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3292 Thompson Bridge Road #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 Phone: (770) 287-1444 Fax: (770) 287-1445 E-mail lakesidenews@mindspring.com
Vol. 24 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Water Innovation Center
When Gwinnett County opened the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in 2001 to process the county’s wastewater, officials envisioned that it would become a model for wastewater treatment across the nation. Fast forward to 2018. Page 26
Thanksgiving Day races
A flock of turkey trots, gobble wobbles and “can” runs hatched around Lake Lanier about a decade ago. On Thanksgiving Day area runners and walkers hoping to burn some calories before they fill up don’t have far to drive to the starting line. Page 34
Fall at Lake Lanier
The sweltering heat of summer is subsiding and Lake Lanier is magically changing. It is a quieter, calmer lake during the fall season that allows birds, wildlife and fish to again appear in greater numbers. Page 50 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Park . . . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page
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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
Preparing for the show: Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is spending millions to add new features like “License to Chill Snow Island” just in time for winter. Above, Kenneth Coleman of Flowery Branch (top) and Drew Tripoli of Sugar Hill assemble one of the many displays at the new and improved Magical Nights of Lights. See page 2 for details.
For more information, see our ad on pages 4 & 5.
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Margaritaville at Lanier Islands expects lots of snow this winter New company investing millions to create additional offseason activities
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, Mike Rudderham, Steve Johnson, Vinnie Mendes, Ken Sturdivant, Sara Bagwell Travel Editor Bill Vanderford
Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers. Manuscripts and photographs submitted will be considered for publication. Lakeside cannot be held responsible for such materials in case of damage or loss.
By Pamela A. Keene Pull out your winter gear and prepare for major snow at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands starting November 16 through February 24. No kidding. “It’s going to be big, really big,” said Darby Campbell, president of Safe Harbor Development LLC, developers of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. “Our License to Chill Snow Island’s six huge, high-capacity snow machines will be producing enough to keep fresh snow for building snowmen, having snowball fights and keeping the giant snow tubing mountain going all winter. In fact, our snow mountain is the longest, steepest and fastest ion the Southeast. We’ve spared no expense to make License to Chill’s Snow Island the best winter destination around.” The company has invested more than $3.5 million in snow machines and another $2.5 million to $3 million to build the large site where the snow mountain tubing will take place. Trees have been removed and the topography regraded to set the scene for plenty of fast-paced snow tubing. Other snow ma-
chines will be interspersed throughout License to Chill Snow Island. “Virgil Williams started the process when he introduced snow to Lanier Islands a couple of years ago,” Campbell said. “We’ve taken that concept to a whole new level, putting in six snow machines, instead of the two that were there in previous years, and these are brand-new high-capacity snow producers that will hold up even if it’s warm and rainy.” This year, a covered ice-skating rink is located near the mountain and carnival rides for all ages will be available, including a Ferris Wheel. With another $600,000 investment, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is also upping the ante by expanding License to Chill Island from the tunnel all the way down the boardwalk to Landshark Landing with fire pits, Christmas trees and lights, and more food and beverage options along the way. “People will have even more reasons to park their cars and take PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE time to see all there is to see and Construction of Margaritaville’s License to Chill Snow Island well under do,” Campbell said. way in this photo taken in late October. The feature will include what’s See Lanier Islands, page 23 being billed as the fastest snow tubing hill in North America.
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CHECK YOUR VALUE AT: LivingOnLakeLanier.SmartHomePrice.com Like our facebook page - www.facebook.com/LivingOnLakeLanier 6618 Club View Court, Flowery Branch
9605 Cove Point, Gainesville
156 Walnut Cove, Dawsonville
2 STORY GREAT ROOM w wall of windows & views Main level offers separate dining rm, serene home office & another room could be a 2nd home office, music rm or add BR. HUGE secondary BR & additional bonus rm! Terrace lvl w 2nd kit, rec/living rm, full bath & sleeping rm. Great teen/in-law ste. Easy walk to S/S dock; GREAT location on the lake. REDUCED $1,025,000 (Hall)
3 BR/3.5 BA RANCH Lake Lanier home. Vaulted ceilings, stacked stone FP in great room, HUGE kitchen & breakfast room, home office/music room & separate dining room. HUGE master on the main lvl. Massive screened porch. Terrace level w/ 2 large BRs, a custom wet bar, living area and rec rm. Large flat backyard. Easy walk to dbl slip dock. REDUCED $644,900 (Forsyth)
AMAZING Lake Lanier home w double slip dock, party deck, boat lift & ALWAYS DEEP water. 3 bedrooms on main level including master on main. The finished terrace level has a KILLER bar & great rec room! There are 2 additional rooms that are currently being used as bedrooms. EASY walk or golf cart ride lake. Golf cart included. $625K (Dawson)
4025 Skyline Drive, Gainesville
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4308 Cherokee Trail, Gainesville
6430 Crooked O Trail, Gainesville
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4935 Goddards Ford Road, Gainesville
3 BR/3 BA - Fantastic Lake Home w/2 car garage, screened-in porch, lakeside windows and a teen suite. Close access to 985/369 and near the rowing venue and aquatic center. AMAZING lake views and GREAT location on lake. This home has a gentle slope to the lake with a covered single slip dock making it a great place to entertain or just relax. $485K (Hall)
3BR/2BA WITH DEEP WATER! The HUGE living room and kitchen combination is the perfect spot to make memories. This home has an additional room being used as a bedroom that would also make a great bunk room! Enjoy a level walk to a doubleslip dock with a party deck! 435K (Hall)
3BR/3 BA- Newer Construction home on Lake Lanier w/ wide open floor plan. GREAT for entertaining. Lrg master & 2nd BR on main. Granite c’tops, HUGE breakfast bar. Terrace level w/ rec room, BR, BA. LARGE laundry room. Fully fenced yard. Easy walk to SS dock. Great location on the lake to either head north or south to the restaurants. $439K (Forsyth)
AMAZING 2BR/2BA cottage w/lake view on 1.85 acres that can stay as a guest house when you build your forever home! Large grassy lawn. This charming home has made use of every nook and cranny. You'll love the HUGE and bright sunroom for a morning cup of coffee, a glass of wine or dining al fresco with friends. You won't stop smiling once you walk thru the door. EASY walk to the SS dock w party deck. $425K (Hall)
BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME with view of the lake! 2BR/2BA. Freshly remodeled with updated floors, kitchen counters and gorgeous white cabinets. Enjoy the lake view from the amazing covered porch. Easy walk to the covered, single-slip dock! New gutters and HVAC installed in 2018, roof replaced in 2011. Only 10 minutes to all shopping and restaurants and marina! REDUCED $297K (Dawson)
BEAUTIFUL ONE OWNER HOME on a POINT LOT in Chestatee Bay! Very private lot! Close to Gainesville Marina and Port Royale by boat. Open floor plan w/ 3 BRs on main level including the master. Vaulted ceiling porch off of the master that is to DIE for and can be used all 4 seasons. Finished terrace level w/ kitchenette, rec room, work shop & 2 BRs. Separate detached building. $660K (Forsyth)
WOW!!! 41’ of water at the double slip dock with party deck! Shared easement from Browns Bridge Rd to lot. Nice building site with easy access to the dock. Great views from the dock, DEEP water always and in a protected cove in Flat Creek. 1st time on the market. Short ride to Port Royale/Pelican Petes & Aqualand/Pigtales. Buy now & build later. Save marina fees! $225K (Hall)
2 LOTS TOTALING 2.4 ACRES! 1 single slip covered dock with REALLY LOW Corp line!! Bring your builder & either build 1 larger home or 2 homes. Recent level 3 soil tests & a plat available. SO close to shopping yet you'll feel like you are a million miles away! Start living your dream today on Lake Lanier. REDUCED $189K (Dawson)
3 Lots Ranging From $149K-199K
3210 Nightingale Lane, Gainesville
9280 Horseshoe Bend, Gainesville
Mark Trail. New survey at office. 3 lots with 3 dock permits on north end of Lake Lanier w/ sunset views! GREAT DEAL! $149-$199K (Hall)
WHAT A GREAT DEAL! Beautiful Lake Lanier lot just minutes to 985. A crush and run driveway has already been installed by the seller for easy access to the building site and dock. Across from Don Carter State Park & Olympic rowing venue. Deep water at the SS dock in a protected cove. Use the dock now and plan your dream home on Lake Lanier. REDUCED $139,800 (Hall)
GREAT MID-LAKE DEEP WATER Lake Lanier lot waiting for you to build your new home or have a boat slip in DEEP water and not have to pay marina fees. This is a shared double slip dock and this lot has 1 of the slips. This lot never lost water in the worst drought! REDUCED $135K (Forsyth)
962 Overlook Drive, Dawsonville
Watermark Cove
FREE DEEDED SLIP in 24 Slip dock. 1.302.63 acres lots. Gated subdivision. Interior and lakefront lots. $89K-$180K Gainesville (Hall)
8945 Bay Drive, Gainesville
3705 Ronny Way, Gainesville
3642 / 3646 Laura Lane, Gainesville
ONE OF 3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hardwoods, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away. Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $60K (Hall)
TWO OF 3 CONTIGUOUS LOTS that can be purchased together or individually. Great cove w/view to open water, 4 miles to Gainesville, mostly hdwds, gentle slope to lake. Lot has lake access; on a beautiful and convenient part of Lake Lanier. Keep your boat at home & launch at Robinson Park only a 5 min drive away. Build your dream home & walk to the lake to paddle board, kayak & canoe. REDUCED $50K/$55K (Hall)
4153 B Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville
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9152 Beaver Trail, Gainesville
LAKE LANIER LIFE CAN be affordable! 3/2 stepless ranch w 2 car garage + bonus rm w/full bath. Open floor plan. GREAT stone FP. Private deck w/jacuzz. Easy walk to SS dock with party deck in approx 6 feet of water today. Corp line almost in water so could clear for great water view. FANTASTIC neighborhood! Boat to restaurants. MID-LAKE location! $433K (Forsyth)
Lot 5 Herman Sosebee, Dawsonville
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6208 Tallwoods Court, Flower Branch
4 BA/3 BA impeccable home w/HUGE, PRIVATE landscaped back yard. Large master on upper level w 2 add BRs. LARGE bonus room, LR, DR, 4th BR/office, fam rm & kitchen on main level. This home has been VERY WELL taken care of. Four Seasons is a GREAT family neighborhood close to Lake Lanier. 2 boat ramps are w/in 5 minutes. Small community dock for residents-Lake Lanier access. $275K (Hall)
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770-536-4416
Bev Knight
Agent on Lake Lanier since 2012
770-503-7070
706-455-3076 Dani Burns
678-300-1275
Darlene Plavcan
***Featured Listings*** Remarkable Florida-style entertainer
Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind lakefront showcase home on south end of Lake Lanier. 2 minutes from GA400=quick commute to the big A. Most of the back walls/doors slide open to a glorious screened, heated pool & hot tub overlooking lake. Imagine the parties! EASY short path to deep water party dock. Features: 3-flr elevator, master on main, todie-for open floor plan that opens to the pool, wine-tasting/cigar room, music nook, hidden bedroom, mini gym, media room, game area & more. Your dream kitchen w/ induction cooktop, serving pantry, pro appliances, stunning finishes throughout. $1.79m
Lake views forever
Wake up to spectacular Lake Lanier views every day. This gigantic lakefront home features a spacious master suite on main, open living concept on all 3 levels, abundant storage & fabulous entertaining spaces. Two levels of deck spaces lead to the saline pool that you & your guests will love. Multiple suites make this a great home for extended family & teens, not to mention the sprawling finished terrace level with endless possibilities. Incredibly private, large beautifully wooded lot, flat driveway & additional paved path to terrace level garage. $649k
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Thousands below appraisal! South lake location, beautifully private, deep water no-wake cove & easy/ short path to single-slip party dock (hoist, power & water). Easily entertain from expansive wraparound porch/ deck, recently added screened porch & fire pit lounge overlooking Lake Lanier. Warm wood details adorn living space, master suite on main, 2nd fireplace on finished terrace level, each BR has porch or deck access & views! Storage building for lake toys. Long scenic driveway transports you & your guests into true lake living. $599k
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706-300-4689
Donilyn Hodge
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Nearly in the water
Dawsonville $1.75m
Estate with views
Cumming $1.295m
Quiet, private
Gainesville $999k
Soaring vistas
Gainesville $849.9k
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
Near to Cumming
Cumming $625k
Secluded entertainer
Unique compound
Gainesville $1.7m
Gorgeous renovation
Gainesville $1.275m
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Summer Crest
Gainesville $995k
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Reno with views
Gainesville $799k
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
Luxury + location
Gainesville $625
Dahlonega delight BACK
Flowery Branch $500k
352-262-0389
Sue Lynn Montazeri
RKET ON MA
Dahlonega $475k
Justin Sheffield
Lux peninsula home
Cumming $1.699m
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Luxury, deep water
Gainesville $1.2m
Lakeside w/ pool
Gainesville $995k
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Country Club lot
COMIN
Gainesville $750k
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Close to water’s edge
Gainesville $575k
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Lakefront community
Dawsonville $450k
404-803-3231 Jamie Bishop
Custom lake estate
Gainesville $1.69m
Magazine worthy
Gainesville $1.150m
Custom with views
Gainesville $975k
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Water’s edge
Gainesville $675k
Like-new reno
Gainesville $544.9k
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Handsome cottage
Gainesville $325k
770-503-7070 Forsyth showcase
Dawsonville $1.375m
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Summer Crest
Gainesville $1.1m
Point lot, 250° view
Gainesville $925k
Secluded, easy path
Murrayville $625k
Lake n’hood + pool
Dawsonville $TBD
Comfortable cabin
Gainesville $278k
…when you’re ready for the good life!
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Sheila Davis
770-235-6907 sdavis@gonorton.com
770.536.1250
www.gonorton.com
770-235-6907
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$1,695,000 • LAKE AT ITS LANIER FINEST! Rare opportunity to own this private & gated 1.45 acre estate. Situated in a premier south lake location. Incredible awe-inspiring lake views across deep open water with distant views reaching Margaritaville's beach! Deep beautiful water at the grandfathered boathouse w/party deck. 3 finished levels featuring main level study, great rm w/FP, vaulted lakeside dining room & vaulted screened porch FMLS#6082874 6515 Garrett Road
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$1,250,000 • STUNNING SPACIOUS EUROPEAN HOME W/MAGNIFICENT OPEN WATER VIEWS! Private s-slip party dock. Deep water! 5BR’s, 4.5 Baths, light ad bright granite kitchen w/island, open plan, master suite on main, finished terrace level GR/FP, w/mini kitchen, 2nd master, game room, bonus. Upscale lake n’hood w/tennis courts. FMLS#6003100 9245 Mainsail Drive
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$995,000 • LUXURY LAKE HOME W/DEEP WATER DOUBLE SLIP PARTY DECK DOCK WITH BOAT LIFT AND PWC LIFTS IN PLACE & LOW CORPS LINE! 7500+/- sf. 3 Finished levels! 6BR, 6.5BA, Frml study/DR/Grt Rm/granite kitchen w/island open to fireside keeping room. Mst main, plus 3 ensuites up. Amazing terrace level w/2 Rec rooms/ fitness/mahogany bar/ media rm/BR/Bath. FMLS#5998672 5765 Chestatee Landing
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$875,000 • SOUGHT AFTER N HALL SCHOOLS! Stunning 2007 custom built. All brick well maintained ranch on fin. terrace level. 4BR/5.5Baths. 2nd BR suite on main. 5th BR/study w/full bath. Screen porch. Lake views & flat walk to deep water boathouse/party deck. 32x32 permit. Small gated lake n’hood 5 minutes to schools. Rm for pool. FMLS# 5965487. 4458 Flagship Dr
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$1,695,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! THIS ONE OF A KIND LAKE ESTATE WAS ONCE A CORPORATE RETREAT! 3+/- Gorgeous grass to water acres, outdoor covered party pavilion w/brick FP, tennis court and gorgeous lake views to deep water private dock! (upgradable to twin slip). Recent major addition has new master quarters & gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous & Rustic brick and frame home w/5BR’s and 4 renovated baths. 285+/- CORPS line. FMLS#6004276 6520 Yacht Club Drive
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$1,200,000 • RESORT LIVING EVERY DAY! PRIVATE ESTATE, 2.6 ACRE ESTATE PROP-
ERTY WHICH COMES WITH PRIVATE TWIN SLIP DOCK, SALT WATER POOL WITH OUT-
SIDE KITCHEN & POOL CABANA. 4BR/6/2 1/2baths, Terrace level inc. custom bar, media, fitness rm, guest suite. FMLS#6000716 6346 Loco Vare Road
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$960,000 • PRIVATE RESORT SITUATED IN A GATED NORTH HALL SUBDIVISION! 6BR/5BA, over 8000 ft of living space. 1.41 acre yard with oversize pool, fire pit & grill area w/bar seating. FMLS#6058675 4644 Manor Drive Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161
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$850,000 • 8 +/- ACRES, HISTORIC RE-STORED FARMHOUSE AND TWO TWIN SLIP DOCKS. Develop or enjoy the estate property. Beautiful deep water at docks. FMLS#6029681 121 Julian Farm Road
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$1,299,000 • ENJOY PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY AT THIS ONE OF A KIND PARADISE ON LAKE LANIER! Awe inspiring lake views, naturally landscaped lawn with a 100' stone waterfall. Beautiful deep water at the dock with cart path access. Entertaining is easy from this custom built home. Finest architectural details, 4BR/5Ba, 3 kitchens, 2 complete apartments, 2 screened & covered porches, bringing the outdoors IN! Offers multigenerational options. FMLS# 6009788 3345 Wilkerson Drive
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$1,075,000 • LUXURY SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PRIVATE POINT, WITH SERENE SETTING & DEEP WATER! Enjoy two story open plan, walls of glass, cook’s kitchen, tongue & groove ceiling, pine floors. Many updates! 4BR/3.5B’s. Upstairs loft study! Finished terrace level. Gentle walk to s-slip party dock, (upgradable). Beautiful front garden area! FMLS#5982113 9190 Four Mile Creek, Gainesville Cindy Ballard 770.355.6777
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$899,000 • EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM 5 BEDROOM/4.5 BATH HOME IN POINT SOUTH! 7000+ sq ft, finished terrace level. Close to Sunrise Cove Marina and University Yacht Club. No dock. FMLS#6003100 5517 Mainsail Way
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$799,000 • THIS LAKE LANIER HOME CAN ACCOMMODATE BEAUTIFULLY AS A FULL-TIME RESIDENCE OR WEEKEND OASIS. Full kitchen and inlaw suite on terrace level. Entertain on the back deck while enjoying sunset vws over the lake. Deep water double slip dock. Updated kitchen and beautiful hardwoods in main living areas. Impressive picture windows throughout to showcase Lake Lanier views. 4911 Chatham Walk
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Cindy Ballard 770-355-6777
Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265
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Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161
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$735,000 • AWESOME SUNSET LAKE VIEWS AND GENTLE WALK TO DEEP WATER S-SLIP DOCK! Beautifully renovated 4BR’s & 3.5Baths. Two car detached garage w/unfinished above. Finished terrace level. FMLS#5999553 2565 Wahoo Place
$699,000 • DRIVE UP TO THIS IMPRESSIVE HOUSE AND YOU'LL WANT TO CALL IT HOME! 4BR/ 3.5 BA, granite kitch open to great rm. Privacy, seasonal views of lake. Upstairs loft & BRS. Finished media rm on terrace level. Swim/tennis lake community w/Lake Lanier parks, restaurants & boat ramps within minutes. FMLS# 5952750 4150 Palmetto Dune Nicole Columbo 678-858-0265
$574,500 • BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM THIS
$529,000 • FANTASTIC VALUE IN HARBOUR POINT!
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ENTERTAINING ON SIX MILE CREEK! Room for a pool. Peaceful lake n'hood with boat ramp & Port
Royale Marina close by. FMLS# 6082832 7085 Collins Point Road
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$459,900 • NORTH HALL 4BR/3BA BRICK RANCH with finished terrace level, grandfathered boathouse in a quiet cove, convenient to downtown Gainesville, $50K in upgrades including new roof/gutters, windows, HVAC, paint, floors on main level, appliances and landscaping! FMLS# 6022842 3327 Hickory Point
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$699,999 • ONE OF THE BEST LAKE LANIER LOTS available to build your dream home! Fabulous views of open deep water! Almost an acre, with 200ft of Corps frontage and low Corps line. Permitted for the largest allowable 32x32 twin slip dock! FMLS# 6047892 5380 Larch Lane, Gainesville
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Move in ready 5 bedroom/4.5 bath, two finished
terrace levels, 3 car garage, $35K boat slip avail-
able. FMLS# 6056150 3469 Maritime Glen
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$439,000 • POINT LOT W/CORPS 2 SIDES! All brick ranch, 2BR, on unfin terrace. Screened
porch. Ready for updates! FMLS# 6065252
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$550,000 • GORGEOUS 1.6 ACRE ESTATE LOT ON LAKE LANIER with magnificent year round long range views and a single slip dock. Located between two million dollar homes in a quiet and peaceful area. Private drive to the dock. FMLS# 6029295 3425 Green Apple Road, Gainesville
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$649,900 • GORGEOUS VIEWS AND DEEP WATER! Spacious 5 bedroom/4.5 bath in North Hall with twin slip dock! Many updates, including kitchen and finished terrace level. FMLS# 6028196 2734 Bridgewater Drive
$649,000 • CHARMING THREE FIN LEVELS! 4BR/3B on level lot, with gorgeous views & twin slip party dock! 5 car garage. Close to 400! FMLS# 6049177 267 Sundown Way
$629,000 • FANTASTIC BUFORD SOUTH LAKE LOCATION ON 2.2 ACRE ESTATE SIZED LOT! Totally renovated from top to bottom! Gorgeous, private gentle lot w/grandfathered road to dock on left side, walk or drive! 32'X 32' twin slip dock. Close to restaurants; 5 mins to Margaritaville by boat! FMLS# 6024328 6370 Old Shadburn Ferry Rd Nicole Columbo 678.858.0265
$474,500 • BUILT IN 2006. 3BR/2.5B on unfinished terrace level. Open plan, granite counters, hardwood floors, Fireplace, 3 decks! Short walk to deep water single-slip dock. 6745 Thunder Trail
$470,000 • BEAUTIFUL GOLF COTTAGE IN CHESTATEE ON THE 18TH HOLE! 5BR/3.5B, master on main w/ newly renovated bath. Finished terrace w/ kitchen & in-law suite, fenced back yard. Great neighborhood amenities & marina. FMLS# 6082588 1011 Dogwood Way Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161
$449,000 • MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS! Lake Lanier cottage with 32'x32' twin slip deep water party dock! 3BR/3.5BA, finished terrace level, covered porch! Lower 2 car garage. Mt. Vernon area, N. Hall Schools. FMLS# 6020252 4201 Perry Dr
$395,000 • GREAT WATER VIEWS! Adorable lake cottage w/deep water 32x26 dock w/party deck. 2BR/3 bath, hardwood floors, walls of windows, large deck. Room for bonus rm. 3428 Crown Drive
$359,000 • AFFORDABLE LAKEFRONT CRAFTSMAN! Less than a mile to Gainesville Marina, this gorgeous 3BR/3BA lakefront home has an open plan w/walls of glass & lg deck to view the lake! Stone FP, fin terr lvl, office, 2-car gar. Gentle walk to lake w/water. No dock. 2300 Whippoorwill Lane
$349,900 • PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY ON LANIER! Nestled in the woods, this storybook cottage is the perfect relaxing get-a-way. Single-slip dock. A nature lover's delight! 3BR/2.5BA. FMLS# 5906215 7628 Pine Place Stephanie Gillespie 770.654.4161
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$350,000 • BEAUTIFUL FORSYTH COUNTY LAKE LANIER LOT W/ GENTLE, NEARLY FLAT WALK TO THE LAKE! Gorgeous views, low Corps Line & mowing permit. New Wahoo single slip dock is in deep water. Lot has already been site plan approved and has a new septic system installed for a 3 BR home. FMLS# 6082463 8465 Lynn Drive, Gainesville
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ROGERS BAY ON LAKE LANIER SUBDIVISION - Great location in the North Hall school district, 10 minutes to downtown Gainesville, NE Georgia Hospital and I-985. Each lot has a deeded covered slip included in the community dock deep water, with running water, electric and a swim deck. We have the following 2 point lots for sale in this community. Contact Stephanie Gillespie 770-654-4161 or Sheila Davis 770-235-6907. $249,000 • Lot #11, 4238 Bayridge Drive, 200’ water frontage, 1.07 acres, FMLS# 5958292 $189,000 • Lot #10, 4244 Bayridge Drive, 324’ ofwater frontage, 1.06 acres, FMLS# 5896811
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By Pamela A. Keene By the time you read this article it will be less than a month until the 2018 Lake Lanier Parade of Boats. Presented by Lanier Partners, this year’s event is slated for December 8, so you have plenty of time to register at www.lakelanierparadeofboats.com, come up with the design of your boat decorations and rally your family and friends to take place in one of the most colorful events on the lake. Ask Lisa Bond. She was the winner of the Spirit Award in the 2017 parade for her sailboat entry. The slip holder at Sunrise Cove created a huge Christmas tree of multi-colored lights. “We used candy-cane accents on the lifelines and the rub rails had white lights outlining the deck,” said the long-time resident of Snellville who moved here from Hawaii with her husband Stuart and daughter Jeanette. “The Christmas parades in Hawaii were always so beautiful. Stuart always dressed up as Santa and we’d sing Christmas carols, and it was so much fun.” Bond said that the Lake Lanier Parade had been on her family’s radar for a couple of years, but with other obligations, the time wasn’t right until 2017. They decorated their 47-foot Beneteau sailboat, got a generator that actually broke last year, and
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A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant Lake level: Down 1.4 feet Clarity: Creeks are stained, main lake is clear Temperature: 70s
maybe a crankbait for the early morning rock bite that will strengthen as the cooler weather arrives as well. In addition, don’t forget a Bass fishing spinnerbait on the windy days. I The lake is showing some ini- am really seeing lots of bait starttial signs of turnover at and above ing to move back into the mouths Brown’s Bridge. Overall, the lake of the creeks recently, and a lot of is in good shape and starting to schooling going on both in the cool. The fish are really in their main channel as well as in the fall patterns now and we have en- mouths of the creeks. November joyed some great results in the and December are two of my falast few of weeks. vorite months on the lake. I hope The top water and swimbait you will make plans to come join bite has been strong of late for me. both spots and now some stripers. This report brought to you by Traditional humps and points Jimbo Mathley, Jimbo on Lanier: with brush in the 20-foot range www.jimboonlanier.com or 770 have been a good option for this 542-7764. approach. When the wind is up, we have also found fish fairly Striper fishing shallow on windblown rocky Striper fishing is good. The points on the main lake as well as lake has stabilized so consein the mouths of the creeks. quently, the majority of stripers Walking baits, Whopper Plop- did not move shallow and were pers, a fluke and a Sebile have perfectly happy to hang out at 40 been our best options overall, to 50 feet over a 100-foot bottom. which is no surprise. That’s about The good news is the forecast is all I’m going to have on my deck for temperatures in the low 50s for the next month. I may add in a and highs in the 60s which will jerk bait and a SuperSpin when quickly lower the water temperathe water cools some more. And ture below 70 degrees which will
fire up the top water bite. Look for the stripers to start feeding aggressively on the shallow bait. Keep your eyes on the water looking for surface activity. Carry several spinning rods with the basic top water baits tied on including Chug Bugs, Red Fins and Spooks and a half ounce buck tail jig with a small fluke. Focus on reef markers and long sloping points with your top water baits and live bait. Vary the free line distance for your planer boards and the boat from 20 feet to 100 feet. Use split shots to weight some of your free lines. The umbrella rigs will work when pulled shallow over points and reef markers. Stripers will also start to move north and from the mouth of the creeks to the middle of the creeks. We have been fishing the south end of the lake in recent weeks but the fish will be on the and can be anywhere. Fish the areas where you find a large concentration of bait fish. This striper report is from Big Fish on Guide Service, www.bigfishonguide.com, 404 561-2564.
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far enough to trigger a bite. A hair jig is my “go-to” bait for fishing brush piles this time of year. The feathers seem to give it more presence, which catches the fish’s interest. One 1/24 ounce is our go-to jig. On a windy day, use the double rig method (tying two jigs to your line about a foot apart), or use a 1/16 ounce if you prefer a single rig. When the bite is really subtle, an old seasoned fisherman’s trick is to use a closed faced Zebco 33 reel and while retrieving the jig, rest the line on the trigger finger of the hand holding the rod while applying slight pressure to the line with the thumb of the same hand. Make sure you are not interrupting the flow of the retrieve. This will help you feel the bite more effectively. This Crappie fishing report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club. Visit their website at: www.laniercrappieanglers.net.
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By Bev Knight One of the most common complaints of lake residents is the uncanny ability of spiders to cover your dock in webs. In planning for a day at the lake, most of us have swept down a hundred webs on the dock only to find them right back in the same place the very next day. Frustrating, right? While they help control the pest population around your dock by eating bugs, they are still an annoyance that most of us would like to minimize. You may be inclined to reach for a can of Raid; but, that could pollute our lake and is definitely NOT allowed by the Corps of Engineers. Here are a few natural ideas that might help minimize your spider population. One easy solution is to introduce a colony of ladybugs to the area around your dock. These are nature’s vacuum cleaners for unwanted garden pests. They eat spider eggs and baby spiders. They also eat aphids, spider mites, scale, many soft-bodied insects and even mildew. Did you
know you can order live ladybugs on Amazon? For a little over $5, you can get 1,500 live bugs to help minimize your spider problem. Before you release them, spray the area’s vegetation with water because they are more likely to stay if there are wet plants in the vicinity. Then release them and watch them go to work. This is a great project to do with kids. It teaches them that nature has an incredible way of balancing the populations of its creatures, and that there are definitely alternatives to chemicals in controlling pesky critters. Another option is to create a natural spray that repels spiders. You may have heard that a simple mist of peppermint oil, water, and a few drops of detergent will repel arachnids. But there are other elements that are also repugnant to spiders. All of these would be mixed with water to make a spray then sprayed in a fine mist directly on the surface where the spiders spin their webs. Examples include boiled tobacco, pepper, cloves, turmeric and more. Certain essential oils can
also be used. They need to be in a glass spray bottle because some react to plastic, and be sure to Google the essential oil you are considering to make sure it isn’t toxic to fish. It’s a tiny quantity, but you still want to be mindful of its impact on the ecosystem. Add a few drops of dishwashing detergent and spray away. To spiders, that would be like building your home on a skunk’s nest, so hopefully they will choose to relocate in the woods where they can flourish. We all want to keep the lake clean and free of chemicals. With a little effort, you can redirect your local spider population to the nearby woods where they can eat all the insects they want. Then you can enjoy your dock without getting a face full of spider webs. Bev Knight is the lead agent for Lake Lanier specialists the Good Life Group, Keller Williams Lanier Partners. To find more artiKnight cles as well as search for Lake Lanier homes, you can visit her web site at www.HousesOnLanier.net.
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Continued from Page 8 will be done on the day of the parade. “It will be fast and furious starting early on Saturday morning,” Bond said. While encouraging more sailors to take part, she and her family said they will be glad to have more sailboats on the water this year. After all, the parade is for a good cause. “We had such a good time at the parade last year that we participated in this summer’s Pirates of Lanier Poker Run, which also benefits children’s charities,” she said. The 2018 Parade of Boats takes place on Saturday, December 8. This year there will be three categories – cruisers/powerboats, with a $75 per boat registration fee; sailboats, with a $100 per boat registration fee; and houseboats, with a $125 registration fee. Registration includes a courtesy slip, side space or mooring at Margaritaville for the evening, two long-sleeve souvenir Tshirts and a tour of Magical Nights of Lights. Boats will marshal at designated points
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near each marina and proceed down the lake to Landshark Landing at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands for public viewing and the awards ceremony. Participants from private docks can join in the marshaling area of the marina of their choice. The event raises money for children’s charities, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier, Toys for Tots and Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes. Sponsorships for the event are available and include – depending on the level – boat parade entries, raffle tickets plus recognition in the Captain’s Goodie box, brochures and event program. More information and registration forms are available at www.lakelanierparadeofboats.c om. “Anytime you can support local causes, especially those that benefit children, it’s good to participate,” she said. “We have a special needs grandson, so children’s organizations are near and dear to our hearts. And it’s all about giving back.”
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Let The Pootoon do the dirty work on your marine toilets By Pamela A. Keene The Pootoon on Lake Lanier is more than a mobile pump-out service. The company also provides repairs and inspections for marine toilet systems. “My wife Tessa and I were on our way back from a cruise to Cozumel about 18 months ago and started talking about starting a business on the lake,” said company founder and owner Michael Moon. “We realized there was a market for a company that combined pump-out and repairs. Then Tessa came up with the name.” The company currently operates a pontoon-based traveling pump-out and repair business on the lake. The couple lives in Cumming and travels the whole lake, with customers in marinas and private docks. He can also provide services for boats in private driveways and dry storage. “We’ve put a lot of hours on our motor since we launched the business,” Moon said. We’re on our second outboard motor and our third impeller since last spring. In addition to pump-outs,
Moon said that he sees many marine toilets that need repair, toilets that some boat owners would rather get rid of than bother with fixing them. “Sometimes it’s just a replacement of a joker valve, a duck-bill valve or a toilet bowl gasket to get it back in operating condition,” he said. Moon spent a dozen years in the automotive service industry, working most recently with Infiniti. He recommends regular marine sanitary system maintenance to avoid issues. “Coming into winter, now is a good time to have your system checked out,” he said. “It can catch problems before they become worse.” He also says that proper winterizing will help prevent issues using RV antifreeze. To help with odors, he recommends using a holding tank deodorizing product. “Be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle,” he said. “Most people just dump the product into the tank after they’ve been pumped out, but you really need to use it in between pump-
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outs, too.” Pootoon is licensed, permitted and insured. Moon encourages people to contact The Pootoon via text to 339 302-5310 or by filling out a service request form through its website at www.thepootoon.com.
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By Pamela A. Keene You can’t help but smile to yourself at the name of the company: Bin There, Dump That, a waste disposal company that specializes in roll-off dumpsters for residential service. The firm’s bright lime-green containers can solve problems from collecting move-out garbage to providing a repository for home-remodeling construction debris. Kevin and Jessica Stearns opened the East Metro Atlanta Area franchise of the national company about 20 months ago to serve northeast Georgia, including Hall and Forsyth counties and areas around Lake Lanier. “Whether you’re cleaning out your garage or basement, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or just need a dumpster for a project, we can be there on the same day, as long as you call before 2 p.m.,” Stearns said. “And we show up with clean, nice dumpsters in a variety of sizes.” Dumpsters from 4- to 20-yards are typically placed in a driveway. The company puts protective boards beneath the dumpster to protect the concrete from breakage or cracking. Once the client has finished with the dumpster, the company hauls all the contents to the landfill. Staff from Bin There, Dump That even cleans up the site. “We’ve seen some pretty nice
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trucks are smaller, lighter and more maneuverable ... . And with same-day delivery and pick-up, we can help you get the job done.” Giving back to the community Each quarter Bin There, Dump That selects a charity to support This summer it provided dumpsters for the Lake Lanier Association’s 30th annual Shore Sweep. It has also donated 200 backpacks to children in Gwinnett County Schools and contributed to a homeless shelter that houses women with children. “Jessica and I actively seek out PHOTO BY PAMELA A KEENE worthy charity partners,” he said. Sheila and Jessica with Bin There, “It’s really important that we give Dump That. back to the community. After all, stuff that people are getting rid of, we live here, and we do business including furniture, workout here.” equipment and other things,” Kevin and Jessica are New Stearns said. “But, as is our polYork natives who most recently icy, everything that our clients put lived in Kenai, Alaska, where he into the dumpsters is taken to the was a roughneck on a drill rig. landfill.” She’s a former licensed profesStearns said the company fosional counselor. cuses on customer service. The When they moved to Georgia, firm has a fleet of seven trucks they decided to affiliate with Bin and 100 dumpsters. The company There, Dump That after his has approximately 15 employees, brother in Douglasville opened a including drivers, service people, Bin There, Dump That franchise office and sales staff. in Douglasville. He said customers range from The company has more than remodeling contractors to home100 locations across North Amerowners. “We have a number of ica. For more info: roofing contractors and property www.bintheredumpthatusa.com. management companies that use Dumpsters can be booked from our services,” he said. “Our the home page.
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Contact: LLRC President, Sharon Heard Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: LLRC@mindspring.com Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps. Hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas. Calendar of events: Dec. - March - Winter/Spring Training
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What started out as an idea at a Buford American Legion Bike Night several months ago turned into the gift of a pre-certified 018 Kia Sedona Mini-van specialized van for a single mom and her three children. Thanks to the advocacy of American Legion member Derek Dugan, his fellow motorcycle-rider veterans and 11@11 Business Development Group people started working to secure the donation of a van to Tammy Puckett. She’s the mother of Sarah, Austin and Connor, all of whom have special medical conditions. The bulk of the funds came from Christian Brothers’ Giving Exchange Committee for Christian Brothers Automotive Group, based in Houston, Texas.
Pictured here are some of the people involved in the donation, from left: Jason Frye, Derek Dugan, Ric Cline of Mall of Georgia Kia, Connor Puckett and his mom Tammy Puckett, Tom Burgess of Christian Brothers Automotive Group, Pandora Theofinidas, and Bruce Troville of Troville Insurance.
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One of my faults (although I prefer to call them “character traits”) is that I’m prone to prejudge people when I first meet them and therefore probably miss out on a lot. One incident that comes to mind occurred years ago when I owned a 40-foot wooden yawl. She was built of cedar planks over oak ribs in the Lawley yard at Neponset, Mass. in 1916. Of course she required a bit of maintenance and each year spent some time hauled out in the shipyard. During one of these haulouts I was taking a break and sitting around BS-ing with some of the ship’s carpenters, when this one old guy says “I went sailing once and I’ll never do it again.” All I could think of was “Here comes another boring story about how the boat heels too much or it’s too much work or the wind died etc, etc.” But when he explained that he had gotten a job oystering aboard a 70-foot skipjack in the Chesapeake my ears perked up! As a student at the University of Maryland I had worked oystering on the Chesapeake during one summer “break.” He said that on his first day on
The skipjack came to a sudden stop with a jolt and the splintering Vinnie of wood! One of the submerged Mendes poles had punched up thru the hull amidships! On the You can imagine how scared Water the new guy was thinking the boat would sink and it was all his fault. But the rest of the crew sprang into action just like a NASCAR pit crew. the boat, as they sailed home with They dropped the jib and una full catch he, “the new kid” was snapped it from the forestay, then given the helm with the advice two of them hauled it under the “mind the nets.” It seemed simbow of the boat pulling it back to ple. You just turn the wheel and where the pole pierced the hull, as the boat goes anywhere you want a third man kept tension on the jib while the crew adjusts the sails. sheets from the bow, thus keeping He didn’t notice any nets around. the sail taut as it was dragged Now in the shallow areas of under the hull. (The pole was actthe Chesapeake there used to be a ing as a cork keeping most of the lot of what were called “gill nets” water from rushing in and sinking or “pound nets,” that is long fish- the boat). ing nets strung between poles Meanwhile the skipper sawed driven into the bottom. off the protruding end of the pole They had a funnel shaped enflush where it came through the trance, so the fish swam into them hull, then hit it a mighty blow at high tide and couldn’t find their with a sledge hammer which way out. At low tide, fishermen drove it out of the hole, and bewould come by and simply scoop fore much water could rush in, up the trapped fish. They weren’t the crew pulled the jib farther aft very visible at flood high tide. thus sealing the hole! (His job Since he didn’t know to look had been to man the bilge pump.) out for them, he soon sailed the Then they backed the mainsail boat right into the middle of one. and by shifting weight and fend-
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ing off the rest of the poles they got free of the gill net and sailed home. Needless to say, the next day he was looking for another job that didn’t involve boats or oysters. This is absolutely my favorite “sea disaster” story, heard first hand from a participant, and I had almost missed it!
You never know what you can learn by keeping your mouth shut and your ears open! 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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Hurricane Michael causes catastrophic damage As I ended my article last month, I said we would be watching the Gulf of Mexico intently during October for any tropical development. I was especially curious to see what would evolve as far as tropical weather systems. Last month, the Gulf of Mexico was VERY warm. In looking at the average temperature over the past 30 years, I noticed the water temperatures were running about 2-3 degrees warmer than they would typically be at this time of year. Down in the Caribbean, there was a weather disturbance that caught my eye around October 1st. There was no wind shear anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico. The water was extremely warm. I knew, if it moved from its proximity to land, all it could do was get stronger and more powerful. On October 7th, after a week of simmering over the warm water, it became a tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center gave it an 80 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm at that point. Everything I saw pointed to strengthening. There was nothing to stop it. It took a day to become Tropical Storm Michael and a day later, it was Hurricane Michael. The development was quick. Now we had to figure out where it was going to go and what the conditions would be like in the atmosphere ahead of the storm. That job went to the Hurricane Hunters. The Air Force sent up its P3 Gulfstream IV jet to sample the air and atmos-
pheric conditions in the environment ahead of the storm. There was Glenn nothing but bad news coming back with the Burns telemetry. There was no meteorological reason to Lanier stop it from becoming a Outlook monster. When the first advisory came out, the projected path took it through the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico, crossing the very warm Loop Current. In addition, there were several warm water eddies, with surface water temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The warmer the water, the more “octane� for a tropical system to develop. And develop it did. By October 9th, we had a major Category 3 hurricane and it was getting even stronger. By the 10th, when it made landfall, it was a CAT 4 with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour and wind gusts of 175 miles per hour! It was a beast that was 400 miles wide and looked like a buzz saw on the satellite pictures as it cut a direct path through the Gulf of Mexico, toward the Florida Panhandle. As it was about to make landfall, I told my colleagues here in Severe Weather Center 2, I was seeing something I had not seen since Hurricane Andrew hit Miami in 1992. There were little perturbations rotating around the eye wall of the storm. I knew I had seen them before. They were vortices of powerful winds rotating around the eye. I knew the devastation was happening at ground zero, in this case Mexico
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1 1070.80 2 1070.79 3 1070.75 4 1070.68 5 1070.63 6 1070.66 7 1070.65 8 1070.62 9 1070.57 10 1070.56 11 1070.59 12 1070.64 13 1070.60 14 1070.59 15 1070.60 16 1070.63 17 1070.68 18 1070.70 19 1070.80 20 1070.86 21 1070.81 22 1070.73 23 1070.70 24 1070.76 25 1070.80 26 1070.74 27 1070.75 28 1070.96 29 1070.69 30 1070.71 31 1070.70 AV 1070.70 MAX 1070.96 MI 1070.56
LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS
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1070.65 1070.60 1070.55 1070.51 1070.53 1070.53 1070.54 1070.57 1070.57 1070.56 1070.55 1070.50 1070.42 1070.31 1070.38 1070.40 1070.38 1070.40 1070.39 1070.36 1070.40 1070.51 1071.10 1071.62 1071.82 1071.90 1071.95 1071.99 1071.95 1071.85
MAY
1071.80 1071.77 1071.70 1071.65 1071.63 1071.61 1071.57 1071.52 1071.47 1071.41 1071.36 1071.30 1071.23 1071.17 1071.16 1071.44 1071.53 1071.54 1071.57 1071.65 1071.69 1071.79 1071.92 1071.94 1071.99 1072.06 1072.10 1072.30 1072.88 1073.65 1073.99 1070.83 1071.82 1071.99 1073.99 1070.31 1071.16
JUN
1074.60 1074.69 1074.62 1074.46 1074.25 1073.97 1073.70 1073.46 1073.28 1073.16 1072.99 1072.73 1072.50 1072.45 1072.45 1072.49 1072.50 1072.47 1072.41 1072.32 1072.21 1072.12 1072.11 1072.01 1072.08 1072.04 1072.01 1072.18 1072.14 1072.13
JUL
1072.13 1072.12 1072.08 1072.08 1072.07 1072.10 1072.09 1072.08 1072.03 1071.99 1071.95 1071.91 1071.89 1071.90 1071.89 1071.90 1071.90 1071.88 1071.83 1071.76 1071.94 1071.91 1071.88 1071.85 1071.87 1071.81 1071.74 1071.70 1071.67 1071.59 1071.63 1072.88 1071.91 1074.69 1072.13 1072.01 1071.59
Beach, Fl. When the first surveys were done two days later, trees were snapped in half,
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SEPT
1070.82 1070.80 1070.82 1070.74 1070.72 1070.69 1070.65 1070.62 1070.61 1070.61 1070.65 1070.65 1070.61 1070.57 1070.55 1070.54 1070.50 1070.47 1070.41 1070.37 1070.32 1070.27 1070.26 1070.20 1070.13 1070.15 1070.13 1070.16 1070.11 1070.12 1070.54 1072.12 1070.11
OCT
1,070.05 1,070.00 1,069.93 1,069.86 1,069.82 1,069.79 1,069.75 1,069.69 1,069.63 1,069.81 1,069.88 1,069.85 1,069.85 1,069.81 1,069.74 1,069.71 1069.67 1069.65 1069.58 1069.54 1069.52 1069.46 1069.38 1069.35
damage to homes and businesses was catastrophic. There was a 50 mile swath of See Burns, page 32
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Please call me today to schedule an appointment to look at one of the best buildable home lots located on the most prestigious street in Award Winning Marina Bay. This lot has beautiful long-range views of Lake Lanier and includes an option to purchase a boat-slip in Marina Bay’s private deep-water marina, located on one of the most beautiful sections of Lake Lanier. Marina Bay is one of the luxurious gated waterfront communities on Lake Lanier and received the Builders Award for the “Best Amenities,” as well as the “Best Lake Community of the Year” in Northern Georgia for 2018. Marina Bay’s resort amenities include a beautifully decorated 14,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a resortstyle pool and cabana with a huge stone fireplace and grill, a state-of-the-art fitness center, three lighted tennis courts with a stadium-style center court, and a private marina with five multi-slip docks.
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Watch the Sailing Regattas from Your Dock! Amazing and rare 5.48 acres of lakefront paradise with big water views and private dock overlooking the main body of Lake Lanier. Over 481' of road front and over 293' of Corp Frontage, the property could be easily subdivided. Forsyth schools and easy access to Cumming or Gainesville. Existing 3 bedroom craftsman home with soaring two story great room with amazing privacy and potential! $875,000
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Arguably one of the best lake lots available on Lake Lanier! Over 2 Acres & 298’ of waterfront footage in drought-proof south lake sailing waters overlooking the beautiful sailing regattas and miles of breathtaking open water views. Located in Forsyth County, this property offers limitless opportunity for a one-of-a-kind lakefront estate with complete privacy from the road with a long drive through an easement surrounded by a lush vineyard. In process of upgrading oversized single slip dock to a 32'x32' double slip dock. $525,000
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Panoramic views off point property w/ corp line close to the water's edge. Permit for lgest DS dock allowed (SS in place). Deep, drought proof water/great dock position w/amazing sunset views. Enjoy existing cottage or build a dream home w/dream views! $679,000
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Be expertly prepared for ‘The Johnson Curve’
Each and every time you set out on the water there is the chance of something undesirable happening. Safe boating is a duty achieved by experience and proper application of training. There are basically three levels of risk when it comes to vessel operation, regardless of RISK location and type of boat. This premise also incorporates the use of advanced marine electronics versus more of a visual method of directing the vessel. It’s a comparison that needs to be understood by anyone in charge of navigation. The first is the GREEN sector to the left of the gauge, the beginning of the curve. Calm weather and smooth water, all systems functioning as designed, voyage plan being followed, the driver at the helm is capable and properly trained. The main method of piloting is visual reference, also utilizing GPS charting on a multi-function display, practicing with other sensors if equipped to learn how they operate. Situational awareness is at high levels.
using this technology. However there are at times problems with Steve lack of training or familiarity Johnson with the advanced sensors resulting in misinterpretation of the Boating data. Situational awareness is Safety at moderate levels. The last segment of the curve is ORANGE in color. Conditions for safe boating are greatly reduced due to restricted visibility, n MORE INFO: mechanical failure, injury, Steve@CPOJohnson.com, grounding, boats in close proximwww.cpojohnson.com ity, and other operational issues. This is where USCG license and Safe Boating training comes in Second in line on the curve is the AMBER sector, positioned in handy. There should always be other methods of navigation in the middle. It signifies the norm when it comes to boating. Seldom order to verify information and execute proper decisions to safely is the water surface completely move on the water. Advanced smooth, with weather causing navigation, communication elecsome disruption, and increasing traffic requiring more alert opera- tronics are used and relied upon almost exclusively, especially tion. This is where some boaters radar if available. First action get complacent and unwanted should be to slow down, don lifeevents can follow. Recognizing the colored zone jackets, and stop if necessary to you are in on the curve is half the further assess your situation. Understanding the Rules of the battle and will alert you to be inRoad is key to reducing risk in creasingly aware of your surthis environment. Situational roundings and act accordingly. awareness is extremely difficult The use of advanced electronics and at the lowest level. is more pronounced. Decisions To successfully operate in the for safe navigation and collision avoidance are weighed more See Johnson, page 23
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An update on the America’s Cup races
The 35th America’s Cup races were held in Bermuda during the summer of 2017. The series started in 1851 and is sometimes called the United States’ oldest sporting event. Originally raced between no-planing sailing mono hulls it has developed into multihulls 50’ America’s Cup class catamarans, at speeds approaching 50 knots. Their foils alone pierce the water while their hulls literally fly above it. The American team was defending the Cup. Team USA was Larry Ellison’s Oracle Team and they competed against the eventual winner, New Zealand. The next America’s Cup will be in New Zealand with the USA challenger being “American
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be launched in March 2019 and testing will start immediately. The new yachts should also be high Mike speed, but probably not as fast as Rudderham the multi-hull yachts used in last year’s Cup. Great Britain and Captain’s possibly Sweden will also launch Comments a challenger for the Cup series. Great Britain was the original challenger in 1851. The series is trying to draw Magic,” sailing against the New more sailors to race and make Zealanders. Roger Penske of Indi- sailing more popular. You will anapolis 500 and NASCAR fame probably see more sailboat races is one of the backers of the new between now and 2021, when the American Magic team. Both chal- New Zealanders will host in delengers have agreed to go back to fense of the America’s Cup. mono hulls, which will incorpoIf you don’t have a boat or rate some of the dynamics of the don’t know how to sail, contact a multi-hulls. The 75’ yachts are al- club near you. Remember the US ready under construction and will Coast Guard Auxiliary and America’s Boating Club Atlanta have boating classes during the summer. When you pass one most insurance companies will give you Continued from Page 22 a 10 percent discount on your premium. last part of the curve will realways the best way to counterInvite a friend to go boating or quire concise attention to detail act and avoid these situations. fishing with you. Both of you will without distractions. Crew, even If you want to know more, enjoy it. passengers, should assist where contact me to discover how to Practice safe boating, be courable or assigned. Always reexpertly prepare for ... The teous, and follow the boating member to plan and get ready Johnson Curve. rules and laws. for the possibility you will enSteve Johnson, US Coast Mike Rudderham is a veteran macounter this scenario. PreparaGuard (ret). is with CPO Johnrine surveyor with more than 40 years tion instead of reaction is son, Inc.
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A tractor with hay-rides will travel along the holiday-themed beach, and kids can have their photos taken with Santa under the Fin Dunker near Landshark landing. The Cat 5 ride will also be open with a winter theme. “When we were building the Island at Pigeon Forge, the biggest thing I saw was that people really needed something to do in the winter, so we’ve activated Margaritaville at Lanier Islands to create even more to do,” Campbell said. “In Pigeon Forge, there was a huge increase in traffic and energy. That’s what it will be like at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands this winter.” The company has pumped up Magical Nights of Lights drivethrough with plenty of new twists. Nineteen new light displays have been added, many with tropical themes to reflect the Buffett lifestyle. The display area has expanded to include the beach, and some of the most popular displays, such as the “12 Days of Christmas” have been updated. The new displays will be scattered throughout the Continued from Page 2
park. Magical Nights of Lights will run from November 16 through January 6. License to Chill Snow
experience in the marine industry.
Island will be open from November 16, through February 24. For more information visit www.lanierislands.com.
The resort’s new ice rink shown here under construction will be part of License to Chill. PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE
A peek at what’s new for spring By Pamela A. Keene Big plans are in the making for more improvements at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in 2019, with a projected expenditure of another $10 million. “The Point of Indecision Marina will be expanded to include 500 in-the-water slips and dry storage,” said Darby Campbell, president of Safe Harbor Development LLC. “We’ll be moving the transient docks to make way for permanent slips.” Additionally, the company is building 160 new RV pads in the
campground. Campbell said that talks are under way to convert the giant snow mountain to a zorb ride in the warmer months. And he said he hopes that the attraction will offer activities for Halloween in 2019. “The idea is to create a year-round destination here,” he said. “We want people to come here any time of year.” As of late 2018, Safe Harbor Development has invested nearly $12 million in creating and branding Margaritaville at Lanier Islands.
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New Additions to Enhance Your Experience
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Shore Lines
From the fascinating to the remarkable, Lake Lanier harbors many personalities and places along its shores. Lakeside presents “Shore Lines” – stories about people who live, work and play around the lake and the places that make the area special.
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By Pamela A. Keene hen Gwinnett County opened the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in 2001 to process the county’s wastewater, officials envisioned that it would become a model for wastewater treatment across the nation. Fast forward to 2018. Ground was broken last month at the 700-acre complex on what will become a destination for water-quality research, education and studies for businesses, municipalities and companies around the world. “It’s huge,” says Gwinnett Commissioner John Heard. “When we were working on the litigation with the Lake Lanier Association and others about discharges into Lake Lanier, we were able to reduce the amount of phosphate discharge to just 0.08 milligrams per liter. That’s among the best level anywhere in the country, except for a plant in New Jersey that matches us.” The maximum acceptable level of phosphorus/phosphates in water is 0.1 milligrams per liter, according to the Water Research Center based in Dallas, Pennsylvania. Phosphorus is known to cause algae blooms and accelerated aquatic plant growth that hinder the oxygenation of water
and harm fish and wildlife. The US Geological Survey, the science agency for the US Department of the Interior, has cited several cases in Georgia as examples of issues regarding phosphorus from point-source (water treatment plants) as contributing to excess phosphorus in area lakes and rivers. The USGS shows that the amount of phosphorus in the Chattahoochee River upstream of Atlanta, i.e., from Gwinnett and other sources, has historically been far less than from waste-water treatment plants downstream of Atlanta. The Wayne Hill Water Resources Center currently treats 35 million gallons per day of wastewater, including screening and dirt removal, primary clarification, biological nutrient removal ,secondary clarification, 0.045 micron membrane filtration and ozonation before the treated water is discharged into Lake Lanier not far from Buford Dam. Water from the plant can also be discharged into the Chattahoochee River. The center has become a model for other communities. “People from around the globe have come to the Wayne Hill Pant to see how we’re able to do what we do,” Heard says. “With that in mind, we in Gwinnett decided to
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An aerial rendering of the proposed Water Innovation Center.
look at ways to incubate and start businesses around the technology of the Water Resources Center. that’s the idea behind our creation of a Water Innovation Center here.” Ground was broken in October for a $60 million facility to be built on the campus. Officials predict that the center will be one-ofa-kind in the nation. The county has partnered with a number of agencies, educational institutions and organizations to make the center a reality, including the Georgia Institute of Technology, The University of Georgia, Johns Hopkins University and the Lake Lanier Association. “Already we have 10 businesses interested in setting up incubators, new studies and lab work,” Heard said. “Our conservative estimate is that the center will create 5,000 jobs when it’s complete and create a campus of
water-related businesses that will attract world-wide attention.” Heard said taxpayers were not providing the funding. Instead, funds are coming from water and sewer use charges. In addition to the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is located on the campus. It opened in 2006 and serves as a public gateway to the resources center and a focal point of education about the heritage and environment in Gwinnett County. “The goal is to tie in with the Gwinnett Environmental and Her-
itage Center, including providing education for youngsters through school programs and visits there as well,” Heard said. “But the Water Innovation Center will go way beyond that, looking at issues related to water treatment technology. For instance, water from the F. Wayne Hill Center will be piped into the center to analyze different stages of processing to continue to improve technology around water quality.” Tours of the center can be arranged through the Environmental Heritage Center by calling 770 904-3500.
By Pamela A. Keene Many people in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas know about the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center as a place where school-aged children take field trips to learn about water and how it has affected the history of Northeast Georgia, that is, IF they know about it at all. But it is so much more than an educational center. Opened in 2006 on a 700-acre wooded campus that is also home to the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center near I-985 near Ga. 20, the facility holds secrets to the forebears of the area as well as in-
teractive science and nature exhibits for all ages. The EHC, as it’s called by area officials and locals in the know, hosts public events throughout the year, including the upcoming Holiday Arts and Crafts Show on December 1. With arts and crafts vendors, family activities, breakfast with Santa and rides on the GEHC Holiday Express, it’s a chance for people to get to know a valued local resource. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public at no charge. “The EHC is an oasis of nature, right next to the Mall of
Georgia, and it has many activities and events to offer people of all ages,” said Jason West, manager of the facility. “As an educational, environmental, science and social studies showcase, it is a treasure in our community.” The EHC’s main hall highlights how water shaped Gwinnett from the time of the Native Americans to the development and operations of Lake Lanier. An adjacent exhibit room, Discover H2O, provides hands-on experiences that explain the workings of a wastewater treatment plant, show the affects of erosion on the
The view of the Water Innovation Center from the parking lot.
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center: Much more than an educational destination
The lobby of the proposed Water Innovation Center, top. A view of the public outreach common area of the WIC, bottom.
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30 LAKESIDE n Nov. 3, Dec. 1 – Square Dance at First Presbyterian Church gym at 800 South Enota Dr., Gainesville. Tickets: $7. Info: 678-956-0287. n Nov. 3 – Suwanee Wine Fest, noon to 4:30 p.m., at Town Center Park, Suwanee. Organized by Suwanee American Craft Beer Festival. Local wine experts from Beverage SuperStore will hand select more than 150 premium wine from around the world. Tickets: $49-$99. Info: facebook.com/suwaneewinefest/. n Nov. 6, 13 – Open Mic Night at Good Ol Days w/Will Barron, 9 p.m., at Good ol’ Days Bar and Grill, 419 Atlanta Rd., Cumming. n Nov. 11 – Orpheus Men’s Ensemble performs at 5 p.m. at the Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Hwy., Cumming. The male chorus is comprised of primarily music educators and church musicians from the Atlanta metro area. Donations are gratefully accepted. Info: cfumcga.com. n Nov. 13, 14, 15 – “The Spitfire Grill,” presented at the Gainesville High School, Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at 830 Century Place, Gainesville. A musical depicting the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. She participates in a journey within the town itself toward its own tenuous awakening. Tickets: $5-$10. Info: lettsani@gmail.com. n Nov. 16 – Bluegrass Farm Jam Concert Series, Season 3 – features Edgar Loudermilk Band with Jeff Autry, at Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Hwy., Lula, 5:30-11 p.m. Info: caroline@jaemorfarms.com. Brenau University n Nov. 1 – Ceol, damhsa agus craic, 12:30 p.m., presented by the university’s Dance and Music departments, a collaboration celebrating
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the Celtic sounds of Ireland. Free. n Nov. 8 – Georgia Poetry Circuit: Wyn Cooper, features the poet reading some of his work. Cooper has published five books of poetry, appeared in more than 100 magazine and has collaborated on songs with a number of musicians. Reading at 12:30 p.m. in Library Quiet Zone; Q&A at 3:30 p.m. Info: sbrim@brenau.edu. n Nov. 11 – Brenau Galleries: Fall Open House, 1-4 p.m., features Leo Castelli Gallery, Presidents Gallery and Sellars Gallery open to public, free, to visit the galleries that are normally open only on weekdays. Info: 770-5346263. n Thru Nov. 15 – Lacemaking in Georgia and Beyond exhibit in Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery. Exhibit brings together garments and artifacts from the Brenau University Historic Clothing Collection with work done by local hand lacemakers. n Thru Nov. 15 – “Donald Sultan: Lantern Flowers” exhibit in Sellars Gallery at Simmons Visual Arts Center. Sultan’s work depicts colorful and graphic depictions of lantern flowers (derived from the decoration of Japanese lanterns) and poppies. Reception Sept. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. in Sellars Gallery. Free. Info: 770534-6263. n Thru Nov. 15 – Love’s Vacuum: Works by Dominique Labauvie exhibited in Leo Castelli Gallery. Opening reception held 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 4. Info: 770-534-6263. n Nov. 16, 17 – 2nd Annual Brenau Holiday Arts and Crafts Market at Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Times: 4-6 p.m., Nov. 16; 10 a.m.4 p.m., Nov. 17. Free. n Nov. 26 – Brenau Holiday Concert, 7:30
p.m., in Hosch Theatre, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts. Collaboration features presentation of Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” performed by Brenau’s Vocal Chamber Ensemble, directed by Bobby Ivey, students from the Department of Dance choreographed by Madia Cooper Ashirifi. Other Christmas favorites will be performed by Spectrum Singers and the Cresswind Community Chorus directed by Chuck Bridwell. Free. n Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Gainesville Ballet Co. in Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium. Tickets: $20-$28, adults; $16-$24, seniors; $14-$20, children. Times: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 30; 2/7:30 p.m., Dec. 1; 2 p.m., Dec. 2. Info: 770-532-4241. Buford Community Center n Nov. 16 – Myrna Clayton, “America’s Songbird” performs at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30-$35. n Nov. 24 – “Christmas Traditions,” begins at 9 a.m. at the center. The city of Buford hosts the day of family fun, holiday cheer and Christmas Traditions, including free pictures with Santa, hot chocolate bar & holiday sweets with Santa, Christmas crafts and “Arthur Christmas” movie at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. General admission: $5; children 2 and under, free. n Nov. 30-Dec. 16 – “A Christmas Carol” presented by Theatre Buford. Tickets: $30-$35. Info: bufordcommunitycenter.com. Clarkesville’s Historic Habersham Community Theater n Nov. 29-Dec. 9 – “Fruitcakes,” presented by HCT, features a batch of fruitcakes, Christmas Trees, outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two Southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster. Times: 7:30 p.m., evening shows; 2 p.m., matinees. Info: www.habershamtheater.org.
November 2018 Cumming Playhouse n Thru Nov. 11 – “Annie,” produced by BK Productions. Admission: $27.50/$30. n Nov. 29-Dec. 16 – “Christmas in Dixie, The Musical,” written by Georgia playwright, Alicia Croxton Dutton. Admission: $25/$27.50. Times: 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.; 3 p.m., Sun., unless otherwise stated. Info: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com. Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theatre n Nov. 2, 3, 4 – Holly’s 25th Anniversary Concert. This fall marks the 25th Anniversary of the first show at the Holly after the modern renovation. This concert will benefit the Holly Endowment fund. Times: 8 p.m., Fri./Sat.; 2 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $30-$20. n Nov. 17 – Amy Ray & Her Band performs at 8 p.m. Silent auction, doors open at 7 p.m., auction opens at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$27. n Nov. 30-Dec. 16 – “Annie,” presented. Times: 8 p.m., Fri./Sat.; 2 p.m., Sun. Tickets: $22, adults; $14, students. Info: 706-530-5162; www.hollytheater.com. Gainesville Theatre Alliance n Nov. 6-17 – “The Wizard of Oz,” presented at Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre, in the John S. Burd Center, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Times: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6-10, 1317; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 11, 17. Tickets: $28-$30, adults; $26-$28, seniors; $18-$20, students. Nov. 5, preview performance at 7:30 p.m.; tickets $15. n Nov. 9-12 – “Waiting for Godot,” Samuel Beckett’s existential classic, presented at UNGGainesville Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood, as part of GTA’s Discovery Series. Free. General Admission seating on a first-come-first-seated basis. Doors open at See Calendar, page 54
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A GUIDE TO BOATING AND SWIMMING SAFETY RESOURCES PRESENTED BY LAKESIDE ON LANIER BOATING
Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course
• Course: Meets Georgia DNR and NASBLA requirements for boater and PWC certification; covers boat handling, safety equipment/procedures, rules of the road, boat types/terminology. • Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When/Where: 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Classes resume in 2019 • Cost: $18 per student • Information/registration: www.atlantasboatingclub.com or Email - ABC@usps-atlanta.org
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• Course: NASBLA certified entry level classroom-only course with test for boater education and PWC certification. Covers basic boating terminology, “rules of the road,” navigation, operation, legal requirements, emergencies, water etiquette and more. • Instructors: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers • Minimum age: 12, students 12-15 receive PWC certification. • When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Bring sack lunch): Classes resume in 2019 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $30. • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule by calling Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards, 404-775-2608. • Information/registration: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-09. Pre-registration required. Contact Sally Snyder, Public Education Officer, at 770 841-8388/ asbs@comcast.net. On-Line Courses
• www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed. • http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/Georgia.asp offers free course, exam and print your own certificate; mailed certificate $5. • Other certification courses offered at www.boatcourse.com, www.boatingbasicsonline.com, and www.pwcsafetyschool.com. Other Boater Education Opportunities (Certification exam not included)
• Professional Tutoring: Captain’s Training, on-line or in person tutoring designed to prepare individuals for exams required for certification and licensure for maritime jobs by instructor Steve Johnson, retired US Coast Guard, experienced ship navigator, deck officer, and USCG license instructor for Sea School. www.navteach.com, stevejohnson@navteach.com, 770-3120989.
• Advanced Boating Classes in piloting, marine communications, and other boating skills offered periodically by the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron. www.atlantasboatingclub.com. NOTE: Please contact Lakeside on Lanier News to list additionalboating and water safety classes. lakesidenews@mindspring.com.
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• Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron offers vessel safety check-ups by appointment. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/vessel-safety-check/vessel-safety-check-signup. • Vessel Safety Checks by appointment: Both U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons offer vessel safety check-ups at your boat by appointment. www.safetyseal.net. Sailing Classes
• Windsong Sailing Academy: Basic and advanced sailing training and certifications including engine maintenance, marine electrical systems, coastal and celestial navigation as well as marine meteorology offered by Windsong Sailing Academy through the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Service. Public and private week evening and weekend classes available. Fees vary. www.WindsongSail.com. (770) 967-1515.
SWIMMING (Lessons/Aquatic Programs) Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center
• Location: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. • Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers, lifeguard training. • Splash Aquatic Club: Competitive swimming groups for Rookie (age 4) through Masters (age 18 and older to improve fitness, develop better technique, or train for competition. Cumming Aquatic Center
• Location: 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming • Information/registration: (770) 781-1781 www.cummingaquaticcenter.com (register online) • Lessons: Swimming and water safety program ranges from toddler-age in Parent Child Aquatics Program to teens and adults in Learn to Swim and Adult Aquatics Program. Private or semiprivate lessons available. Fees and schedules vary. Competitive swimming and diving programs, Masters Swim Team also available. Lifeguard certification offered. Brenau University
• Location: Brenau Fitness Center, 500 Washington St., SE, Gainesville • Information/registration: www.brenautigers.com, Blaire Bachman, (770) 534-6279, bbachman@brenau.edu. • Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus
• Location: 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood • Information/registration: https://ce.ung.edu/wconnect/ace/, (678) 717-2377 • Swim lessons: For ages 3 (must be potty trained) and older range from introduction to water skills to swimming and skill proficiency. Check website for dates. Georgia Mountain YMCA
• Location: 2455 Howard Rd., Gainesville • Information/registration: http://www.hallcountyymca.org/jawalters/programs/youth-swimming-lessons/, 770-297-9622 • Swim lessons: For all ages and levels, parent-child swim, Masters Swim Program, water fitness, water safety, life guard certification. Fees and times vary.
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damage that looked like a tornado hit. The vortices I saw on the satellite did exactly what they did in Miami after Andrew, flattened everything. It was the 3rd CAT 4 hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in two years. In just a few hours, peoples’ lives were turned upside down. People that chose to stay say they will never do that again. Most thought they would lose their lives. If there was a bright spot, it was that Michael was a quick
mover and did not linger for days like Hurricane Florence did in the Carolinas. Rainfall was not a problem with Michael, it was the storm surge of up to 13 feet in some spots and those CAT 4 155 mph winds. Each hurricane or tropical system is unique with its own set of perils. It will all be over by the end of this month, when hurricane season ends.
Glenn Burns is chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
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By Jane Harrison A flock of turkey trots, gobble wobbles and “can” runs hatched around Lake Lanier about a decade ago, offspring of an Atlanta tradition. On Thanksgiving Day area runners and walkers hoping to burn some calories before they fill up don’t have far to drive to the starting line. Long-time running enthusiasts in Cumming, Gainesville, and nearby communities got tired of trekking south every year to run the Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, so they started races in their own backyards. They ditched the 5 a.m. alarm, MARTA train rides, long lines at porta-potties, and sleepy car trips back home for a closer, more family friendly holiday start. Ginny Crumley, co-owner of Georgia Front Runners, and a group of 15 friends ran Gainesville’s first Turkey Trot nine years ago. Instead of heading to Atlanta they took off from Gainesville’s Riverside Drive on a challenging loop course near home. “We made our own tshirts,” Crumley said. Eventually, Crumley’s t-shirt company would make Turkey
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Trot shirts, jerseys, or hoodies for around 300 participants in three distances: 5K, 10K and halfmarathon. “People run (or walk) it as a family tradition. They do it together,” Crumley said. “They enjoy being together and go home to enjoy a turkey lunch.” Kim Hall, owner of Totally Running in Cumming, started the Tryptophan Thanksgiving Day races for the same reason: to avoid the holiday morning rush to Atlanta. Seven years ago, she organized the first race named for an amino acid prominent in turkey. Tryptophan is linked to promoting emotional well-being and sleep quality. The 5K, 10K and halfmarathon, all on the flat Big Creek Greenway, attract around 1,600 runners and walkers, mostly for the 5K. Hall said she had to cap the 5K at 900 participants. Last year about 250 ran the half-marathon. The 10K has room to grow. “The course is a nice out and back. There are a lot of PR’s (personal records),” Hall said. The tree-lined 12-feet wide greenway on concrete paths and board
walks offers a beautiful late fall route, she added. “It’s very family friendly … huge families come out and some dress up” in turkey hats, pilgrim attire, or movie costumes. “It’s a fun, family laidback event, but we do have some fast runners.” You don’t have to be a serious athlete to participate in either race, as neither has a cut off time. But, those with a competitive nature can run their heart out before they dig in to Thanksgiving dinner. For what it’s worth, as a general rule of thumb, the average person burns about 300 calories per 5K, double that for 10K, quadruple for half-marathon. The average American consumes around 3,0004,000 for Thanksgiving dinner. A holiday morning run or walk might at least burn as many calories as the pumpkin pie with whipped cream they’ll eat later.
Top right: Tryptophan 5K participants Camden, Jacqueline, and Jim Ernst get in the holiday spirit in last year's race on the Big Creek Greenway in Cumming. (Photo by Tim Nettleton) Bottom right: Runners start off on the Turkey Trot.
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November 2018 Grounded Pursuits n Hemlock Fest, Murrayville. Music, camping, lantern parade, and more to increase awareness of Eastern and Carolina hemlock tree problems, Nov. 2-4, Starbridge Retreat, 396 Starbridge Rd. Daily passes $15-$35; 3-day camping $65; free to ages 15 and younger with parent. www.hemlockfest.org. n October Home School Day, Helen. Lesson on forest ecology for ages 5-12, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 2, Unicoi State Park, 1877 Hwy. 356. $5, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-2201, Ext. 549. n Pink and Blue Dash Fun Run/5K, Gainesville. 8/8:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr. $15/$30. www.runnersfit.com. n Girls on the Run 5K, Cumming. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3, The Collection Shops, 410 Peachtree Pkwy. $23-$28. www.fivestarntp.com. n Fall Creations, Gainesville. Children pre-K through 1st grade create whimsical images of animals, birds and imaginary creatures with fall leaves, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 3, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $29, $24 members. www.atlantabg.org/404-8884760. n First Visit-Tour, Helen. Van tour of state park’s covered bridge, Dukes Creek, cottages, 10-11:30 Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5
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parking, donations accepted. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087. n Bat House Workshop, Winder. Education about bats, build a bat house, 11 a.m.noon, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 3, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $25 per bat box. Call to register. 770-867-3489. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org. n Whitewater Watching Hike, Tallulah Falls. Ranger-led strenuous hike to Bridal Veil Falls to watch whitewater paddlers on Tallulah River where water will flow higher and faster due to bi-annual release from dam, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $15, $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. n Freedom Run 5K/Fun Run at Lake Russell, Mt. Airy. 9 a.m. Nov. 10, Lake Russell Recreation Area, 3059 Lake Russell Rd. Race on paved roads. $25-$30. www.lakerussell5kfunrun.com. n Farm Animal Fun Day, Sautee Nacoochee. Visit farm animals at historic farm, tour big house and farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org. n Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen. Two-mile guided hike on Laurel Ridge Trail, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. n Stars over Elachee, Gainesville. View
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constellations, the moon, planets and stars under the night sky 5:15-7:15 p.m. Nov. 10, Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd. Suggested for adults and children age 8 and older. Bring flashlight and pencil for night viewing. Register in advance, reserve a telescope. $10 adults, $5 children 2-12. Free to Elachee members. www.elachee.org, 770- 535-1976. n Ruff and Tuff 5K/Fun Run/Festival, Cumming. 9 a.m. Nov. 11, North Forsyth High School, Coal Mountain Dr. Festival: food trucks, bounce houses, flying disc dogs and more. 5K $25; fun run $15. www.fivestarntp.com. www.gastateparks.org. n Lanier Under the Lights 5K, Buford. Run through holiday light display in Magical Nights of Lights with Christmas music playing, 5:45 p.m. Nov. 11 (Nov. 10 race already filled), Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. $35-$45. www.lanierunderthelights5k.com. n Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Runners invited to club meeting with featured speaker, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org. n Drawing Trees Workshop, Gainesville. Capture shapes of winter trees, 10 a.m.noon Nov. 15-16, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweetbay Dr. Register by Nov. 12. Supply list provided upon registration. $79, members
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$74. www.atlantabg.org/ 404-888-4760. n Canine Capers, Gainesville. Dog agility contests, Nov. 16-18, Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd. 770-531-6855. n Snakes Alive, Helen. Presentation on native snake diet, habitats and what to do if bitten, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5, plus $5 parking. Registration required. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org. n Fitness in the Park, Gainesville. Circuit jam exercises with Wendy Peacock, 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 17, Riverside Park, 1267 Riverside Dr. Free. www.gainesville.org/recreation/fitnessintheparks. n Old Fashion Christmas, Dahlonega. Festivities Nov. 23 with family activities and strolling entertainers; performances on the Plaza Stage at 4:30 p.m. and lighting of the square and Christmas tree at 6 p.m.; visits with Santa and other activities continue through Dec. 23, Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org. n Victorian Christmas, Sautee Nacoochee. See historic farm in period holiday décor, stroll down candlelit carriage road, tour plantation house by candlelight, enjoy hot wassail and cookies, 4-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 30-Dec. 15, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. See Outdoors, page 39
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A package arrived a couple of weeks ago from a public relations firm with a surprise – a dozen of the newest Cool Wave Pansies. As a garden writer I occasionally receive samples and trial plants with the stipulation that I report back to the growers about results in my Northeast Georgia garden. Wave plants had been on my radar, especially the beautiful Wave Petunias that are available at box retailers and area nurseries each spring, but the Cool Wave Pansies got past me as each fall I purchased four to five flats of pansies to line my front walkway for winter color. Over the past couple of winters, my regular pansies suffered from various setbacks, from deer munching on them to just not performing as well as I expected. Cool Wave Pansies, perfect for containers, window boxes and hanging baskets, are my new goto winter color. My 12 samples, mostly in shades of yellow, purple and white will replace my Kimberly ferns on my front porch as it gets cold. The ferns will be overwintered in the garage – watered regularly and brought outside for some sun on warmer days. In the meantime, the Cool
fact, they’re cold-hardy to -20 degrees, much colder than our GeorPamela A. gia winters. Keene Feed Cool Wave Pansies when you first plant them and again every two weeks with liqCurb uid fertilizer until the first hard Appeal frost. They will flourish until late spring when the day-time temperatures rise to 75 degrees. For more information about n MORE INFO: Email: Cool Wave Pansies or other Wave pam@pamelakeene.com plants, visit www.wave-rave.com. And look for them at our area nurseries and box retailers. Wave Pansies fill two big squat They’re definitely a great addiceramic pots. They’ll provide plenty of color as they spread and tion for your winter color. November Gardening Tips trail over the edges. With our warmer fall this year, According to Cool Wave spokesperson Katie Rotella, they we’re really waiting for the right time to prune trees and shrubs. prefer four hours of sunlight, Once they are dormant, which being kept moist but not soaked, means growth has slowed or and regular pinching back of spent blooms to discourage seed- stopped for winter, you can sharpen your clippers and pruners pod development. An occasional “hair cut” to re- and go to work. Remove any dead limbs and move leggy stems will encourage increased growth from the centers branches, cutting selectively rather than lopping off all of the plants. branches to the same length. Hybridized to produce more You’ll create a much more interthan a dozen colors of blooms, esting plant profile by pruning they look more like large violas rather than hedging. with blossoms slightly smaller Rake and clean up any leaves than standard pansies. They won’t freeze or be damaged by frost; in and put them in your compost.
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Turn them into the pile, then cover the pile with a tarp to encourage more heat that will help break down the components and protect it from too much rain that may wash away nutrients. Use the mature compost to amend vegetable gardens, flower beds and to top-dress around trees and shrubs next spring. What not to prune: To have
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$3-$12. 706-878-1077, www.gastateparks.org. n Run Run Rudolph 5K, Suwanee. 8:30 a.m. Dec. 1, Inspire Chiropractic, 2615 Peachtree Pkwy. #270. $25-$30. www.fivestarntp.com. n Botanical Ornaments Children’s Holiday Workshop, Gainesville. Pre-J-1st graders make pinecone owls, whimsical birds and nature-themed holiday ornaments, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 1, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $29, $24 members. Registration deadline Nov. 2. www.atlantabg.org/ 404-888-4760. n Christmas at the Gorge, Tallulah Falls. See Santa, make crafts, enjoy a snack, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5 parking. 706754-7981. n Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville. Parade of antique cars and holiday floats, plus choral performances on front porches, strolling musicians, storytelling, jugglers, carriage rides, miniature train rides and more, 4:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 2, Historic Green Street. www.gainesville.org.Ongoing n Cruz In, Dawsonville. Park in town, look at cars, see friends, 5-9 p.m. third Friday, Downtown Dawsonville. www.dawson.org. n Silver in the Park, Gainesville. Guests
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age 52+ hike paved trail, 10:30-11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays through Nov. 13, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. 670-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Toddler Tuesdays, Gainesville. Children 2-5 and their parents discover nature through games and crafts 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. last Tuesdays through November, Beach Shelter 3, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5, plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org. n Dinner in Time, Winder. Living History Society serves a Dinner in Time with 3-course meal prepared and served in 17th century style in historic fort, 6:30-8:30 p.m. second Saturdays through December, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad. Register in advance. $50, plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 770-867-3489. n Fun at the Fort, Winder. Learn about life in late 1700s at historic fort with tours and interactive activities, noon-3 p.m. second Saturdays through December, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $5. 770-867-3489, www.gastateparks.org. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726.
n Gears & Beers Bike Rides, Gainesville. Cyclists depart Wrenched Bicycles for either East Hall road rides or Chicopee Woods mountain bike rides, return for cold beverages back at shop, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, 302 Broad St. SE. Call or check Wrenched Bicycle Facebook for information. 770-287-8842. n Sunday Tech Rides/Tuesday Interval Rides, Gainesville. Sunday road bike rides roll out at 1:15 p.m. from North Hall Technology Center, 4075 Nopone Rd.; faster Tuesday interval rides start at 6 p.m. at Clermont Park, Clermont Hwy. velocraig@hotmail.com. n Garden Train, Story Times, Crafts, Family Activities, Gainesville. Children and family activities, various times, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. $3 or free with garden admission or membership. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760. n Volunteer Work Day, Gainesville. Join Friends of Don Carter State Park for park improvement projects, bring water, gloves and clothes to get dirty, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. n Emory Jones Book Signing, SauteeNacoochee. Author of “Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound” reads excepts from “The Valley Where They Danced plus tour of Hardman
Farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays through December, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077.
See Lake Lanier Olympic Park Calendar for canoe/kayak and rowing activities. See www.gastateparks.org/DonCarter for activities at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier. -Compiled by Jane Harrison n MORE INFO: Additions/corrections lakesidenews@mindspring.com
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By Pamela A. Keene Join other boaters on a Fall Color Cruise around Lake Lanier on Saturday, November 10. Sponsored by MarineMax’s Buford store, the event is free. The cruise will begin on the lake at the clearing southeast of Three Sisters at 10 a.m. and will travel to Lake Lanier Olympic Park. (Bring your own lunch or snacks to enjoy along the way.) The cruise will return to the starting point by 1 p.m. For more information or to register your boat by contacting Beth Kendrick at 770 614-6968.
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Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food. Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B-3, 678482-1662. Bullfrogs Restaurant – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily. This Southern Gastro Pub features re-imagined 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. Mon - Thu & Sun 11 a.m. 9 p.m.; Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775. Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining on the water at Port Royale in open-air thatched-roof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. 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. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com. Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South 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. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.10 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Tues. Closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net. 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. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572
American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com. Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar
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and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181. Collegiate – Old-fashioned hamburgers, hot dogs and milk shakes served in 1940s setting. 220 Main Street SW, Gainesville. C-2, 678-9892280. Foster House – Restaurant and special events facility. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2, Sun. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner - Country buffet and music, Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 305 West Main St., Cumming. A-3, 770-887-9905. Two Dog Café – Classic small town diner with an emphasis on fresh food and fast service for lunch and dinner. 317 Spring St. Gainesville. C2, 770-287-8384. Wild Wing Café – Offers casual dining, live music, special Monday Trivia Night and 2 Fer Tuesday nights (buy a dozen, get a dozen wings free). 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville. C-2, 770-536-9177. Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.
Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379. Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000. Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro. Open Tue.-Sat.; Lunch 11 a.m-4 p.m.; Dinner 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Located on 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, B1, 706-265-2153. Corkscrew Café – Fine dining featuring varied menu choices, open lunch and dinner. Hours: Tues.-Fri.; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat./Sun. Brunch11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-11 p.m. 51 West Main St., Dahlonega. 706-867-8551. Luna’s – Continental cuisine, romantic atmosphere. 200 Main St., Gainesville. C-2, 770-5310848. Poor Richard’s – Specializing in Prime Rib, steaks, ribs and fresh seafood. Casual dining, dinner only. Full-service bar. 1702 Park Hill Dr., Gainesville. C-1, 770-532-0499. Scott’s Downtown – Upscale casual ambience with specialty sandwiches for lunch and gourmet entrees for dinner. 131 Bradford St. NW, Gainesville. C-2. 770-536-1111. Sperata - Continental fine dining in its 11th year. Private dining available. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. Mon.Sat., Sun. 2:30-9 p.m. Buford. B-4. 678 7657911, www.speratarestaurant.com.
Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100. Smokey Q BBQ - Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pork and Chicken Tacos and more! Sun., Tues.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Closed Mon. Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Cumming. A-3, 770 910-4961.
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of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770614-0019. Gianni’s Italian Bistro – serves pizza, subs and pasta. Located at LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open daily May-October; Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec-Feb. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-945-8787. Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include CanDeli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light noli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesebreakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol- cake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., lowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, BuFlowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080. ford. C-4, 678-482-9966. Italian Mexican 5 Brothers Pizza & Pasta - Family owned with mom and her five sons! Delivery available. Of- La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with fering award-winning alfredo sauce, seven layer two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selasagna, homemade meatballs, pizza, calzones, lection of combination platters and more. 4965 and more. Also available: our famous rice balls Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, B-4 770-614-and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Open 7 6871. days a week with beer & wine. Sun-Thur 11am to 9pm; Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm. Downtown Oriental historic Buford. 39 East Main St. Buford. B3 Kenzo Sushi – Sushi & Japanese Steak, Teriyaki 678-765-8151; www.5brotherspizzapasta.com & Fried Rice. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cui- p.m.; Sat. 12-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thur. 4:30-10 sine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken p.m.; Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 3-10:30 p.m. and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken 4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy, #108, Buford. B-4, saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Half- 678-288-9050. price bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 5- Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner 4, 770-945-3350.
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November 2018 Continued from Page 26 area’s topography and how evaporation happens. The concept began to come to life in the mid-1990s, about the same time as the initial design of the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center. When it opened, the EHC was LEED-certified, recognized as a representation of sustainable design, construction and operation, including energy efficiency, water conservation and good use of resources. “It’s partnership among the Gwinnett Department of Water Resources, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation and other agencies,” said Mark Patterson, deputy director for the Department of Community Services, which oversees the EHC. “It is becoming a world-class environmental education facility, especially because it ties into the Water Resource Center.” The building houses a laboratory and classrooms where students can learn about nature and the environment. Through a recent project, students studying “Keystone” species, those that form the foundation of wildlife in the area, built their own beaver dams. “Putting their hands in the
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mud and sticks to construct a working dam makes the concept come to life, more than just reading a book about it,” West said. “As with all our public programs, experiences are hard to forget when they are memorable.” The center hosts more than 100,000 visitors each year who come for traveling exhibits, educational programs and family activities. Nearly 2,500 volunteers are involved annually.” Beyond educational programming, the campus has more than 10 miles of hiking, biking and walking trails and offers Tree Top Quest, an adventure course. Historic preservation is part of the mix as well. The historic 1800s Chesser-Williams House was moved from the Hog Mountain area to the campus. “Visitors can see the period’s architecture and learn about how people lived during those times,” Patterson said. According to its website the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is a collaboration of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Gwinnett County Public School System, the University of Georgia, and the Gwin-
nett Environmental and Heritage Center Foundation. The center’s exhibits were designed with input from Gwinnett County Public Schools to ensure that each exhibit’s content supports the requirements of the AKS (Academic Knowledge and Skills Curriculum) of the Gwinnett County K-12 School System and Georgia Standards of Excellence. Since opening in October 2006, the EHC expanded to work with schools – public, private and homeschool – as well as with summer camps, Boy/Girl Scouts, and daycare/preschool), with growth in its diverse exhibit programming (traveling, art, community, permanent, and juried exhibits), and growth in its rental/special event programming (business meetings, weddings, 5K races, and festivals). Plans over the next several years call for an ADA-accessible treehouse and other improvements to the facility. “People think that the EHC is just a place for school field trips, but it is so much more than that,” West said. “The biggest thing we’d like people to know is that the EHC is for everyone.”
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The Gwinnett Environmental and Cultural Center blends in with its surroundings.
The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is located at 2020 Clean Water Dr. in Buford. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trails are open from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. Some specific programs and events do have a charge. For more information visit www.gwinnettehc.com or call 770 904-3500.
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AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/18) $4.15 On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales; brokerage services by Marine Max; rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals; sales of used boats by Atlanta Yacht Sales; rental pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards by FishTales Watersports.
BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access. Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Convenience Store matches fuel dock hours. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/18) $3.99; $2.69 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon. Closed Tues./Wed.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.
GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/18) $4.19 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; pay at pump until dark.) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, recreational room, bath house, pumpout stations. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.
Lake Lanier Marinas Info HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a
week
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 10/20/18) $3.99 (Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.
HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-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 10/20/18) $3.89 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.
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 10/20/18): $4.50 premium; $4.39 unleaded; $3.59 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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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 Valv-
November 2018 Tect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/18) $4.40 regular; $3.49 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, PreFueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery
PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'. Store/Dock hours:Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.) Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/18) $4.19 regular On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals. Boat sales: Yamaha, Sun Tracker, Regency, Tracker, Bayliner., Hurricane & Heyday.
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 10/20/18) $4.39 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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Aligning your remodel dreams and your budget
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Budgets can be a sensitive subject when it comes to remodeling, but it’s one of, if not the most important conversation to have early in the process. Many homeowners that have a budget do not want to disclose their budget to a contractor up-front thinking that if they do, the contractor will automatically come back with an estimate equal to their budget no matter the scope of work. Even if you don’t want to disclose your exact budget, it’s important to at least provide your contractor or designer with a ballpark of what you’re looking to spend. This will help guide the design process and will let you know if you can afford everything you want or if your plans need some fine-tuning. More often though, I come across homeowners who don’t have enough experience with building or remodeling to know what they should expect to spend on a project. TV shows can be misleading because they rarely show you all the costs associated with the project and, often, materials have been donated for promotional purposes. Also, some shows are centered around “DIY” remodels where the homeowners
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provide most of the labor, so if you are looking for a turn-key renovation, you can expect to pay a considerable amount more than these shows. Another important consideration when looking at remodeling costs is location; material and labor costs vary greatly in different areas of the country. Lastly, the internet is a dangerous place to try to find out what you “should” spend on a remodel. There are a lot of opinions and calculations out there, but unfortunately, there are too many factors involved to go by a simplified equation. In determining if your budget and dreams are in-line, it’s impor-
tant to meet with an experienced professional as a first step. This initial consultation should not cost you anything and can give you some guidance as to what you can expect to spend on your remodel project. If the number is higher than you were expecting, then you still have the option to refine your design ideas and talk with your contractor or designer about areas to save. After the initial consultation, the next step is the creation of design plans. If you’re planning for a major remodel, as-built drawings will need to be created first. As-built plans are detailed drawings of the existing structure and floor plan. From there, your designer will create design plans for you based on your wants and needs. Make sure you discuss your must-haves with your architect or designer early so these can be incorporated into the designs. This will also allow your designer to suggest ways to save in other areas, if necessary. If you haven’t yet come up with ideas, don’t worry. Collaborate with your designer by looking on sites like Houzz or Pinterest and save those you like.
Once you’ve agreed upon the best plans, next comes pricing. If you’re working with a design-build firm, the design will be followed by an in-house estimate based on the approved plans. If you are working with an independent designer or architect, you will want to send plans to one or more general contractors to provide an estimate. Just be careful if you go this route; make sure you provide a consistent list of details to each contractor to make sure you are comparing apples-to-apples. If the pricing comes back in line with what you are willing to spend, then it’s on to a formal agreement and construction. If not, then it is time to revise your plans. Maybe you don’t want to modify that structural wall after all, or maybe you’re willing to look at other material options. Whatever the case, your designer or contractor should be willing to collaborate with you to make sure
you are happy with the final plans. Here’s the key: talk budgets early with your designer and contractor and be honest. This will guide everything from the design and scope of work to materials and construction. Let them know what you might be willing to negotiate on or if you are willing to do any of the work. Alternatively, make sure you are working with a contractor you trust. Working with a respectable contractor or designer, they will help guide you to what you can afford and come up with the best design solution for you in the end. Sara Bagwell is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.
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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide
Provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South. The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.
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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds. All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m. Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks. Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531. Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas. Fees (per day): Boat launching $5 Vehicles $5 Commercial vehicle $20 Pedestrian/bicycle $2 Annual pass $40 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property. Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ il-Works/Recreation/Lake-SidneyLanier/Schedules.
STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS
7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK
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November 8th through November 30th, The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center has the honor of showcasing a variety of visual art created by Georgia Artists with Disabilities. Georgia Artists with DisAbilities, Inc. was founded by the Pilot Clubs of Metropolitan Atlanta in 1985, enabling disabled artists throughout Georgia with the opportunity to display and sell their original art, as well as being eligible to compete for awards. Based on the awards given, artists may also have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in a statewide tour and exhibit. Many mediums of artwork are included in the show, such as pottery, painting, sculpture, wood carving, photography, metalsmithing, weaving, and others. As GAWD begins making plans for the future, it continue to focus on our theme from our very first year - ³Visions and Dreams, Tomorrowœs Reality.´ Our main goal over the years has been to identify those disabled citizens of Georgia who are creative, capable, and talented in the arts, so that their achievements and talents can be recognized. There are many disabled artists in Georgia who have visions and dreams, but have no way of making them a reality. GAWD helps make them a reality.
BEST OF SHOW: Fused Explosion by Amy Hunker From rheumatoid arthritis to schizophrenia to stroke, artists around Georgia are overcoming their mental and physical disabilities so they can show off their artistic skills. GAWD also helps create a platform for public awareness of the skills the artists have developed while overcoming the obstacles of their disabilities. This yearœs GAWD exhibition features 46 winning exhibits from more than 300 entries throughout Georgia. The pieces have been judged by a panel with artistic backgrounds. Each artist picks the price for their work of art, and while some choose to not sell at all, most of the pieces are for sale. What It Means to the Artists . . . ³After becoming disabled, my life-long dream of becoming an artist took shape. Georgia Artists with Disabilities was there for me. 5RVD .UHLOO 5DZOV :DUQHU 5REELQV ³I had the best Christmas ever!´ After selling some artwork at the show in Atlanta, he was able to save some money and purchase some gifts, and spend Christmas with his son for the first time EVER! -LP 3ULFH *HRUJLD :DU 9HWHUDQV 0LOOHGJHYLOOH
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Recently, the parent of one of our new artists made this statement. ´Oh, how I wish my son had known about GAWD before now.´ If you know an individual who would benefit from an artistic outlet such as GAWD, contact Glynice Hayes at 770.963.8851. This exhibit is free of cost and open to the public each day from 9am to 4pm. The Arts Council will offer free scheduled tours to schools/large groups. School tours will include an educational audio/visual presentation, walk through the galleries to view the exhibit and games. To schedule a free tour call 770.534.2787 or email info@TheArtsCouncil.net
While at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, make sure to view our Sculpture Garden and artwork from our permanent collection. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center is located at 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Fall at Lake Lanier produces unforgettable panorama
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Now is the time that the path of “Old Sol” begins sliding more toward the Southern Hemisphere and the days are becoming shorter. The sweltering heat of summer is subsiding and Lake Lanier is magically changing. It is a quieter, calmer lake during the fall season that allows birds, wildlife and fish to again appear in greater numbers. Kids are back in school, hunters have taken to the woods, football is again part of the weekly routine and the cooler, receding waters have many people putting their boats in storage until next spring. For folks who love the peace and quiet, enjoy the diverse flora and fauna or simply want to fish without huge boat wakes, the fall season is the best time of year! A couple of years ago I found a family of bald eagles in a remote section of the Chattahoochee River above Lake Lanier. Since that discovery, I have had the pleasure of seeing them and sharing their breath-taking presence on many occasions throughout the lake as their numbers continue to increase. Ospreys are also relative newcomers to much of Lanier, but these gorgeous birds of prey have become more prevalent in this part of Georgia since the stocking rates of striped bass were increased. Because ospreys are normally larger than hawks or falcons and have a white head, they are often mistaken for the bald eagle. Upon closer inspection, one can easily see that the osprey has a dark band across its face and a smaller, less colorful beak than his more well-known relative. Also, the osprey has white breast feathers while bald eagles are quite dark underneath. Probably the most unique part of an osprey is the rough textured feet that are perfect for grasping slippery prey. The osprey is the
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only bird of prey that is able to grasp with two toes in front and two in back rather than the usual three and one toe arrangement. Ospreys often grab fish that are too big to carry, and they may not be able to let them go, which usually causes these birds to die prematurely. Some experts believe that the excitement of the catch stimulates a locking mechanism in the feet, while others surmise that the claws simply sink into bone and become stuck. Regardless of the reason, occasionally, fishermen catch large fish with osprey feet still attached. Nevertheless, ospreys that survive are magnificent birds that are fascinating to watch as they go about their daily task of catching and eating fish. So, if you are lucky enough to see one of these fabulous creatures floating on the wind currents above Lake Lanier this fall, watch for a few minutes. You might be in for a great show! As the nights begin to feel cool each fall, my seasonal love affair with a beautiful and mysterious visitor from the North begins again. Though I’ve certainly known more than my share of unique ladies in my time, this one can fly, dive, swim like a fish and has a haunting song that penetrates the morning fog on Lanier like the beam of a powerful
Fishing around an old tree in the fall on Lake Lanier.
searchlight. I’m referring to one of the most fascinating birds in the world ... the common loon! Just a few years ago, loons suddenly appeared for the first time on Lanier’s blue-green waters. Loons are divers that are normally 24 to 40 inches in length and have an elongated body and sharp, pointed bills. They are strong swimmers that propel themselves when diving by using their radically webbed feet. Their legs are attached far back on their bodies, a characteristic that permits ease of movement when swimming, but causes great difficulty when attempting to walk on land. Loons are unique among living birds because their legs are encased within the body all the way to the ankle. They can actually out swim most fish. Loons are also good fliers but become airborne only after an extensive run along the top of the water. In keeping with their uniqueness, loons rarely live or feed in areas that have been polluted. These gorgeous creatures are also very family-oriented, and always mate for life. Often, we at Lanier are privileged to observe parts of their courtship, but they fly back to their homes in Canada, Alaska, or northern areas of our country before actually laying eggs. When most of the jet skis and mass humanity of summer have gone, and the cooler weather brings a quietness to the lake, it becomes an entirely different environment. Soon the sounds of loons, eagles, ospreys and other birds and waterfowl fill the fall air with a symphony of sound and natural beauty that again brings sanity to the beautiful waters of Lake Lanier!
On Lake Lanier - a boat cruising on the lake during a fall sunset; a young eagle; a wood duck reflection; a blue heron skims the fall shoreline; a deer in the woods; a loon makes an early arrival on the lake (clockwise from top).
Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing and photography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide.
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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.......770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules ..............770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info ...........770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc...........770 503-7757
Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29.....770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .....770 734-6412
Marinas 1. Aqualand .................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ...............................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ...............................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ..............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday ....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale..............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor .............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Lazy Days at Holiday ...............770-945-1991 9.Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10.Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11.Sunset Cove .............................678 304-3157
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NORMAN MOOLENAAR Associate Vice President
770-539-1994 Cell • 770-718-5226 Office • nmoolenaar@gonorton.com
www.gonorton.com SELLING LAKE LANIER ONE DOCK AT A TIME 00 00 $109,0 $499,0
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770 536-1250
Is vacation living your style? 2BRs (including master) on main level with private baths and 2BRs on terrace level. Large open great room, dining area and kitchen with a wonderful view to the water. Downstairs is a matching floor plan with a small kitchen for entertaining. Wraparound composite deck for sunbathing or cover with the retractable awning. Enjoy the single slip dock w/party deck and boat lift or just wander down to the private cove on the right. 3 HVAC units, storage shed and grassed to the lake.
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One of the last estate sized lake lots (6.20 acres) on Lake Lanier. Very private with long Sunset Cove Views. Deep water cove was recently dredged and rip rapped. Graded building lot overlooking cove with almost new 32 x 32 aluminum covered dock with party deck. Two gated entrances, existing well and septic permit. Come finish the dream!
Three lots assembled to make a 1.59 acre estate sized lot with over 800 ft of water frontage. Survey and soil tests available. Two deeded, covered boat slips in the 14 slip Community Boat Dock are included. Slips are 12 ft x 28 ft and 14 ft tall with power, water and dock storage. Upper and lower decks for lake fun!
5533 M A INSA IL WAY, G A INESV ILLE, G A 30504
SOLD
$150k $140k
This 4.99 acre lot is on Lake Laceola, a private, gated community outside Cleveland, GA. Build your own boathouse in your back yard. The lake is approx. 4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide with deep water. There is a clubhouse with a pool, boat ramp for all residents of the community and boat storage facilities. The topography is stunning with high hills above a deep water lake. 2.8 acre Lake Lanier lot in exclusive North Hall executive neighborhood. Amenities include tennis and clubhouse.Shaded lake views. Come build your lake estate! NO DOCK PERMIT.
$2, 900, 000
Susan Godbee 770-654-6737 sgodbee@gonorton.com
Pat Harrell 770-540-6731 pharrell@gonorton.com
The Norton Agency 434 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-1250
It’s a wonderful time of the year for sailing, and imagine just relaxing in this Spitzmiller and Norris design on South Lake! A massive 600 feet of shoreline allows for views from every room. Five bedrooms, 4 Baths, a wine cellar with tasting room, beautiful details throughout the house and all overlooking the heated pool that’s a stone’s throw from the lake! Click on the QR code to see the virtual tour, or watch the drone tour on YouTube.
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7:10 p.m., patrons can get vouchers at 6:30 p.m. each night. Info: blog.ung.edu/gta/ Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds n Nov. 16 – Dwight Yoakam performs at 7 p.m. Tickets: $45-$35. n Nov. 17 – Blue Oyster Cult, with Mark Farner as opening act, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $45-$35. Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. Lake Lanier Islands Resort n Nov. 16-Feb. 24 – License to Chill Snow Island joins Magical Nights of Lights to crank up wintry fun at Margaritaville. With one of the fastest snow rides in North America, ice skating, snow play area, fire pits, s’mores, carnival rides and more plus Magical Nights of Lights with an additional 600,000 lights. Info: www.lanierislands.com. Northeast Georgia History Center n Nov. 11 – Family Day-The End of the War to End All Wars, at 1 p.m., explores this defining moment of the 20th century with living history demonstrations, hands-on activities, special exhibit, tours and performances. Free. n Nov. 13 – Forum—The Great War and the World it Made, 7 p.m., features a panel discussion from UNG faculty discussing the farreaching effects of World War I on today’s political, social and economic climate.
November 2018
Info: www.neghc.com. Piedmont College n Thru Nov. 8 – Leisa Rich: The Glorious Requiem for Beasts and Souls on display at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, Demorest. n Nov. 8 – Piedmont College Singers: The Hope of Loving, 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, features works from the Renaissance to the present theme of “Love.” n Nov. 15 – Cantable performs, 5 p.m. in the chapel, a variety of music from the 15th century to the present including jazz and popular music. n Nov. 15-18 – “Crimes of the Heart” presented at in Swanson Center’s Black Box Theatre. Times: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15-17; 2 p.m., Nov. 18. Info: www.piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center n Thru Nov. 24 – 71st Annual Members Exhibition. Opening reception held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 11; awards ceremony at 6:15 p.m. n Thru Dec. 14 – Issac Alcantar Exhibit at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center Regions Mini Gallery at 303 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Gainesville. Al-
cantar lives in Lawrenceville. Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org. Tannery Row Artist Colony n Nov. 11 – Amped Up for Our Vets, 3-10 p.m., features a day of music benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. It will be seven hours of music and casino games at Tannery Row, 554 West Main St., Buford. Music provided by Sistermoon, Pandoras Box, The Two Takes, Velvet Willow, Vices of Vanity, Sunset Strip, Sanctified Revival and special guest Mack Mullins from Blizzard of Ozzy. n Thru Nov. 17 – 2018 Fall Juried Art Exhibition features artists from the community. Opening reception held Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. n Nov. 24-Dec. 29 – An Artful Holiday Boutique features in Colony gallery. Open house Nov. 24, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists will be in their studios and holiday refreshments will be served. Boutique items will be available until Dec. 29. Info: tanneryrowartistcolony.com. University of North Georgia n Nov. 1 – Kevin Steele: Story in
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Structure, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., display in Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, Oakwood campus. Reception held 3:30-5 p.m. n Nov. 5 – Fall Concert of UNG Singers and Le Belle Voci, 7:30-9 p.m., at Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 S. Park St., Dahlonega. n Nov. 8 – UNG Chorale Fall Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Gainesville. n Nov. 10 – 31st Annual All-American Piano Celebration, 6-7:30 p.m., Nix Fine Arts Center, Gloria Shott Auditorium. n Nov. 12 – Fall Concert of Patriot Choir, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nix Fine Arts Center, Gloria Shott Auditorium. Info: https://ung.edu. Voices of North Georgia Presents its 50th Concert Season, 2018-2019 n Nov. 30, Dec. 1 – Christmas with Voices of North Georgia presented at 7:30 p.m. each evening at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington St. NW, Gainesville. n Mar. 9 – Midwinter Gala – Voices’ 50th Anniversary Broadway Gala presented at Gainesville First Baptist Church Banquet Hall, 715 Green St., Gainesville. Doors open, 7 p.m. n May 3, 4 – The American Voice at 7:30 p.m. in Main Sanctuary of Gainesville First Baptist Church, 751 Green St., Gainesville. Info: www.voicesofnorthgeorgia.com.
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buSIneSS for Sale
For sale: Pop Stop convenience store, storage, rental house and main house. Just under three acres. Call for appointment. 770-967-9379.
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ProPerty
Lake acreage with dock permit! Approximately 10 acres with 1,000 feet of lake/Corps frontage! Gainesville, North Hall area. Reduced to $399,000. Call or text Dorothy, Keller Williams Realty, 404-3142773.
Storage
Boat and RV storage at Popstop 5974 Jim Crow Rd, Flowery Branch $45 monthly. 770-967-9379.
SWIM SPa
Steal of a deal! New Dynasty Swim Spa. Measures 7’x13’, 51 inch depth. Spa is brand new. Still in delivery condition. With every luxury option. (Buyer could not install in yard after delivery.) Spa with accessories cost $17,414. Will sell for $15,000. Email jmmlaw2@bellsouth.net. 678 642-4292 or 423 509-3908.
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