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Vol. 28 Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE ‘Ask the Corps’ webinar From the dock-permit waiting list to who has jurisdiction for various matters on and around Lake Lanier, the mid-February “Ask the Corps” virtual town hall meeting hosted by Lake Lanier Association was filled with information for lake residents, constituents, stakeholders and the public. Page 18
LLOP improvements With $17 million in funding to build new boathouse, Lake Lanier Olympic Park will undergo a transformation in the next 18 to 24 months. An additional $600,000 donated by the NGHS will fund covering the grandstands in the plaza on the course side of the venue. Page 40
Alaska travel breathtaking Though some restrictions are still in place when traveling, the beauty and vastness of Alaska (www.travelalaska.com) is mostly open and free to enjoy the last American frontier! Page 42 Also inside: Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page
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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 VICKI HOPE
Eight-year-old Nikolai of Flowery Branch braved high winds, cold temperatures and choppy waters to do what he loves – fish.
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Lanier Basin Advisory Council seeks members, community involvement 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, Vinnie Mendes, Sara Bagwell, O’Neill Williams 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.
By Pamela A. Keene Do you want to have some say in how the Lake Lanier River Basin is managed? Now’s the time to step forward to learn more and join the Lanier Basin Advisory Council. For more than two decades, the group has been working as part of the larger Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, representing various groups in 95 cities in the 15county Atlanta region. The group comprises six Basin Advisory Councils: Chattahoochee, Coosa/Etowah, Flint, Lanier, Ocmulgee and Oconee. “The Lanier basin is the smallest in size, but because Lake Lanier is so important to the whole area’s water supply, it is especially crucial to the planning process for the whole district,” said Tom Vivelo, chair of the Lanier Basin Advisory Council. “We are looking for more people to join and provide input and feedback about how the Lanier Basin – and the rest of the Metro Water Planning District – are managed going forward.” The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District purposes include water conservation,
protection of water sources and public education. The website includes updates about water statistics, news and updates in the ongoing Tri-State Water Litigation. “Membership in the council is pretty straightforward,” he said. “We have one quarterly meeting that lasts about two hours, and we visit various water-related operations such as water-treatment plants and hydro-electric plants, plus we review plan proposals and make comments to improve them. “Council members provide community input for district policies, which is vital to our processes and the future of our water resources,” he said. “Additionally our councils interface with the region’s five major river basins.” Beyond the work of the individual basin advisory councils, the Metro Water District conducts essay and video contests for high school students, honors communities for excellence in water resource management, distributes and maintains tips and information about water-conservation initiatives for the public. They also provide information about water-
Map of the district.
use statistics, monthly rainfall figures, drought status in the region and basics to protect water resources. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) has implemented one of the most comprehensive regional water management plans in the country. Staffed by the Atlanta Regional
Commission, it is the only major metropolitan area in the country with more than 100 jurisdictions implementing a long-term comprehensive water management program that is required and enforced. For more information about The Metro Water District, and to apply for membership, visit www.northgeorgiawater.org.
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We Sell Lifestyles - Not Just Homes
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BEAUTIFUL Gainesville home located in a cul-de-sac with saltwater pool, dock, THREE 2 car garages, a GORGEOUS master on the main, with FABULOUS updated en suite and screened in porch, remodeled kitchen, two more HUGE bedrooms and a fourth flex room, in-law suite with kitchen, just minutes away from the Olympic Rowing Venue, with water views from multiple rooms! THIS AMAZING UNIQUE property has it all! $1,250,000 (Hall)
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3839 Mark Trail, Gainesville The BEST price on Lake Lanier for a lake lot with a single slip dock! This lot will have sunset views from the building site. Soil test indicates the septic will be approved for a 3 bedroom home. $189,000 (Hall))
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“Teresa and her team were absolute professionals and absolutely "in our corner" as sellers. Teresa and her team were great about protecting our time and energy throughout the processes of selling our home - from scheduling the pictures, throughout the showings, and then when negotiating with the buyers. Even though I'm sure Teresa and her team had multiple clients while she worked with us, she made us feel as though we were her only concern - she was responsive to our calls, questions, and concerns - always providing timely and thoughtful responses. Truthfully, I'm glad she was on our "side" because she's a tenacious, formidable agent that made us feel as though she would've gone into "battle" on our behalf. It's rare to experience this type of customer care any more these days...as such it was a pleasure to work with Teresa and her team.” - Steven W. - Gainesville, GA
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4 LEVEL LAKE LANIER HOME! CORP LINE is in the water and the VIEWS fantastic! 8 BR/8BA. May qualify for short term rentals. Main level kitchen and great room are HUGE. The master suite is on the upper level and has his and hers bathrooms and closets galore. The lower 2 levels have bedrooms, bath rooms, rec rooms and a large wine cellar. $1,150,000 (Dawson)
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1ST TIME ON THE MARKET! Gorgeous ALL BRICK home with soaring 24 ft ceilings and open concept. You will love the gourmet kitchen and great room as you entertain all of your new best friends since YOU have the KILLER lakehouse. Totally separate inlaw suite with private entrance. Easy walk to the double slip dock in DEEP water. 4BR/4.5 Baths (Hall)
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$1,970,000 • BAY POINTE - NEW CONSTRUCTION waterfront home with 88 ft of COE frontage and a covered boat slip. Level backyard has lake views and room for a pool. The design is the perfect lake home w/ an open floor plan, large screen porch & sliding Pella doors to let the outside in. Home features a 3 car garage, high end finishes and inviting exterior. Act soon to choose your finishes! 5431 Mayflower Court Stephanie 770-654-4161
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$1,560,000 • SOON TO BE BUILT WATERFRONT HOME IN BAY POINTE SUBDIVISION on a level lakefront lot with 113 ft of shoreline and long-range views, includes a covered boat slip A-6. Modern craftsman style plan w/terrace level and 3 car garage. Buy now and choose your finishes! FMLS# 6893976 5407 Yachtsman Lane Jennifer 770-356-2629
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$1,199,000 • STATELY CITY HOME established in 1915 with luxurious amenities including pool & spa. Ideal location with rich history as previously owned by Gainesville's Jesse Jewell. This home boasts historical character and timeless updates that create the most inviting space. FMLS# 6969385 965 Green Street Circle Agent Nicole 678-585-0265
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$940,000 • RESERVE CLUB & MARINA - NEW CONSTRUCTION 5 BR | 4.5 BA with a basement + a covered dock slip, F. Betz "Taunton Place" plan. Enjoy Lake & mountain views. Buy now and choose your finishes! FMLS# 6885157 7445 Crestline Drive Stephanie 770-654-4161
$825,000 • RENOVATED AND WELCOMING COTTAGE located at a picturesque setting on Lake Lanier. Amazing views of big water and a gentle short walk to double slip dock. Vaulted ceilings and heated tile floors throughout offer luxurious finishes throughout. FMLS# 70015531 3868 Jack Wilson Road Nicole 678-858-0265
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$899,000 • LAKE LANIER HOME WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Grass to water lake views and gentle walk to the private single slip dock in quiet protected cove with rip rap shoreline! This charming 4 bedroom/3 bath one level lake home is perfect for primary living or a second home. FMLS# 6997603 6137 Cool Springs Road Sheila
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$797,000 • RESERVE CLUB & MARINA - New Construction - 4BR | 3.5 BA w/basement, Reserve Club & Marina. Still time to choose your finishes! FMLS# 6884481 6525 Crestline Drive Michelle 404-379-5798
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$825,000 • SOUTH LAKE - 4 BR 3.5 BA w/ private single slip dock w/ party deck. Great south lake location close to Lake Lanier Islands, but in a wide protected cove. 6318 Ansel Court Stephanie 770-654-4161
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$789,000 • SOUTH LAKE AMAZING VIEWS & DEEP WATER DOUBLE SLIP DOCK w/ low corps line! Light and airy cottage vaulted beamed ceilings, cozy brick fireplace in the living room, charm throughout, easy access to lake, restaurants, entertainment, marinas. FMLS# 7001920 5654 Nags Head Circle Nicole 678-858-0265
$415,000 • NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 bedroom/3 bath home in established Lake Lanier neighborhood. Open floorplan. FMLS# 6969261 3466 Crown Drive Linda 770-313-5446
Build your Dream home on one of these AVAILABLE LOTS FMLS# 6981464 • $399,000 Cumberland on Lanier Subdivision 4171 & 4175 Cumberland Point Dr., Gainesville Michelle 404-379-5798
FMLS# 6999715 • $215,000 3.76 acre Estate lot 4692 Manor Drive, Gainesville Stephanie 770-654-4161
FMLS# 6960495 • $165,000 Marina Bay 6727 Hedge Row Lane, Gainesville Jennifer 770-356-2629
FMLS# 6854835 • $115,000 Dockside Cove 6008 Tradewinds Cove, Gainesville Jennifer 770-356-2629
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Properties Sold in 2022 CTION U R T S ON NEW C 3746 Harbour Landing Drive $2,160,000 • Linda
3187 Venue Drive $1,160,000 • Sheila
2530 Shumard Oak Drive $987,000 • Stephanie
3058 Scenic Drive $785,000 • Sheila
4783 Destitute Way Lot $689,000 • Stephanie
3342 Barry Lane $545,000 • Michelle
4864 Newton Drive $500,000 • Linda
2705 Shadow Pine Drive $438,000 • Jennifer
Sheila Davis Group 2021 Results
We interviewed several realtors when we decided to sell our lake house in Gainesville, GA. Sheila Davis was the last one we interviewed, and she was so knowledgeable and helpful answering all our questions, we immediately felt comfortable and hired her to be our agent. She did everything she told us she was going to do, plus more. She made the process of selling our home so easy. We would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We trusted her with the home we had lived in for 32 years, and she delivered first class service and sold our home quickly. Thanks, Sheila for a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely use you again if we have any real estate needs. - Ike Webster
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What lies beneath: Blue Cord Diving provides mobile boat bottom cleaning By Pamela A. Keene Dirty boat bottoms can be a challenge. But now there’s a solution, whether you’re a cruiser, pontoon owner or a sailor. The trouble is that most boat owners don’t really want to spend the time or energy to keep the bottoms of their boats clean of deposits and algae build-up. “Keeping a boat bottom clean is about more than aesthetics,” said Vic Hudson, founder of Blue Cord Diving Services, a mobile boat cleaning business that serves North Georgia. “If you keep the bottom cleaned regularly, you will improve boat performance, fuel efficiency and the life of your bottom paint. That’s why we started Blue Cord Diving. We come to our customers and we clean the boat in the water.” Hudson started the business on Allatoona Lake several years ago. Since then, demand for services has taken off, expanding to other lakes in North Georgia north of I20. They began working on Lake Lanier in 2019. Last spring, he added business partner Justin Holtz in response to demand. They have also hired two parttime associates to help with the workload.
“We have customers who have us clean their boat bottoms every month and some who only use us once a year, but the more the word gets around, the busier we’re getting,” said Hudson. Blue Cord uses no chemicals in their processes. “Many of our customers are either in marinas or on private docks on Corps of Engineers lakes,” Holtz said. “We are very aware of the environmental concerns and know that cleaning with products is not allowed on the Corps’ lakes.” Hudson explained that the cleaning process removes algae that has formed over time. “There’s already algae and other microorganisms in the water, so we are not adding anything to the water,” he said. The company cleans from the waterline down. and works on aluminum, gelcoat and painted bottoms. Blue Cord Diving Services also provides detailed hull and propeller inspections, plus inwater propeller and anode changes. “Our services also include boat salvages and we can bring up a vessel from as deep as 130 feet,” Holtz said. Both Hudson and Holtz are re-
tired Army. Hudson, an avid SCUBA diver for many years, tried several more conventional jobs after he retired in 2016. “Other employment just didn’t seem to fit, but it wasn’t until my wife Marion suggested that I look at doing something that involved my love of SCUBA,” Hudson said. “So I started cleaning boat bottoms and doing inspections at Allatoona Lake back in 2018. We found out that there was a real market for our services.” Hudson met Holtz and his wife Kara in 2017 and the two couples became friends. When Hudson needed a partner, he invited Holtz to join the business. “I hadn’t dived but I jumped at the chance to get certified, which I did in 2020,” said Holtz. “It’s amazing to work using something that I now enjoy so much with SCUBA.” Hudson first began recreationally diving while in the military. “It was never part of my military service to dive, but I was able to experience some amazing places underwater when I was off duty,” he said. “One of the most memorable was being able to dive at Guantanamo Bay, which is only open to active military and their
PHOTO: BLUE CHORD DIVING
Holtz works on a customer’s boat at Bald Ridge Marina.
families. “Because the diving is so limited, the reefs are pristine and the fish are abundant. The coral is amazing.” Holtz has dived with great white sharks; however, he was caged for protection, but he has also swum with other types of sharks. Hudson admits that lake diving isn’t nearly as fun as open-ocean dives.
“I guess when you’re working, cleaning boat bottoms, you don’t need the distractions,” he said with a laugh. “By the way, we’re looking for more divers. Even in the off season, we’ve been really busy. And I’m sure once people start thinking about their boats for the summer, we’ll have plenty of calls.” For information about Blue Cord Diving Services, visit www.bluecorddiving.com.
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Experience isn't expensive, it's priceless!
The Chambers Team 631 Dawsonville Hwy • Gainesville, GA 30501
Office 770-503-7070
THE LAKE HOME YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF MAY NOW BE AFFORDABLE ... CALL US! $1,995,000
42 SLIP COMMUNITY DOCK $14,000,000
Custom designed home situated in gated community on 4 private acres. Chefs kitchen overlooks cozy keeping room with built-ins. Breakfast room opens up to one of the 2 outdoor grilling areas. Terrace level is complete w/gym, billiards area and 2nd kitchen. Heated pool and spa, volleyball court, poolside kitchen. Private well for irrigation and pool, whole house generator. REDUCED PRICE!
LAKEFRONT ACREAGE - approximately 40 acres in Gainesville with 42 slip boat dock permit approved by USACE. Adjacent to Cresswinds community. 19 acre tract zoned PUD- proposed 540 condo units approved by city (case 89-23) in 1989. 23 individual lots included.
Sally Kirchner Lead Agent 770-538-5626
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS! Ken Stanley
Zack Ferguson
Please join us in welcoming Ken Stanley to our team!
Please join us in welcoming Zackary Ferguson to our
Ken grew up in North Hall and continues to call that
team! After 8 years of service in the United States
area home. A very seasoned agent, his area of expert-
Army, Zack wanted to return to his roots and pursue
ise spans from Barrow to Burton. Ken specializes in
his passion for real estate. His wife, Amber is an
Farms, Raw Land and Residential Real Estate. When
Emergency Room nurse with NGHS, Braselton. They
he isn't working, Ken enjoys time with his beautiful 770-503-5600 KenStanley@kw.com
daughters or being outdoors...hunting and fishing. We are thrilled to have him!
have a six-year old son enrolled in Duncan Creek Elementary. Zack specializes in Residential Real 979-253-4978 Estate in the Braselton, Hoschton, Hamilton Mill and ZackaryFerguson@kw.com surrounding areas. We are thrilled to have him!
WE LIVE AND PLAY ON LAKE LANIER Patti Chambers c 770.287.4879 • Office 770.538.4010 • Sally Chambers Kirchner 770.538.5626 Patsy Mercer 770.540.6507 • Laurie Weber 678.617.8357 • Ken Stanley 770.503.5600 • Zack Ferguson 979.253.4978
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Lake Lanier Fishing Report
A sampling of fishing information and tips from area experts Lake level: Full (1071) Clarity: Heavy stain north, clear in main lake Temperature: 50s
Bass fishing
color are drawing strikes on the rocky points and banks as well as the red clay banks in the sun. A jerk bait worked down the banks of the pockets is also starting to draw strikes from the prespawn fish. Use a jerk bait in the shad pattern that runs in the three- to five-foot range. A three sixteenths SpotSticker with a watermelon red trick worm or a green pumpkin Senkos will get strikes on the rocky areas as well as on the docks in the backs of pockets. Don’t pass up any blow downs that you see as they can also be holding fish. A crawfish colored jig with a twin tail trailer is a great bait to choose if you want to target the largemouth bite. Work all the structure you see on the banks leading into the backs of pockets and creeks to find this bite. Spring is almost here and the fish are beginning to feed up for the spawn. This report was filed by Phil Johnson, 770 366-8845, pjohnson15@hotmail.com.
Bass fishing is good. Can you say spring! The lake is clearing from previous rains and the warmer temperatures are having effects on the bass. There are still fish in the 35- to 60-foot range of water but there is also movement to shallower areas. Many of the bass on Lanier are beginning their pre-spawn migration and with that bringing more tactics into play. Over a recent weekend there were several bags weighing more than 20 pounds with several largemouths over six pounds. There was even a six-pound spot to hit the scales. It’s becoming the time of year to just pick your favorite bait and go fish. There is still a good Spotchoker bite from 50 feet all the way up to the 15foot range. The three eights Silver back or the White with red eyes trailed with a three/three Keitech Striper fishing worked slowly will produce both Stripers on Lanier were hard to numbers and size. Crankbaits like find and catch during the recent the DT6 in a Shad or Crawfish
full moon phase. Using your electronics locate the bait and fish in the center of the bait ball using blue backs on the down lines. Mini Macs on planers can increase your success. Pull 30 feet behind the boards at 1.5 mph over points and humps. Remember to wear your life jacket. This report was filed by Buck Cannon, Buck Tails Guide Service, 404 510-1778.
docks that have brush under or nearby. A good depth range would be 20 to 40 feet of water and near a main channel. Use your electronics to locate structure or bush piles. Crappie love the shade so cast into the shadows. When dock shooting the biggest fish are usually the first to bite. I use ATX lures with a five-
pound test high visibility yellow k9 braid unless I am using a bobber – then it’s the k9 six-pound high vis line and a Piscifun reel on a Acc crappie Stix. This report was filed by Captain Josh Thornton, 770 5306493.
Crappie fishing For crappie, docks have been the ticket in recent days. Look at docks in 20 to 40 feet of water. Try several color combinations until you find one that works and that will probably be your color for the day. One color combo that has been working well is pink and chartreuse. The bite is slow and soft so keep a close eye on your line. You may see the line swimming away before the rod bends. Crappie Minnows work well year round. Try a free line minnow (no sinker) when the crappie are schooling near the top. I am setting minnows 10 to 12 feet over brush. Look for covered
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Cruising the Carribean and the Panama Canal
Over the years I’ve done a lot of cruising in the Caribbean, mostly behind the wheel of a sailboat. This has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you have the freedom to go anywhere you please with just the natural motion of the wind and water taking you there. On the minus side, you have the responsibility of the boat and everyone on board. I take this very seriously and confidentially I’m a bit “up tight” until we’re safely moored each night. Then I can begin to relax. In recent years my wife and I have begun taking cruises on small ships and riverboats throughout Europe and the Caribbean and it’s a totally different world! I just write a check and let someone else worry about responsibility. Then sit back with a drink in my hand and my blood pressure goes down 30 points. Let me expound on the difference between “small ship” and the normal conception of cruise ships. The small ship carries about 500 passengers and has the ability to get into ports that could not accommodate the larger vessels, some of which carry upwards of 6,000 passengers. We had the misfortune of
you by name. We had all the amenities of the larger ships exVinnie cept for the casino and with none Mendes of the crowds. As far as Covid was conOn the cerned, everyone had to be fully Water vaxed and tested before boarding. Then daily saliva tests, numerous hand washings, temp taken before each meal, masks in public being “Shanghaied” aboard one aboard and ashore, social distancof these megaships awhile back ing and nobody got sick. and “never again!” It was like The cruise was up to the usual being in the Navy, except not as Viking standards, i.e., fantastic! well organized. We should have Shipboard routine included inbeen suspicious when we found credible food taken in several out how cheap it was, then when restaurants, swimming and sunyou get aboard, they nickel-dime bathing in the “infinity” pool, lecyou to death. Although there were tures by guest speakers, nightly plenty of things to do, most of entertainment and even some althem involved an extra charge, cohol consumption. and from the tiny “rabbit warren” Ashore we visited Mayan ruins of a cabin we had deep down in in Yucatan, ancient pyramids in the bowels of the ship, it seemed Belize, took raft rides to view that to get anywhere you had to wildlife in Honduras and toured go through the casino. Panama City where we saw hisJuxtapose that with a small toric sites including the cathedral ship (We just returned from takwith a solid gold altar which the ing the Viking Star on a 14-day locals had painted black when the cruise to the Panama Canal.). famous pirate, Henry Morgan With only 500 passengers and raided the city, so he passed it by! 400 crew, from the time we got The main reason we chose this on board everyone from the cabin trip was the canal itself. I have stewards to the waiters and wait- been enthralled by the Panama resses in the restaurants called Canal ever since I read about it in
Traveling through the Panama Canal locks.
the sixth grade. The French attempted to build it in the 1870s after their success in constructing the Suez Canal. They failed miserably due to several things. The Suez Canal is at sea level in a desert, so all they had to do was move a bunch of sand. In Panama they had to cut through impenetrable jungle and go through a mountain range. This was far beyond the capability or even the technology of the time. On top of that they had to conquer malaria and yellow fever, two diseases much more fatal than Covid, back when no one even suspected the cause of them. The French finally gave up and no one thought much about it until the Spanish-American war
PHOTO: VINNIE MENDES
of 1898. After Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines, he had to sail around Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America to get to Cuba and join the fighting. If there had been a canal in Panama, he would have saved several weeks and 11,000 miles. This awoke interest in a canal, so the US Army Corps of Engineers took over the project from the French. They decided to build a series of locks to raise the ships 85 feet above sea level over the mountains. The concept of locks raising and lowering water levels has been around since Leonardo Da Vinci proposed it several hundred years ago. But it had never See Mendes, page 14
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What to do in outdoors in 2022? • Mendes Let’s start the new year off right with some random suggestions that just might make your outdoor adventures; fishing, hunting, camping, trail walking better and more productive, memorable and even worthy of repetition. Wanna? Hold on tight, this will be random. New to a lake, shore or stream or are continually not as productive as you’d like? Hire a guide periodically or seasonal as you need. Tell him you want to learn, not just catch. His experience from 250 days per year will be worth 20 years of your efforts at experience. Keep a diary and calendar when you’re with the guide and even during your own trips, successful or not. Recalling success or failure in written form will help you rebuild your memories. Save newspaper columns of dated successes where you most often fish. The authors rarely write of failures, only triumphs. Your knowledge of that will/can help tremendously. Grab a partner and try a new fishing destination to widen your expanses. Cajun Vista Lodge on the Louisiana Coast, Captain
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Continued from Page 12 been attempted on such a large scale. On top of that the US Army medical corps had to figure out what was causing malaria and yellow fever which was killing hundreds of workers a day. Add to that the technology of 100 years ago. Looking at old movies and newsreels of the equipment they used is amazing. The fact that a man could simply shovel coal into a firebox and these gigantic machines would move billions of cubic yards of earth, then transport it out of the way, then go on to move billions more boggles the mind. Then the locks themselves had to be designed and built. They are the size of the Empire State Building laying on its side. As a percentage of our GNP at the time it was equivalent to putting a man on the moon! Back in the sixth grade I never dreamed I’d have the opportunity to see these locks in opera-
tion but actually go through them. Looking back in the trip, it was everything I expected and more. The only downside of the whole experience was the food. I’m convinced that if the cruise had lasted one more day, I’d have had to go ashore either in my bathrobe or my bathing suit because they were the only things that fit! 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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About 4,000 passengers, left, versus 500 passengers, right.
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Ask the Corps: Webinar addresses dock permits, shoreline issues and more By Pamela A. Keene From the dock-permit waiting list to who has jurisdiction for various matters on and around Lake Lanier, the mid-February “Ask the Corps” virtual town hall meeting hosted by Lake Lanier Association was filled with information for lake residents, constituents, stakeholders and the public. Lake Lanier Project Operations Manager Tim Rainey fielded questions about these and other issues from stakeholders and lake residents. “The webinar’s purpose is to help improve communications between our constituents and the Corps of Engineers,” Rainey said during the 90-minute event. “This webinar has been an excellent way to inform the public. “We have divided Lake Lanier into six areas and designated a ranger as the specific contact for each of these,” Rainey said. “Each area’s contact information includes an email address and a direct phone number. Our shoreline rangers are working in partnership with our help desk to manage shoreline issues for lake residents.” During the webinar, Rainey discussed dock permits and renewal/change of owner processes. “Dock permits are one of our most-asked-about issues,” he said. “From change of owner to making modifications to your dock, it is important to contact
Missed it? The mid-February “Ask the Corps” webinar, sponsored by the Lake Lanier Association, is available online at www.facebook.com/ 1435638826548983. your area ranger before taking any action.” For instance, when a resident sells their home located adjacent to the public lands, the new owner should contact the Corps as soon as possible to make application for the permit to be issued in their name. “The dock permit must be reissued in the name of the new owner, and this will require a site visit,” he said. “And if the new owner wants to make modifications to the dock, it is more efficient to request those modifications at the same time as the new-owner permit is issued.” Examples include wanting to get a bigger dock, the desire to dispose of the old dock and build a new one, and adding new steps across the public lands. “It can save both the new homeowner and our staff time and make the process more efficient and timely to request any modifications at the same time as the change-of-ownership documentation is completed,” he said. “When a permit is due for renewal, your area ranger will reach out to you,” he said. “Don’t worry if your permit renewal date may
Corps announces management, process changes Late in December, the Lake Lanier Project Management Office of the U.S. Corps of Engineers announced staff changes. In making the announcement, the Corps is providing direct contact information – both emails and phone numbers – for leadership and rangers who interface regularly with the public. “These changes come as we continue to improve our communication and work with our constituents,” said Tim Rainey, operations project manager at the Corp’s Lake Lanier office. “We encourage the public to reach out to the appropriate staff member first, depending on the issue, and allow us the opportunity to assist within the framework of our organization.” Here is the information to reach Corps’ management: • Operations Project Manager: Tim Rainey Timothy.A.Rainey2@usace.army.mil, 770-945-9531 • Asst. Operations Project Manager: Oliver Craig Oliver.P.Craig@usace.army.mil, 770-945-9531 • Natural Resources Program Manager: Stephen Cain Troy.S.Cain@usace.army.mil, 770-904-3283 • Recreation Program Manager: Chris Arthur Chris.D.Arthur@usace.army.mil, 770-904-3253 • Recreation Chief Ranger: VACANT • Shoreline Management Chief Ranger: Craig Sowers Craig.A.Sowers@usace.army.mil, 770-904-3268 • Natural Resources Management Chief Ranger: Dan Barnes – Daniel.C.Barnes@usace.army.mil -- 770-904-3292 • Help desk phone: (770) 904-3262.
pass; as we adopt this new system, you may not be called before the permit expires, but you won’t be at risk of losing your permit for not renewing on time. In the question-and-answer format of the webinar, several participants asked about when it’s acceptable to remove dead trees on public lands that may affect their own property. “Any tree removal on public lands requires a site visit, and the best place to start is to contact your area ranger,” Rainey said. “We have added shoreline staff to help expedite the response and processing time. “Documentation is crucial in these matters and we advise property owners to take photos of the current situation in preparation for the site visit. If there is imminent risk of severe damage to personal property before a ranger can visit, this documentation is especially important to avoid fees or fines for the homeowner.” If extreme storm-water runoff and erosion is taking place on private property adjacent to public lands, the Corps recommends that a ranger be asked to make a site visit to discuss possible solutions. “We’ve seen developers run gutter extensions or creek beds to the edge of the private property that dump onto public lands, and this creates increased siltation and a reduction in water quality,” Rainey said. “All of us – the Corps, lake water-quality advocates and the public – want to protect and improve our water quality in Lake Lanier. Siltation and storm-water runoff are a major issue that we can help reduce by each doing our part.” In addition to processing dock permit renewals, request for modifications and site visits, the Corps’ shoreline management staff is currently working through the waiting list for dock permits. “Right now we have about 100 available permits, but our waiting list is nearly 700 requests long,” Rainey said. “We are slowly working through the waiting list.” He explained that the number of permits proscribed in the Shoreline Management Plan will not exceed 10,615; however, these newly available permits are the result of abandoned docks, non-renewals by property owners and the conversion of formerly approved community docks. “As developers built subdivisions, they requested and were permitted community docks. The number of slips in a community
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dock in relation to the number of permits is 2:1, two slips in a community dock are the equivalent of one permit. So, if a developer had requested 40 slips for a community dock and only built out 20 when the subdivision was complete, those excess slips were returned to the permit inventory at a rate of one permit for each two community dock slips. “The premise behind community docks is to greatly reduce the impact to the lake and the shoreline because of less contact with the shoreline, among other things,” he said. “As a result of developers building fewer slips than they requested, private owners are benefitting.” Each of the requests requires an individual review and a site
AREA 3 Email: lanierslm-area3@usace.army.mil Phone: 770 904-3269 AREA 4 Email: lanierslm-area4@usace.army.mil Phone: 770 904-3263 AREA 5 Email: lanierslm-area5@usace.army.mil Phone: 678 482-1106 AREA 6 Email: lanierslm-area6@usace.army.mil Phone: 770 904-3258
visit.” “We ask people to please be patient. When your name comes up on the list, your area ranger will contact you,” he said. The Lake Lanier Association, sponsors of the “Ask the Corps” webinar will hold a second webinar this summer. For information or to join the organization, visit www.lakelanier.org. For more information about the Lake Lanier Project Management Office call 770 945-9531.
CRK Sweep the Hooch set for March On Saturday, March 26, volunteers from along the Chattahoochee River, from the headwaters southward, will come together for the annual Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Sweep the Hooch. The annual river cleanup takes place from 9 a.m. until noon. Cleanups will take place along the river’s banks, plus parks, tributaries and access points. Walkers, waders and paddlers will collect garbage, debris and plastic from the land and water, along walking trails and greenways. To register for the event, visit www.chattahoochee.org or
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Volunteers gather trash along the Chattahoochee River during a recent cleanup.
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Here comes my least favorite month: March I know we love springtime in Georgia. The flowers are blooming. Dogwood blossoms are always amazing. Warming temperatures are feeling pretty good too, especially after such a cold winter. However, March is my least favorite month. I think you know why. It’s severe storm and tornado season. Damaging winds occur, on average, 19 days per year. These events have taken place in every month of the year but tend to be most frequent during the spring and summer months. The peak month is July, during which more than 500 events were reported over the past 40 years. During the favored months, the most likely time of day for wind damage is mid-afternoon through early evening. Large hail pelts the north Georgia on average seven days per year. April is the month of peak occurrence, but many episodes have also been reported in March, and July. During this active period, the most likely time of occurrence is from midafternoon through early evening, during the maximum heating of the day. The average number of tornado days is six per year. While tornadoes have been reported in all months of the year, most occur in March through April. During this “tornado season” the most likely time of occur-
rence is from mid-afternoon through early evening. Glenn Tornado intensities of Burns F2 or greater are involved in 37 percent of the events when data are Lanier broken down into a Outlook county-by-county basis. These strong tornadoes are more likely to occur during the months of March and April than in any other months of the year. A significant and deadly tornado outbreak took place from March 24–28, 2021 in the Southeast, just one week after another outbreak hammered the area. There were 43 tornadoes confirmed across 11 states, with the bulk of activity on March 25, which resulted in the Storm Prediction Center issuing its second “High Risk Outlook” for the month of March, as well as the second high risk outlook for 2021. Several intense tornadoes touched down on that day, including ones that prompted the issuance of rare emergencies near the Alabama towns of Hoover, Brent and Centreville and in the Newnan, Ga., area. Scattered to widespread wind and hail damage occurred throughout the outbreak, and repeated rounds of heavy rain caused widespread severe flash and river flooding across much of Tennessee. Six people were killed near Ohatchee, Ala. by an EF3 torSee Burns, page 30
LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS JUL 1 1069.80 2 1069.83 3 1069.87 4 1069.85 5 1069.85 6 1069.81 7 1069.85 8 1069.83 9 1069.87 10 1069.92 11 1069.98 12 1070.00 13 1070.02 14 1070.04 15 1070.05 16 1070.06 17 1070.09 18 1070.16 19 1070.37 20 1071.34 21 1071.46 22 1071.38 23 1071.27 24 1071.24 25 1071.22 26 1071.17 27 1071.13 28 1071.05 29 1070.97 30 1070.95 31 1070.93 AV 1070.43 MAX 1071.46 MI 1069.80
AUG 1070.95 1070.92 1070.94 1070.94 1071.00 1070.97 1070.97 1070.89 1070.87 1070.82 1070.79 1070.72 1070.65 1070.64 1070.63 1070.65 1071.77 1072.29 1072.44 1072.51 1072.51 1072.59 1072.50 1072.34 1072.15 1071.95 1071.76 1071.63 1071.49 1071.35 1071.56 1071.43 1072.59 1070.63
SEP 1071.80 1071.73 1071.77 1071.81 1071.83 1071.81 1071.76 1071.85 1071.80 1071.70 1071.71 1071.72 1071.65 1071.56 1071.54 1071.53 1071.46 1071.47 1071.48 1071.61 1071.79 1071.77 1071.75 1071.67 1071.65 1071.64 1071.53 1071.44 1071.38 1071.33
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1071.28 1071.22 1071.21 1071.26 1071.46 1071.76 1072.20 1072.43 1072.53 1072.58 1072.58 1072.43 1072.24 1072.04 1071.82 1071.72 1071.65 1071.48 1071.38 1071.27 1071.17 1071.08 1071.04 1070.99 1070.90 1070.86 1070.81 1070.79 1070.75 1070.76 1070.77 1071.65 1071.50 1071.85 1072.58 1071.33 1070.75
NOV 1070.71 1070.65 1070.61 1070.54 1070.52 1070.47 1070.44 1070.39 1070.32 1070.28 1070.32 1070.31 1070.24 1070.22 1070.18 1070.15 1070.12 1070.08 1070.09 1070.05 1070.02 1070.01 1069.93 1069.91 1069.88 1069.84 1069.82 1069.78 1069.75 1069.72
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1070.49 1070.51 1071.06 1072.30 1072.57 1072.68 1072.55 1072.40 1072.23 1072.06 1071.88 1071.69 1071.60 1071.41 1071.33 1071.28 1071.35 1071.48 1071.47 1071.45 1071.45 1071.41
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Lakeside Calendar March 2022 o Mar. 1 – Science Night at Left Nut Brewing, 6-7 p.m., features Guest Speaker Tom Govus, Botanist, hosting a free program on Wildflowers and Rare Plants of North Georgia to engage the community in environmental education and discussion. Pre-registration is required. Info: 770-535-1976. o Mar. 17 – Habitat for Humanity’s 8th Annual Night of Laughter, 6:30-9 p.m., at Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Dr., Gainesville. Comedian Marty Simpson will keep you laughing while you enjoy a night out for a cause. Sponsorship and ticket purchase will help the charity transform lives of limited income neighbors through affordable housing. Tickets: $100. Info: 678-450-5998, Ext. 1004. o Mar. 18-20 – “Clue,” presented by Players Guild at Sugar Hill at The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W. Broad St. NE, Sugar Hill. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro Board Game. Clue is a farce-meets-murder mystery. Times: 7:309:30 p.m., Mar. 18, 19; 3-5 p.m., Mar. 20. Tickets: $20-$40. Info: www.eagleatsugarhill.com. Brenau University o Mar. 12 – Department of Music Opera Workshop Performance held at 7:30 p.m. in Pearce Auditorium. The performance will focus on Mozart’s Opera Characters for Women and include Laine Ewers Junior Recital and Suzanna Durand’s capstone project of opera direction. Free. o Mar. 15 – Vocal Chamber Ensemble Concert performs Daggers and Tears held at 7:30 p.m. in John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts in the Redwind Lobby. The ensemble will present songs by Johannes Brahms, David Childs, Houston Bright and others. Masks are required and Covid Pre-Screen Verification will be enforced. Info: www.brenau.edu; 770-538-4764.
Buford Community Center o Mar. 18-19 – Essence of Motown features Larry Johnson, vocalist, producer, international recording artist & entertainer performing a show honoring Motown’s biggest hits and legendary artists from The Temptations to The Four Tops and more. Times: 8 p.m., Mar. 18/19. Tickets: $30-$35. o Mar. 25 – Sweet Caroline Tour is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring Jay White. White and the dynamic Sweet Caroline Tour Bay pays homage to Diamond by performing the songs over the star’s 50-year career. Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com. Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater o Mar. 5 – Skynfolks: A Lynrd Skynrd Tribute, 8 p.m., an “Authentic” tribute to Lynrd Skynrd. Tickets: $33, $41. o Mar. 18-20 – Dear Edwina, a Junior Musical about a 13-year-old Edwina who gives advice to her classmates and friends weekly by hosting a mini-musical in her garage based on the letters her friends write to her. Tickets: $14, adults; $10, students. Info: 706-530-5162; www.hollytheater.com. Gainesville Theatre Alliance o Apr. 8-16 – “The Secret Garden,” presented at Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. This Tony Award-winning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel is a tale of forgiveness and renewal. Tickets on sale Mar. 14. Brenau University asks that audience members wear masks while on campus. For more info, please visit Brenau’s updated Covid-19 FAQ. Info: 678-717-3624; www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. Interactive Neighborhood Kids o Thru Mar. 6 – Pig Craft Week o Mar. 7-13 – Apple Craft Week o Mar. 14-20 – St. Patrick’s Day Craft Week
o Mar. 21-27 – Puppy Craft Week o Mar. 28-Apr. 3 – Doctor Craft Week Time/Play Blocks: Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-noon; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.; Sun.: 12:30-2:30 p.m.; 3-5 p.m. Info: 770-536-1900; www.inkfun.org. Northeast Georgia History Center o Thru Apr. 22 – The Fadeless Photographer: The N.C. White Exhibit/Siblings features the center’s recently acquired nitrate negatives taken from White & Son. See the White collection, interact with the center’s replica N.C. White Studio, watch documentaries and videos and learn about this prolific family in Northeast Georgia. o Mar. 9 – Meet Juliette Gordon Low, a free virtual living history event celebrating the Girl Scouts of the United States presented at 2 p.m. via YouTube & Facebook. “Daisy” will be taking questions live and from the chat about her remarkable life and times with the Girl Scouts. Free. Join on YouTube: bit.ly/negahcyoutube; Join on Facebook: www.facebook.com/negahc. Info: 770-297-5900; www.negahc.org. Piedmont University o Mar. 29 – Cantabile, Piedmont’s nine-voice A Cappella ensemble performs at 6 p.m. in the University’s Conservatory of Music, the vocal works from the 17th Century to the present, including folksongs from around the world, jazz and pop arrangements. o Mar. 31 – Piedmont Conservatory Strings perform at 8:30 p.m. in the University’s Chapel. The Strings combines players from the university and the community perform a concert of works by contemporary composers including Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, Lionel Sainsbury, Ola Gjeilo and others. Heather Strachan, director. Info: 800-277-7020; piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center
o Mar. 2 – 44th Annual Gala Opening Reception held at 5:30 p.m. at the center. Open to the public and will include food/beer/wine trucks, activities for children and a meet and greet with participating artists. Silent auction. Info: 770-536-2575; www.quinlanartscenter.org. University of North Georgia o Mar. 3 – Sinfonietta Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Nix Fine Arts Center, Gloria Shott Auditorium. o Mar. 5 – Dahlonega Science Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Health and Natural Sciences-Auditorium/Classroom. o Mar. 7, 9, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 – “Into the Woods,” UNG Theatre Guild’s Production presented from 5-9 p.m. in Hoag Student Center 342-Zoom Auditorium. Other times: Mar. 24, 5:45 p.m.-9 p.m.; Mar. 25/26, 8-10:30 p.m.; Mar. 27, 3-5 p.m. o Mar. 8 – UNG Jazz Band Concert, 7:308:30 p.m. in the Nix Fine Arts Center, Gloria Shott Auditorium. o Mar. 11 – Festival Del Espacio-Space Festival, 6-11 p.m., in student center GVL. o Mar. 26 – Georgia Musicale Group Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., performs in Nix Fine Arts Center, Gloria Shott Auditorium. o Mar. 29 – Golden Brass Series: Spring Euphoria, 7:30-9 p.m., Gainesville Performing Arts lobby. o Mar. 29 – Patriot Choir Spring Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., presented in Nix Fine Arts Center in Gloria Shott Auditorium. Info: 678-717-3930; www.ung.edu.Info: 678717-3930; www.ung.edu. Voices of North Georgia o Apr. 29, May 1 – Sing Hosanna! performances at St. Paul UMC. Times: 7:30 p.m., Apr. 29; 3 p.m., May 1. Info: www.voicesofnorthgeorgia.com.
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Nearby college offers a glimpse into far away places By Jane Harrison On a dark hill in the woods west of Dahlonega, seekers arrive on a clear night to ponder otherworldly phenomena. Eerie red lights lead to a small angular building with two domes jutting from a flat roof. It’s quiet and dark outside beneath a bejeweled sky. Inside shutters to the heavens open and the curious unabashedly ask questions about the universe while peering at distant spheres. Welcome to the University of North Georgia Astronomical Observatory. Completed in September 2020, the observatory opened to the public in March 2021. In the year since, hundreds of sky gazers have looked through its telescopes in public programs and researchers have recorded data that expands scientific interpretation of celestial spectacles. Aspiring astrophysicists, hobbyists and visitors who drop in for their first look through a telescope have expressed “overwhelmingly positive” reviews, said Dr. Gregory Feiden, observatory director and assistant professor of physics and astronomy. “People are very excited to be in a new facility. It feels very modern. Everyone is surprised by how nice it is,” he said. He described the former observatory as a “shack in the woods” compared with the current incarnation on the same site. The relic was demolished to make room for the new building. Construction took about a year. Two telescopes The $1.4 million building, paid for by the university system, features 24- and 28-inch reflecting telescopes, control room, office
space, and restrooms. On the entry floor, UNG students aim the telescopes by computer in a comfy control room. Upstairs to the right, the 24-inch telescope points skyward in a dark circular room. The $150,000 smaller unit enables researchers to photograph stars, planets, nebulae, and other space objects. The larger $250,000 multitasking model up the steps to the left is used during public viewing sessions on clear Friday and Saturday nights. Feiden explained that the combination allows researchers to measure masses of stars, examine gases surrounding dead stars, observe possible planets around stars, and perform observations to collaborate findings from international observatories. The new telescopes give students hands-on opportunities to pursue answers to questions that puzzle them and to contribute to the body of knowledge in astronomy. Feiden estimated that 10 of the current 80 UNG physics majors are pursuing degrees in astrophysics; however many more are curious about astronomy. University officials report that astronomy is one of the most popular elective classes. The professor, who earned his doctorate from Dartmouth College, does not fit the classic mold of “wanting to be an astronomer since age five.” When he was a physics major dabbling in astronomy in upstate New York, a mentor helped Feiden realize that he could actually get paid for thinking about things in space that perplex him. “I was sold,” he admitted. Feiden aims to help students and observatory visitors who might not otherwise have an op-
portunity to see outside their world. He relishes bringing observers to that “Oh Wow!” moment when they first see Jupiter’s great red spot, craters and mountains on Earth’s moon, or dark gray rocks on the red planet, Mars. Public visitation The invitation to mull the universe extends to the academic and non-student population that typically gathers for the free observatory viewings. Shortly after 8 p.m. on a frigid Saturday last month, about 15 warmly dressed visitors climbed the stairs to gather around the base of the 28inch telescope. Bathed in red light to lessen interference with night vision, the monstrosity pointed skyward. Students, tourists, and local residents watched as their guide Vicente Narvaez dimmed the lights and radioed Destin Encartes in the control room to point the contraption toward six different space objects. The cold night air sunk in through the open shutter, but discovery warmed the spirits. Narvaez, an accounting major with a serious interest in the stars, first pointed out the bodies with a laser. To the naked eye, some appeared as bright specks, others as faint dots. Attendees took turns looking through the eye piece, awkwardly positioned about 2½ feet from the metal grated floor. Observers should be prepared to kneel in order to look through the telescope or request to sit in a chair kept nearby. Feiden said the university hopes to get an adapter to adjust the periscope for different heights. Currently, it’s a bit uncomfortable for adults to look through, but just right for kids. It’s worth the effort to see the cloudy nebulae in the constellation Orion, the diamond-sparkle of “Dog Star” Sirius, and the vague blue-green planet Uranus, more than 1.5 billion miles away. The near two-hour session also focused on Betelgeuse, one of the largest stars visible from Earth, Polaris, the North Star, and the bright side of Earth’s Waxing Crescent Moon, pocked with craters. As attendees at the early show filtered out, more star gazers waited for their turn at 10 p.m. The show changes as does the sky with Earth’s rotation. The Fall season is prime for dramatic views of the swirling storm on Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. Questions welcomed PHOTO COURTESY UNG The atmosphere inside the obA student works with one of the two telescopes at North Georgia Uniservatory seems as intriguing as versity’s Astronomical Observatory in Dahlonega.
that above it. Curiosity is welcome. Visitors questioned without fear, “Did ancient Egyptians construct pyramids to align with the North Star? Can you see the American flag on the moon? Are we looking light years into the past when we view the stars?” Mike Mount, a self-dePHOTO COURTESY UNG scribed “science An outside view of the new observatory. geek” who lives three miles from the observatory enprofession. K.G. Grimes, a joyed his first visit asking techni- physics major interested in energy cal questions about the telescope engineering, spoke excitedly and querying others about their about gathering data from every astronomical sightings in the planet. Encartes expounded on his Georgia mountains. fixation on high mass stars nearFreshman Brian Simmons, ing their end of life. The perplexiwho assisted Narvaez in the view- ties that swirl in and above the ing session, shared his enthusiasm observatory create an experience for astronomy, his ultimate chosen that’s definitely off the planet.
UNG Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing • When: 8 p.m.-midnight on clear Friday and Saturdays. Opening time will changes during Daylight Saving Time. Check status at https://www.facebook.com/UNGObservatory/. • Where: 3000 Dawsonville Highway, Dahlonega, about 4 miles west of Dahlonega on Hwy. 9. Entry sign at Day Drive is difficult to see after dark. • Good to know: Telescope viewing is first come, first serve. The dome room accommodates about 15 people. Viewing sessions last an hour or more, depending on how many visitors are waiting. Dress for the weather. The temperature in the dome room will be about the same as outside. Be prepared to kneel to look through the telescope eyepiece or request use of a chair. • Double header suggestion: Attend the 7:30 p.m. Friday show at UNG’s 46-seat George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium on campus and visit the observatory afterward. Reserve a planetarium spot at https://ung.edu/planetarium. Both are free.
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Continued from Page 20 nado, while an EF4 tornado killed one person in Nenan. We saw the tornado on radar and how massive it was. We knew it was going to be bad. So, yes, March is a month I dread. We do have some incredible technology available to us to track and forecast these tornadoproducing storms. The Storm
Prediction Center will let us know days in advance when our risk for severe storms is going up. You can learn the five threat levels and what they mean by checking out the accompanying graphic. Stay safe my friends. Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
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Outdoor Activities o Winter Farmers Market, Flowery Branch. 3:30-6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays through April, City Hall Lawn, 5410 W. Pine St. www.flowerybranchfarmersmarket.com. o Elachee Science Night at Left Nut Brewing, Gainesville. Botanist Tom Govus talks about wildflowers and rare plants of North Georgia, 6-7 p.m. March 1, Left Nut Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy. Free. Registration encouraged. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. o Nature Connects, Gainesville. Whimsical Lego sculptures by artist Sean Kenney, March 4-May 30, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission. Free to members. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Run Dahlonega 5K. 8:30 a.m. March 5, University of North Georgia Drill Field, 82 College Circle. $30. www.runnersfit.com. o United We Run 5K/Fun Run, Gainesville. Run on Highlands to Islands Trail, 9 a.m. March 5, Chicopee Baptist Church, 13 1st St. Award ceremony afterwards at Left Nut Brewing. $30-$35. Free 1 mile fun run. Optional virtual race. www.runnersfit.com. o Reptiles of Georgia, Tallulah Falls. Learn about reptiles that live in Tallulah Gorge, 11 a.m.-noon March 5, Tallulah Falls State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. o Gardening for Hummingbirds, Gainesville. Learn what plants and feeders attract Rubythroated hummingbirds, 10-11 a.m. March 11, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $34, members $29. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Food Truck Friday, Gainesville. Food trucks, live music 6-8:30 p.m. March 11, Lake Lanier Olympic Park Plaza/Grandstands, 3105
Food Truck Friday, beginner archery, tulips in watercolor, Lego sculptures and Mutts on Main. Clarks Bridge Rd. www.lakelanierolympicvenue.org, 855-536-1996. o Dempsey Dash 5K, Gainesville. 9 a.m. March 12, Brenau University Amphitheatre, 102 Prior St. $15-$25. www.runnersfit.com. o Beekeeping: Getting Started, Gainesville. Learn beekeeping basics, visit hives for demonstration, weather permitting, 10 a.m.-noon March 12, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Register in advance. $34, members $29. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Stone Place Hike, Tallulah Falls. 10-mile round trip moderate hike to Lake Tugaloo with panoramic views, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 12, Tallulah Falls State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.
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o Discovery Saturday, Gainesville. Meet resident wildlife in live animal exhibit guided by naturalist, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 12, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Register in advance.$5 adults, $3 children ages 212, free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976. o Paddy’s Day PathFest & PathQuest, Braselton. Decorated golf cart parade, followed by a quest challenge, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 12, east side of Hwy. 211, Braselton. www.braseltonlifepath.com. o Little Heroes 1-Mile/5K, Gainesville. 3/3:30 p.m. March 13, American Legion, 2343 Riverside Dr. $15-$35. www.runnersfit.com. o Monthly Farmers Market, Braselton. 4-6 p.m. March 18, patio next to Town Green on Davis Street. www.braselton.net.
o Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike down 310 stairs to suspension bridge over falls, 8:30-10 p.m. March 18, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. o Sour Patch 5K, Sugar Hill. 8 a.m. March 19, Indio Brewing, 5019 W. Broad St. $35-$45. www.fivestarntp.com. o Be Grateful 1-Mile/5K, Gainesville. 8:15/8:30 a.m. March 19, Midtown Greenway, Grove Street. $20-$35. www.runnersfit.com. o Ryan’s Firepower 5K, Dawsonville. 8:30 a.m. March 19, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $25-$35. www.fivestarntp.com. o Welcoming Spring in the Garden Walking Tour, Gainesville. Join senior horticulturalist for tour of garden perennials, shrubs and trees, 10-11:30 a.m. March 19, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $34, members $29. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Beginner Archery, Tallulah Falls. Learn to shoot an arrow or improve your skills, 1-2:30 p.m. March 19, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Must be strong enough to pull 30 pound bow. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. o The Great Cookie Chase 5K, Dawsonville. 2 p.m. March 20, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. 30-$40. www.fivestarntp.com. o Tulips in Watercolor, Gainesville. Capture shapes and colors of tulips in watercolor, 9 a.m.-noon March 22 & 23, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $89, members $84. Register in advance. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Corps Campgrounds Open, Lake
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Booth Western Art Museum: Prepare to be dazzled This is the final installment of a series focusing on things to do while visiting our neighbors to the northwest, Cartersville, Ga. By Pamela A. Keene Even before you step into the Booth Western Art Museum, larger-than-life bronze sculptures greet visitors throughout the wooded campus. Located only a couple of blocks from downtown Cartersville, the 120,000-squarefoot Smithsonian-affiliated museum was named “Best Art Museum in the US” by USA Today in 2020. Deservedly so. In addition to an extensive collection of Western art, including works by Frederic Remington, Ansel Adams and George Catlin, the museum offers temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The highlight this spring is “Through the Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America,” a collection of works created by the late singer/songwriter and former resident of Georgia. From landscapes to celebrity portraits, Rogers’ works prove that he had a depth beyond the words of his songs. His portrait of Dolly Parton captures her gentility and poise. His self-portrait shows a man dedicated to his art, posing in front of an imposing butte. The exhibition showcases 60 of his photographs in the first-ever presentation of his works since his death in March 2020. Permanently on display Museum designers and curators take advantage of every space in the 8-gallery facility. At
Part of the Native American gallery.
any given time, more than 50 percent of the permanent collection are on display. Galleries with permanent exhibitions include the: • American West Gallery, with more than 100 paintings and sculptures curated around themes • Frank Harding Cowboy Gallery pays tribute to cowboys and cowgirls, through paintings and sculptures • Neva & Don Rountree Heading West Gallery hearkens back to the early days of the frontier showing mountain men and fur trappers. An original stagecoach from 1865 stands in the middle of the space. • War is Hell Gallery focuses on the Civil War through contemporary art • Native Hands Gallery’s more than 150 artifacts of Native Americans represent tribal cultures, from clothing to tools. • Modern West Gallery brings together examples of stylistic changes in Western art over the past 50 years.
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Another Booth Museum highlight is the Carolyn & James Millar Presidential Gallery. It features one-page signed letters from each of the American presidents beneath their portraits. The Commanders in Chief mural of three paintings measuring 14-by20 feet each depicts nearly lifesized full-length portraits of US presidents from the past two centuries. Created by Ross R. Rossin, his works are also part of collections at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Rossin is currently adding presidents of the 21st century to the murals. The Booth Museum offers virtual and online tours of its galleries, as well as online lectures and other programming. Schedules, admission prices and hours are listed on the museum’s website at boothmuseum.org.
Two youngsters take in scenes from the American West.
Artist Ross R. Rossin at work.
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Kenny Rogers.
Booth Museum entrance.
Stagecoach.
The Civil War gallery.
View from inside the museum.
The Modern West gallery.
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Upcoming Events at the Booth • Through July 10: “Through the Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America,” Booth Museum, Cartersville. • April 6: Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers Tribute Concert, The Grand Theatre, Cartersville. Singers Karen Hester and Dave Karl recreate the music of these two country greats. • March 8-April 10: Middle, High School art exhibition. • April 12-May 15: Primary, Elementary Schools art exhibition. • March 24-July 31: Sweet Tea VI: Toast to Texas. Exhibition of private works from Texas collectors.
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Get down and dirty with these March garden hacks Mother Nature is working her magic and you can help get ready for spring with these gardening chores without having to risk frostbite for your vegetables and tender annuals. It’s almost time to prep your garden beds and planting areas for mid-April. But first things first. Do a soil test This is one test you won’t need to study for, but it will take a little work. For the $8 per test you’ll pay for each tested area, you will reap much better production of tomatoes, squash, beans, peppers and other food crops. And your early spring plantings of flowers and shrubs will thank you for putting them into the best soil for them to thrive. Without getting too much in the weeds, matching plants with the right pH range will set them up for better absorption of nutrients. In addition to the pH levels, you’ll earn about the presence of what I call “the big three:” nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Each plays a major role in your plants’ health and growth. Here’s how a soil test works: 1. Pick areas that you’d like to test, say for vegetable plantings,
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n MORE INFO: Email: pam@pamelakeene.com annuals or shrubs. 2. Take a sample from the area by scraping off any mulch, grass or weeds, then digging your shovel about four inches into the ground. 3. Take a vertical sample from the side of the hole, getting soil from top to bottom. 4. Put the sample into a bucket and repeat in the same area, eventually collecting four to six separate samples. 5. Mix them well in the bucket, then remove approximately one cup of soil, placing it in a clean plastic bag. Label each bag with the type of plants you plan to grow. This is very important. 6. Repeat in other planting
areas, such as lawns, flower beds or vegetable gardens, keeping the samples separate. Different plants require different nutrients and soil acidity to flourish, so it’s important to know how to prepare your soil before you plant. 7. Take your bagged samples to your local County Extension Office. The office has official brown-paper sample bags you can transfer your samples into to be sent to the university for testing. There’s a place for your name, address and the type of planting for the area. 8. Pay your $8 per sample and you’re set. In two to three weeks, you’ll get back a detailed report that tells you the current condition of your soil and exactly what you need to do to amend it for your plants. For more information, visit www.extension.uga.edu. And check out all the free publications available online. A little cleanup and tool care If you didn’t clean, oil and sharpen your garden tools last fall, March is the perfect time to do so. From washing off last season’s dirt and clay to sharpening everything from shovels and pruners to your lawn-mower
blades, a rainy afternoon with a hand-sharpener and some WD40 or linseed oil will save you some frustration later on. I’ve yet to find a retailer who can sharpen my tools to my satisfaction, so I took matters into my own hands. I purchased a 10inch Diamond Sharpener from Lawrenceville’s Ironwood tools and I do it myself. The $25 I spent on the redhandled sharpener was well worth the investment. It’s got a 400-grit side for damaged edges and a 600-grit side for polishing. In 15-20 stokes, my pruners, loppers and other tools are ready for the season. Wipe the tools with a soft dry cloth, then spray a light coat of oil to help prevent rust. Georgia-based Ironwood Tools
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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. This Southern Gastro Pub features reimagined traditional Southern fare and variety of drink options from full-service bar. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatchedroof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Seasonal. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5. Pig Tales - Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Seasonal. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com. Sidney’s Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Only serving breakfast. Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com. Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. A full Sunday breakfast menu includes eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Gainesville Marina. Seasonal. C-1 678 4501310; www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us. The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/outdoor flat screen TVs. Open yearround. www.facebook.com/twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Contemporary, farm-to-table takes on classic Southern fare are served in an elegant 1890s home. Open for dinner Tues. - Sat. 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, 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.-Sat, 11 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 5390 Lanier Islands Parkway. C-3, 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, 678-989-2280. 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. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C-2, 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 Southerninspired, 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. Open 11a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.Thurs; 11 a.m-10 p.m, Fri.-Sat. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000. Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro. Open Tue.-Sat. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B-1, 706-265-2153. Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-531-0848. 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, 770-5320499. Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-5361111. Sperata - a fusion of fine American and European dining. Open Thurs.-Sun. for dinner. Buford. B-4. 678 765-7911, 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! Seasonal. Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming. A-3, 770 910-4961. Deli Whole Being Cafe @ Common Grounds – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts followed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770967-4080. 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 Wed.-Sun. Downtown historic Buford. 1944 Braselton Hwy, Buford. B3 470-299-3309; 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. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Fri. for lunch; Sun.-Sat. for dinner. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill
Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019. Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New York-style 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. Closed Sun. 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-4 770-614-6871. Oriental Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki & Fried Rice. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; closed Sunday.4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, 678-288-9050. Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open for dinner 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Closed Sun. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B-4, 770-945-3350.
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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. On-site eatery: Smokey Q BBQ Store hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.39; $3.74 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 and yacht repair.Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing.
HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies. Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.99 premium; $4.99 unleaded; $4.99 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec advantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US
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GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 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 2/18/22) $4.39 (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, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats.
HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Closed on Sunday. 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 2/18/22) $4.44 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.
HARBOR LANDING Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Types of slips: Houseboats only. 18x60, 22x80 Types of fuel: Diesel, non ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.99 non-ethanol, $4.29 diesel (Gas is not sold after 4:30 due to volume return of boats.) On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville, daily pontoon boat rentals (no overnights). Luxury houseboat program. Call for details.
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LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.99 regular; $3.69 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: Bath house facility with individual private units. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat. Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips-gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out,
PORT OF INDECISION MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Store: Yes; only open on weekends. Types of slips available: 14x32, 14x36, (254 units, up to 40’), all covered Types of fuel: non ethanol. Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) N/A non-ethanol; N/A diesel On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville
PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 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: Service Store (Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. Closed Sun. Ship Store (Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.39 regular. Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant. 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.
SAFE HARBOR AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Leasing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. 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 2/18/22) $5.33, non-members; $4.93, members (Dock/store open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Mon./Wed. Closed Tues./ Thurs.) 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.
SAFE HARBOR HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock - 8:30-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $5.09, non-members; $4.69, members On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.
SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday. Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 2/18/22) $4.79 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.
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Big plans ahead for LLOP By Pamela A. Keene the lake, one of our biggest assets.” With $17 million in funding to build In addition to raising the building four new boathouse, Lake Lanier Olympic Park feet to eliminate flooding, the lower level will undergo a transformation in the next will have a large workout area, boat stor18 to 24 months. An additional $600,000 age for both the Lake Lanier Canoe & donated by the Northeast Georgia Health Kayak Club and the Lake Lanier Rowing System will fund covering the grandstands Club, men’s and women’s locker rooms, in the plaza on the course side of the separate club offices and a conference venue. room with a small kitchenette. The major construction involves razing The two-story ballroom, which can be the current boathouses and replacing them divided into smaller function rooms, domiwith a new building by fall of 2023, nates the main floor. It can accommodate See LLOP, page 43 funded by city hotel/motel tax. The design will address a number of concerns, including flooding issues; it will offer improved workout facilities, expand boat storage and add conference space. “The new boathouse will be built on the RENDERINGS BY CITY OF GAINESVILLE same footprint as the Front and back renderings of the new boathouse at Lake Lanier original,” said Robyn Olympic Park. Lynch, director of tourism for the city of Gainesville. “It will also compliment the city’s conference space and, as the only lakeside venue in Gainesville, will provide excellent views of
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It’s all about enyoing the great outdoors (at home)
Outdoor living spaces have been a popular design and renovation trend for the past several years and they’re here to stay. With most people still spending more time at home and better material options, outdoor living spaces are more popular than ever. Decks and patios, specifically, have long been a popular home feature. If you have an outdoor patio or deck, now could be a great time to consider an update. Either updating, redesigning, or enclosing these spaces into a sunroom or patio can allow for more entertaining space. One of the top requests I hear as a designer, is to create an outdoor living space that flows seamlessly from the interior. Many people are looking to finish their outdoor space to be an extension of their home. This can be created with decks, screened porches, patios, or sunrooms, depending on the layout of your home. Sunrooms and screened porches offer more protection from the elements – heat, rain, bugs, etc. – and can be used no matter the weather. One element that helps make these areas useable all year is a heat element or feature.
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best to go with wood-burning so you don’t have to keep re-igniting. If you don’t want to commit to a full fireplace, fire pits or fire tables are still trending, as well. When you search fire pit ideas online, you’ll see everything from a primitive hole in the ground lined with stone and gravel surrounded by chairs to an elaborate recessed stone pit with built-in patio and seating around. Fire pits are a great place for gathering, hanging out on cool evenings or during fall and early winter months here in Georgia. Who doesn’t love toasted marshmallows or s’mores in the fall? If you’re thinking about re-doing an existing patio or building new, consider adding a fire element into the design for some added warmth and coziness. Outdoor kitchens and grilling areas also remain a popular renovation request. On one hand, they provide everything needed for grilling in one convenient place and in easy reach, rather than having to make several trips in and out of the house. And on the other hand, they provide additional entertaining areas, so the grill master doesn’t have to be isolated from the party or guests.
A covered outdoor bar or kitchen is a great addition to nearly any backyard. There are lots of material options out there for this type of space as PHOTO: TRACY TESMER DESIGN/REMODELING well; you Outdoor spaces continue to be a trend at home. can either build the kitchen or bar out of you have a wooden deck, just be brick or stone or there are lines of sure to replace any rotten boards cabinetry specifically made for or screw down any loose boards outdoors. When you’re selecting to make sure the structure is materials like countertops, natural beautiful and safe. If you have an granite, stainless steel, or newer open patio but want to add some porcelain options all work outshade to be able to use the space side. For flooring, consider mate- all summer, consider adding a rials with a matte or honed finish trellis with some creeping plants and some texture to avoid slips. or a pergola. DIY pergola kits or Porcelain tile, travertine, stone or plans can easily be found online. brick pavers or concrete all work When it comes to outdoor livwell. ing and entertaining, the options If you are on a tight budget, are endless. Plan out the space to don’t worry, there are still options fit your needs and lifestyle and to transform an existing patio or you’ll have added space to your deck. First, consider refinishing home that you’ll be able to enjoy with a fresh coat of stain for a for years to come. wooden deck or concrete epoxy Sara Bagwell is a designer for for a patio. This will bring new Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling life and color to your space. If in Gainesville.
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Post Covid travel to Alaska is still breathtaking
Though some restrictions are still in place when traveling, the beauty and vastness of Alaska (www.travelalaska.com) is mostly open and free to enjoy the last American frontier! Therefore, I have put together a series of photos to remind our readers of the kaleidoscope of wonder awaiting them on any trip to our largest and most picturesque state! Fantastic fishing is always a big draw in any part of Alaska. So is mouthwatering food, panoramas that are gorgeous and ever changing, plus sightings of eagles, bears and other wildlife among the spruce, cottonwood and birch trees. On a good weather day, you can even get a peek at Mt. McKinley in the distance. Words could never do justice describing the flight of an eagle, the soft eyes of a seal or the haunting sound of a whale. These crooked lines are also unable to convey the human senses reaching their peak more times than
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• LLOP Continued from Page 40 up to 400 people. With large windows and a balcony overlooking the lake, it offers access to a covered outdoor terrace with seating for more than 130. The main floor’s catering kitchen can support special events. The third floor is open to the ballroom and lobby area below. Space upstairs includes a board room, offices for the LLOP Foundation, a board room and several offices. Demolition of the current building begins in early April,
with temporary equipment and boat storage on site to accommodate paddling, kayak and rowing events taking place during construction. Mobile offices for each of the two clubs using the facility are being set up as well to manage team activities and various boating events slated there. A number of events are scheduled at the park in 2022. Food Truck Fridays begin March 11
As the weather warms and spring approaches, the Lake Lanier Olympic Park will begin hosting Food Truck Fridays on March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Taking place on the second Friday of each month through August except for July, the events include music, food and beverages. July’s event on July 15, combines the monthly activity with the park’s annual Beach Bash. For more information, visit exploregainesville.org.
Olympic Park prepares for John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta By Pamela A. Keene A new rowing regatta makes it debut this month at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Saturday, March 26. The John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta, following on the heels of spring training for rowing teams across the country, actually takes the place of the John Hunter Regatta. “For many years, the John Hunter Regatta offered teams the opportunity to compete on our Olympic course after their time here training,” said John Ferriss, board member and former coach of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club. “That regatta
moved to another location, and our board saw the opportunity to create a new event this year.” He said they hope for a good turnout of collegiate teams who are here for training, but that the youth portion of the competition had already committed to another venue by the time event details for the Gainesville event were determined. “We got a bit of a late start, but we will be building this event in the years to come.” From January through the end of March nearly 700 athletes will have journeyed to Lake Lanier Olympic Park for spring training. Drawn to north Georgia because of the relatively warmer weather,
teams have come from college clubs including Notre Dame/ Men, Ithaca College, US Naval Academy/Men, Thomas Jefferson/Women and others. Ferriss said he is honored to have the new regatta named for him, but he questioned the naming process. “The board told me that everyone had unanimously agreed to the name, but both my wife Helena and I are on the board and no-one asked us,” he said with a laugh. “So, I guess in reality, it wasn’t unanimous.” The event is open to the public. For more information, visit lakelanierrowing.org.
• Outdoor Calendar Continued from Page 31 Lanier.Seven Lake Lanier Corps campgrounds open on March 24, information/reservations link at www.sam.usace.army.mil. o Chamber Chase 2-Mile Walk/5K Corporate Challenge, Buford. 6 p.m. March 24, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $30. www.runnersfit.com. o Atlanta Speed Tour, Braselton. American muscle cars race in Round Two of 2022 Trans Am Series, March 25-27, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Hwy. $25-$120. www.roadatlanta.com/trans-am. o John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta, Gainesville. Inaugural sprint regatta named for long time Lake Lanier Rowing Club coach and officer, starts at 8:30 a.m. March 26 & 27, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. www.lakelanierrowing.org., 770-287-0077. o Mutts on Main, Gainesville. Pet expo, contests, fashion show, adoptions and fostering opportunities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26, Historic Gainesville Square, 301 Main St. www.gainesville.org. o Getting to Know Magnolias, Gainesville. Learn about different types and species of magnolias, tour garden collection, 10 a.m.-noon March 26, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911
Sweet Bay Dr. $89, members $84. Register in advance. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Shortline Trail Outing, Tallulah Falls. Bike, roller blade, or hike 3 miles round-trip on paved trail by river, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. March 26, Tallulah Falls State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Meet at old jailhouse parking. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-7547981. o Basic Photography, Gainesville. Learn basics with your own camera, cell phone cameras included, shoot photos of early spring blooms, 1-4 p.m. March 26, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $89, members $84. Register in advance. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Run Your Bundts Off 5K/Baby Bundt Run, Cumming. 8:15/9 a.m. March 27, 3410 Ronald Reagan Pkwy. $20-$35. www.runnersfit.com. o Eggstravagant Scavenger Hunt, Gainesville. Festive egg-themed scavenger hunt with self-guided clues, garden hours March 29-April 17, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission. www.atlantabg.org. 404-888-4760. o Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Expo, Gainesville. Vendors
from local nurseries sell bulbs, native plants and more, April 1-2, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. $2 adults, free to children. www.hallmastergardeners.com. o The Crusher Vineyard & Trail Race 10K/5K/1-Mile, Cleveland. Run through grapevines on wooded course, 7/7:15/7:30 a.m. April 2, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Hwy, 255 S. $40-$50. www.active.com. o Road to the Final Four Miler, Dawsonville. Chose 4K, 4-miles or both, plus shoot the hoop challenge, 8/8:30 a.m. April 2, Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd. $30-$60. www.fivestarntp.com. o Driven 10K Trail Race, Winder. Trail race in Driver Games 3-race series, wave starts at 9 a.m. April 2, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $65. www.driven2perform.com. o Container Gardening, Gainesville. Explore container gardening basics, 10-11:30 a.m. April 2, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $34, members $29. Register in advance. www.atlantabg.org. 404888-4760. See Don Carter State Park Facebook page for park activities. – compiled by Jane Harriso
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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. Safe Harbor 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. Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay ............770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove..................................770 536-8599 11. Sunset Cove...................................678 304-3157
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Poker Run proceeds donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier Lanier Partners of North Georgia presented Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier with $20,000 in proceeds from last year’s Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run. The group hosts the poker run annually to support local nonprofit organizations. Steven Mickens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier CEO said, “The Lanier Partners Charity Poker Run is a wonderful way to help our kids. We are very grateful to Lanier Partners and their community partners for their support.” Lanier Partners President, Dale Ozaki, and his wife, Jessica, visited the Joseph F. Walters Club to see first-hand the impact of Lanier Partners’ continued support of the clubs that began almost a decade ago. Since 2013, Lanier Partners has donated over $370,000 to support the club’s mission: “To inspire and enable Jessica and Dale Ozaki with Lanier Partners all young people, especially those who (back row, left), visited the Joseph F. Walneed us most, to reach their full poten- ters Club recently. Also pictured (back row, tial as productive, caring, responsible right): Brenda Bohn, Development & Comcitizens.” For more information visit munications Director for the clubs and Walters Club Site Director Ari Guzman, along www.boysgirlsclubs.com or with lots of club kids. www.lanierpartners.org.
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