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November 2021
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Vol. 27 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Freedom Waters Foundation On the final weekend of September, the Freedom Waters Foundation brought together more than 450 veterans, youngsters with life-threatening illnesses/special needs and their families, plus boaters and volunteers to experience Lake Lanier. Page 17
Shore Sweep breaks records Shore Sweep for 2021 was a good news event. Breaking records for the number of volunteers and the amount of trash, garbage and debris collected, the annual event continues to grow. Page 2
America’s oldest city America began around 400 years ago when the Spaniards built the Castillo de San Marcos fort as a monumental reminder of their claim to the New World. This action led to the formation of St. Augustine, which is the oldest city in America, and though many national flags have blown in her sea breezes she is still a uniquely American place to visit. Page 42 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing news . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page
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Columns: Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Design & Remodel . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page O’Neill Outside . . . . . . . . . . .Page On the water . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page
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PHOTO BY VICKI HOPE
A volunteer rests beside hundreds of towels at the finish line of the Swim Across America event held on Lake Lanier last month. Story, photos, page 21.