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November 2020
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Vol. 26 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Lakeside Lights Spectacular Making its debut at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, Lakeside Lights Spectacular will open November 20. It is taking the place of the nearly three-decade run of Lanier Island’s tradition, Magical Nights of Lights. Page 2
Friends of Lake Lanier A homeowner moving off Lake Lanier recently donated a boat and trailer to Friends of Lake Lanier, a non-profit volunteer group that works hand-in-hand with the Corps of Engineers on Lake Lanier-specific projects. Page 13
Hard Labor Creek State Park Any visit to the old town of Rutledge and Hard Labor Creek State Park is a memorable experience, but a day of fishing and camaraderie with a group of underprivileged children from Atlanta was especially meaningful. Page 42 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38 Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page 14 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 32 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 30 Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Columns: Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 34 Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page 41 Wines, Vines & Brews . . . . . . .Page 40 Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17 Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page 42
PHOTO BY VICKI HOPE
Customers place orders during Food Truck Saturday Social at Lake Lanier Olympic Park last month. A status report on the venue and how it is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is on page 14.
