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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper collected water samples at Lake Lanier that showed high levels of chlorophyll, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Too much algae can impact the smell and taste of water even after treatment, which raises the cost of treating drinking water and can lead to customers paying a higher water bill, reported The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Millions of people get their drinking water from Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier had its highest recorded levels of chlorophyll in 2019 and in 2020 levels still exceeded limits set by Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division, according to The Chattahoochee press release. The levels over the past two years are the highest they have been since the EPD started testing Lake Lanier in 2000.According to the press release, the pollution comes from factors including storm water runoff from fertilizers used on lawns and farms, treated sewage discharges, failing septic systems and clogged sewer pipes from improperly disposing fats, oils and grease.“All these things may seem minor in nature, the mentality that, ‘Putting fertilizer on my lawn isn’t a big deal,’” said Dale Caldwell, headwaters director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Multiply that by thousands or millions (of people) and you start to have a significant impact.”The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is working with local governments, utilities and other stakeholders to address the problem, according to The Chattahoochee press release. This includes meeting in the spring to address a 2018 federal cleanup plan to improve water quality.CRK’s annual Lake Lanier monitoring program is part of The Clean Lanier Equation.Residents living in Lake Lanier’s watershed are advised to help the issue by limiting the amount of fertilizers they put on their lawns, routinely maintaining their septic systems, and not pouring fats, oils, and greases down the drain.Read related content about drinking water: Montrose, Minnesota, Finds Elevated Levels of Manganese in Drinking Water Water Near Arizona Air Force Base Contaminated With PFAS Large Quantities of Previously Undetectable PFAS Compounds in Six Watersheds on Cape Cod

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Landmarks beneath Lake Laniers waters revealed in recently discovered maps Original purpose of old charts uncertain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ranger Russ Lundstrum has been studying an old set of maps of Lake Lanier. The maps predate construction of the lake and show landmarks including cemeteries, churches and roads. Large farms, orchards and chicken houses that once dotted the landscape in North Georgia are now covered by Lake Lanier’s deep waters. But they can be found in notations on old maps recently discovered in a U.S. Geological Survey warehouse in Washington, D.C., and now in the hands of Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Lanier Project Management Office at Buford Dam. The hand-drawn maps are not the originals used in building the lake, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, but they still give an early representation of what the region looked like before Lake Lanier was formed.

Great schools for the kids, Buford is home to the lavish Lanier Islands resort, where a memorable family vacation or romantic getaway is easily attainable. Lanier Islands’ 1,200 acres of stunning natural beauty will have you already booking your next stay. Indulge in golf, lavish lakeside amenities, lounge on white sandy beaches, and ride thrilling water slides at the Water Park at Margaritaville. From hiking trails to spa treatments, Lanier Islands has everything you desire in a magnificent vacation.For a simple slice of luxury on any given day, take your yacht to Holiday Marina. Holiday provides a multitude of exceptional amenities to Lake Lanier boat owners, including an accessible fuel dock, the Singleton Marine Service Center and yacht sales, a ships store, a sailing academy, boat rentals, and more. The marina has held various celebrity boats for famous athletes and icons, including Elton John! Once you are ready to find some beautiful real estate in Lake Lanier to call your own, give realtor Dani Burns a call. Dani’s professionalism and regard for client needs will indeed aid your search for properties in any of these fabulous hidden gem towns. If you're searching for waterfront properties in Gainesville, Cumming, or Dawsonville, or are on the hunt for properties in any of Lake Lanier's hidden gem towns, Dani Burns can help you find your perfect home. Follow Me On Instagram

Vann’s Tavern Park has an interesting history. Depending on whom you believe, a man named James Vann was either a Cherokee Indian or the great chief of the Cherokees. Around 1805, Vann built a tavern near Vann’s Ferry — which I presume was also James Vann’s.Sorry. You can’t catch an old bottle of beer from the submerged Vann’s Tavern. ~~ Photo by Robert SutherlandThe ferry allowed those traveling the Federal Road to cross the Chattahoochee River between what is now Hall County and Forsyth County. That’s the good news.The bad news is the site of Vann’s Tavern, one of 14 owned by James Vann (according to Wikipedia), was submerged when Buford Dam created Lake Lanier in the 1950s.The original building was preserved and moved to New Echota National Historic Landmark.That was then. This is now. “Now” includes an attractive white sand beach at Vann’s Tavern Park on the western shore of Lanier, just below Brown’s Bridge Road between Gainesville and Route 400. Lake views, a boat launch and spots to munch your lunch abound.Please Note: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Corps of Engineers parks.Directions to Vann’s Tavern ParkVann’s Tavern Park is located on Vann’s Tavern Road, off of Waldrip Circle, which is off of Browns Bridge Road (Georgia Route 360). Put this address into your GPS for easy directions: 9300 Vann’s Tavern Rd., Cumming, GA 30041.Coming from Gainesville, Waldrip Circle is about a quarter-mile west of Port Royale Drive. Turn onto Waldrip Circle. Merge onto Vann’s Tavern Road, then go less than a mile south to the park.Read more about Lake Lanier’s history while you’re there. Maybe take a nap and rewrite history. Make yourself the hero of your own story in your dreams. Why not? Everyone else does.Lake Lanier Parks InformationActivities on Lake Lanier

Even longer before the swim areas are re-opened.“Our lake level is dependent on a lot of variables, like how much it rains within Lake Lanier’s watershed or if we have flooding downstream. Lake Lanier is part of a long river system going all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, with other Corps lakes, locks, and dams along the way. How much and when we release is dependent on many factors,” said Baggett.Even on a day with Lake Lanier’s aqua-blue water is shimmering and calm, Bagget urged extra caution for boaters after a stretch of heavy rains, urging people to keep an eye out for floating debris and other hazards.Under current conditions, open bodies of water change where debris is floating and areas become deeper. Open bodies of water can have unpredictable and strong currents, and sudden drop-offs, and even experienced swimmers may struggle in the colder water of lakes and rivers.Last week in Monroe County, emergency responders rescued two teens who were stuck in a fast-moving Georgia river at High Falls State Park in Monroe County. A man drowned at Lake Lanier on Saturday after he and some friends were swimming back to the shore at Lanier Park. And on Monday, authorities continued searching for two teenagers who likely drowned in the waters of a swollen creek in Oconee County last week.MORE: Search for missing teens enters fourth day on Georgia waterwayCredit: Photo: WSB-TVCredit: Photo: WSB-TVHere are some things to know if you’re headed out to the water: —

Lake Lanier is a beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia that provides an array of amusement on and off the water to people of all ages. There is quite a selection of charming towns nestled in this premier region. Surrounding communities offer residents individual private docks, with many neighborhoods set in community dock style, taking full advantage of their lakeside locations. Below we explore the offerings of several quaint boroughs located on or by Lake Lanier. GainesvilleKnown as the chicken capital of the world, Gainesville is located at the north end of Lake Lanier. This portion of the lake is tranquil, has less boat traffic, and prompts a relaxed lifestyle. Gainesville offers residents a nice mix of suburban charm and urban amenities that many families and young professionals cherish. The downtown area is undergoing an expansive renovation, with the “fourth side of the square” currently being finished. The Renaissance complex is a multi-purpose development bringing residential space and two restaurants to the square. This three-story project will include retail space, the Brenau University’s Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling, and eight condominiums, with a small park running between Renaissance and the Hall County Courthouse. In addition to Renaissance, Downtown Gainesville is home to many shops, eclectic specialty stores, restaurants, and nightlife opportunities. Other vital community institutions include one of the best hospitals in the region, the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the highly esteemed private Brenau University, and the family-focused and exclusive Chattahoochee Country Club. In Gainesville, you’re free to lead a well-educated and peaceful life, where everything you could require is a simple stone’s throw away.CummingGiven Cumming’s proximity to Atlanta, it is the highest-priced area on Lake Lanier. The public schools are exceptional, community involvement is considerable, and many folks are relocating from Atlanta. Given the straight-shot commute to ATL and other outstanding features — it is clear why people love living in Cumming. The city of Cumming is a bustling and vibrant community, with a plethora of events and recreation to keep inhabitants busy and amused. On any given day, you can find children and adults enjoying swim lessons, group exercises, and the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program at the Cumming Aquatic Center. This multi-use facility accommodates anything from competitive swim teams Chattahoochee Gold and Cumming Waves to cabana and party room rentals for birthday bashes. Introduce your baby to the water at six months of age via