Many Lake Lanier parks, including Little Ridge Park, will close due to the government shutdown beginning Friday, Oct. 31, ...

Discover lesser-known lakes in Georgia perfect for peaceful getaways. Escape the crowds and enjoy serene nature, fishing, and ...

Bainbridge sits pretty in southwest Georgia with a downtown that feels like stepping back in time. The impressive courthouse with its brick tower and clock stands tall over the city center. This small ...

LAKE LANIER, GA — The Lake Lanier Shore Sweep cleanup kicked off Saturday morning, with organizers and volunteers working together to clear trash and debris from the shoreline. Now in its 36th year, ...

Lake Lanier ranked No. 14 on the list. Here's what the Fishmasters said about it: "This 38,000-acre reservoir north of Atlanta thrives with spotted bass averaging 4-6 pounds, alongside largemouths ...

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia U.S. Reps. Andrew Clyde and Rich McCormick introduced new legislation in Congress to change how fees are used for maintenance projects. The Lanier Parks Local Access Act ...

A boat explosion injured at least seven people on Lake Lanier in Georgia. Police said the 23ft cabin cruiser was heading towards the Margaritaville resort at Lake Lanier Islands when it suddenly ...

Seven people were left injured after a fiery boat explosion on Lake Lanier, a notorious body of water in Georgia where hundreds of others have perished, according to authorities. Of those hurt, five ...

A Fourth of July boat trip on a “haunted” Georgia resort lake — where hundreds have faced untimely deaths spanning decades — again turned tragic Saturday, after an explosion rocked the vessel, ...

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