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Hotel and conference center at Lanier Islands moves forward By Pamela A. Keene Work is continuing on the new hotel and conference center being built at Lanier Islands on the footprint of the resort’s original hotel – PineIsle. Phase 1 Infrastructure work on the Islands’ sewer force main line, is expected to be complete mid-May. At some point, it will affect traffic west of the entry gates on the main road into the resort on either side of the bridge to install new pipes for about two weeks.
The bridge will not be closed during that time. “We feel good about the timeline,” said Bill Donohue, executive director. He also reported that Lake Lanier Islands Management Company, which sub leases and manages the islands, has requested an extension of the lease to the full 50 years. The board also approved contracting with Helix Group to handle site work for the new
complex, pending permitting approval by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Bucky Perry, vice president of operations for Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, reported that both the dry storage and a 28-slip dock at Port of Indecision Marina should be complete in early April. Plans are to open Margaritaville at Lanier Islands on May 1. The next meeting of the authority is scheduled for April 16.
LLA adds new employee to double its fulltime staff By Pamela A. Keene The Lake Lanier Association has doubled its fulltime staff. With the hiring of Victoria Clevenger as communications and membership coordinator, the group now has two fulltime employees for the first time ever. “We are so thrilled to bring Clevenger Victoria on board,” said John Barker, president of the association. “We know she will have a great impact to
further expand our work around the lake and help us accomplish even more for Lake Lanier and our members.” Clevenger, a native of Ohio, graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. She earned her undergraduate degree in advertising and public relations. She also
holds an MBA. She worked for the past five-and-a-half years as an admissions counselor for Lee. “I’m already getting to know so much about Lake Lanier and our members,” she said. “And with my experience in college recruiting, I am excited to be able to help with member services and to grow the organization.” Clevenger joined the staff in late February. “Victoria is already making a difference in our work and getting familiar with our initiatives and the lake community,” Barker said. “We are indeed fortunate to have her on our team.”
A boat’s version of the final approach
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