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Vol. 25 Issue 9
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Shore Sweep
Shore Sweep, set for September 14, is on target for a banner year. So say organizers of the 31st Annual event that over the years has collected more than 1,000 tons of trash, debris and garbage from the shores and waters of Lake Lanier. Page 2
Marine Technology Program
Classes have begun for the Marine Engine Technology Diploma Program at Lanier Technical College. Hans Metz has been hired to direct the program and serve as the first instructor. Page 12
Cades Cove
A spontaneous visit that I made into the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains more than 40 years ago involved a trek through the unforgettable Cades Cove, which has kept me dreaming about a return for all this time. Recently, I was able to return. Page 28 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . Design & Remodel . . . . . . Dining guide . . . . . . . . . Fishing news . . . . . . . . . Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . Lake Lanier Olympic Park . Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . Marinas information . . . . On the water . . . . . . . . . Outdoor activity calendar Safety guide . . . . . . . . . Sailing calendar . . . . . . . Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . Vanderford’s travel . . . . .
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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Chad Shore and Kayla Watson with Resource Brokers in Gainesville compete in water balloon volleyball during the Corporate Olympics at Lake Lanier Olympic Park last month. Story, page 14.