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March 2016
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Vol. 22 Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Glades Reservoir update
Disagreement over the need for Glades Reservoir in northern Hall County erupted recently when state environmental planners labeled the project “no longer reasonable or even viable.” Page 2
Woven Whimsey
Beginning March 21, artist Patrick Dougherty, with Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville Garden staff and volunteers, will pick up sticks on garden grounds and an off-campus site to weave into interesting sculptures on the Event Lawn. Page 33
Eatonton, Georgia
Long before I could read or write, I remember sitting on the floor at my mother’s feet mesmerized by the wonderful tales of Joel Chandler Harris’s Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit that she read. Harris was born in Eatonton, a great middle Georgia town to visit. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 54 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37 Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page 18 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55 Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49 Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page 14 Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52 Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page 47 Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page 33 Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46 Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37 Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37 Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page 50 US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page 8
PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
A worker cleans the huge glass panes of the Lake Lanier Olympic Park tower. The park is getting a major renovation with improvements expected to be complete by May, just in time for the Pan American Sprint Canoe/Kayak Championship. See story, page 14.
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