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Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia, USA

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1/29/2012
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Glades: $11.4M and no water yet

Gainesville Times

Date: 1/29/2012 6:39:56 AM

Recent drought coupled with uncertainty about local control of Lake Lanier have only deepened support for projects such as Glades. Gov. Nathan Deal has promised to spend $300 million throughout his term to guarantee Georgia's water supply and support ...See all stories on this topic

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Hall Commission says no to Oakwood

Access North Georgia

Date: 1/28/2012 1:20:03 AM

By Jerry Gunn Staff GAINESVILLE - The City of Oakwood could not persuade Hall Commissioners to allow road access annexation through unincorporated neighborhoods to Lake Lanier at Thursday night's regular session. There was an overflow crowd at the ...See all stories on this topic

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Conyers officials set 2012 strategy at retreat

Rockdale Citizen

Date: 1/27/2012 10:12:21 PM

The discussion, held at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier, follows the latest trend for local officials as they continue to deal with the effects of a down economy while also positioning the community to be ready when better days come.See all stories on this topic

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County rejects northeast Georgia town's plan to annex roads leading to Lake Lanier

The Republic

Date: 1/27/2012 2:30:17 PM

A northeast Georgia town's attempt to annex roads that would connect it with Lake Lanier has been rejected by county commissioners. Oakwood city officials had asked Hall County to allow it to annex the roads, saying that having access to the lake is ...See all stories on this topic

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North Hall County out of drought

Gainesville Times

Date: 1/27/2012 2:30:17 PM

The rain has benefited Lake Lanier with levels rising by nearly 1.5 feet in the past week, according to readings from the United States Geological Survey. Lake levels have increased by more than 2 feet for the entire month.See all stories on this topic

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Lake Sidney Lanier, often referred to as Lake Lanier, is a reservoir in the northern portion of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River. It was named for poet Sidney Lanier, and was built and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is patrolled by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The lake is particularly known for its boaters, houseboats, jetskiers and there is also a local water park, The Lake Lanier Islands waterpark. The 1996 Summer Olympics rowing and sprint canoeing events were held at the lake. It also hosted the canoe sprint World Championships in 2003 at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club.

Every year from mid-November through December, Lake Lanier Islands are decorated with holiday lights, know as the Magical Nights of Lights, one of the world's largest light shows.
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Lake Sidney Lanier
- River: Chattahoochee River
- Area: 38,542 Acres
- Shoreline: 540 Miles
- Length: 44 Miles
- Vol: 1,917,000 Acre Ft.
- Drainage: 1,040 Sq. Mi.

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