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High lake levels continue
Lake Lanier levels had temporary relief from higher than normal rainfall in mid-February, but Mother Nature came back with a vengeance at the end of the month and into March, bringing levels to historic highs exceeding 1076. Page 26
LLA annual meeting
Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Meeting of the Lake Lanier Association to be held at Aqualand Marina. It will take place on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 4 p.m. with a business expo and taste of the lake. Page 23
Outdoor experiences
A few years ago, I took a young man fishing as a part of a “one-on-one” rehab program. The combination of nature’s beauty and the eternal competition between man and fish slowly opened a new world to the young man. Page 58 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . Design & Remodel . . . . . . Dining guide . . . . . . . . . Fishing report . . . . . . . . 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 VICKI HOPE
A rower’s oar creates a splash during the John Hunter Regatta held last month at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. A new era could begin this summer, pending local legislation introduced in the 2019 session. Bills permitting the City of Gainesville to annex the 35.5 acre park and raise the hotel/motel tax to support park improvements were submitted just prior to the Georgia General Assembly deadline in March. Story, page 14.
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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, Ken Sturdivant, 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.
April 2019
Florida requests oral argument water lawsuit
By Jane Harrison Florida attorneys want another day in court to argue their case for cutting Georgia’s consumption of water that spills across the state line in the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint river basin. The Sunshine State last month asked Special Master Paul J. Kelly, Jr. to consider hearing oral arguments in the lawsuit that has been simmering since Oct. 2013. Kelly, the second court appointed Special Master, has already told warring parties they have amassed sufficient evidence, but left open the possibility of an “additional non-evidentiary hearing.” However, his order did not label potential spoken presentations as “oral argument,” as Florida’s March 12 request did. As of late March, Kelly had made no public disclosure about whether he would allow a hearing. The legal maneuvering stems from Florida’s accusations that Georgia consumes more than its share of water from the river system that starts in the North Georgia mountains and flows across the state line into Apalachicola. Lake Lanier is the largest of five reservoirs on the rivers. Florida
blames Georgia for the collapse of oyster fisheries in Apalachicola Bay, which needs freshwater flow to nourish oyster beds. Georgia has responded that Florida’s own water practices were partly to blame and that cutting Georgia’s water use would thwart the Peach State’s economic growth. The Supreme Court sent the case to Kelly in August 2019 after the initial special master denied Florida’s claims because Florida could not provide clear evidence that limiting Georgia’s water consumption would substantially remedy Florida’s situation. Special Master Ralph Lancaster concluded that because the U.S. Corps of Engineers controls water flow through the dams, a limitation on Georgia’s tap on the rivers would not necessarily pass more water down to Florida. Kelly quickly told attorneys he had enough evidence to consider, but asked them pointed questions about Georgia’s water consumption on the Flint River, the volume of water Florida needs to ameliorate its problems in the Panhandle, and what conservation efforts Georgia has implemented. He also essentially asked for a
cost-benefit analysis: how much would it cost Georgia to cut back and how much would it benefit Florida. States completed responses and rebuttals in February. Florida filed its latest request, stating it “is amenable to any argument format that the Special Master believes would be most helpful in resolving the case, but, given the magnitude of the record
and number of issues … proposes allotting each party ninety minutes for an initial affirmative presentation, followed by an appropriate time for rebuttal and any further questions the Special Master may have.” Georgia attorneys previously said they would support a non-evidentiary hearing to answer the special master’s questions.
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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. $1,600,000 (Forsyth)
2 STORY GREAT ROOM w wall of windows & views Main level offers separate dining rm, serene home office & another room could be a 2nd home office, music rm or add BR. HUGE secondary BR & additional bonus rm! Terrace lvl w 2nd kit, rec/living rm, full bath & sleeping rm. Great teen/in-law ste. Easy walk to S/S dock; GREAT location on the lake. REDUCED $999,000 (Hall)
LAKE LIVING at its best! 5BR/6BA. Open concept, beautiful finishes & fantastic lake views. Gourmet kitchen & keeping room, screened porch. Water views in master on the main, spa-like master bath. 2 finished lower levels w/covered decks, rec room, office, 2nd laundry room, work shop & wine cellar. Elevator. Walk to the lake and marina! $1,150,000 (Hall)
GREAT MULTI-GENERATIONAL Lake House! 4/2 duplex on Two Mile Creek - nice lake views No dock permit but great lake access! 2/1 on each side, 2 kitchens and a huge basement and garage. $310K (Forsyth)
LOVELY 3/2.5 w/full unfinished terrace level. Open floor plan. Large master on main and a great screened porch with lake views. Upper level has a HUGE bedroom that is a perfect bunk room for kids. Within walking distance to the club house with pool, exercise room & spacious room for gatherings. Harbour Point is a lifestyle you will LOVE! $619,900 (Hall)
9605 Cove Point, Gainesville
3 BR/3.5 BA ranch Lake Lanier home. Vaulted ceilings & stacked stone FP in great room opens to the HUGE kitchen & breakfast room. Home office/music room & separate dining rm. HUGE master main level opens to the deck. Massive screened porch for coffee, wine & dining al fresco. Terrace level w/ 2 large BRs, custom wet bar, living area and rec room. Large flat backyard great for kids & pets. Easy walk to double slip dock. REDUCED $599,900 (Forsyth)
156 Walnut Cove, Dawsonville
9321 Cain Circle, Gainesville
6085 Mountain Trail Ct., Gainesville
AMAZING Lake Lanier home w double slip dock, party deck, boat lift & ALWAYS DEEP water. 3 BRs on main level including master. The vaulted ceilings in the great room & open concept to the kitchen make this a FANTASTIC home for entertaining. Finished terrace level has a KILLER bar & great rec rm! 2 additional rms that are currently being used as BRs. EASY walk or golf cart ride to lake. Golf cart included. $599K (Dawson)
GREAT OPPORTUNITY for this 3 bedroom 3 bath lake home! Large great room and HUGE screened porch. Walk thru the woods and past a gorgeous creek to get to double slip dock. This home shares a dock with the neighbor so you will have 1 slip in the double dock with party deck. $299,000 (Forsyth)
3579 Water Front Drive, Gainesville
Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville
NEW LISTING - Build your dream home on this water lot in Harbour Point Subdivision with great lake views. Dock Slips Available. $175K (Hall)
1 SINGLE SLIP COVERED DOCK with REALLY LOW Corp line!! Bring your builder & either build 1 larger home or 2 homes. Recent level 3 soil tests & a plat available. SO close to shopping yet you'll feel like you are a million miles away! Start living your dream today on Lake Lanier. REDUCED $125K (Dawson)
3327 Marina View Way, Gainesville
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962 Overlook Court, Dawsonville
BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME w/view of the lake! 2BR/2BA. Freshly remodeled w/updated floors, kitchen counters, white cabinets. Lake view from covered porch, easy walk to the dock. Covered, singleslip dock. New gutters and HVAC installed in 2018, roof replaced in 2011. Only 10 minutes to all shopping, restaurants and marina! $289,900 (Dawson)
6029 Watermark Cove, Gainesville
3642 & 3646 Laura Ln, 3705 Ronny Way
FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip Dock. Lot 18. Point Lot with 220 degree panoramic views. This Lot allows for a flat driveway and front yard. Gated subdivision that includes pool, cabana, and community dock. 1.65 Acres. $350,000 (Hall)
3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hdwds, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away. Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $49,900 Gainesville (Hall)
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FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.302.63 acres lots. Gated subdivision. Interior and lakefront lots. $89K-$180K Gainesville (Hall)
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4153-B Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville
202 Northeast Cove Rd., Dawsonville
GREAT MID-LAKE DEEP WATER Lake Lanier lot waiting for you to build your new home or have a boat slip in DEEP water and not have to pay marina fees. This is a shared double slip dock and this lot has 1 of the slips. This lot never lost water in the worst drought! REDUCED $135K (Forsyth)
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)
COMING SOON - Better than NEW! Iimpeccable 4/4.5 home with master on the main and soaring cathedral ceilings in the great room! Kitchen is open to keeping rm w/floor to ceiling stone FP and AMAZING wood beams. Screen porch. Terrace level w/2nd kitchen/bar, game room, full bath, office/media room, workshop & golf cart storage. (Dawson)
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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! $149$199K (Hall)
4935 Goddards Ford Road, Gainesville
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AMAZING 2BR/2BA cottage w/lake view on 1.85 acres that can stay as a guest house when you build your forever home! Large grassy lawn. This charming home has made use of every nook and cranny. You'll love the HUGE and bright sunroom for a morning cup of coffee, a glass of wine or dining al fresco with friends. You won't stop smiling once you walk thru the door. EASY walk to the SS dock w party deck. $425K (Hall)
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Immaculate lakefront home built to the highest standards with beautiful upscale finishes and fixtures. Cul-de-sac lot, 4-sided brick, mostly finished basement & incredible energy features (5/8’ sheetrock, interior walls insulated). Deep water double-slip party dock. Open spacious floor plan, large chef’s kitchen w/ granite, gorgeous custom cabinetry. Owner suite on main, 2 laundry rooms, 2 gas fireplaces PLUS double-sided fireplace in bfast nook & fam room! Banquet-size dining room, massive deck & covered porch below, hardwood floors, high ceilings, new fixtures, 3-car garage. $675k
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$1,795,000 • FEATURED IN MAGAZINES, BILL STEWART DESIGNED SOUTH LAKE RETREAT ON ALMOST 2 ACRES! Twin slip party dock, tucked away from south lake waves & activity in a deep water protected cove. Absolutely gorgeous. 7095 Shadow Lane
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$1,595,000 • IN THE FAMILY FOR 50 YEARS! SOUTH LAKE. 4.6+/- acres with over 1000 ft of shoreline just min to GA400! Oversized dock w/grandfathered patio on the water! Large home w/pool ready for your updates. Two tracts, develop, build or enjoy the privacy! 1225 Timberlake Trail
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$1,199,000 • STUNNING SPACIOUS EUROPEAN HOME W/MAGNIFICENT OPEN WATER VIEWS! Private s-slip party dock. Deep water! 5BR’s, 4.5 Baths, light ad bright granite kitchen w/island, open plan, master suite on main, finished terrace level GR/FP, w/mini kitchen, 2nd master, game room, bonus. Upscale lake n’hood w/tennis courts. FMLS#6118824 9245 Mainsail Drive
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$890,000 • NEW PRICE! PRIVATE RESORT SITUATED IN A GATED NORTH HALL SUBDIVISION! 6BR/5BA, over 8000 ft of living space. 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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$1,595,000 • NEW CONSTRUCTION COASTAL FARMHOUSE DESIGN IN A PRIME SOUTH LAKE LOCATION W/32X32 PARTY DOCK IN DEEP WATER! High end finishes including wide plank flooring, lovely lighting & barrel ceilings. Gourmet kitchen w/apron sink, SS appliances, island . Master suite w his/her closets, claw ft tub, tile shower & heated floors. Outdoor kitchen & room for pool. Finished apt over large garage. Gated property, 5BR/ 4.5BA. Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161. 5954 Nachoochee Trail
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$1,195,000 • DEEP BLUE WATER & A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER BUFORD LOCATION! 215 ft of lake frontage & twin slip dock w/party deck! Modern & elegant lake home has all the recent upgrades you'll love. Hard coat stucco construction with barrel tile roof. Open plan features a dramatic dining rm, 2 story great rm, gorgeous hardwood floors, updated custom kitchen o'looking a keeping rm with fireplace. Luxurious main level owner's suite. Two guest rooms upstairs. Finished terrace level features a large rec rm, media area, in-law suite w/2nd kitchen. 6321 Woodlake Drive
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$849,900 • SOUGHT AFTER N HALL SCHOOLS! Stunning 2007 custom built. All brick well maintained ranch on fin. terrace level. 4BR/5.5Baths. 2nd BR suite on main. 5th BR/study w/full bath. Screen porch. Lake views & flat walk to deep water boathouse/party deck. 32x32 permit. Small gated lake n’hood 5 minutes to schools. Rm for pool. FMLS# 5965487. 4458 Flagship Dr
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$799,000 • THIS LAKE LANIER HOME CAN ACCOMMODATE BEAUTIFULLY AS A FULL-TIME RESIDENCE OR WEEKEND OASIS. Full kitchen and in-law suite on terrace level. Entertain on the back deck while enjoying sunset vws over the lake. Deep water double slip dock. Updated kitchen and beautiful hardwoods in main living areas. Impressive picture windows throughout to showcase Lake Lanier views. 4911 Chatham Walk
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$624,000 • COTTAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS AND DEEP WATER DOCK! 4BR/3BA. Open main level plan, granite kitchen, finished terrace level w/ owner's suite, plus two guest rooms and full bath. Gentle walk leads to deep water twin-slip aluminum party dock! FMLS# 6516563 3634 Lodgehaven Drive
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$499,000 • $50K PRICE IMPROVEMENT ON EXQUISITE 1.6 ACRE ESTATE SIZED LAKE LOT WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS! Single slip dock. Fantastic area of Lake Lanier located between two million dollar-plus homes! Very deep water @ dock! Private drive to the dock. FMLS#6029295 3425 Green Apple Road, Gainesville
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$699,000 • DRIVE UP TO THIS IMPRESSIVE HOUSE AND YOU'LL WANT TO CALL IT HOME! 4BR/ 3.5 BA, granite kitch open to great rm. Privacy, seasonal views of lake. Upstairs loft & BRS. Finished media rm on terrace level. Swim/tennis lake community w/Lake Lanier parks, restaurants & boat ramps within minutes. FMLS# 5952750 4150 Palmetto Dune Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265
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$624,000 • NEW PRICE! GORGEOUS VIEWS AND DEEP WATER! Spacious 5 bedroom/4.5 bath in North Hall with twin slip dock! Many updates, including kitchen and finished terrace level. FMLS# 6028196 2734 Bridgewater Drive
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$470,000 • BEAUTIFUL GOLF COTTAGE IN CHESTATEE ON THE 18TH HOLE! 5BR/3.5B, master on main w/ newly renovated bath. Finished terrace w/ kitchen & in-law suite, fenced back yard. Great neighborhood amenities & marina. FMLS# 6082588 1011 Dogwood Way Stephanie Gillespie 770-6544161
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$339,900 • PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY ON LANIER! Nestled in the woods, this storybook cottage is the perfect relaxing get-a-way. Single-slip dock. A nature lover's delight! 3BR/2.5BA. FMLS# 5906215 7628 Pine Place Stephanie Gillespie 770.654.4161
$649,900 • PICTURE PERFECT 3/3.5 LAKE HOME! Deep water party dock! Perfect 2nd home or primary for small family. FMLS# 6110429 8545 Anchor on Lanier Court, Gainesville
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7085 Collins Point Road
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$459,900 • NORTH HALL 4BR/3BA BRICK RANCH with finished terrace level, grandfathered boathouse in a quiet cove, convenient to downtown Gainesville, $50K in upgrades including new roof/gutters, windows, HVAC, paint, floors on main level, appliances and landscaping! FMLS# 6022842 3327 Hickory Point
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$637,000 • FANTASTIC 3.19+/1 ACRE LAKE LOT w/newer aluminum twin slip party dock! Privacy on cul de sac with other estate homes. Build your dream home just minutes to I985, DT Gainesville, hospital, N Hall schools & Lakeview Academy. FMLS #6515864 3675 Hidden Pond Drive
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$499,000 • PERFECT HOMESITE! Premier South lake location. Awesome views and deep water. 190 feet of Corps frontage. Single slip dock in place. Great Flowery Branch n'hood with views of Sunrise Cove Marina & close to lake restaurants and LL Islands. FMLS# 6109626 6147 North Point Drive
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$459,000 • BUILT IN 2006. 3BR/2.5B on unfinished terrace level. Open plan, granite counters, hardwood floors, Fireplace, 3 decks! Short walk to deep water single-slip dock. FMLS# 6077454 6745 Thunder Trail
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ROGERS BAY ON LAKE LANIER SUBDIVISION - Great location in the North Hall school district, 10 minutes to downtown Gainesville, NE Georgia Hospital and I-985. Each lot has a deeded covered slip included in the community dock deep water, with running water, electric and a swim deck. We have the following 2 point lots for sale in this community. Contact Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161 or Sheila Davis 770-235-6907. $249,000 • Lot #11, 4238 Bayridge Drive, 200’ water frontage, 1.07 acres, FMLS# 5958292 $189,000 • Lot #10, 4244 Bayridge Drive, 324’ ofwater frontage, 1.06 acres, FMLS# 5896811
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$69,000 • STRATFORD ON LANIER. 1.5 acre cul-desac building lot, Bring your kayak or canoe to enter the water from your very own back yard. FMLS# 6507744 6156 Westchester Place, Gainesville Michelle Sparks 404-379-5798
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Lanier Islands renovates Peachtree Pointe
By Pamela A. Keene Peachtree Pointe, Lanier Islands outdoor amphitheater and pavilion, has received a $1 million renovation. “We are so excited about Peachtree Pointe that has now been enclosed and upgraded for a wide variety of special events,” said Missy Burgess, director of public relations and marketing at Lanier Islands. “Now we can accommodate up to 500 guests in the climate-controlled interior and continue to offer people fabulous views of the lake.” The facility, located outside the gates of Lanier Islands, now offers two commercial kitchens and a covered terrace. The 8,500square-foot venue can be divided by an air wall to create two smaller event spaces
that can be used for weddings, reunions, corporate meetings, banquets and graduation parties. Peachtree Pointe has been decorated with chandeliers and is heated and cooled. It also has two bride rooms. Peachtree Pointe offers guests a large venue with ties to the outdoors, adding options for larger events. The resort’s ballroom can handle up to 700 guests in an indoor setting. Throughout Lanier Islands, more than a dozen event venues provide many options for special events. “Peachtree Pointe has always been one of our most beautiful venues with amazing lake views,” Burgess said. “Now that it’s been updated and enclosed, we know that our guests will truly enjoy their events there even more.”
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April 2019
The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant
A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides
Lake level: About two feet above full pool Clarity: Creeks stained, main lake clear Temperature: 50s Please be careful of floating debris when navigating the lake as there is still some of it out there. The fish are definitely and finally in full pre-spawn mode. They are still somewhat spread out and somewhat unpredictable, but they are moving. A crankbait and a jerk bait have been our best choices for catching fish recently. Shallow is the word for the fish we have been on. We have been working these baits shallow on rocky and clay points at the mouths of pockets and creeks. A Spro McStick jerk bait and a Castaway 1.5 Shad crank are good choices. Also, these baits will work back shallow in the creeks as well. Some days the wood in these areas is holding fish as well, so make sure to make some casts to the now many pieces of flooded cover. The jig and worm bite is still an option when the moving baits aren't working, so keep those handy as well. Shallower
mild winter and abundant rainfall, WRD and our partner, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will again achieve the new 10-inch average size for 2019.” Though some trout stockings have already occurred to reduce hatchery fish crowding, regular stocking schedules will begin the last week of March. Some popular waterbodies that received Other news: Georgia DNR releases more early trout stockings include Lake Winfield Scott in Union County, than 1 million trout Little Amicalola Creek at AmLast year, more than one milicalola State Park, Holly Creek in lion trout were stocked in Georgia. This year, that number should Murray County, and Johns Creek in Floyd County. increase. In fact, the 2019 trout Want to see more information stocking effort is already under way, thanks to trout hatchery staff on stocking? You can check out the 2019 master trout stocking with the Georgia Department of schedule, and even sign up for a Natural Resources’ Wildlife Reweekly trout stocking email at sources Division and the U.S. www.georgiawildlife.com. Fish and Wildlife Service. A reminder: The daily limit is “This is the second year of our eight trout on general regulation initiative to stock larger trout in Georgia, thanks to the extra funds trout waters. Anglers are reminded to respect private propprovided by anglers’ fishing lierty rights along streams flowing cense fees. Georgia trout anglers were pleased with heavy stringers through private lands, and to obtain permission before fishing on in 2018 and should expect the private property. same for 2019,” explained John Lee Thomson, Georgia Trout • Call Ken Sturdivant at 770 Stocking Coordinator. “With a docks are holding fish as well, so those are always worth a check on sunny days. Lots of stuff working out there now, get out and fish and have fun. This report compiled by Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com, 770 542 7764.
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Residents and businesses from the Lanier area responded to the needs of Alabama tornado victims last month. Spokesman and organizer Scott Kanady said the group raised more than $3,500 in funds plus items ranging from clothes, food, baby needs, bottled water and much more. Kanady and others then traveled to the stricken area to help with home repair and distribution of the donated items. He said some of the businesses that made donations included Minds Eye Tattoo, Lanier Dock Watch and Fish Tales. Above, Kanady, (right) and others help a resident install temporary patches to his home.
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Director expects full bloom for Gainesville’s botanical garden
By Jane Harrison Blooms opening up this spring at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville Garden signal the start of a colorful, eventfilled season at the woodland oasis. From plant sales to concerts, propagation lessons to bourbon sampling, the off shoot of Atlanta’s Midtown garden brings it all to the peaceful respite just north of downtown Gainesville. Long before early spring’s tulip blossoms faded, Garden Director Mildred Fockele was plotting activities to fill the garden’s April-October calendar. Fockele, who lives in Gainesville, recently became full-time Gainesville Garden director after previously splitting her time between her hometown garden and Midtown. In her new assignment, Fockele can “focus her undivided attention to the Gainesville Garden,” said Atlanta Botanical Garden President Mary Pat Matheson. “It’s a lot of fun and a big change,” Fockele said. Not having to drive to Atlanta every week frees up more time for Gainesville, she said. She’s investing her energy planting thoughtful programs and growing events at the amphitheatre. One of her main goals this year, the opening of a new Children’s Garden, has been delayed until fall due to an extremely wet winter. But, she’s excited about what’s sprouting up in the meantime. Woodland Ramble/Spring Plant Sale, April 20 – This annual rite of spring has grown from its origin three years ago to a
full fledged garden festival. Thirty- eight north Georgia craftspeople will show off and sell original nature themed, recycled or upcycled art. “We’re excited about the high number of vendors. We’re hitting our stride,” Fockele said. Expect to find jewelry, pottery, candles, and soaps, among other items. Along with handmade wares, the ramble includes sales of rare plants not usually found in local garden centers. Visitors can shop, stroll through the garden and pick up a bite to eat or a popsicle from food trucks on the garden grounds. Wine in the Woodlands, last Thursday May-Oct. – Enjoy an evening sipping wine, craft beer or soft drinks in the garden during this spring, summer and fall. Fockele said the outdoor after-work relaxer has doubled in attendance since its premiere. The garden pours the beverages and a caterer serves light fare such as small sandwiches, fruit cups and chips with salsa. Corn hole boards and other fun games add some action to happy hour. Brunch with Mom – Mothers get treated to a brunch, cash bar, and woodland garden stroll in the May 11 fete, just before Mother’s Day. Flamingos, family events, concerts, June (dates TBA) Flamingos flying near Lake Lanier? Not quite, but Fockele is toying with a flamingo themed garden party in June. She plans the after-hours soiree and new family activities to liven up long summer evenings amongst See Garden, page 26
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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK
Gainesville seeking year-round control of facility
By Jane Harrison A new era could begin for Lake Lanier Olympic Park this summer, pending local legislation introduced in the 2019 session. Bills permitting the City of Gainesville to annex the 35.5 acre park and raise the hotel/motel tax to support park improvements were submitted just prior to the Georgia General Assembly deadline in March. Legislators were expected to vote on the measures before leaving the Capitol at the close of the session Apr. 2. Approval would add to the string of outdoor jewels managed by the Gainesville Parks & Recreation Department. The venue would become a city park, rather than one jointly managed with Hall County, and the recipient of a budgeted allotment of around $350,000 when the city’s fiscal year begins in July. The city and county have each contributed $150,000 annually since 2014. “The park is a gem, a huge attraction,” said Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan. City manager Bryan Lackey estimated that when the economy is good and tourism is as strong as it currently
is, the two percent increase in the hotel/motel tax will contribute $300,000 to $350,000 annually to the park. The council unanimously approved raising the tax from 6 percent to 8 percent last month after previously okaying the proposed annexation. Hall County officials sent letters of recommendation supporting the annexation to state legislators. The city’s vote on the tax increase came just two days before the deadline for legislators to submit local bills. Gainesville Rep. Matt Dubnik expected to file the proposed legislation, which requires the General Assembly’s consent to go into effect, March 21. He said local house and senate members support the measures and that “knock on wood” the General Assembly would vote on them before the session ends. Under the new arrangement, current park management would be employed by the city and venue rentals would go through the parks department. Gainesville-Hall ’96, the nonprofit foundation that in 2013 launched a renaissance of the former site of 1996 Olympic rowing
and canoe/kayak competition, would remain in an advisory capacity. Dunagan said the city has a “want list” of improvements to be funded through the tax imposed on guests staying at city hotels, motels, and vacation rentals. New restrooms to replace portable potties near the beach, boathouse renovations, pavilions, and walking trails are among items on a GH ’96 master plan that the city hopes to eventually complete. He also mentioned the city might look at how to keep park buildings dry when the lake rises out of its banks. “The old tired buildings” at LLOP were built as temporary structures for the Olympics, Dunagan said. With “some TLC” they can shine, he added. The venue has been kept up largely through the efforts of GH ’96 and two clubs that grew out of the Olympics. The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club and Lake Lanier Rowing Club regularly launch practices from the LLOP boathouse and stage regattas and community events at there. GH ’96 has hosted national and world
championships, completed more than $1 million in renovations, hired park managers, and invited the community to rent the boathouse, finish tower, grandstands and park grounds for weddings, meetings, and festivals. Teaming up the clubs’ connections with the parks department’s promotional strength could bring more events to LLOP, Lackey said. Better facilities, financed by the city, might encourage more group meetings, weddings, family reunions and community outings, he said. “As part of the nationally-accredited Gainesville Parks and Recreation agency, the park would soar on the success of recent major events with a dedicated capital funding source and operational support provided by the city,” city spokesperson Nikki Perry wrote in a press release.
LLOP manager Robyn Lynch believes city management and investment will further enhance LLOP. “I’m excited about the change and the city’s vision for the park and its economic potential to the community,” she said. GH ’96 has relied on private sponsorships, facility rentals, state grants, and proceeds from large events, such last spring’s ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, for LLOP’s day-to-day operation and infrastructure improvements. The city take-over is expected to relieve some of the fundraising pressure. GH ’96 chairperson Mimi Collins previously announced hope to eventually raise and invest $10 million to fulfill the LLOP master plan. She was unavailable for comment on the city takeover by the Lakeside deadline.
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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. Calendar of events: Apr. 4-7 - Dragon Boat Camp Apr. 7 - Beginner Racing League Practice Begins Apr. 27 - Beginner Racing League Practice Race May 4 - Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge
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Contact: LLRC President, Terry Sylvester Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com 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+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps. Hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas. Calendar of events: Apr.16-May 4 - Learn to Row Classes
Other LLOP Events College rowers disembark after racing in early heats of the John Hunter Regatta at Lake Lanier Olympic Park March 23. More than 40 college crews competed on the regatta's first day. High school rowers took to the water the next day. (Photo by Jane Harrison)
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A tugboat’s odyssey from Maine to New Jersey and a fourth marriage Several years ago, at my brother’s marina, Teddy, one of the regulars at the bar, came up with a scheme to outwit his three ex-wives. They were always after him for money and the instant he bought anything, (house/car/ whatever), one of them would put a lien on it. He found an old wooden tugboat that had been converted into a yacht in the 1960s. She was 85 feet long and had plenty of room for living, recreation, parties etc. Teddy planned to put it into his mother’s name, moor it in the river in front of her house and live on it. It sure beat the dumpy apartment he was living in. Now Teddy ran a motorcycle shop and had a rudimentary knowledge of outboards, but knew very little about sailing, navigating and virtually nothing about big boats. The only problem was the boat was located in Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, and this was November, and he had to get her down to New Jersey. Nothing insurmountable. Since there is very little to do around the marina in the winter time in NJ, my brother Hank and I decided to go on a road trip and sail her on down. Teddy also enlisted Andy, another of the reg-
side, set an anchor watch since the harbor was so crowded and Vinnie the wind was picking up. Mendes Andy had the four hour watch from eight to midnight. When I On the came to relieve him, I found him Water dozing in the pilothouse! While he was passed out, we had dragged the mooring half way across the harbor! ulars to come with us. I was not I woke my brother and we too confident in him as he tended started the engine and between to drink a bit too much but figthe two of us kept this 85-foot ured we could use an extra pair of “battering ram” from drifting into hands. So, one cold November any other boats or obstacles for morning the four of us headed the rest of the night. Of course, north in a rental car ready for a Teddy slept through it all! At the two-week adventure. Eight hours crack of dawn, we cast off the later, we turned in our rental car mooring and headed out of the at the harbor and inspected the harbor, hoping that the fellows boat thoroughly. She was everywho owned the “big” fishing thing claimed, old but well main- trawler could find their mooring tained and seaworthy. when they returned. (She was We set sail the next morning probably all of 40 feet long.) and for a few days things went Nothing remarkable occurred fairly smoothly. When we pulled for the next two days until we got into Gloucester, Mass, the harbor through the Cape Cod canal and was very crowded. We asked a entered Buzzard’s Bay. local fisherman where we could Now you must realize that this safely anchor. He directed us to a was long before GPS and other mooring and told us we could tie fancy navigational aids and we up there because it belonged to a were navigating using a compass, “big” fishing trawler that would binoculars and most important, a be out to sea for several days. We chart! The chart comes in what is tied up and just to be on the safe called a “Chartkit” which is a soft
cover book about twice the size of a loose-leaf binder. It has about 20 miles of coastline on each page with channel markers, water depths, and landmarks such as smokestacks, steeples etc. Basically, all the information you need to safely navigate from point A to point B. We asked Teddy to give us the Chartkit for Buzzards Bay and South, and he said, “Oh, I didn’t get one. You guys sail around this area, so I figured you don’t need it.” Hank and I had a s*#t fit! We had sailed extensively around there with the help of a local chart! Especially since the sea bottom in New England is not the “forgiving” mud and sand we have in New Jersey. Up there you have big hard rocks! Fortunately I happened to have an Exxon road map of Rhode Island, which we used to navigate by “Braille” down to Newport, the closest place with a marine store where we could get a Chartkit! Everything went smoothly after that and once we were safely tied up in our own marina, we went into the bar to celebrate. That very night, Teddy met a
United Airline stewardess (yes, they preferred to be called “stewardesses” back then). She just “loved tugboats” and thought they were “so romantic” and “couldn’t wait to see it” and “couldn’t wait to go out on it” and “would love to live on one” ad nauseum! Six weeks later they were married and as soon as that ring was on her finger, there was no way in the world she was going to set foot on that damp, smelly thing! The upshot was that Teddy moved into her condo and had to sell the boat. He made a deal with my brother to keep the tug at the marina and pay the slip fee from the proceeds once it was sold. Meanwhile we could use it whenever we pleased, just pay for the fuel! We had her for about three years and a bunch of good stories came out of her. Oh, by the way, wife number four lasted about a year and then headed for greener pastures. Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for the past 25 years. His family owns a marina/bar/restaurant so he has plenty of real life experiences to draw from. His favorite line: “You can’t make this stuff up.”
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April 2019
Spring can bring turmoil when it comes to forecasting
Spring is my least favorite season of the year. Aside from the pollen, spring storms are can be extremely violent. We saw that last month with the biggest tornado outbreak in the Southeast in the past five years. More than 23 people, some children, perished in Alabama. It was a horrific Sunday afternoon. April is a tough forecasting month. It may be difficult to believe, but April is the second driest of the year in north Georgia, behind October. The average rainfall for October is 3.11 inches. Our average rainfall for the month of April is 3.62 inches. We base this on the past 30 years of rainfall. With fewer days of rain maybe we’ll have fewer days of severe storms. I say maybe because we still have El Nino going and there is just no telling when it will go away. If it weakens, then we’ll get a break in the “atmospheric firehose” of rain we have seen since late summer. If not, then we will continue with the rain train, and likely more severe storms. While El Nino may be troublesome for us at this time of year, if it continues into summer, then we can actually benefit from it. El Nino creates a lot of wind shear. When the shear extends out over the ocean, then tropical systems have a very tough time developing. Most will meet an abrupt demise. This time of year many of us like to
begin planting and do a little gardening. In addition to El Nino making Glenn rainfall unpredictable, it Burns also makes temperature forecasting a bit of a challenge. I can see Lanier some late season Outlook freezes, what we sometimes call “Dogwood Winter” or Blackberry Winter.” Many area farmers got hit hard last spring with some seriously cold weather that caused quite a bit of damage to the strawberry and peach crops. My best advice to avoid this is to plant after Easter, or at least wait until after tax day. In conclusion, in my 37 years of forecasting weather for Atlanta and north Georgia, I have seen the majority of weather in April to be rather calm. That was not the case in 2017. On April 3rd, we had a major outbreak of tornadoes. Twenty-seven twisters touched down in Georgia and damage was extensive. Two days later, as people were trying to clean up and make some sense of what had just happened, another squall line brought another seven tornadoes to the state. It was one the most horrific outbreaks of tornadoes I have ever covered. This month, we will all hope for the best but let’s continue to prepare for the worst. Be vigilant this month and don’t let your guard down.
Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
AUG
1 1071.75 2 1071.98 3 1072.29 4 1072.38 5 1072.49 6 1072.47 7 1072.52 8 1072.52 9 1072.39 10 1072.26 11 1072.26 12 1072.27 13 1072.14 14 1071.97 15 1071.84 16 1071.68 17 1071.52 18 1071.57 19 1071.60 20 1071.48 21 1071.43 22 1071.38 23 1071.32 24 1071.23 25 1071.20 26 1071.15 27 1071.09 28 1071.00 29 1070.95 30 1070.89 31 1070.86 AV 1071.74 MAX 1072.52 MI 1070.86
LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS
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1070.82 1070.80 1070.82 1070.74 1070.72 1070.69 1070.65 1070.62 1070.61 1070.61 1070.65 1070.65 1070.61 1070.57 1070.55 1070.54 1070.50 1070.47 1070.41 1070.37 1070.32 1070.27 1070.26 1070.20 1070.13 1070.15 1070.13 1070.16 1070.11 1070.12
OCT
1,070.05 1,070.00 1,069.93 1,069.86 1,069.82 1,069.79 1,069.75 1,069.69 1,069.63 1,069.81 1,069.88 1,069.85 1,069.85 1,069.81 1,069.74 1,069.71 1069.67 1069.65 1069.58 1069.54 1069.52 1069.46 1069.38 1069.35 1069.31 1069.44 1069.46 1069.46 1069.38 1069.36 1069.33 1070.54 1069.65 1072.12 1070.05 1070.11 1069.31
NOV
1069.33 1069.32 1069.34 1069.36 1069.33 1069.36 1069.37 1069.40 1069.52 1069.61 1069.62 1070.65 1071.13 1071.42 1071.52 1071.37 1071.16 1070.92 1070.64 1070.54 1070.48 1070.46 1070.47 1070.50 1070.50 1070.50 1070.43 1070.35 1070.33 1070.30
DEC
1070.67 1071.01 1070.90 1070.68 1070.57 1070.39 1070.23 1070.58 1071.35 1071.34 1071.12 1070.89 1070.72 1070.91 1070.84 1070.63 1070.50 1070.30 1070.18 1070.39 1070.70 1070.76 1070.77 1070.76 1070.72 1070.68 1070.76 1072.98 1073.39 1073.58 1073.80 1070.24 1071.07 1071.52 1073.80 1069.32 1070.18
JAN
1073.89 1073.87 1074.17 1074.69 1074.68 1074.50 1074.29 1074.04 1073.78 1073.52 1073.27 1073.15 1073.12 1072.92 1072.64 1072.37 1072.27 1072.15 1072.37 1072.75 1072.64 1072.47 1072.72 1073.12 1072.96 1072.76 1072.56 1072.46 1072.58 1072.39 1072.12 1073.14 1074.69 1072.12
FEB
1071.83 1071.79 1071.90 1072.00 1072.10 1071.91 1071.67 1071.39 1071.24 1071.06 1071.21 1071.58 1071.61 1071.38 1071.38 1071.62 1071.82 1072.11 1072.73 1073.34 1074.61 1075.50 1075.84 1076.10 1076.00 1075.84 1075.67 1075.74 1072.89 1076.10 1071.06
MAR
1075.65 1075.57 1075.88 1075.99 1075.85 1075.63 1075.46 1075.32 1075.22 1075.02 1074.84 1074.65 1074.44 1074.30 1074.29 1074.11 1073.91 1073.68 1073.45 1073.22 1072.98 1072.77 1072.70 1072.67 1072.65 1072.65 1072.61
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COE expands Friends of Lake Lanier group; hosts open house
By Pamela A. Keene The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently formed “Friends of Lake Lanier,” a non-profit 501(c)3 organization of volunteers to assist the Corps in and around Lake Lanier. The Corps is hosting an evening open house on Thursday, April 18. It will take place at the Corps’ Project Management Offices off Buford Dam Road starting at 7 p.m. “We purposefully organized the group as a 501(c)3 non-profit so that it can use its own funds to assist the Corps to provide recreation, services, maintenance and interpretation beyond the scope of the Corps,” said Tim Campion Park Ranger with the Corps of Engineers. “For instance, the organization can sell firewood, ice and install soda machines in parks and then use the funds raised to help pay for volunteer uniforms, equipment repairs and pollinator programs, as an example.” The Friends group began with members of the Corps’ Volunteer Village, a program that provides volunteer park attendants and clerical assistant to the Corps in return for long-term stays at the lake. Volunteer Village was initi-
ated nearly two decades ago by then-Project Operations Manager Erwin Topper as a way to help enhance part services at no additional cost to the Corps. “The work of the Friends group has expanded since its initial agreement with the Corps in 2017, and we are looking for more community members to participate,” Campion said. The meeting will include an overview of the Friends program,
background about its relationship with the Corps of Engineers and information about the scope of the group and its mission. There is no charge to participate. To be formally affiliated with the organization, volunteers are asked to complete and sign an application with contact information. For more about Friends of Lake Lanier, call Tim Campion at the Corps’ office, 770 945-9531.
Marine Max celebrates re-opening of Cumming location; offers classes
By Pamela A. Keene In March, Marine Max celebrated the re-opening of its newly renovated retail sales office in Cumming. More than 130 guests attended the event at Bald Ridge Marina, including leadership from the Marine Max corporate office in Clearwater, boat manufacturers, local Marine Max staff, customers and tenants at Bald Ridge. Marine Max will offer several boating classes at its Cumming store in April. They are open to the public.
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LLA hosts annual meeting April 13 at Aqualand By Pamela A. Keene Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Meeting of the Lake Lanier Association to be held at Aqualand Marina. It will take place on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 4 p.m. with a business expo and taste of the lake. “Our taste of the lake was so popular last year that we have again invited four of Lanier’s restaurants to provide samples from their menus,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the association. “We encourage everyone to come out at support the association and learn about our initiatives for a Full Lake.
Clean Lake. Safe Lake.” Restaurants participating include Skogies, Pelican Pete’s, Fish Tales, and Pig Tales, who will be serving signature food items. The business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with updates about the group’s Shore Sweep, Abandoned and Derelict Docks and Vessels, Solar Lights, Adopta-Lake, Island Rip Rap and other ongoing projects. President Wilton Rooks will also report about the group’s progress on education about the 100-foot rule, as part of the association’s safety campaign.
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As of late March the keynote speaker had not been announced. Following the meeting, the association is hosting musical entertainment for continued socializing until 8 p.m.,” Cloud said. “It will be a chance to get to know other boaters, volunteers and lake residents, as well as businesses. And if you’re not a member, you can join at this meeting.” Membership for individuals and families starts at $50 per person. Sponsorships are available as well. For more info, visit www.lakelanier.org or 770 5037757.
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By Pamela A. Keene Lake Lanier levels had temporary relief from higher than normal rainfall in mid-February, but Mother Nature came back with a vengeance at the end of the month and into March, bringing levels to historic highs exceeding 1076. Marinas and private dock owners took steps to respond to the high lake levels. “We urged our members to cut off the power to their docks as a safety precaution,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the Lake Lanier Association. “Many also moved their docks to prevent damage to anchoring systems.” Companies like Marine Specialties Inc. received numerous calls to work with dock owners who reported docks partially submerged. “There was certainly a safety issue of getting on or to their docks,” said Kyle Davis, sales manager with MSI. “Many of the walkways and gangways have junction boxes and if electrical cords were submerged, it could create an electrical hazard.” Davis said that if the breakers on the private docks tripped, the breakers were doing their job, but he urged dock owners to cut the power either at the shoreline or at their homes. He also said that the integrity of dock anchoring sys-
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the blooms. The garden’s popular concert series continues this summer with two shows coming to the 2,000person capacity Ivester Amphitheatre. Check the garden website, www.atlantabg.org, this month for details. Fockele said in March that concert organizers were still negotiating with performers and expected to present the line-up in early April. The Four Tops, Indigo Girls, Loretta Lynn, The Temptations, Emmylou Harris and Boz Skaggs are among artists previously performing under the stars. Attendees bring their own low-rise chairs or blankets and find a place to listen in the grass. BBQ, blues & bourbon and more in October – Fockele has packed October with fall favorites, plus a new event featuring Southern barbecue, blues tunes, and bourbon tasting. She plans a drop-in sort of afternoonto-evening party for folks to sample and mingle in the autumn
April 2019
tems could be put at risk. “We saw a number of docks where the water was so deep that the shoreline stakes were submerged,” he said. “And in some cases, the docks were floating above the spud poles, setting docks free if they were not backed up with shoreline cables.” Davis said the biggest priority has been to secure anchoring systems so that docks will not break free. He said he also anticipates calls from dock owners to inspect anchoring systems as the water subsides. Cloud said that social media helped one homeowner locate a dock after it floated away. Several free-floating docks were reported to have crashed into other docks, boats or the shoreline. “Someone else on the lake posted on Facebook that a dock had ended up near their property,” Cloud said. “Thanks to the post, the owner was reunited with his dock.” Shoreline erosion and siltation from the ups and downs of water levels will most likely be an issue as the lake recedes. “Many of the banks are completely submerged for the first time,” Davis said. “And with the ground so saturated, trees may fall into the lake, onto the shore-
line or even onto docks.” Increased debris is expected in the lake, trash or limbs that have washed off the shore. Marinas prepared A quick poll of Lake Lanier’s marinas showed that marina operators were prepared and responsive to the quickly rising water. In several marinas walkways were submerged, limiting tenants’ access to their boats. “We set up shuttles to help people get to their boats,” said Rick Albrecht of Port Royale. Gainesville Marina cut power and closed its fuel dock and pump-out as the water levels rose. “We had to cut power to some of the smaller docks because of the high water, but we’ve been trying to help tenants who lost power by relocating them within the marina,” said Gainesville Marina’s Philip Burton. “we don’t anticipate reopening the fuel dock and pump-out until the levels get below 1075.” Historic data According to lake elevation data provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the last time the lake neared this levels was in 1977, when on April 5, the level was reported at 1076.20. At the end of February, water levels exceeded 1076 feet above mean sea level, more than five
feet above full pool. “It will be hard to gauge exactly when the lake will return to full pool because there are so many variables,” said Chris Lovelady, assistant project operations
manager at Lake Lanier. “The amount of rainfall in the watershed to the rainfall downstream will both affect lake levels, but we are closely monitoring the situation.”
garden. Whimsical straw guests come back to the garden in another fun October Scarecrows in the Garden. Community groups are invited to assemble their own creations for the annual display. Garden guests can prepare their fall and winter outdoor displays with art and plants from another Woodland Ramble/Artist Market Oct. 5. Little goblins and ghosts can frolic in the garden in a family friendly Halloween celebration. Oct. 27. Also, look for the Children’s Garden to open in fall. The 2.5 acre play land on a knoll overlooking the forest will unleash childish imaginations and pent up energies with a fairy village, labyrinth, water play fountains, rock and boulder climbing area, chase maze and programs to bring families together in the garden. Insights, garden lessons, members-only events – All season long the garden presents opportunities for visitors to learn
painting, plus members-only plant sales and how-to seminars with Fockele enlighten those who seek something extra. See the monthly Lakeside Outdoor Calendar and garden website for details. Behind the scenes While activities burst forth along the garden paths and in the amphitheatre, something else is happening underground, sort of. Visitors to both the Gainesville and Atlanta gardens may notice new exotic plants leafing out here and there. Through a collaborative program with Asian countries, the Gainesville garden will be proving ground for seeds and cuttings imported from China and Vietnam in the International Plant Expedition Program, which Fockele directs. Fockele said a rare shrubby magnolia and lady slipper orchid are among the unusual plants she PHOTO BY VICKI HOPE expects may be displayed and Garden employee Michael Delvalle spreads mulch behind one of the available for purchase. Many visitors are not aware of the many tulip beds.
Gainesville Garden’s four acre nursery and 5,000 square foot greenhouse where plants are grown and evaluated before settling into the main gardens. Unlike the landlocked Midtown garden, the Gainesville location offers ample room for “one of the world’s most diverse and well documented plant collections,” according to Garden President Matheson. Fockele said the networking effort involves international plant experts, university botanists, and other public gardens in the U.S. The exotic newcomers get a Southern welcome in Gainesville, where they are tested for heat tolerance, cold hardiness, and the potential for invasiveness, an unwanted trait. After a careful and thoughtful selection process, those passing the tests might pop up in international displays, collections and gardens. “It’s an exciting program,” Fockele said. Info: www.atlantabg.org, 404888-4760.
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Lanier’s Olympic venue survives flooding with few scars April 2019
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By Jane Harrison Hundreds of rowers marching their racing shells to launch behind the Lake Lanier Olympic Park boathouse the first weekend of spring didn’t have to get their feet wet. Just a few days before, the boathouse backyard laid underwater. The lake had finally receded after three weeks of high water that inundated not just the boathouse apron, but also all facilities at the park which has a master plan for more than $10 million in renovations, but no proposal to control flooding. “None of our work has addressed that,” said architect Matt Millard, a partner in the architectural firm contracted by Gainesville Hall ’96 to design a master plan for park improvements. The boathouse and tower, originally built to accommodate 1996 Olympic canoe/kayak and rowing, are made of concrete and steel, not tons of sheetrock,” Millard said. “Those materials are marginally more tolerant of water,” he said, adding that there are limited options for floodproofing the structures built originally as temporary accommodations for water sports. Since the Olympics, LLOP has emerged as more than a headquarters for local rowers and paddlers into its recent revival as a worldrenown rowing and canoe/kayak venue and community gathering place for food trucks, concerts, weddings, and reunions. It brings in millions of tourism dollars annually. “Every facility like this has to have a plan to deal with high water,” said the architect whose family connections with LLOP go back to the Olympics. Before Millard, Inc. began work on the master plan more than five years ago, droughts and low
water were of greater concern than water getting in. “This was the third time” in less than a year that water seeped into the boathouse, said LLOP Assistant Manager James Watkins said last month. Heavy winter rains that raised the lake to 1076.10 on Feb. 24 also caused unprecedented flooding of the Olympic tower and covered the bottom platform below the grandstands. Picnic tables near the beach appeared as little islands on the flooded shore. Water lapped into a nearby mechanics’ shed and storage building. Before the water rose, Watkins pulled on waders and with Millard observed county laborers piling sandbags in front of the boathouse bay doors and AC units. They turned off the electricity and waited. The lake overlapped the sandbags and covered the boathouse bottom floor with more than a half-foot of water. It entered a tower drain and spilled half inch onto the first floor. While waiting for the water to go down, park management, the Lanier Rowing Club, and the Lake Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club worked around the deluge. A dock was moved to a grassy point so college rowing crews could launch spring break training camps. Paddlers hit the turf running and the gym to work out. Those training for national team trials “waded through the very chilly water and debris and literally paddled out the doors,” said LCKC Coach Jim O’Dell. Organizers of a popular Southeastern rowing regatta pondered how they’d get hundreds of athletes into and out of their boats. “It took a little bit of accommodation,” said John Ferriss, who oversees the rowing club’s colle-
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giate rowing training camps at LLOP. Days before University of Michigan and Penn State crews arrived, the water was still thigh high behind the boathouse on 6plus foot tall Ferriss. Despite the tons of debris that washed in, contamination tests showed the water was not unsafe, he said. Ferriss informed incoming crews they had to store boats in the parking circle rather than in or behind the boathouse. Both clubs used rakes, shovels and pitchforks to stack debris for pick up by a bobcat loader and deposited into a dumpster, O’Dell said. They then focused attention inside, where O’Dell noted “some very large and new cracks” in boathouse floors and walls. “Boathouse floors and such still need to be pressure-washed and otherwise disinfected,” he said. When the water receded, rowing referees and officials were
able to hold a scheduled conference in the tower, which had been swept out and dried just in time. And rowers competing in the John Hunter Regatta launched from behind the boathouse on a gorgeous, dry first weekend of spring. All parties invested in LLOP’s future contemplate what to do to prevent future flooding. “We’re counting on the (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) to regulate the lake to 1,071 (feet), and not to raise it to 1,073,” said Robyn Lynch, LLOP manager. She asserted that if the Corps ever decides to raise the lake level, as advocated by a lake organization and some government officials, the venue would be regularly inundated. Water pours over the seawall behind the boathouse whenever the level reaches 1,074. Millard said that the idea of raising the concrete floor of the
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boathouse was not a practical solution. Boats are racked nearly floor to ceiling. Boaters carrying long boats in and out would have difficulty maneuvering. Nor is raising the seawall a feasible option. Building up the wall behind the boathouse could create too steep an angle to connect the docks, especially when the lake drops below 1,071. “Going forward, (LLOP entities) can take some lessons and apply them,” Millard said. Sandbag placement, pumping, and additional sealing are likely to be among suggestions tossed about in any action plan. Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan said the city would also weigh in. Pending state approval, the city will annex LLOP and take over operations in July. Flood control measures “will be looked into” at the newest city park, Dunagan said.
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Meet the Lanier Village resident who visited every U.S. county, all seven continents
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By Jane Harrison he was the quiet one, sitting in the passenger seat stitching on her lap quilts, check-marking a destination list, and recording specific dates as their old Buick Lasabre station wagon wheeled through county-after-county. By the time Emma Cooper put down her last check mark, the girl who grew up in a secluded Kentucky holler had traveled through every county in the U.S., plus all seven continents. Now 87 years old, bright-eyed and spry, Cooper retells the story of traveling with her husband, Walter, to all 3,148 U.S. counties or their equivalents. In her apartment at Lanier Village Estates, near the northern shores of Lake Lanier, Cooper spread maps, pulled out photo albums, and displayed meticulous hand-written and typed records of the journey she shared with her late husband. Walter Cooper, who passed away five years ago at 80, was the talker, navigator, and the driver of the couple’s ambition to cross every county line and visit every continent. Emma Cooper was the organizer who packed up the pup tents, settled two kids in the back of the station wagon, and took notes in neat cursive about each county. “It’s a good thing I like to travel,” said the Kentucky native who never even saw a sunrise or sunset until she ventured out from her home between two mountains on a senior trip in high school. After she met Walter at Berea College in their home state, the couple married and set off to see the world. Freed from childhood isolation and with a college background in business, Emma Cooper documented their trips. Some visits just over the line Actually, the county counting started years before they met. Heading the list are Boyd and Pike in Kentucky. “We put down the counties were born in,” Emma Cooper said. The main list concludes with their 50th anniversary gift in 2003, a trip to what they thought was their final county, Kalawao in Hawaii. Then they visited dissolved counties to make sure to get every one covered. She’s got it all down.
“Every time we went into a new county, I’d write them down in the notebook and put the date,” Cooper said. In a neat notebook, she listed every state and county alphabetically and filled in the date they drove through. “Sometimes we just got over the line” to count it. After Walter Cooper retired at age 55 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they hit the road and airways in earnest. Emma Cooper periodically did medical record keeping and secretarial work and had flexibility to roam with Walter. Their two adopted children accompanied them. The Coopers enrolled in the Extra Miler Club, a non-profit organization founded in 1973 that encourages members to visit every county or its equivalent jurisdiction in every state. As of 2018, 60 members had completed all U.S. counties. Emma and Walter Cooper are listed as numbers 22 and 23. “We took the backroads,” Cooper said, due in part to Walter’s pursuit of postmarks from obscure places. He collected over a million postmarks from around the world. “I’d just throw things in a duffel bag and go,” she said. “He could read a roadmap like I read novels,” she said. It occasionally took more than one voyage to hit each county in a particular state. “We drove to Alaska three times. It sometimes took a lot of flying to get places, too. It took three trips to get all (254) counties in Texas,” she said. Small towns the favorite “I liked the little towns best,” she said. She particularly enjoyed Mason, Texas for its barbecue and golf course. “He walked, I played golf and we ate barbecue,” she said. Walter would stroll golf courses while she made her rounds on the greens. She’s got records of all the places she played. That’s not all. She has records of world records they passed, like the “World’s Largest Ball of Twine” in Branson, Missouri. Add to that, her notes on mileage, weather, animals they saw, and where they spent each night. “In the Northeast, it was hard to get around, because of all the
Emma Cooper displays photographs of her and husband Walter after they met at Berea College, above. The county list and articles in Discover Magazine and The Extra Mile newsletter document the journey of Emma and Walter Cooper, right.
people. It was so crowded, especially New York City,” she said. The coupled navigated “all those big cities” to check counties off their list. When the kids came along, they laid a mattress in the back of the station wagon for one, left a seat open for the other, and filled every empty space with camping gear, coolers, and supplies, recalled her daughter, Amy Outlaw, of Norcross. When they unpacked the wagon at camp, “my mom would set up a kitchen and cook a whole meal after traveling all day,” she said. In the passenger seat, her mother kept her fingers busy, working a needle over fabric squares making dozens of lap quilts. Emma Cooper said touring never seemed like a chore, just to get the county job done. “It was very enjoyable,” albeit sometimes a bit uncomfortable, she admitted, like the time she wrapped her baby daughter in blankets on a ski lift in New Hampshire or the night spent freezing in a pup tent in South Dakota. “It was too cold to fix breakfast so we drove to a little restaurant,” she said. By the time they covered 300,000 miles in the old Lasabre and replaced it with an extended cab Ford pick-up, Walter had to breathe with a portable oxygen tank. Final county venture Their county venture in
Hawaii ended quite memorably. They staggered into Kalawao County after trekking down 13 switchbacks on a steep slope to the ocean. Emma Cooper had declined the offer to make the descent on a mule. “I wouldn’t get on a mule, I haven’t ever gotten on a horse, much less,” she said. When they got to the bottom, “my legs gave out. I was so weak,” she recalled. Walter helped her onto a bus, where her daughter, son-inlaw and their two children met them to celebrate their achievement on their anniversary. The couple also visited six continents together before Walter passed away. In April 2015, Amy Outlaw took her mother on a trip to Africa, completing her world list. Emma settled in the Gainesville retirement development after touring it with Amy in 2014, shortly after her husband
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died. She said at first she was a little anxious about taking an apartment by herself, but has developed a group of close friends. She relied on her travel experiences to open up new relationships. “I feel like I’ve learned a lot about people. I’ve come out of my shell some,” she said. Amy Outlaw said their visits to tiny towns, bustling cities, and every place in between made them independent travelers and gave them something to talk about with almost anyone they meet. “It’s a real conversation starter,” she said, when you can mention some point of interest about anyone’s home turf. The travel’s not over. “We’ll go to New York every once in a while to see shows and to the Biltmore House in Asheville,” Amy said. Her mom, the oncequiet girl from a Kentucky holler, still gets around.
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By Jane Harrison The city of Gainesville has more to cluck about than chickens, especially when the region’s major tourist draw sparkles between its welcome signs. This month Gainesville pays tribute to the bird that built the town and the resource that is now symbolized in the blue wave-like graphics on its city limit signs. On April 27, Gainesville’s 15th Annual Spring Chicken Festival will roost at Longwood Park, a popular lakeside venue about 1.5 miles from downtown. “We’re so excited to showcase one of our lakeside parks,” said Gainesville spokesperson Nikki Perry. “We’re such a lake community and the opportunity to hold the festival at a lake park highlights Gainesville’s connection to the lake.” The chicken cook-off and local arts market began in Roosevelt Park, adjacent to the Hall County courthouse, and moved to the parking lot on the Downtown Square when it outgrew its original site. Perry said the city decided to move it to Longwood Park due to expected construction on “the fourth side of the square,”
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where a developer plans to build a condo/retail/restaurant complex. “Construction could begin any day now,” she said in mid-March. Chicken chefs, both professional and backyard, can fire up their cookers, smokers and grills in the Longwood parking lot on Pearl Nix Parkway, where the aroma will waft over a lake cove. Local artists can show off their crafts at booths on tree-lined paths that weave beside the lake. Children can frolic at the playground with extra activities, including face painting and games. Folks can eat chicken at picnic tables in the lakeside pavilion and at tables and benches elsewhere in the park. Twenty-two cook teams filled up the limit to compete in wing and specialty chicken categories. The free festival lasts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With a $6 Cluck Card, taste testers get samples from the cook teams, which will serve until 3 p.m. While the judges finalize their decisions, everyone enjoys the festival until the cook-off winner is announced at 4 p.m. Cluck Cards are available online at www.gainesville. org, at the Gainesville Conven-
tion & Visitors Bureau at 117 Jesse Jewell Parkway, and will be sold at the festival. Adequate parking may be one potential hitch in the move from downtown to the park, but Perry said the city plans to operate shuttles from the square to the festival. About 800 parking spaces are available across Pearl Nix Parkway in Gainesville school lots. Some attendees might enjoy the 2-mile stroll from the square through three much loved city parks to reach the Longwood destination. Perry compared expected attendance at this event, which usually numbers more than 2,000, to the annual Butterfly Release at Wilshire Trails, across the street from Longwood. Parking has always been manageable at that event, she said. The festival pays homage to Gainesville’s traditional claim to fame as “The Poultry Capital of the World” while moving the chicken alongside a new wave of fame. “When people think of Gainesville, we want them to think of Lake Lanier,” Perry said. A downtown summer event is also shoving off from the square
Chicken on the grill at a previous Spring Chicken Festival.
and heading to the lake. The July 13 Beach Bash is moving to Lake Lanier Olympic Park, with more room to run toes through the sand, do the limbo, and kick up your heels to the Electric Avenue band. Head Downtown After Festival for Live Music Downtown Gainesville businesses that traditionally draw business from the Spring Chicken Festival have hatched a new activity to bring in crowds from the fest’s new location on the lake.
A concert on the square at 4 p.m. will feature Atlanta party rock band Redneck Blonde and country artist Joe Hall. The concert is presented by Downtown Drafts, the new Gainesville Business Coalition, Peach State Bank and Northeast Georgia Health System. “The Chicken Festival ends at 4 p.m., so this is our way of keeping the fun going for everyone after it’s over,” said Aimee Hoecker, Downtown Drafts owner.
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Grounded pursuits n Animals of the Southeast, Blairsville. Hands-on mystery game to discover creatures at the park, 1-2 p.m. Apr. 2, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628. n Citizen Science Water Testing, Blairsville. Test water quality of Wolf Creek, 3-4 p.m. Apr. 2, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628. n CCC Museum Tour, Blairsville. Ranger-led tour of museum commemorating CCC’s work at park, 2-3 p.m. Apr. 3, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628. n Movie in the Mountains, Blairsville. Bring a blanket and popcorn, enjoy family movie in the park ballfield, 9-10:30 p.m. Apr. 3, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628. n Georgia Naturalist Series, Gainesville. 11program course Apr. 4-June 6 explores local natural habitats and ecosystems with indoor lectures and outdoor field trips; limited to 20 participants, Elachee Nature Science Center. 2125 Elachee. Dr. $300, $275 Elachee members. Register at www.elachee.org. n Mushroom ID Hike, Blairsville. Discover “the fungus among us� in ranger led hike on Byron Herbert Reece Loop, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Apr. 4, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. Meet at trailhead. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628. n Movie Night at Fort Yargo, Winder. Bring a chair and blanket for an outdoor movie, 7 p.m. Apr. 5 & 26, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489.
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n Mad Dash for Missions 5K/Fun Run, Oakwood. 8/9:15 a.m. Apr. 6, Oakwood City Park, Railroad St. $10-$25. www.runnersfit.com. n Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Runners invited to club meeting with featured speaker, 7 p.m. April 8, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. n Sweep the Hooch, Chattahoochee River. Join hundreds of volunteers removing tons of trash from Chattahoochee River on foot, in waders or canoe/kayak, Apr. 6 at various sites along river, including Don Carter State Park in Gainesville and Hardman Farm Historic Site, and Smithgall Woods State Park in Sautee-Nacoochee. Preview sites and register in advance: www.chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch. n Flies & Flywater, Helen. Park staff offers trout fishing tips and “how to� sessions on fly tying, stream reading, casting, entomology and more, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Apr. 6, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $15, plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Whitewater Watching Hike, Tallulah Falls. Strenuous ranger-led hike to Bridal Veil Falls to watch paddlers on the Tallulah River during seasonal water release, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Apr. 6 & 14, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. No pets. For age 10 an older. Call to register. $15, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-7981. n Spring Festival, Winder. Music, crafts and more, noon-5 p.m. Apr. 6, Lake Pavilion, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5, plus $5 parking. Free to children younger than 6. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n GPS Basics, Helen. Learn how to use handheld GPS, including how to create a route, 23:30 p.m. Apr. 6, Smithgall Woods State Park,
61 Tsalaki Trl. $25, plus $5 parking. 706-8783087, www.gastateparks.org. n Light Bites and Garden Insights, Gainesville. Contributing members join garden director Mildred Fockele for lesson in succulent container gardening, light brunch included, 10:30-noon Apr. 11, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Reservation required. 404-591-1544, www.atlantabg.org. n Nurturing Nests Acrylic Workshop, Gainesville. Two day class to create spring nest paintings, 10 a.m.-noon Apr. 12 & 13, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $79, $74 members. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Pups in the Park 5K/Fun Run, Dawsonville. 9 a.m. Apr. 13, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $20-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Farm Animal Fun Day, Sautee Nacoochee. Livestock brings historic farm to life, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Apr. 13, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17.$12 adults, $10 seniors ($63+), $7 youth, free to children younger than 6. 706878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Fun at the Fort, Winder. Learn about life in 1700s at historic fort with tours and family activities, noon-3 p.m. Apr. 13, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n Nature Art Workshop, Gainesville. 8-week workshop on nature sketching & painting, 9 a.m.noon Fridays Apr. 12-May 31, Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. $225. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Trillium Trek Trail Run/Walk, Gainesville. Half marathon & 5K 8 a.m., kids’ fun run to follow, Apr. 13, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $20-$60. www.elachee.org.,
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770-535-1976. n Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Buy diverse native and hybrid plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Apr. 13, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. www.elachee.org., 770-535-1976. n Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville. Dive for eggs and have fun with Easter Bunny, 1 p.m. Apr. 13, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center warm pool, 1545 Community Way. $4, plus tax. www.gainesville.org. n Stars over Elachee, Gainesville. View constellations, the moon, planets and stars under the night sky 8-10 p.m. Apr. 13, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil for night viewing. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12. Free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville. Egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, Apr. 14, ages 0-2/8-10 2 p.m., ages 4-7 2:45 p.m., Midtown Greenway, 682 Grove St. Hunt is free, $5 photos. www.gainesville.org. n Get Your Glow On 5K, Dawsonville. 8 p.m. Apr. 19, Dawson County Board of Education, 28 Main St. $25-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Members Only Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Garden members shop for rare perennials, shrubs and trees, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Apr. 19, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Sunset Easter Egg Hunt, Tallulah Falls. Crafts, popcorn and Easter egg hunt for children 12 and younger, 6:30-8 p.m. Apr. 19, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. See Outdoors, page 54
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The wetter than normal winter has created the perfect storm for your lawn, particularly if you didn’t put down a pre-emergent treatment last September. “Because we’ve had such a wet winter, you will certainly see more weeds in your lawn this spring than normal,” said Charlie King, owner of Gainesville-based King Green. “Right now, your lawn may be green, but it may be filled with weeds, especially if you didn’t put down a pre-emergent last September.” Although there may be little you can do about that good crop of weeds now, King recommends steps that you can take to minimize the weeds in warm-season grasses, such as bermuda, zoysia and centipede, begin to green up. “Mow your lawn to about 1 inch tall, but don’t scalp it,” he said. “And the old wives’ tale about burning off your lawn is never a good idea. First and foremost, it is simply not safe and you run the risk of the burn quickly getting out of control. Second, it’s not really good for your lawn.” Put down a pre-emergent for summer weeds “yesterday,” he
A word about watering One of the biggest problems Pamela A. with residential lawns is that peoKeene ple overwater. Experts recommend about one to one-and-a-half Curb inches of water per week, applied Appeal in one watering session. If we have regular rain, supplemental watering is generally not necessary, but for dry spells, augment with irrigation. n MORE INFO: Email: “Watering one time per week pam@pamelakeene.com deeply is much better for your lawn than several times a week said. “It’s better late than never for short periods,” King said. and you may be able to reduce “Deep watering allows the water germination of some of the sumto better reach the roots and helps mer weeds, including crabgrass.” them to grow deeper. This can Use a dedicated pre-emergent, help them better in times of not a combo fertilizer/weed killer. drought.” And read package instructions to Lawn irrigation systems can be learn the rate of application. Pre- set up to water on a schedule of emergents will need watering in. days and times of day. It’s better “April is the time to aerate to water in the morning to allow your warm-season lawns, espethe grass to dry thoroughly. Wacially if you haven’t done so in a tering in the early evening may few years,” King said. Aeration create problems with disease. helps break up hard soil and alLawn mower maintenance lows both airs and water to get to King preaches “sharp blades, the roots. It encourages root sharp blades, sharp blades” as a growth, which will help ensure a key component of good healthy healthier lawn. And when you fer- lawn care. Keep your mower in tilize afterward, the nutrients can good repair and periodically clean also penetrate more deeply. it to discourage the spread of
Proper aeration helps break up hard soil and allows both water and air to reach grass roots.
weed seeds and disease. “Having sharp blades can make good clean cuts on your grass and discourage damage and disease,” he said. Proper lawn care can produce a beautiful green carpet with little
weeds or disease. With a bit of regularly scheduled attention, your lawn can be the envy of the neighborhood. Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.
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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 3/15/19) $4.15 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. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales; brokerage services by Marine Max; rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals; sales of used boats by Atlanta Yacht Sales; rental pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards by FishTales Watersports.
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: Convenience Store matches fuel dock hours. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 3/15/19) $3.99; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon. Closed Tues./Wed.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.
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 3/15/19) $3.99 (Dock open 9 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, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.
Lake Lanier Marinas Info HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Hours of operation:Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. 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’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 3/15/19) $3.99 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.
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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 3/15/19) $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. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, Bayliner., Hurricane & Heyday.
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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,
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and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar 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., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100. Smokey Q BBQ - Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pork and Chicken Tacos and more! Sun., Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Closed Mon. Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming. A-3, 770 910-4961.
Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.
Italian 5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Offering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer lasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, and more. Also available: our famous rice balls -and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-
614-0019.
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, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966. Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-6146871. Oriental Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, 678-288-9050. Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.
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This house is spotless and move in ready! Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Beautiful H/W flrs on main & carpet in BRs. Screened porch off the kitchen with view of the lake. Easy walk to covered single slip dock. Amenities are so convenient it feels like they belong with the house. Master suite is lg with sitting rm. Bsmt finished with family rm & FP, 2 BRs, full bath, playroom, exercise rm & storage rm. The bsmt is laid out so well and a great space for a family to hang out in the different areas. So convenient to shopping, restaurants & Mary Alice Park. $715,000
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An organized kitchen reduces stress, makes life easier
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Last month, we talked about spring cleaning and organizing your whole home. This month let’s focus on organizing your kitchen. When I meet with clients who are looking to remodel their kitchen, one of the main complaints I hear is that their kitchen does not have functional storage and is too difficult to organize. They tell me things get lost in the back of cabinets and they just have stacks of cooking and baking items that require constant shuffling and rearranging. Kitchen organization is key to helping reduce stress both in the mornings when you are getting ready for work or getting kids to school and in the evening after a long day and you need to get dinner made quickly. Even if cooking is not your thing, an organized kitchen can still make life easier. There are many companies out there that offer a plethora of kitchen organization solutions. Some require going through a certified dealer, but others, like Reva-Shelf or The Container Store, sell items direct. Let’s talk about organizing base cabinets. There are so many solutions out there, it’s hard to know where to start, but some of
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the items I recommend often are roll-out shelves, tray dividers, peg dividers and corner lazy Susan cabinets. Everyone knows the typical base cabinet layout: a deep shelf on the bottom and that short shelf set back about halfway up. This layout is not very conducive to small appliances or other larger items. I love replacing this layout with a roll-out shelf mounted on the bottom shelf of the cabinet; with the option of a full-depth adjustable height shelf. The roll-out shelf does exactly as its name implies, it rolls out of the cabinet so that you have full access to everything on the shelf. This allows you to put things like a large stand mixer, Instant Pot, crock-pot, etc. on the
roll-out with easy access. If you have extra space above the larger items, that’s where the adjustable shelf can be placed to eliminate wasted space and give you an extra storage spot. Tray and peg dividers are great for keeping items stacked and easy to access without all the contents of the cabinet tumbling out. Tray dividers are wire or wood vertical dividers that can be placed in base cabinets to help organize items like baking sheets, cutting boards, and even pot lids. When these are stored vertically, they are easier to get to and open shelf space for other items. Peg dividers, on the other hand, are used in deep base drawers. They are dowel rods that are placed on a peg board in the bottom of the drawer. They are great for organizing plastic containers and lids by size, as well as everyday plates, bowls, or serving dishes. Most people are fixed on the idea that everyday dishes must go in an upper cabinet but having these in a drawer under the counter makes them easier to access for anyone, including kids and those who are aging and have difficulty getting plates or bowls from above. One major complaint I hear is
about the dreaded ‘blind’ corner cabinets. They really are just wasted space that is not accessible. This includes both upper and lower cabinets. Besides the fact that the space is useless, when you have these cabinets in your kitchen, there’s a good chance that cabinet doors and/or drawers collide with each other because of the poor layout. To solve this issue, I love functional corner cabinets, like a lazy Susan base cabinet. This type of cabinet has a door that opens fully to give you access to two shelves that spin for full access to everything in the cabinet. On the lower end, these shelves are made of a sturdy plastic, and on the higher end, they are made from wood to blend in with the interior of the cabinet. If you don’t have the funds to replace your cabinets now and just need to make a blind corner usable, there are also shelves that can be installed that pivot out for full access to the back of the cabinet; you can find these made for both upper and lower cabinets. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ways to organize your kitchen cabinets. If you like your cabinets and the
Here’s a good way to utilize “corner” cabinets in the kitchen.
layout of your kitchen, you can look for solutions that can be retro-fitted into existing cabinets. If your kitchen does not have an efficient layout, then it may be time for a remodel. With good planning and design, you can have a beautiful and functional kitchen. Sara Bagwell is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.
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n Apr. 14 – Family Day – The Civil War in North Georgia, held 1-4 p.m., examines the Civil War effects in North Georgia. This family-friendly event features living-history demos, hands-on activities, games and museum theater performances. Free. Info: www.negahc.com. Piedmont College n Thru Apr. 9 – Zane Cochran on display at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. n Apr. 11 – Wind Ensemble Partnership, held 7:30 p.m. in Chapel, features ensemble under direction of Vicki Pinson collaborating with regional high school players performing great works for symphonic band. n Apr. 11-14 – “The History of America” (abridged) performed in Swanson Center’s Mainstage Theater. Six hundred years of history in 6,000 seconds … history will never be the same. Time: 7:30 p.m., Apr. 11-13; Apr. 14, 2 p.m. n Apr. 16 – Cantabile performs a variety of music from the 15th century to the present in Brooks Hall. Time: 5 p.m. n Apr. 30 – Great Composers Series Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel, features Piedmont Chorale, various soloists and instrumentalists performing musical gems written by Georgia Composers. Dr. Lauren Ringwall, conductor. Info: piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center n Thru Apr. 6 – 16th Annual Youth Art Month, opening reception on Mar. 15. n Apr. 11-June 1 – Spring Exhibitions features homegrown, solo artists Abner Cope, Joel Barr and Jo Mitchell. Opening recept. Apr. 11. Info: 770-536-2575/www.qvac.org. School Street Playhouse n Apr. 25-May 19 – “Derby Girls the Musi-
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cal” presented by the Peachtree Players. Times: 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.; 3 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $27.50, adults; $25, seniors/veterans. Info: www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com. Tannery Row Artist Colony n Thru May 3 – Spring Juried Art Exhibition/ Opening Reception with local, regional artists. Info: tanneryrowartistcolony.com. University of North Georgia n Apr. 4, 5 – Music Theatre Ensemble performs 7:30-10 p.m. in UNG Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. n Apr. 8 – Patriot Choir’s Spring Concert performs 7:30-9 p.m. in UNG Shott Performance Hall. n Apr. 9 – UNG Chorale Spring Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 422 Brenau Ave. NE, Gainesville. n Apr. 9 – Guest Artist Concert: Golden Brass Series, 7:30-9 p.m., featuring international trumpet artist Rodney Marsalis performing in UNG Shott Performance Hall. n Apr. 14 – Choral Explosion, 12th annual, held at 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland. Free and open to the public. n Apr. 22 – Spring Jazz Show, 7:30-9 p.m., in UNG Shott Performance Hall. n Apr. 23 – Gainesville Chorale’s Annual Spring Concert, 7 p.m., performing variety of works by contemporary composers, including an Old West-themed modernization of a Greek tragedy. Features Dr. Joanna Kim on piano and members of the Gainesville campus’ Symphonic Band, in the Ed Cabell Theatre, UNGGainesville campus. Free. Info:706-864-1423, www.ung.edu.
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$5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-7457981. n Christ Place 5K/Fun Run, Oakwood. 8/9 a.m. Apr. 20, Christ Place Church, 3428 Atlanta Hwy. Free fun run, 5K $30. www.runnersfit.com. n Race for the Rescues Fun Run/5K, Suwanee. 8:30/9:15 a.m. Apr. 20, Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave. $15-$30. www.runnersfit.com. n Woodland Ramble/Spring Plant Sale, Gainesville. Annual market with nature themed local art, rare plant sale, lace-making demonstrations, food trucks, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Apr. 20, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Free with garden admission. Shuttle available from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Supervisor office on Cleveland Hwy. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Get the Buzz on Bees Earth Day Celebration, Tallulah Falls. Talk with local beekeeper during weekend-long celebration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Apr. 20, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-7981. n Bunny Tails & Trails, Winder. Crafts, egg hunts, more. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Apr. 20, Lake Pavilion, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5, plus $5 parking. Free for age 3 and younger. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n Natural Egg Dying, Sautee Nacoochee. Dye Easter eggs with natural materials, eggs provided, plus old fashioned games, baby chicks and more, 1-3 p.m. Apr. 20, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143. Hwy 17. $5 parking. 706878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Ole` Fun Run/5K, Cumming. 7:10/7:30 p.m. Apr. 26, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235
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Castleberry Rd. $25-$30. www.runnersfit.com. n Boulder Dash 5K/10K, Cumming. Run through active rock quarry, finish with Spring Fling festivities, 8 a.m. Apr. 27, Northside Forsyth Hospital, 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr. Shuttles provided from parking. $15-$35. www.runnersfit.com. n Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K, Buford. 8 a.m. Apr. 27, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. $30-$35. www.fallenheroesofgeorgia.com. n Follow the Leader 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m. Apr. 27, North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Dr. $25-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Attack the Castle 5K10K/1-Mile, Gainesville. Run roadways, breezeways and trails while negotiating obstacles, difficult terrain and castle “defense force,” staggered start beginning at 9 a.m. Apr. 27, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $20-$35. www.active.com. n Spring Container Gardening, Gainesville. Explore plant selection, soil basics, container selection, 10 a.m.-noon Apr. 27, Gainesville Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $29, $24 members. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival. Chicken cook-off, music, entertainment, art, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Apr. 27, Longwood Park, 20 Pearl Nix Pkwy. $6 Cluck Card for 10 samples until 3 p.m. www.gainesville.org. n Ranger Open House at Camp Merrill, Dahlonega. Elite solders demonstrate skills of U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, plus military equipment displays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Apr. 27, Camp Merrill, 1 Merrill Dr. www.dahlonega.org. n Concert on the Square, Gainesville. Red-
neck Blond and Joe Hall perform, 4 p.m. Apr. 27, Downtown Gainesville Square. n Flights of Fancy Benefit & Auction, Gainesville. Casual party featuring dinner, drinks and handcrafted nature art, 6-9 p.m. Apr. 27, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Contact Elachee about tickets. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. n Bear on the Square Mountain Festival, Dahlonega. Bluegrass and old time music, music workshops, arts & crafts, dancing, story telling, more. Apr. 27-28, Downtown Dahlonega. n North Georgia Triathlon, Gainesville. Pool swim/bike/run, various distances and times for youth and adults, Apr. 28, Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way. $25$55. www.fivestarntp.com. Ongoing 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 Emory Jones Book Signing, Sautee-Nacoochee. Author reads excepts from “The Valley Where They Danced plus tour of Hardman Farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays through December, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. n Home School Exploration Day, Tallulah Falls. Ranger led education program, 10 a.m.noon last Thursdays through May, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Gears & Beers Bike Rides, Gainesville. Cyclists depart Wrenched Bicycles for either East Hall road rides or Chicopee Woods mountain
bike rides, return for cold beverages back at shop, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, 302 Broad St. SE. Call or check Wrenched Bicycle Facebook for information. 770-287-8842. n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Downtown Dawsonville. www.dawson.org. n Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides leave at 1:15 p.m. from North Hall Technology Center, 4075 Nopone Rd. velocraig@hotmail.com. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726.
See www.gastateparks.org/DonCarter for activities at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier.
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A few years ago, I took a young man fishing as a part of a “one-on-one” rehab program initiated by a retired Gwinnett County school teacher. The youngster was a hard-looking youth with tricolor hair and a gold ring in his nose. I can still recall how he shuffled his wellworn, Michael Jordan tennis shoes the length of the dock as he approached my boat. Despite being no more than 14 years old, the look on his face as he viewed the situation was one of complete indifference. His life experiences to that point guaranteed him that nothing was done for free, and that this “do gooder” with a baseball cap wanted something for his efforts. Even the bass boat, with all of its complicated electronics, didn’t ignite any noticeable interest from the young man. However, when the old fishing guide fired up the big outboard and sped away toward some secret fishin’ hole with a burst of power and spray, a spark of life appeared on the kid’s face! Though almost imperceptible, the transformation had begun. The combination of nature’s beauty, the genuine concern of the older fisherman and the eternal competition between man and fish slowly opened a new world to the hardened young man. The final wall fell when he actually landed his first fish. The youngster returned to the dock a changed person. Instead of the cynical youth who had started the day, a wide-eyed boy returned with his new friend. A definite look of happiness and contentment showed on his face, and there was a sparkle in his eye at the prospect of another outdoor adventure in his future. This is simply a personal example of how outdoor recreation has a positive effect on people. In
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fact, a study that was conducted on a youthful offender’s program that featured outdoor sports and other outdoor activities had a far lower rate of repeat offenses than did participants in other non-outdoor programs. Outdoor recreation also contributes to family cohesion. It provides links between generations, such as when parents teach their children to hike, camp, identify wildlife, hunt or fish. The outdoor environment enriches America’s culture as evidenced by books, plays, poetry and art featuring nature and outdoor activities. Additionally, this has stimulated public interest in the quality of the environment and helped generate public support for control of air and water pollution and the preservation of land, water and wildlife. According to Charles Cook, a Pomona, N.Y.-based nature guide and author of Awakening to Nature, spending just few minutes of quality time in the outdoors each day can have a profound effect on both your psyche and health. Nature provides many of the things we need, like fresh air and sunlight, but there is also energy in living things that we connect with when we’re outdoors. One receives an endorphin high from being outside, which makes our
Kayaking in the morning mist at Lake Lanier.
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bodies feel good. People who have trouble sleeping find that spending time outdoors often makes them sleep better. Going outside when you feel a cold coming on seems to make the cold symptoms evaporate. By connecting with the Earth, we find our place in the universe Top to bottom: and realize that we are just one of Getting doused by the many species that are all joined rapids is a blast. through nature. We may not know what we’re going to do with our Father and son fishing. lives, but nature can help us find Kids and the fishing the way. cat. One must commit to a sense of adventure. Go out … no matter Learning to surf. what the weather. Bring rain gear. Bring warm clothes, but don’t be afraid! For those of us who have been fortunate enough to experience a life of fun and outdoor activities, we are often guilty of taking it for granted. Just imagine what it would be like to return to your childhood and remove all of those wonderful days in the outdoors with friends and family. You would be a much different person, and probably not for the better. Therefore, whenever the chance is given, reach out to others and introduce them to the miraculous gift of nature. It’s a present that keeps giving throughout life, and makes everyone a better person! I realize that this winter has been very harsh with too much rain and an abundance of miserable weather, but it is beginning to warm quickly, the rains are subsiding and a glorious spring season is on the horizon! So, colgether during the natural metalect your family and friends tomorphosis of the spring season! gether and make plans to renew Bill Vanderford has won nuthe lust for life through magical merous awards for his writing experiences in the outdoors to-
and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.
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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.......770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules ..............770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info ...........770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc...........770 503-7757
Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29.....770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .....770 734-6412
Marinas 1. Aqualand .................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ...............................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ...............................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ..............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday ....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale..............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor .............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Lazy Days at Holiday ...............770-945-1991 9.Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10.Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11.Sunset Cove .............................678 304-3157
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Spectacular Lakefront Lot w/amazing views, near lvl walk to dock. First time on market in over 40+ years. Permit for lgest DS dock allowed (SS in place). Ideal dock position in beautiful drought-proof water looking out into wide bay. $295,000
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First time on market! Exquisite peninsula lot. 3 sides of big water views. Very gentle terrain in a desirable close in location. S/S covered boat dock in drought proof deep water. Perfect for an executive gated lake estate. This is a prime Lake Lanier offering.
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One of the last estate sized lake lots (6.20 acres) on Lake Lanier. Very private with long Sunset Cove Views. Deep water cove was recently dredged and rip rapped. Graded building lot overlooking cove with almost new 32 x 32 aluminum covered dock with party deck. Two gated entrances, existing well and septic permit. Come finish the dream!
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2.8 acre Lake Lanier lot in exclusive North Hall executive neighborhood.
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Three lots assembled to make a 1.59 acre estate sized lot with over 800 ft of water frontage. Survey and soil tests available. Two deeded, covered boat slips in the 14 slip Community Boat Dock are included. Slips are 12 ft x 28 ft and 14 ft tall with power, water and dock storage. Upper and lower decks for lake fun!
Amenities include tennis and clubhouse.Shaded lake views. Come build your lake estate! NO DOCK PERMIT.
Pointe South Subdivision! An exclusive South Lake executive neighborhood. Structurally sound poured wall basement, Gunite heated pool with hot tub surrounded by beautiful flagstone pool deck. Outdoor kitchen, septic tank (1500 gallon), driveway, walkways, underground utilities, landscaping with 9 zone Rain Bird irrigation. All specs on file. Bring your Builder.
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• Complete tree service & removal • Landscape installation • Grading • Hauling • Lot clearing • Concrete removal • Lake view enhancement (tree trimming) • Timber or allan block retaining walls • Pathway clearing & maintenance • Timber or block pathway steps • Mulching (red, brown, cypress) • Fill dirt, topsoil, screened topsoil available Licensed & Insured • References Available
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The Market for Classic Antiques & Collectibles, Unique Home & Garden Decor, Art & Jewelry Including Nautical & Lake Decor Bring in this ad for One FREE Admission! Upcoming Market
April 19, 20, 21 Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 10-5 Tickets: $3.00 • Good All Weekend Children Under 12 Free
2019 Schedule May 17, 18, 19 June 14, 15, 16 July 19, 20, 21 August 16, 17, 18
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• Year-Round Maintenance & Repair Service • Dockwatch - Year Long Maintenance Plan • Repairs, Re-decks, Adjustments, Refloats, Additions • Electrical Packages Available • Custom Built Boat Docks Aluminum & Steel • Residential, Commercial & Community Docks • Cellofoam & Formex Floats • Ramps and Gangways • Shoreline Steps • Rip Rap • Dredging • Dock Accessories • Used Docks, Consignments & Trade-Ins Welcome • Serving Lanier, Allatoona, Hartwell & Surrounding Lakes
BOAT LIFT
FloatAir 12,500 pound boat lift currently installed at my dock on north end of Lake Lanier. Operates perfectly; can adjust to fit a variety of slips and boats. http://boatlifts-floatair.com $4,500 404/915-1373.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
For sale: Pop Stop convenience store, storage, and main house. 5970 Jim Crow Rd., Flowery Branch. Call for appointment. 770-967-9379.
MERCHANDISE
Shop custom Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona T shirt designs and unique one of a kind gifts. Always available at: www.LakeLanierGear.com.
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We can customize your logos too! Call us for any of your embroidery or screen printing needs. Our quotes for your requests are always free and our turnaround for you is quickest in the area! Call 678-662-9227 today!
MOBILITY EQUIP
Five brand new showroom demo auto lifts never used. Going out of business! Three, maybe four Pride Silver Boom 1200 lifts (mount inside van or SUV for power chair or wheel chair lifting) 2014 models and could be used for lifting anything and could mount in rear of truck or trailer. Two rear mount Harmar auto lifts also never used. Must buy all: $3,200. Contact Butch Melton 770-539-1816.
SHEETROCK
Sheetrock repair. Free estimates. Call Ken, 770 712-2125. Lakeside on Lanier Classifieds 770-287-1444 or online at www.lakesidenews.com.
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.
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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