your air filter regularly. This will also help your system run smoother for longer. If you can, invest in a higher quality air filter, especially if you have an older home or pets.

Step five: Check emergency sensors. Make sure sensors in your home are working properly.

This includes smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Before you start cooking more and building fires in your fireplace, inspect and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly. This will give you peace of mind whether you are at home or traveling this winter.

Another thing to check is your security system. We don’t like to think about the possibility of any problems, but with the holidays

approaching and people heading out of town, you want to know your home is safe while you are away. If you sense any issues with your system contact your security provider and have them inspect the system.

Step Six: Find and fix any potential exterior hazards. As leaves start to fall and the weather gets cold and wet, broken driveways and walkways can become a hazard.

Leaves and water can gather in cracks and crevices and create hidden slip or trip hazards. Inspect the walkways around your house, as well as your driveway.

Repair or replace any cracks or broken pavers you see. If the damage is beyond repair, consider replacing the driveway or walkway.

There are many things you can do to prep for colder weather this fall. All these steps are generally quick fixes and will give you peace of mind to enjoy time with family and friends this winter, rather than worry about your home.

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

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New way to pay for boat launches in Forsyth County Agencies partner to make boating Boaters can now pay by credit education proof easier to verify card for boat launches at three

Lake Lanier boat ramps in Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation recently installed the automated payment machines at Charleston Park (5850 Charleston Park Rd.), Six Mile Creek Park (6020 Browns Bridge Rd.), and Young Deer Creek Park (7300 Heard Rd.). Daily users will now pay by credit/debit card and are offered the option to purchase an annual pass onsite through the machines.

Park fees will remain the same: $5 per boat launch; and $40 per annual pass (50 percent senior discount for ages 55-plus). Previously, users inserted cash in an envelope and placed it in a metal box for daily fees or purchased an annual pass in person or by mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to offering a more convenient way for park users to pay,â&#x20AC;? said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The machines add a modern touch to the parks and will also be more efficient for park staff.â&#x20AC;?

Patrons planning to use a Forsyth County Parks & Recreation managed boat ramp must properly display a valid receipt or

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One of the new Boat Launch Fee Stations on Lanier.

an annual pass card on the car dashboard.

Those who purchase an annual pass from the payment machine will have seven days to redeem the receipt for an annual pass in person at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center (4075 Spot Rd.).

The annual pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Annual passes can also be purchased in person at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit www.parks.forsythco.com.

A partnership between the state Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making it easier for boaters to show they have the required boater education.

A boating indicator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a small anchor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; may be added to the front of a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license or ID card to eliminate the need to have a boating safety education card with them when boating.

While all Georgia boaters do not need to complete training, many are required to complete a state-approved education program before operating a boat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including anyone born on and after January 1, 1998. The advantage to this program is that you will no longer need to carry your boating safety education card with you when boating, provided you have your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license/ID with you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the boater education completion indicator is placed on your DDS record, it will automatically be printed on your license or ID each time it is re-

newed. We are excited to partner with DNR on this customer-focused initiative,â&#x20AC;? said DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As time moves forward, more and more Georgians will be required to complete a boater education course if they want to operate a boat on state waters,â&#x20AC;? said Georgia DNR Commissioner Mark Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to show that you have completed boater ed on your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license will eliminate the need to carry a separate card, which is much more convenient.â&#x20AC;?

Those without the boater education completion indicator printed on their driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license or ID card must continue to carry their proof of completion of the boater education course (if required in Georgia), along with proof of identity. Boat operators can enroll in a certified boater education course either online or through a classroombased program to receive the necessary certification.

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Just 30 miles south of I-16 near Dublin, Ga. is a natural oasis in the middle of farm country that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Little Ocmulgee State Park is a secluded 1,360-acre Georgia State Park located two miles north of McRae-Helena on the Little Ocmulgee River. The park’s origins date back to the 1930s, when it was first constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which created the lake around a natural oxbow of the Little Ocmulgee River. This 256-acre lake has a white sandy beach, fishing docks, a visitor’s center, camping and RV sites, rental cabins and a boat ramp.

The most unforgettable part of Little Ocmulgee State Park is the Wallace Adams Golf Course that is surrounded by loblolly pines, willows, magnolias and small lakes in a picturesque but secluded setting. Be sure to bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenes complete with Spanish moss and plenty of wildlife.

Starting with the first hole, which is breathtaking, golfers quickly learn that accurate shots are paramount to making a good score on this course. Most of the front nine is designed for the best shotmakers. The back nine opens up ... but continues to present challenges with smaller, sloped greens and doglegs on the fairways. All 18 holes feature Bermuda fairways and greens.

The full-service pro shop at Wallace Adams also offers all golf accessories and a snack bar. The entire staff is friendly and helpful at all times.

One of the distinctive features of the park is the soil, which, like the Ocmulgee River and the Little Ocmulgee River, is a fine white sand. The park also features the 2.6-mile Oak Ridge Trail, where hikers can admire a stand of

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Entrance to Little Ocmulgee State Park.

great for a quiet getaway. The cabins are ideal for families looking to strike a balance between rustic camping and hotel-style accommodations.

The Little Ocmulgee State A lakeside rental cottage at Little Park & Lodge offers 60 rooms in Ocmulgee. the main lodge building with a refrigerator, microwave and a comturkey oaks as well as swamps fortable seating area. Guests may laden with cypress and oaks. also enjoy sun-soaked days swimTwo of Georgia’s rarest ming in the private pool in front species, the harmless Indigo snake and the gopher tortoise may of the lodge.

In prehistoric times, this secalso be seen throughout the park. tion of Georgia was under the sea, Little Ocmulgee offers comtherefore the whole area is surplete camping facilities and fearounded by hills of sand and lots tures 54 campsites for pitching of trees. This equates to beautiful tents, securing trailers, parking natural scenery with opportunities RVs. Cable TV hookups are for fishing, hiking, fantastic golf, available plus seven picnic shela beach for the kids, boating and ters and two other shelters for great camping and lodging. It is group meals and gatherings.

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Deer under the sprinklers on the golf course.

Solitude at the park.

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Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n Nov. 9 – Tommy James & The Shondells, 7 p.m. Tickets: $45 + n Nov. 30 – Christmas Concert with Lee Greenwood and T. Graham Brown, 7 p.m. Tickets: $45/$35 + Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids n Thru Nov. 3 – Halloween Craft Week n Nov. 1 – Hallowink Event for all adults 21+. n Nov. 4-10 – Stem Craft Week n Nov. 11-17 – Military Craft Week n Nov. 18-24 – Thanksgiving Craft Week n Nov. 25-Dec. 1 – No Shave November Craft Week n Nov. 25 – Holiday Preview Event, Info: www.inkfun.org Lake Lanier Islands Resort n Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 2020 – Magical Nights of Lights. Seven miles of traditional and unique holiday lights.

Winter-themed carnival rides, fire pits, s'mores, specialty winter drinks and more. Tickets: $42-$235. n Nov. 22-Feb. 23, 2020 – License To Chill Snow Island is a snowpacked winter play land featuring building a snowman and thrilling tubing down Parrot Mountain. Tickets: $29-$129.EventBrite.com.

Northeast Georgia History Center n Nov. 10 – Family Day: The War of Jenkins Ear, 1-4 p.m.

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Piedmont College n Thru Nov. 14 – Flora+Fauna: Mark Knott & Krista Grecco features ceramic artists Knott and Grecco at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. n Nov. 7, 12, 17, 19 – Performances in the new Conservatory of Music: Nov. 7 – Piedmont College Singers: We Sing, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12 – duo per se, a chamber duet of clarinet and piano, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 17 – Wind Ensemble Partnership, 4 p.m.; Nov. 19 – Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. n Nov. 21-24 – “Gathering Blue” presented in Swanson Center Black Box Theater is set in an apocalyptic future where a young Kira learns the truth about powers controlling her world. Times: Nov. 21-23, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, 2 p.m.

Info: www.piedmont.edu Quinlan Arts Center n Thru Nov. 30 – 72nd Annual Members’ Exhibition. Opening reception held Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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School Street Playhouse (formerly Cumming Playhouse) n Nov. 7-10 – Age Well presents “Remember Broadway at Christmas.” Age Well Forsyth, a non-profit organization serving senior citizens in

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University of North Georgia n Nov. 7, 8 – Music Theater: Friend or Foe? Features UNG Music Theater Ensemble presenting full performance of Mozart’s comic opera, The Impresario, numerous selections from Broadway shows in Gloria Shot Auditorium, UNG Dahlonega. Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. n Nov. 12 – UNG Chorale Fall Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3650 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville. n Nov. 17 – Fundraising Concert with UNG Singers & LeBelle Voci, 4-5 p.m., at Westminster Church in Gainesville. n Nov. 17 – UNG Flute Ensemble Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in lobby UNG Gainesville. n Nov. 18 – Patriot Choir Fall Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in Gloria Shott Auditorium, UNG Dahlonega. n Nov. 19 – Winter Jazz Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in Gloria Shott Auditorium, UNG Dahlonega.

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• Other Forsyth hiking trails: Chattahoochee Point, Haw Creek, Caney Creek Preserve, Eagle’s Beak, Matt Community, Old Atlanta, and Lanierland. All have soft surface trails for hiking and trail running. https://parks.forsythco.com.

Don Carter State Park Located at 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville. Terrapin Cove, 1-mi, Huckleberry .75 mi, 2-mi Dog Creek. Wooded walking trails, some with lake views. www.gastateparks.org.

Lake Lanier • Buford Dam/Laurel Ridge, Lower Overlook Park, Buford Dam Rd. Also accessible at Buford Dam Park and Lower Pool East. 1-mi. Buford Dam Trail and 3.8-mi. Laurel Ridge Trail takes hikers from dam to Chattahoochee and into woodlands around the river and lake.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area • Bowman’s Island Trail,

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Lower Pool Park, Buford. Also accessible from Trout Place Road. 4.5 mi. perimeter trail with 2 inner loops, partially along Chattahoochee River.

May include side trip to Buford Trout Hatchery.

Dawson County • Dawson Forest: Trails meander near Shoal Creek and Etowah River, with some waterfall views. Main trails range from 6.5-9.4 miles, with connecting routes. Trails closed several days during managed hunt sessions in Oct., Nov., Dec. For trail map, schedule and accessibility see http://www.gatrees.org.

Lumpkin County • Lake Zwerner (also known as Yahoola Creek Reservoir): 3.2 mile loop trail around the reservoir with lake and mountain views. Accessible from Morrison Moore Pkwy. E. https://dahlonega.gov.

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UYC Lanier Cup 11/2 LLSC Small Boat Long Distance 11/3 LARC/SSC /BFSC Fall #3 - AISC Hosts/SSC B Sears 3/BFSC Fall 6 11/9 BFSC Dorton Cup 11/10 LLSC LLSC Annual Meeting 11/10 11/16-17 LLSC Multihull Regatta LARC/SSC/UYCFall #4 -UYC Hosts/SSC B Sears 4/UYC Fall 5 11/23 LLSC No More Leftovers 11/30

For complete 2019 sailing calendar, visit www.lakesidenews.com/sailing-calendar

Recreation Guide for Lake Lanier Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Info: www.lakesidenews.com/camping.

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n MORE INFO: Water release schedules - 770 945-1466 Lake information - 770 945-1467 Corps of Engineers - 770 945-9531 www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil Works/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier.aspx

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