Gainesville Splits from Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 16:17 Written by Steve

Lake Lanier CVB In 2010, Gainesville will promote itself.

Until now the city has relied on the Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau but Gainesville plans to hire its own tourism staff. The Lake Lanier CVB is partly funded from Gainesville’s hotel/motel tax and in future that money will go directly to Gainesville.

City officials didn't explain the reasons behind the change, but emphasised that they will continue to work with the CVB. Stacey Dickson, CVB president said:

“The City of Gainesville has been a great partner in our progress as an organization. With the construction of our new state-of-the-art regional visitor information center in Oakwood, the Lake Lanier CVB will continue to serve visitors for the entire region.”

Planning for that new visitor center, funded by SPLOST collections in Hall County, is underway. It will be constructed at Exit 16 on Highway 985 in Oakwood. The fast-growing location has been chosen to be very visible from highway for people travelling north from Atlanta. It is scheduled to open within the next two years.

Water Czar to Speak at Greater North Fulton Chamber Event

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 07:55

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has announced that Mike Garrett, Georgia Power CEO and Governor Perdue's "water czar," will speak at the Chamber's Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast September 22 at the Alpharetta Marriott.

The breakfast begins at 7:30am. Perdue has selected Garrett to handle the negotiations involving the water disputes between Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Garrett will lead a group of 130 Georgia businesses and government and political officials in the state's efforts to resolve the disputes and reach an agreement between all parties. The group will focus its work on the issues surrounding the waters of Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier.

Visit www.gnfcc.com to register for the breakfast.

Time and Place:
Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30am
Alpharetta Marriott
5750 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta

Local Church Uses Lake Lanier as Baptismal

Monday, 14 September 2009 08:26

Blackshear Place Baptist Church held it's forth annual Family Fun Day at Lake Lanier Sunday, enjoying fellowship with members and also baptizing over 50 people in the natural outdoor setting of the lake.

This is one of highlights on the church's calendar and they do a great job of preparing for the event, renting out the entire Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park.

The baptisms were presided over by senior pastor Jeff Crook and included a mix of new believers and church members re-affirming their beliefs.

In addition to the baptisms, the festivities also included tables loaded with good food and the opportunity to enjoy the beach and water park with a large gathering of other members.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort Houseboat Tailgate Offer

Thursday, 10 September 2009 13:11

If you are ticket-less and the idea of hanging around hot parking lots, large crowds and traffic, hoping to score seats at a good price is not your idea of how to spend game-day, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is offering an interesting alternative.

With Harbor Landing's Houseboat Tailgate Package, starting September 8th, you and 9 other friends can enjoy the game aboard a houseboat equipped with satellite TV, full kitchen, and of course a gas grill. The houseboats feature one and a half baths, four bedrooms, a common area and an upper deck with, yes, a heated spa.

Whether you're a Falcon fan, a Bulldog fan or a Yellow Jacket fan, the price tag is $599 for a two day rental and gas is not included.

Go to: http://lakelanierislands.com/specials.php?cat=23 for more information.

It's Dragon Boat Time

Tuesday, 08 September 2009 15:26

The annual Dragon Boat Festival is back again at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center for its 14th time! On Saturday the 12th Clarks Bridge Park will be closed for the launch and thousands of participants and spectators are expected to experience this colorful event.

There will be plenty of schmoozing as corporate Atlanta has embraced this event as have two handfuls of area colleges and universities.

Go. Get Cultured. Get wet. Get involved. Get going!

Dock Permit Applications on Lake Lanier Have 45 Days Remaining

Wednesday, 02 September 2009 18:38

Boat Permit Applications on Lake Lanier Have 60 Days Remaining The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (Corps) Mobile District at Lake Sidney Lanier reminds property owners there are only 45 days remaining for receiving applications into the lottery for the remaining dock permit requests.

The Lake Lanier Shoreline Management Plan and accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) completed in 2004 included a carrying capacity study for Lake Lanier which set the limit of boat docks available on the lake at 10,615.

“Since we are nearing the maximum capacity for boat dock permits and don’t know exactly how many additional requests for permits we will receive, we will conduct a lottery style drawing to give all applicants an equal opportunity and to determine the order of precedence for reviewing the remaining permit requests,” said Robbins.

Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Rebounds

Tuesday, 01 September 2009 06:01

The striper fishing that was slower on Saturday morning, rebounded on Sunday and Monday. We all caught fish Saturday morning on our boats, but the numbers were low and the fish were scattered. Yesterday and today, the stripers got back on track and they were very thick at times. They were bunched up well and moving up higher in the water column. When they were thick under us, the numbers were good and many things worked. Downlines, power reeling jigs, leadcore, and some of our boats did well on u-rigs. Overall, The striper fishing has been good most days. We've had some 30 to 40 fish catch and release trips this past week and then we've had a day or two like Saturday, when the bites were harder to get. All of our fish have been over and just off the main channel on the southend.

Below you will see 4 photos of my Lowrance HDS graph. One from Sunday morning and the others from a school that we were on this morning. Many people ask us what stripers look like on a Lowrance graph, so here are some good examples that may help some of you. On another note, Thomas and Candy have started the new store down at the road. Come by and check out the progress. This report is brought to you by Shane Watson Guide Service and Hammond's Fishing Center. Good Fishing and We Appreciate Everyone's Business.

Lake Lanier Striper Fishing

Catching Bigger Stripers Down Deep On Lanier

Friday, 28 August 2009 11:13

Nothing much has changed on the stripers on our guide boats. Downlined bluebacks fished 40-100 feet deep are still working. Leadcore is still producing early most days. Power reeling down to the fish that you see 80 to 100 feet is also producing some big fish. Mid-lake and further south is best.

There are fish out over and just off the main channel down 40-100 feet, but there are also some smaller fish in the mouths of southend creeks over a 45-60 foot bottom. Most of these shallower fish have been from 3 to 10 pounds, with a occassional bigger one.

Our better size stripers have been deep, out on the main lake, in or just off the main channel.

Overall, the striper fishing has been good most days. We've had a day or so that has been slower on live bait, but trolling leadcore and power reeling has saved us when the fish have been shopping our baits.

This report is brought to you by Shane Watson Guide Service www.lakelanierstripers.com and Hammond's Fishing Center. Good Fishing.

Lake Lanier Fishing Report

Taste of Gainesville Back Again on Lake Lanier

Friday, 28 August 2009 09:03

A Taste of Gainesville An annual tradition is returning to Lake Lanier: the Lake Lanier Rowing Club will hold the annual Taste of Gainesville.

This event has been held every year since 1998 at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue and was formerly known as “Dinner on the Docks.”

Hundreds of people will dine under the stars with live music and wonderful food from many top restaurants in Northeast Georgia.

The 2009 Taste of Gainesville will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on September 19th on the plaza. It serves as a primary fundraiser for the activities at The Lake Lanier Rowing Club and helps bring restaurants and consumers together. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to maintain and improve the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue and its legacy.

Tickets for adults are $25 in advance and $30 at the door on the day of the event. Children 10 and under get in free. Tables of 8 and 10 are available for reservation in advance. Tables of 8 are $40 and tables of 10 are $50.

Guests are welcome to come by car or boat. Boats may be anchored near the docks, and the Rowing Club will provide boat taxi service.

To buy tickets, please contact the Lake Lanier Rowing Club office at 770-287-0077 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .