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Inside Every Issue 6 38 46 48

From the Editor Calendar Your Guide to Lake Lanier

Get your feet ready for summer

8 If you’ve had your feet locked away in thick socks and heavy boots all winter, they may be in

need of a little TLC. Get your tootsies looking their best and find out how to keep them out of harm’s way during your summer adventures.

Around Lanier

On the Cover Tommy and Chantal Bagwell open up their home, and their houseboat, to LAKE magazine. The Amistad may be familiar with many local organizations that have raffled off a day on the luxury houseboat to raise funds. But this boat wasn’t always so beautiful. In fact, you could say it went from rust to riches with Tommy Bagwell’s ingenuity,

Frank Norton remembers when 10 Looking back at his childhood, Norton recalls fond events around the lake that some lake dwellers may remember as well.

Joanna Cloud on LLA 12 Lake Lanier Association is proud to be a

part of the lake community and strives to help keep the waters and shores clean for everyone’s use. Find out how you can help.

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Wakeboarding 101 14 Find out how to get started on the wakeboard scene with a few tips and terminology even beginners must know.

Good eats on the water 28 Sitting on the dock of the bay make

your mouth water for low country boil and shrimp? Lake Lanier Islands has you covered.

Sail into the sunset 30 If you thought boating on Lanier was just about bass fishing and water skiing, you haven’t met Mike Stewart. He takes us out to the Lake Lanier Sailing Club to get a look at the myriad sailboats that take to the lake several days a week. Oh yeah, and don’t forget the regattas!

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Get the perfect shot 34 Ever wanted to capture an osprey

in flight or a sunset over the cove?

Photographer Sarina Roth tells us the best way to make a day at the lake last forever.

Look good on the shores 36 Jorts are back and so are breezy nautical pieces. It’s all about “Lake Leisure” for summer fashion. And you know Wayfarers never go out of style!

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From the Editor Publisher Dennis Stockton Editor Michelle Boaen Jameson Advertising Director Sherrie Jones Advertising Sales Trent Sexton Melisa Sizemore Graphic Design Michelle Boaen Jameson Chris Campbell Chelsea Tench Production Support Katherine Hake April Seymour Kerri Ivie Dana Erwin Betty Thompson

Living the Lake Life I will readily admit, in the seven or so years I have lived here, I have spent little time around or on Lake Lanier. Reasons are plenty: Fear of the water, fear of the things living in the water, motion sickness and I look ridiculous in water wings.

But when we brainstormed doing a magazine just for the people who call Lake Lanier home, I decided I was ready to get my feet wet. We’ll work on getting the rest of me in there later.

I honestly had no idea the Lake Lanier community was so large and that it spanned several counties.

There is so much more to the lake than boat rentals and bait shops (hey, in South Georgia, we were doing well to even have that).

The lake offers a primo resort with beaches and family activities, views that rival some of the many beaches I have visited, friendly residents that truly care about the lake and its inhabitants and the opportunity to get up close with nature and experience the outdoors in all its glory. There are so many campgrounds, marinas and hiking trails, not to mention the sailing clubs (see page 30) and watersport opportunities (see page 14).

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Taking care of summer feet

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Make the most of the warmer months with this advice on sandal shopping and foot health.

With summer right around the corner, it’s nearly time to cast off heavy socks and boots in favor of open-toed shoes and sandals. As your feet emerge from hibernation, consider these tips for summer foot care.

Sporting sandals? Stability, support and protection should be top-of-mind when you’re sandal shopping. Look for a sandal with a low, stable sole and a heel cup that allows the sandal to remain well-aligned on your foot while you walk.

A toecap will keep your toes from being stubbed. And don’t forget arch support, which helps distribute pressure evenly and makes sandals more comfortable.

What about flip-flops? They’re everywhere these days, and while they may have a limited place in your warmweather wardrobe, flip-flops should not be worn as an everyday summer shoe. Flip-flops provide zero support for your feet and ankles, and their structure leaves you open to toe stubs and ankle injuries. Limit your flip-flop use to the poolside or for short strolls up the block.

Never wear them on uneven terrain.

Pass the sunscreen. When you’re slathering on sunscreen everywhere else, remember your feet need sun protection, too. The upper surface of the foot generally lies perpendicular to the rays of the sun when standing. This positioning makes your feet susceptible to more ultraviolet radiation than other parts of the body. Rub sunscreen liberally over the tops and sides of the feet as well as in between toes. Creams generally are a better option than spray-on sunscreens, which may not cover all areas of your feet well enough. Remember to reapply sunscreen to feet and legs throughout the day, including after swimming.

Throwing on sneakers? It’s tempting to slip in and out of canvas shoes in summer, but keep in mind that perspiration and bacteria quickly build up in shoes when you’re not wearing socks. If cotton socks are too much for you in warmer weather, try lightweight socks. Or choose light summer shoes with mesh uppers can be washed easily to control bacteria growth and odor.

Open shoes equal dirt and dryness. Ever notice how much dirt and sand accumulate on your feet when you’re wearing sandals or going barefoot? Clean feet resist infections, so wash your feet carefully, including in between your toes. Dry thoroughly with your own towel. If dryness develops, apply moisturizer to the soles and the tops of your feet.

Watch those bare feet. If you’re at the beach, avoid walking barefoot along rocky shores or uneven surfaces. It’s easy to cut or bruise your feet or ankles when wading, especially if you can’t see what you’re walking over. And if you’re taking to the woods or wild grassy areas, cover your feet and legs with shoes and socks to prevent ticks from attaching to bare skin. Some ticks carry Lyme disease, and covering up on hikes can protect you.

About the author Joseph Johnson, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist at the Athens Orthopedic Clinic in Athens, Ga. He is board certified and fellowship trained, and he treats all types of foot and ankle problems. He is also a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). The AOFAS maintains a patient-education website, FootCareMD.org, which features articles on various foot and ankle conditions and their treatments.

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Memories of a water world I am a product of Lake Lanier.

My life, recreation, religious celebrations and businesses are intertwined with the under currents and streams that make up our 38,000-acre playground.

To start, I was born the year the lake reached full pool, as indicated by the chiseled 1956 date on the Thompson Bridge concrete abutment. My earliest memories are playing on the muddy shores of a lake lot in Blueberry Hills, which my dad bought at auction for $125. Memories of grabbing globs of mud, that oozy, squishy kind of summer mud, and rubbing it in the long blond hair of my sisters’, two years younger. Picnics, bonfires, weenie roasts and family time, at least until my parents sold that summer paradise to buy new living room furniture (true story).

As a boy, a little older, I remember learning to sail with my Uncle Harvey and cousin Tom from the sandy beaches they created at the Chattahoochee Country Club, swimming across the cove at Holly Park, the rope swings at the rocks of the Chattahoochee River channel and imagining the Hawaiian cliff dives (sort of) off the Gainesville sewer pipes that follow along Dixon Drive.

It was a slower pace then, idyllic hot summer days, the days before central air, but the water was always cool, muddy or not, always cool. In fact one of the most vivid visuals is the red currents of mud and silt that consumed the surface of the lake after every heavy rain back then.

As a child at 13, my dad bought a boat and kept it at the dock at The American Legion. Trusting his Boy Scout, he gave the green light for my teenage summer use. The power of independence gained hold, visiting friends every day along the shore: Debbie, Kathy, John, Rusty … it was before cellphones, video games, text and Instagrams.

We were like native Indians, a spirited band of summer lake inhabitants, camping on islands, tying up to the tree at the Indian Mound in Little River to swim or venturing afar, south to the dam or up the mysterious Chestatee.

Long before wakeboarding, we skied slalom or trick-skied, ran the gallon milk jug course that LeRoy Dickson set up along Wahoo or skinnydipped (not me, just heard about it) at the only waterfall flowing into Lake Lanier at Houser Mill in the upper Wahoo.

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Working all day and skiing through dusk until pitch black nightfall with Will and Mike. Working our way along the fingers of upper Lanier, the whole surface looking like crystal glass, gliding at warp speed, crossing back and forth across the wake, jumping, flying through the air slicing once again the still surface of the water cutting it like butter.

These were the days of wooden Dick Pope Jr., Cypress Garden slaloms and I coveting innovation of the fiberglass or carbon fiber in my brother’s O’Brian ski stored in its own zippered case, but “off limits” to the older brother.

The days when tubing meant those big black tractor tubes we bought from Mr. Robertson at The Dixie Tire store, or the odd white dock Styrofoam set free by a storm floating on the lake that became a glorious imaginary iceberg or temporary island to launch dive after dive into the blue water.

Memories of a horrific chicken truck accident off Thompson Bridge and the legends of rescue divers seeing catfish as big as humans swirling at the deep bottom with whole chickens in their mouths. And seeing the oddly out of place Chinese Junk parked down at the Down South Marina.

These were the days of venturing to the newly opened Lake Lanier Islands, taking our dates to a barbecue dinner and the outdoor amphitheater musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” followed the next season by “Godspell.” And then the season where the air turned crisp, the water edge began to recede and the mist rose from the pool’s surface in the still fall morning as the cool air met the warm water. We walked along the exposed shoreline looking for fresh buckeyes, pottery shards or arrowheads and stumbling upon the bleached carcass of an angry prehistoric alligator gar.

Memories of well-spent youth on a World of Water.

Now nearly 60 years later, I reflect on the great times of my childhood, the innocent independence we were given as mere children, the lessons of responsibilities entrusted to me as a youth and the importance of wise resource stewardship needed now to perpetuate this living, breathing experience we call Lanier — for our children and their children’s children.

Pass the memories forward.

About the author Frank Norton is a seventh generation north Georgian, CEO of the regions largest and oldest real estate insurance firm and a Lake Lanier homeowner/ activist. He a passionate market researcher demographer and prognosticator and noted national speaker on emerging real estate issues.

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A full pool and clean fun As we look forward to an exciting summer on Lake Lanier, we are thankful to have a beautiful lake that has been full pool for several months now, and is cleaner and safer than ever for recreational users. That clean, full and safe is no accident, it is no small feat, and it is not guaranteed going forward. The Lake Lanier Association is a volunteer based, nonprofit advocacy group devoted exclusively to the protection of Lake Lanier and keeping her clean, full and safe. We are the ONLY group devoted solely to protecting Lake Lanier. Our programs and services are funded through individual memberships. Our membership base is comprised of property owners, recreational users, merchants and government agencies — essentially, any stakeholder in Lake Lanier is a good candidate for membership in the LLA. A quick summary of our programs and services include: Clean Lake Initiatives • Adopt-A-Lake. Monthly water quality testing and reporting at over 22 locations lake wide. We test for chlorophyll a, an indicator agent which tells us if there are abnormal patterns in the water testing over time. We’ve been testing for over 10 years now and have a solid database of information for all of our sites that we use to monitor trends over time. We also track sedimentation levels at all of our test sites to get an idea of soil disturbance in a particular area. We share our finding with other agencies so that all enforcement authorities have access to our results.

• Property Owner Pledge agreement. One of our newest programs which encourages lakefront property owners to use best practices for managing their household septic tank and their landscaping practices to protect water quality in Lake Lanier. In return for signing the pledge agreement, the Lake Lanier Association gives away small metal signs to display in front of the house indicating that household is participating in protecting Lake Lanier’s water quality.

• Shore Sweep. One of our signature programs. For 25 years, the LLA has sponsored this annual volunteer-based shoreline cleanup program. We pull, on average, 30 tons of debris out of the lake every year! Some of that is general trash – beer cans, plastic cups, etc. — but much of it is larger, more unwieldy items. Tires, old appliances, sunken paddle boats, and, of course, large pieces of Styrofoam broken off of

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docks around the lake. It is hard getting some of these items disposed of when they are picked up on land. Getting them from a remote area of shoreline, bogged down in water, transported to an appropriate point of removal and then forklifted into a dumpster is a study in logistics! Mark your calendars — Saturday, Sept. 27 is our date this year!

Full Lake Initiatives • We were the only party in the Tri-State Water Wars that was not a municipality or utility company and the only party representing recreational use rights on Lake Lanier.

• We are actively involved and support collaborative groups such as the ACF Stakeholders in working toward a non-litigated water sharing compromise agreement for the entire system.

• We continue to monitor developments, and keep our membership informed, about the Water Supply Plan rewrite being worked on by the Corps of Engineers.

• We believe that understanding how the larger ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint River system operates, the role of Lake Lanier within the system, and educating our members on how the system works and what areas we can have influence on is a critical part of our value statement with our stakeholders.

Safe Lake Initiatives: • We created a boating safety “rules of the road” graphic image and have distributed, free of charge, over 10,000 of them in either postcard or adhesive decal format to the local boating community.

We’ve asked boaters to adhere the stickers to the dashboard of their vessel as a quick reminder of some important boating safety guidelines.

We also strongly encourage all boaters to take a NASBLA certified boating safety course. Even if you have been boating for years, please set an example to your family, friends, and neighbors and invest a few hours in getting certified.

• In 2013, we installed 20 solar battery powered flashing beacon lights on some of the existing hazard markers in the water of Lake Lanier to aid in nighttime navigation. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is helping with the ongoing monitoring of those lights and we plan to expand that program to additional hazard markers in 2014.

About the author Joanna Cloud is the executive director of Lake Lanier Association. For more information, or to join the Lake Lanier Association and support our programs and services, visit www.lakelanier.org.

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Lake Lanier offers recreation of all sorts, but one of the sports gaining recent popularity is wakeboarding.

Experienced boarders can be seen catching air behind speed boats or showing off for newbies at Wake the Lake cable park at Lake Lanier Islands.

If you’ve never experienced the rush of an ollie or a mobe and want to take a go at it, a cable park may be a good place to start. There are a few basics to know before hitting the water.

Make sure there is a designated spotter to help alert the driver (if you are boating) to your position at all times and keep an eye out for other approaching boats or objects in the water.

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Decide which foot is your lead foot. Like your hands, you intuitively have a dominant foot. That foot should face forward on the board.

A shorter rope — somewhere between 30 and 50 feet — makes it easier for beginners to get up and out of the water.

To make the board easier to control, use a beginner wakeboarding stance. Place the back binding toward the end of the board and align it at zero degrees, so that the rider’s weight is able to press directly on top of the rear fin. The front binding should be at about a 15-27 degree angle, slightly pointed toward the front of the board.

Hold the rope handle in both hands tightly and wait until the slack has been eliminated by the

boat driver or cable operator.

Move your lower body into a sitting position.

Your knees should be between your elbows. The front of the wakeboard should be perpendicular to the rope and just above the surface of the water.

Signal that you are ready to be pulled up and once your body is completely out of the water, slowly begin to straighten your legs. Gently guide the board inward, turning to point it at the back of the boat or the end of the line of the rope.

Don’t let the nose of the board go under! That will result in a wipeout. Lean slightly on your back foot to keep the front edge of the board from going under the water.

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Know your wakeboard terminology

The most important wakeboarding tip is to take your time, stay relaxed and remember that practice makes perfect!

Be sure to remind your driver that wakeboarding requires less boat speed than water skiing or other water sports. The maximum recommended speed should be around 14-19 mph.

For more information on wakeboarding, visit wakethelakecablepark.com.

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Air: Getting in the air, the amount of space between the rider and the water.

Air Trick: A trick performed using line tension for lift instead of the wake.

Bail: A term used to describe falling on your wakeboard.

Bonk: The act of touching/hitting your board on an obstacle.

If a rider "bonks a buoy," they're hitting their board against the buoy briefly.

Butt Check: When the rider lands a trick and drags or slaps their butt on the water. Generally considered sloppy landing.

Butter: A term used for smooth water. Also called glass.

Goofy Foot: Wakeboarders who ride with their right foot forward.

Invert: When the rider goes upside down while in the air.

Ollie: When the rider pops the board into the air by pushing down on their back foot and jumping up leading with their front foot. Also called a bunny hop.

Monkey Spin: Another name for an off-axis spin.When a rider spins and the rider leaves their vertical axis and the board rises up to shoulder level or higher while spinning.

Mobe or Mobius: An invert that also contains at least a 360-degree spin in it.

Surface Trick: A trick performed with the board on the water the whole time.

Source: wakeboarder.com

The Lake Lanier Association is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that, for over 40 years, has focused on protecting Lake Lanier and keeping her clean, full and safe.

Our programs include Solar Lights on lake hazard markers, the Property Owner Pledge agreement to protect water quality, distributing over 10,000 boating safety stickers free to our local community, the annual Shore Sweep lake clean up and Adopt-A-Lake water testing. Our programs and services are funded though our annual membership donations from people like you!

Please see our website for more information or to join.

All membership dues and donation to the Lake Lanier Association are tax-deductible under IRS 501(c)3 Not for Profit tax code, as permitted by law.

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The Amistad A story of a man and his barge

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Tommy Bagwell dreamed of owning a houseboat, but its humble beginnings were far from luxury.

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} } Tommy Bagwell walked past the small fleet of boats tied to his dock and stepped aboard his 100-foot houseboat, the Amistad.

A wooden Classic Craft ski boat from his youth is docked next to a pontoon boat, a jet ski and a small fishing boat, but the Amistad is clearly Bagwell’s flagship.

Bagwell, the president of American Proteins in Forsyth County, built the custom houseboat out of an old barge in the 1970s.

“When I say I started with a steel bathtub, I’m not kidding,” Bagwell said, laughing.

Bagwell said he was “sticker shocked” by the cost of a houseboat. So, instead of shopping around for the luxurious houseboat he had in mind, he sought out a barge.

Bagwell laughed and said, his first look at the would-be houseboat revealed a rusted sectional barge with a flat steel deck destined for the scrap heap. He purchased the barge in Brunswick and brought it to Lake Lanier with four wide-load tractor trailers in 1974.

The seven sections of the barge were bolted and welded together and metal plating was fastened to the exterior of the hull to “dress up” the boat.

Story by Savannah King Photos by Michelle Boaen Jameson

Page 16, a side view of the Amistad docked at the home of Tommy Bagwell. Page 17, Bagwell on his dock explaining how the Amistad came to be the boat it is now. Above, the main entrance to the Amistad complete with leather sofas, a flat screen TV and luxurious woodwork. Right, a small bar area with cabinets for dinnerware and glasses, the main floor head and rear access to the upper deck, which features a slide right of the back into the lake.

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Bagwell laughed and said building a houseboat out of a barge required “a little bit of imagination.” But with the help of a skilled craftsman the rusty barge became the Amistad.

One of the bigger challenges, Bagwell said, was making the angular barge look more “boaty.”

To offset the sharp angles, Bagwell rounded out every corner and made the exterior appear to slant so the boat would look as if it were in perpetual motion.

“It took about a year or so, nine months to get it back in the water,” Bagwell said. “After the year, it was not quite as nice as this is now. But it was pretty nice.”

The finished boat was first launched in 1975.

The houseboat has 1,600 square feet of interior space and two interior decks.

The upper interior deck houses the helm, a large living area, complete with bar, television and a dining area, a full bathroom and cocktail area tucked away toward the stern.

A spiral staircase bound to a post mimics a ship’s mast and leads to a galley kitchen and dining nook on the lower deck. Three large 10-by-22-squarefoot staterooms with full-size beds and adjacent full bathrooms are also located on the lower deck.

“As much work as we’ve done to get the interior to look nice, we use the exterior so much more than we do the interior,” Bagwell said.

An upper exterior deck is covered by a canvas awning and provides space to seat nearly 100 people.

A platform on the boat’s bow holds a 22-foot Cobalt runabout. A slide is positioned above the platform and drops into the water from the top of the boat.

Below, a view of the Bagwell estate from Lake Lanier.

Top right, one of three bedrooms on the Amistad, each with its own head. Bottom right, the fully equipped galley and dining room of the Amistad.

Opposite page, a full bar with granite counter top, coffee service and entertainment center.

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The bow has plenty of space for entertaining or sun bathing. A panel on the deck lifts up to reveal an inlaid hot tub.

“I needed a hot tub,” Bagwell said, laughing as he shrugged.

“When you’re single in the ’80s, everyone needs a hot tub.”

Bagwell said the hot tub stayed while the turquoise, chrome and mirror-plated décor of the decade was replaced with a more traditional appearance after he married his wife Chantal Bagwell in 1992.

During the summer, the houseboat is used by community organizations as a location for fundraisers and other charity events.

Bagwell occasionally offers organizations the boat as an auction item for organizations he supports.

While the Amistad is clearly designed with entertaining in mind, Bagwell said he most often uses the houseboat as an escape, as a place where he can watch the news on television by himself.

“We take it out a lot in the summer,” Bagwell said. “When the kids were younger we’d go out and spend the night.”

Bagwell cleaned up a few stray fishing lures left on the counter by his family. He said his four children, 17- and 19 year-old twins, still enjoy using the houseboat with friends when they’re home from school.

While the houseboat offers a luxurious home-away-from-home for the Bagwells, it’s merely an extension of a much more extravagant estate.

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One side of the Amistad offers a quiet, picturesque view of Lake Lanier. From the other side, the view reveals a sprawling mansion complete with tennis court, ponds, cascading swimming pools and an open lakeside lawn with a sandy beach.

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A blueprint blunder As carefully planned and detailed as the construction of the Amistad was, the 20,000 square-foot mansion came as something of a surprise.

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Left: A view of the Amistad from the infinity pool in the Bagwells’ backyard. Right: Chantal and Tommy Bagwell.

“We don’t use every room in the house, obviously.” he expected.

Bagwell laughed and said he realized the house was larger than he thought when a friend warned him during construction. Bagwell said he’d mistaken an identifying number for the square footage on the blueprints.

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Bagwell said.

The Mediterranean styled four-floor mansion’s exterior has several balconies, terraces and a tower. An extravagant entryway leads visitors up to two, 3-inchthick walnut doors hung on swivels instead of hinges.

Inside, the home has eight bedrooms and baths on the second floor and a large master suite on the first floor that includes a master bedroom, a reading room, a circular bathroom with a 25-foot diameter and an exercise room.

Bagwell’s office is tucked away near the front of the house, the deep hues of the room’s mahogany walls and cherry floor create a warm, traditional atmosphere.

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The top floor of the home is a large open-air widow’s walk that the family uses as a dining area and second kitchen.

“We don’t use every room in the house obviously,” Chantal Bagwell said.

Chantal Bagwell said her favorite room in the house is located on to top floor of the “tower.” It was originally going to be a reading room but has since turned into a “massage room.”

Tommy Bagwell laughed and said when the children were younger the room was the farthest point in the house from their rooms so it became the only quiet place to escape to.

Tommy Bagwell said now that the children are older and going away to college he’s going to have “a very empty nest.”

One of his favorite features, he said, is the cascading swimming pool off of the back patio. The waters from the larger, top most pool spill out into two lower levels.

As unique and extravagant as the home is, it’s still a home.

Tommy and Chantal walked along a path leading from the Amistad around the back of the house. Tommy stopped and smiled as he pointed to the swimming pool and asked his wife is she could still picture their children playing in the water, too.

Photo by Frontate.com, courtesy Tommy Bagwell Frontgate, a retailer of fine home furnishings, featured the Bagwell home on its website in 2006.

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Opposite page top left, the front of the Bagwells’ estate with a water feature in the center of the circular brick drive. Bottom left, Tommy Bagwell’s home office is decorated with various mementos from his travels and the dark woodwork and leather give it a warm, relaxing feel. Bottom right, Bagwell’s Classic Craft ski boat, a cherished item from his youth.

This page, top left, the entryway of the Bagwell home opens into a formal sitting room with tapestries softening the marble and granite. Ironwork in the staircase railing is echoed in the hand-crafted chandeliers.Top right, the master bath encircles a glass shower. Gold accents and fixtures give the bathroom a gilded appearance.

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Certifications to their practice last year, they implemented the Rejuvenate Your Retirement Call to get more information on how Scott Moore College Courses now taught at 5 Universities and his team of Fiduciary Advisors can assist you in the area (UNG Dahlonega and Gainesville, in planning and preparing for retirement. They can Lanier Tech in Cumming, UGA in Athens, and be reached at either their Gainesville office at 770Georgia State University in Alpharetta), and also 535-5000 or their Alpharetta office at 678-566implemented Social Security Classes held at 2-3 3590. You can also learn more about the firm at local universities. www.mooreswealthmanagement.com.

During 2013 Moore’s Wealth Management added their third, fourth, and fifth Fiduciary Advisors to the firm. Brian Moore, Christopher Moore, and Kyle Moore joined Mark Peterson and Scott Moore showing a continued commitment to grow and serve the North Georgia region.

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Key West Flavor Sails Inland Set on the southern shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, Sunset Cove Beach Café & Club offers up an idyllic recipe of lakeside breezes, tasty menu items, scenic views and thriving night life.

After first debuting at Lake Lanier Islands in June 2010, this unique beachfront hotspot rapidly developed a loyal fan following among boaters, locals and guests of the resort.

As word continues to spread, that fan base grows by leaps and bounds each year. Infusing the spirit of Key West (which served as the original inspiration for the popular eatery) with an undeniable sense of Southern charm, Sunset Cove plays host to a wide variety of patrons that range from families soaking up some sun and fun at the resort’s LanierWorld boardwalk and beach to couples seeking a one-of-a-kind date night destination to groups of friends in search of great atmosphere and good times.

A Place So Fun, You Can Taste It!

As if the scenery — which includes white sandy beaches, the sparkling waters of Lanier and a bevy of bikini-clad beauties — weren’t enough to draw a crowd, the beach-inspired menu often equates to a line out the door. And speaking of doors, the once open-air Sunset Cove has been enclosed for 2014 in order to make it an all-season venue. Fans of those glorious gusts over the lake can still expect to enjoy them on sunny days and starry nights when the weather is ideal. On cool nights, guests can gather near the stone hearth inside the café or in Adirondack chairs set around two blazing fire pits on the patio.

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Baskets overflowing with fried shrimp served from the new SweetWater Shrimp Shack in LanierWorld.

In addition to a full bar that serves up regular rounds of cold beer, chilled wine and coastal-themed concoctions like Electric Lemonade and Sunset Tequila, the bill of fare is designed to be a crowd-pleaser with everything from appetizers and salads to stick-to-your-ribs sandwiches and empty-your-plate entrees.

Guests may elect to start their meal with a heaping platter of Tater Tot Nachos or Sunset’s Signature Grilled Peel-n-Eat Shrimp before diving into an order of Lakeside Tacos filled with perfectly prepared mahi mahi or a double stacked Black & Blue Burger.

Those seeking lighter fare will enjoy the Seared Rare Tuna Salad drizzled in sesame dressing or the Chicken Salad Plate, which pairs tender white chicken breast with cranberries and pecans. The meal ends on a sweet note with a slice of key lime pie, chocolate lava cake or carrot cake.

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S T A Low Country Boil Fridays happen every Friday at Sunset Cove, May through August.

Begin Making Plans for an EVENTFUL Spring and Summer at the Cove!

Sunset Cove presents a large number of grand gatherings over the course of the spring and summer. From live concerts and food events to trivia nights and volleyball tournaments, there’s never a dull moment at the Cove. Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27 marks the return of Georgia’s largest in-water boat show on the docks of Sunset Cove, while May welcomes back the popular Masterpiece Monday painting parties, Volleyball Tuesday and Low Country Boil Friday each week. New to the Cove this year are Trivia Night Thursdays, Ladies Night Wednesday and beachfront breakfast buffets on Saturdays and Sundays, complete with mimosas and bloody marys.

Lanier Islands famous fireworks show lights up the sky to top off the Full Moon Party.

Of course, what really put Sunset Cove on the map are its legendary Full Moon Parties — designed to bring a little Key West flavor due north and inland. Once a month, on a Saturday closest to the full moon, Sunset Cove pulls out all of the stops on entertainment for a night filled with food and drink specials, glow-in-the-dark gear, rockin’ live entertainment, fire breathers, jugglers, stilt walkers, dancing in the sand and more. Each Full Moon Party ends with a BANG thanks to a spectacular fireworks display over the water.

To view Sunset Cove’s menu, purchase Full Moon Party Access Passes, and peruse the calendar of events, Lake Magazine readers are encouraged to visit www.ilovethecove.com.

Mark Your Calendars, Sunsetters!

April 25-27 In-Water Boat Show May 3 Sweetwater Shrimp Festival at Sunset

Cove May 4 Sunset Cove Sand Series Volleyball Tournament May 17 LanierWorld Open For the Season May 17 Full Moon Party at Sunset Cove

featuring Excite! Party Band May 23-25 Memorial Weekend Celebration

Sunset Cove hosts live music every weekend during the season with local favorites, like Banks & Shane.

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Area clubs offer casual cruisin’ or serious racing Story by Michelle Boaen Jameson Photos by Kirk Jockell Photography

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So we know Lanier has houseboats of every size, bass boats and ski boats, pontoons and even the occasional Jon boat, but did you know that there is a very active sailing community on our great lake?

In fact, folks have been setting sail on Lanier since the 1960s, and according to some in the sailing circle, the waters of Lanier rival some of the most well known sailing spots in North America. After all, when was the last time you recall Lanier freezing over?

Mike Stewart, commodore for the annual Dogwood Regatta hosted by the Atlanta Inland Sailing Club, says that sailing on Lake Lanier rivals the Chesapeake Bay scene and is much more organized.

“Lanier is gorgeous and the largest lake east of the Mississippi that has great weather year-round.” It’s also close to a metropolitan area, but far enough away to be secluded, says Stewart, who is originally from the Bay area.

This year’s Dogwood Regatta had nearly 40 boats in the race, all vying for a trophy and “mostly bragging rights” says Stewart.

The regatta brings in sailors from as far away as Canada and Chicago says AISC member John McCarthy. There’s even a race for the “snowbirds.”

But if you miss the regatta, don’t worry. There are “beer can” races every Wednesday night put on by the five different sailing clubs on Lake Lanier.

For those interested in learning the ropes, jibing, tacking and basically not falling overboard, there is the Barefoot Sailing Club. They have opportunities for sailing and training even for those who don’t own a sailboat, but are just curious. More of a cruising club, Barefoot hosts events the first Saturday of the month.

Another source for the novice or just leisure sailing enthusiast is Southern Sailing. Active all year long, the group also offers cruising, racing and raftups.

Have a boat and want something more formal? Check out University Yacht Club. The members-only club includes several amenities for the boat owner as well as a clubhouse, restaurant and chapel. A member of the United States Sailing Association, UYC also offers Junior Sailing Camps.

UYC and Lake Lanier Sailing Club, which also offers Junior Sailing Camps, are the only clubs that have an actual club house, but all of the clubs work together to host events and foster a safe and fun environment.

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All of the clubs take turns hosting various regattas during the year, but the Dogwood Regatta attracts the most serious racers and attendees. Even if you are a land lubber only, you can still come out and spectate or cheer on a favorite crew. This year’s Dogwood, which has taken place the last 34 years, was held on April 5 and 6.

McCarthy noted that part of the fun of regattas is just getting to the start line in time. “There’s a 5-minute warning, then a 1-minute signal to cross the starting line. If you’re over the line early, you have to go back and start over.”

Stewart also likes to learn from other sailors during races and always analyzes what went right or what went wrong for next time.

The next big event is the Reggae Regatta in June and Stewart says the atmosphere is great — lots of people, good times and music. It’s not as much about competition as it is camaraderie.

Stewart has been sailing since age 5 after building a boat with his father and buying a book on sailing in a drugstore. Now he and his wife and two adult children sail up and down the East Coast and spend more nights on their boat than at home during the summer. But they always come back to Lanier.

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Local sailing clubs Lake Lanier Sailing Club: www.llsc.com Atlanta Inland Sailing Club: aiscracing.com Southern Sailing: www.southernsailing.org Barefoot Sailing Club: www.barefootsailing.org University Yacht Club: www.universityyachtclub.org More information on all sailing clubs, plus a list of races and events can be found at www.saillanier.com LAKE Destination

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Capturing a day at the lake There are not many places I’d rather be on a beautiful spring day than at a lake. Especially as a photographer, I find much inspiration and many subjects of study along its shores and docks. From natural wildlife and flora to weather-worn nautical gear, there always seems to be something intriguing to photograph in the quiet and peaceful moments I find there.

As a photographer, the lake also provides me with many opportunities to utilize a wide variety of lenses. The longer, or more magnified lenses allow for close-ups of distant objects, usually with a greater depth of field giving me a softer background.

The macro lenses allow for extreme close-ups of the small details, such as tiny flowers at the shore’s edge, water bugs zipping along the surface of the lake, or that dragonfly that lights for a moment on a piece of grass.

The mid-range lenses include a wider view of the lake and can effectively capture a breathtaking sunset, the gorgeous brightly-colored yacht in full sail, or groups of people gathered on the docks for a weekend party. And the wide-angle lens can make a great shot of the entire width of a bay or catch the gleaming

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sunshine sparkling across the top of the rippling water.

Because I usually spend a long period of time at the lake with each visit, I can also get various images throughout the day as the light changes.

Morning light is bright, but as the sun is still low in the sky it produces high-contrasting, long shadows for my subjects. This can create some drama in the photographs and many times make great black-and-white images. At mid-day when the sun is overhead, subjects are well-lit. This is a good time to get images of the dogwood blooms and flowers that hold their “faces” up to the sky. Evening light is softer on people and provides warmer skin tones, romantic silhouettes and gentle shadows. Even old boats, anchors, and dock houses can look almost dreamy with the soft light of an evening sun.

The next time you take your camera to the lake, think about your options with the features available to you. You may feel somewhat limited with a point and shoot camera, but don’t let that stop you from trying something new. Look through your owner’s manual and see what your camera is capable of doing for you, and

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Perfect practice some of the features or settings you may not have used before.

Let yourself also become more creative with the shots you take. Consider different perspectives and vantage points, such as getting lower to the ground or water level, or photographing ducks looking up at you while you are on a dock. With almost everyone using digital cameras now, you can afford to practice those unique shots that are outside your comfort zone and just delete those that don’t work.

I find it fun to take unconventional shots that may be contrary to what we learned when we received our first camera as a child. Your subject does not always have to be centered, for instance. Instead,

practice the rule of thirds and allow some space on the side for your background to show through. This can make an interesting canvas for adding text or a graphic design alongside the subject.

Be aware of the background in your shots and try to crop out objects that may be distracting in your photo. Sometimes a slight adjustment of angle can help you avoid capturing buoys, trash cans, cars or other common items that you may not want cluttering the image. At the same time, you may want to utilize colorful or angular objects in front of you to help frame your photo. Consider taking a shot through a branch of a flowering tree and focusing on your subject further away. The close-up image will be blurry and subtle and may add just a touch of dimension or color to your final product.

I hope the next time you head out to the lake you will consider some of these ideas to expand your photographic skills and creativity. Photography is a great way to preserve special memories and record happy events, but it can also enhance your lifestyle in ways you would not expect. Capturing that one perfect shot can be very rewarding when it is enlarged, framed and hanging on your wall for others to see.

About the author Sarina Roth is a professional photographer and owner of Never The Rock Photography based in Braselton.

For more information, visit nevertherock. com.

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Men’s ThinStripe Pique Polos, $12, Old Navy

RayBan Classic Wayfarer, $140, Belk Apt. 9® Simone Nautical Stripe Bucket Bag, $59, Kohl’s

Mossimo Women’s Cutoff Mid Rise Denim Shorts, $20,Target; Xhilaration® Junior’s Anchor Knit Top $20,Target

Clam Bake Wedge Sandals, $79, Nine West Pictured on page 4, Artisan Women’s Cliffrose Sail Boat Shoes, $110, Macy’s; Lady Alamo Sailor’s Rope Reversible bag, $64, Bluefly.com

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Sperry Top-sider Bahama 2 eye boat sneakers, $60, Macy’s Story by Chelsea Tench Ahh, sweet summertime. The season we wait all year for is almost here, which means it’s time to get those closets ready for the warm weather.

For a classic summer pallette, nautical colors are the essential go-to. Nothing says “lake day” quite like a navy blue and white striped shirt. But if the dark navy blues, reds and whites are a little too blah for you, it’s easy to warm up the cool tones with a camel brown bag or peep-toe sandal. And for added punch, accessorize with a pop of tangerine or lime, both of which were trendy on the catwalk this season.

If you’re going to be spending a lot of time on the boat or walking along the lake shore, keep your feet comfy with a pair of Sperry boat shoes for both you and your guy. And a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses is never out of style — perfect for men and women, to help keep your eyes protected from the sunny rays.

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April April 23-24 Friends of the Library Book Sale 1-5 p.m. April 23; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 24. Braselton Library. $5 for bag of books, $11 for box.

April 24 The Claire Lynch Band 8 p.m. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 main St., Duluth. $20 and up. eddieowenpresents.com, 404-478-2749.

April 24 Ladies Night Out Fashion Show 6:30 p.m.Town Center Park at the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Buford Highway in Suwanee. suwanee.com/whatsnew. events.php, 678-869-5012.

April 24 Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu.

April 24-27 The Mitty vintage car races Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 800-849-RACE, 770-9676143, www.roadatlanta.com.

April 25 35th annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

April 25 Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild program on Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day 10 a.m. to noon, Clarkesville First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 1087 Washington St., Clarkesville.

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April 25-26 Bull riding 8-10 p.m. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. Advance 38

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April 26 10th annual Spring Chicken Festival and Chicken Cook-Off 10 a.m.–4 p.m., downtown Gainesville. Prizes in professional and Backyard Bar-B-Q divisions. Prizes will be awarded in both categories. Chicken City Parade with vintage cars, live entertainment, art market, quilt show, kids zone. 770-297-1141, www.gainesville.org/spring-chicken-festival.

tickets $12, at the gate $15, children 2-12 years old $10.Tickets can be purchased at Outdoor Depot and Lams Motorsports in Gainesville and Romancing the Range in Commerce and Dawsonville.

April 25-26 Braselton-Hoschton Relay for Life. 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Braselton Fields at the Hoschton Park. www. facebook.com/pages/Relay-For-Lifeof-Braselton-Hoschton-Georgia April 25-27 Braselton Antique and Gardening Festival Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Downtown Braselton. Plants, art, food. Free parking and admission. www.facebook.com/BraseltonAntiqueFestival April 25-26 Athens Twilight Criterium Weekend

Downtown Athens. Free. athenstwilight.com.

April 25-27 Bud Break Tour, Mountain Wine Country 14 wineries in self-guided tour in North Georgia, North Carolina. $20 per person. 706-745-7483.

April 26 “Before There Was Light: A re-enactment of life on rural Georgia farms before electricity” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, Ga. 319, Jefferson.

Free. shieldsethridgefarminc.com.

April 26 10th annual Spring Chicken Festival and Chicken Cook-Off 10 a.m.–4 p.m., downtown Gainesville. Prizes in professional and Backyard Bar-B-Q divisions. Prizes will be awarded in both categories. Chicken

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April 26 Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 7:30 p.m. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com, 800-6538000.

April 26 Flowery Branch Spring Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Flowery Branch. Free. festivals@troop228. info, troop228.info, 678-825-4228.

April 26 Ludwig Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Adults $22, seniors and students $12. ludwigsymphony.org, 770-623-8623.

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April 26 Flowery Branch Spring Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Flowery Branch. Free. festivals@troop228.info, troop228.info, 678-825-4228.

April 26 Ludwig Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Adults $22, seniors and students $12. ludwigsymphony. org, 770-623-8623.

April 26 Northeast Georgia Museums Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities and free or discounted entry to: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive; Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St.; Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St.; Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. negahc.org, inkfun.org, elachee.org, qvac.org.

April 26 Rock in the Spring Concert featuring Mid Life Crisis 6 p.m. Brenau University Amphitheatre, 500 Washington St., Gainesville.

Advance $20, at gate $25. Benefits Challenged Child and Friends.Tickets may be purchased at Green’s Grocery in Gainesville. lmiller@challenged child.org, 770-535-8372 ext. 115.

April 26-27 Antique & Gardening Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Braselton Park on Harrison Street downtown. www. countrysideantiques.net, www. downtownbraselton.com.

April 26-27 Gone Riding Mountain Biking Event: Georgia State Championship Series 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. www.goneriding.com $5 parking. 352-873-9279.

April 26-27 Bear on the Square Dahlonega. Live Bluegrass music, auction, food, juried artists market, workshops. Peformances free. www.bearonthesquare.org.

April 26-27 Canadian Team Trials Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville. www. lckc.org, 770-287-7888.

April 27 Lake Lanier Association annual membership meeting 4-6 p.m. at the Carriage House Pavilion at Lake Lanier Islands. This event is a service to our members.

Non-members are welcome to attend and encouraged to join at the meeting.

April 27 “Bark in the Park” 2 p.m. The Midtown Greenway, 682 Grove St., Gainesville. gainesville. org/special-events.

April 27 The Believers Concert Band Spring Concert 3 p.m. Brenau University Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. believersband.org.

April 27 Boz Scaggs.

Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. $39.50 and up. ticketmaster.com, 800-7453000.

April 27 Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Atlanta

Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. Free.

April 28 Tom Jones Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. $49.50 and up. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000.

May Through October “Four Seasons” Atlanta. May through October.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8765859.

May 1 “Imaginary Worlds: A New Kingdom of Plant Giants” Atlanta. May through October. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859.

May 1 The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute registration 4 p.m. Brenau University’s Thurmond McRae Lecture Hall, 625 Academy St., Gainesville.

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May 1 Wisdom in a Workshop 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Supplies and instruction included. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

May 1-11 “The Fiddler on the Roof ” 8 p.m., Sunday matinee 3 p.m.

May 1-4 and May 8-11. Buford Community Center Theatre, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. $8 to $25. bufordcommunitycenter.com, 770945-6762.

April 26 Rock in the Spring Concert featuring Mid Life Crisis 6 p.m. Brenau University Amphitheatre, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Advance $20, at gate $25. Benefits Challenged Child and Friends.Tickets may be purchased at Green’s Grocery in Gainesville. lmiller@challengedchild.org,

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May 2 Arcade Fire 7:30 p.m. May 2. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com, 800-653-8000.

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May 2 Hall County Relay For Life Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 1-800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com.

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May 3 “I Hear America Singing” community concert.

7 p.m. 4833 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee. Free. gwinnettband.org, sugarhillschoir.org, 404-375-7882.

May 3 Museum Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. N.E., Gainesville. A collaborative program with Quinlan Arts Center, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Elachee. Special Culture and Heritage Exhibit by students of Woods Mill Academy. Hands-on activities. 770-297-5900, negahc. org.

May 3 Nickel-Dime 5K and 10K 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date on May 10. Yellow Creek Community Club, 6617 Yellow Creek Road, Murrayville. $5 All proceeds donated to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s outreach program. 770-503-1826, www.tonyandmarti.com/yccc, Tony@tonyandmarti.com.

May 2-3 Big Canoe Tour of Homes and Marketplace 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3. Various places in Big Canoe. Benefits a variety of local charities. $25. bigcanoetour.org, 706-268-3203.

May 3-4 Art in the Garden 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N., Dawsonville.

706-216-2787, www.dawsonarts. org, info@dawsonarts.org. Gardenrelated arts, spring plants, children’s activities.

May 2 Hall County Relay For Life Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 1-800-849-RACE, 770967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com.

May 3-4 Young Harris Spring Arts & Crafts Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Mayors Park, Ga. 76, Young Harris. 706-400-8014. Free.

May 3 Winefest Noon-5 p.m. Habersham Winery, 7025 S. Main St., Helen, 706-8789463. Free. Wine samples, food, music, arts & crafts. www.haber shamwinery.com.

May 3 Cornelia Casino Night Fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Cornelia Community

May 4 Buddy Guy with Ana Povic Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. $25.50 and

May 2-May 18 Georgia Senior Follies: The Golden Age of Television Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 3 p.m.

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May 3 Sam Skelton Quintet 8 p.m. Smithgall Arts Centers, 331 Spring St., Gainesville. $30. theartscouncil.net, 770-534-2787.

up. ticketmaster.com, 800-7453000.

May 6 An evening with Jay Kemp 5:30 p.m. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. quinlanartscenter.org, 770-5362575.

May 6 The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute Braselton registration 6 p.m. Courtroom of the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building, 5040 Ga. 53, Braselton.

770-534-6263, www.brenau.edu/ lifetimestudy, amurphy2@brenau. edu.

May 8 The Fab Four Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. $35.50 and up. ticketmaster.com, 800-7453000.

May 9-10 Drift Atlanta Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 1-800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta. com.

May 10 Art in the Garden, Gainesville 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardens on Green, 711 Green St., Gainesville.

May 10 Braselton Beach Bash, fun day and concert 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Braselton Park. www.downtownbraselton.net.

May 10 Memorial Day Celebration and Concert Suwanee. 7 p.m. Town Center Park at the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Buford Highway in Suwanee. suwanee. com/whatsnew.events.php.

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May 2- 18

Thurs, Friday, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm

Golden Age of Television 101 School Street, Cumming, GA 30040 • 770.781.9178 For ticket information please visit playhousecumming.com

Upcoming Shows...

Tarzan

June 5-June 22

Oklahoma

Spin!

July 10 - Aug. 3

August 6-8

May 10 Movies Under the Stars.“Saving Mr. Banks” Activities 7 p.m., movie at 8:30 p.m. May 10. Town Center Park at the intersection of LawrencevilleSuwanee Road and Buford Highway in Suwanee. suwanee.com/ whatsnew.events.php.

May 10 Movies Under the Stars “Wreck-It Ralph,” 6 p.m. Hancock Park, Dahlonega. www.dahlonega. org.

May 10 “Mother’s Day High Tea & Cake” $20. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-878-3933, helenartshc@gmail.com.

May 10-11 Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.

Various private gardens throughout Atlanta. $25 in advance, $30 on the days of the tour and $20 for members of Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Benefits Atlanta Botanical Garden.

atlantabotanicalgarden.org/media.

May 11 Dahlonega Art Trail 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live artists at work, downtown Dahlonega.

Chestatee Artists, 706-867-8059, lrayneri@windstream.net May 13-July 3 President’s Summer Art Series Reception 5:30-7 p.m. May 13.

Brenau University’s Simmons Visual Arts Center and Sellars Gallery.

Free. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@ brenau.edu.

May 13 Northeast Georgia History Center History Forum 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. N.E., Gainesville. Musical heritage. $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu.

May 13 Spelling Bee 2014 and Alliance for Literacy 7 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St.,

Gainesville. Adults $10, children $5. 770-531-4337, www.alliancefor literacy.org.

May 17 Full Moon Party at Sunset Cove featuring Excite!

Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford. lakelanierislands.com, ilovetheocve.com May 17 Rubber Duck Derby Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Starts at $5. Benefits Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County. rubberduckderby. com, 770-532-8102.

May 23-25 The Atlanta Coin and Currency Expo The Gwinnett County Fair Grounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. Free.

May 24 Bavarianfest 6-11 p.m. Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen. $7, free to active military and veterans. Live music, dancing, beverages, food.

Helen Chamber of Commerce,

706-878-1908, www.helenchamber. com.

May 24 Styx and Foreigner 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $19.50 and up. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000.

May 26 Northeast Georgia History Center Memorial Day Parade and Open House 10 a.m. Green Street in Gainesville.

Free admission to the center, located at 22 Academy St. N.E. in Gainesville, following parade.

770-297-5900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu.

May 23-25 Memorial Weekend Celebration Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford. lakelanierislands.com May 30 Cornelia Summer Concert Series, John King Band 8 p.m., Cornelia Depot. www. explorecornelia.com.

May 17 Rubber Duck Derby Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Starts at $5.

Benefits Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County. rubberduckderby.com, 770-532-8102.

LAKEVIEW ACADEMY is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for grades K3

through 12 located in Gainesville, Georgia and is accredited by SAIS-SACS. Lakeview has families representing thirty countries, and foreign language is taught in every grade. Technology is integrated into each discipline, with sixth through twelfth grade students using their own laptops. All students from three year olds to seniors have a variety of elective opportunities from which to choose, including the school’s award-winning drama and arts programs. Further, over 75% of Lakeview’s Middle and Upper School students participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, as well as a fine arts activity. While Lakeview’s 591 students are offered the opportunity to excel at a higher level, an academic support program is offered to students at all grade levels when extra help is needed. Our Class of 2014 comprised of 55 students, has to date been offered over $1.3 million in non-HOPE scholarships and has 100% college placement.

Congratulations to Lakeview Academy’s Class of 2014!

Class of 2014 College Acceptances

We partner with you for your child’s success

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (3) Academy of Art University Appalachian State (2) Armstrong Atlantic State University (2) Auburn University (13) Belmont University Brenau University Brewton-Parker College Brigham Young University - Hawaii Chattahoochee Valley Community College Clemson University (2) College of Charleston (2, including one to Honors College) Columbia College - Chicago (2) Converse College - Honors Program Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida State University (3, including one to Honors College) Furman University Georgia College and State University (8) Georgia Institute of Technology (8) Georgia Southern University (5) Georgia State University Hampden-Sydney College Kennesaw State University (5) Louisiana State University Miami University Montana State University (2) New York University Northeastern University Oklahoma State University Parsons The New School for Design Piedmont College Purdue University (3) Randolph College Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts Samford University (2)

Savannah College of Art and Design (3) Sewanee: The University of the South (3) State University of New York at Stony Brook Stetson University Toccoa Falls College Truett McConnell University of Alabama (11, including one to Honors College) University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida (2, including one to Honors College) University of Colorado (2) University of Florida University of Georgia (19, including 4 to Honors College) University of Illinois, Urbana Champagne (3, including one to Honors College) University of Miami University of Mississippi (5) University of Montana University of Northern Colorado University of North Georgia (2) University of Oklahoma University of Richmond University of South Carolina (5, including one to Honors College) University of the Arts - London College of Fashion University of the Arts London - Wimbledon College of Art University of Virginia (2) University of Washington Valdosta State University (3) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2) Webster University (2) Western Carolina University (4) Wofford College Worcester Polytechhnic Institute Young Harris College (2)

Our of 2014 2014has hastotodate datereceived received $1,326,760 ininnon-HOPE OurClass Class of $1,406,760 non-HOPE Scholarships Scholarships and these awards and recognitions: 1st place Hall County Optimist Club Essay Contest •Class A One Act State Champions • Class A One Act State Best Actor • Two Class A One Act State All Cast awards • One Act Region Champions • One Act Region Best Actress • One Act Region Best Actor • One Act Region Best Supporting Actress • One Act Region Best Choreography • One Act Region Best Stage Crew • Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards for Best Show-stopper • Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards for Best Sound • GHSA State Literary Boys Dramatic Interpretation State winner (2 years-in-a-row) • GHSA State Literary Girls Dramatic Interpretation State winner (3 years-in-a-row) • GHSA State Literary Boys Quartet 2nd Place • All State Chorus member • One of 12 students in state awarded scholarship at ThesCon • Two seniors members of the ThesCon All-State Show • 2nd Place Best in Show at 11th Annual Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship Awards art competition • 1st and 3rd Place for 12th grade at 11th Annual Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship Awards art competition • 1st Place and Honorable Mention for American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA), and Young Marine Artist Search (YMAS) Awards at 11th Annual Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship Awards art competition • 1st place in the “An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition” and work will be exhibited at the U.S. Capitol in D.C. for one year starting this summer • Girls Varsity basketball finished the regular season ranked 1st in Region 8A North and played in Sweet 16 play-offs • Two seniors made Lanierland Basketball All Tournament Team • Senior placed 8th at State cross country championships • Seniors placed 1st and 6th at Chestatee War Eagle Invitational cross country meet • Senior named boys State Runner of the Week for Region 1A by MileSplitGA • One senior named to All Area Volleyball Team and another to Second Team • Senior Varsity football player named The Times Boys Athlete of the Week

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Old Federal Balus Creek Mountain View Robinson Simpson Sardis Creek Wahoo Creek Thompson Bridge Little River Lula

State, County, City Parks 1 Lake Lanier Islands 2 Flowery Branch 3 River Forks

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Belton Bridge Toto Creek Nix Bridge Thompson Creek War Hill Bolding Mill Little Hall Duckett Mill Keith Bridge Long Hollow

6 Shady Grove Shoal Creek 7 Bald Ridge Creek Old Federal 8 Sawnee Duckett Mill 9 River Forks (Hall) War Hill Toto Creek 10 Bolding Mill 11Van Pugh South

Vann’s Tavern Bethel Two Mile Six Mile Charleston Young Deer Tidwell Little Ridge Mary Alice East Bank Lanier Park Van Pugh North 7 Laurel Park 8 Clarks Bridge 9 Lumpkin

4 Lanier Point 5 Longwood Park 6 Holly Park

Marinas 1 Lanier Harbor 2 Lazy Days 3 Holiday 4 Hideaway Bay 5 Aqualand

6 Sunrise Cove 7 Gainesville 8 Port Royale 9 Bald Ridge 10 Habersham

UNIFORM STATE WATERWAY MARKING SYSTEM Keep an eye out for these signs when you are boating on Lake Lanier. They provide crucial information about what lies ahead in the water

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Around Lanier Sawnee Woman’s Club annual Nite in Olde Cumming March 22, 2014

Three Chimneys Farm Club House, Cumming

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Full Moon Party at Sunset Cove at Lake Lanier Islands Resort March. 15, 2014

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SATURDAY 10AM-10PM

Family friendly festival with balloon animals, face painting, bouncies and bungee jumps all for free.

Live entertainment on stage... Plus a “beach� with sand pails provided free!

Food and other vendors available

www.braseltonfestivals.com