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February 2022
3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 28 Issue 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Area boat shows Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales will host its Second Annual North Georgia Boat And RV Show Extravaganza Feb. 25-27. MarineMax onthe-water boat show at Bald Ridge Marina in Cumming last month was deemed a success by company officials. Page 2
Friends of Lake Lanier Perhaps it’s the best-kept secret on the lake, but if the Friends of Lake Lanier didn’t exist, some of the public-facing programs of the Corps of Engineers wouldn’t happen. Page 18
Helen, Ga. Visitors returning to Helen and White County for the first time in a few years could never envision how these picturesque mountains and valleys have exploded with fine wineries and flourishing businesses and 20th Annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament. Page 42 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 38 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 31 Columns: Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page O’Neill Outside . . . . . . . . . . .Page On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page
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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Some of the most significant pieces of the proposed 30-mile Highlands to Islands Trail network has now been approved with some many segments in place. Plus there’s a new website (www.highlandstoislands.org) for visitors to check out all the routes available. Story, page 30.