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Vol. 19 Issue 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE ‘We gotta regatta’ An estimated 1,500 collegiate and scholastic rowers from 16 states converged at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue the first Saturday of spring for the 27th annual John Hunter Regatta. A smaller regatta the next day, organized by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club, brought a calmer atmosphere to the venue. Page 16
Border war brewing? Georgia legislators backed up the state’s claim to water-rich northern territory with a threat, launching what could be another war between the states over the precious resource. In the final days of the 2013 General Assembly, both chambers approved a resolution that threatens to file suit in the U.S. Supreme Court if Tennessee does not yield an uninhabited 1.5 mile strip of land leading to the Tennessee River. Page 48
Visiting Austin, Texas Austin offers far more than racing, the University of Texas, and the government of the Lone Star State. It is known for unique Tex-Mex eateries, tasty barbecue, great music, history, diverse dancing opportunities and friendly Texas hospitality. 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 Power Squadron column . . . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page
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PHOTO BY JANE HARRISON
A trout fisherman casts just downstream from Buford Dam as David and Michael Hanson travel down the Chattahoochee en route to the Gulf of Mexico. The brothers are making a movie about demands on the river system. Story, page 50.
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