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Lake Lanier located in beautiful North Georgia - Celebrating Over 50 Years in Existence

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"Where I call Home"

Beautiful Lake Lanier, where I call home.  At a very early age my parents would go fishing and we would camp on Lake Lanier.  When I grew up the fun continued with boating, skiing, and more camping trips.  I always wanted a home on the lake.  My dream came true in 1998 when I moved into my little cottage with an awesome eastern view of the lake.  The view is especially pretty in the winter time.  It feels like we are on vacation all the time.

This lens is devoted to all things fun in and around the lake.  Add your information, links, comments, your rating, and be sure and sign our guestbook, especially if you are one of the lucky ones to be a Lake Lanier resident. 

 

Lake Lanier Facts

Over 50 years

* It is true that Lake Lanier began forming in 1956 when the gates of Buford dam closed, and didn't reach full pool, until 1959.

* 1957 is when the lake opened for business, both for recreation and power.

* The first power generation from the damn came on June 17, 1957.

* July 4, 1957, Holiday Marina opened for business, becoming the first marina operating on the lake.

* Named for 19th century poet Sidney Clopton Lanier, Georgia native and author of "Song of the Chattahoochee."

* At 38,000+ acres, is the largest lake in Georgia

* Touches five counties - Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin, and Gwinnett.

* Includes some 60 parks and 10 marinas

* Original intent of the lake, as created by Congress in the 1940s, was for power generation, flood control, water supply, and transportation.

* Lanier is one of 464 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake projects in the U.S.

Lanier by the Numbers

225,000 - Number of lake vistors in 1957

8 - Million extimated number of vistors annually today

692 - Miles of shoreline on Lake Lanier

14,000 - Number of boat slips in Lanier's 10 marinas

$1.5 million - Amount earned by the corps each year in camping fees

$45 million - Original cost of damming Chattahoochee and Chestatee rivers

$5.5 billion - Estimated yearly impact of Lake Lanier on the local economy

Informational Links to Lake Lanier

Whether you are thinking of visiting or moving here, below are some links to interesting places and people in this area.

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Art Galore Gallery

Local Artist - Does commissions of homes and lands more...1 point

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Boating Information Guide

We have gathered all the resources to help you lea more...1 point

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Sailing Vacations

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Real Estate

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House Boat Rental

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Lake Lanier Guide

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Get your Map of the Lake

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Lake Lanier Saling Club - 404-Redirect Page

Lake Lanier Sailing Club0 points

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Lanier Town Square

THE resource for people who live near Lake Lanier more...0 points

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Mortgage Company

To finance the lake home of your dreams0 points

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Recreation

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Striper and Spotted Bass Fishing Lake Lanier Professional Guide Association

The Lake Lanier Profesional Guide Association offe more...0 points

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Fishing on Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier Striper Fishing. Catching Not Fishing more...0 points

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Painted Lady Enterprises

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Cocktail Cove

Good place to hang out on the lake.0 points

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Lighted Boat Parade

Lighted Boat Parade held the weekend after Thanksg more...0 points

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Northeast Georgia Blog

A blog about northeast Georgia - and other stuff0 points

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Northeast Georgia Links | NORTHEAST GEORGIA BLOG

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North Georgia Keg Accessories

Beer keg accessories and home bar supplies for tho more...0 points

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Rod Building Kits

Complete rod building kits for all types of fishin more...0 points

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rod wrapping machine

Complete selection of rod wrapping machines from a more...0 points

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Traveler Boats Sale Sites

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johnson fishing lures

Johnson's line of Sprite Spoon Fishing Lures deliv more...0 points

Great Information from Amazon

Books, etc. on Lake Sidney Lanier
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Elvis has left the building

and Patsy Cline too!

Update on Classic's Pub and Elvis - Before Christmas 2007 the county approached Ms. Kat and made her an offer she couldn't refuse. It was take it or be condemned. So with great fanfare and sadness of almost 20 years, Classic's closed and was torn down for a parking lot for the county.

Some of the beloved bartenders and staff can now be found at a nearby restaurant, Austin's, but it's just not the same. However, you will find many of the regulars there and at Good Old Days.

For those who still want to see an Elvis show, the former Lantern Inn has been re-opened and is now Harbor Lights. I haven't personally seen the Elvis show myself so can't make a recommendation, but I'm sure you will find many of the locals and of course the 'lake crowd.' It is one of the few places you can go by boat for a fun time on the lake.

I would still recommend checking out Damon Hendrix, who used to perform at Classic's. Here is "Elvis" website http://damonhendrix.com/index.html. He has his schedule published on the website. You might find another opportunity to go and see him. I am a long time Elvis fan and I've seen many impersonators, and I must say he is one of the best I've ever seen or heard.

Lake Lanier by air

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Toes

The music video for "Toes" by Zac Brown Band, featuring Flody Boatwood. Filmed on Lake Lanier. For those who are familiar with the area, you will notice the landmarks. Just needs more bass boats
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Lake Lanier Photos

Life on the Lake

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Do You Live on or near the lake, vacation here, etc.? Let us know.

  • donm207 Jun 3, 2008 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    Whoaaa, nice lens, and excellent information on Lake Lanier! 5 stars http://www.squidoo.com/augustapcrepair
  • public Apr 14, 2008 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    Its a shame that such a beutiful man made lake is being destroyed by the need for natural areas such as ummmm the appalachicola.....cypress swamps...and the bays economy...the rich get richer. Beutiful Lake thougth, cant they just kick out some Atlantians to conserve?
  • Rusty-Quill Aug 29, 2007 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Sounds fantastic and a nice addition to my Family Vacation Idea lens. Thanks for the suggestion!
  • Classic Jun 19, 2007 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Hi Painted Lady - what a wonderful destination! Please feel free to submit this lens to my new group Faraway Places! Please also visit and rate my new lens Snow Leopard! Thanks and keep up the wonderful job!
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