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September 2013
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Vol. 19 Issue 9
A BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUND
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Lake economy mixed As Lake Lanier brimmed at its highest summer level ever, one might expect a booming lake economy buoyed by high waters. But, many lake area businesses report the rain that raised the lake above full pool since early spring has plummeted their bottom line for the season. Page 60
Lake resort becoming a draw for wedding ceremonies
Riverkeeper Lanier cruise Tourists cruising Lake Lanier with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper founder Sally Bethea learned some surprising facts about the lake’s water quality, history and other issues. Page 39
Visiting Boston During my two days of touring in Boston, I was amazed at the historical buildings and artifacts that have been preserved among the modern skyscrapers. Page 66 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Break from the lake . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page COE column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing column . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page
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Lake weddings: With 20 venues now tailored for weddings, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is succeeding in its focus on “that special day.” The resort says it will host some 200 weddings in the upcoming year. Story, page 50.
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