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🌊 The Gist: Lake Lanier's water level has decreased significantly, reaching a six-year low on January 2, 2024, at 1,064.42 feet. That's 6.58 feet below the full pool level due to persistent drought conditions in Georgia.

What is Lake Lanier’s Water Level in January 2024

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

plane, wreck, crash

60-Year-Old Dunwoody Man Dies in Hall County Plane Crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

buford dam, lake lanier, chattahoochee river

Tips and Knowledge

Everything You Need To Know About Gwinnett County Water

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

The Gist: Roswell resident Walter Juarez Guardado, age 37, was found dead under 20 feet of water after falling off his jet ski on Lake Lanier.

Body of Roswell Man Found in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Nestled in the heartland of Georgia, the waters of Lake Lanier whisper tales of a haunting figure known as the "Lady of the Lake." This legend has seeped into the local folklore, painting a eerie narrative that continues to captivate the imagination of residents and visitors alike who believe Lake Lanier is haunted.

Is Lake Lanier Haunted? What You Need To Know About the ‘Lady of the Lake’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: A man is missing in Lake Lanier after witnesses say he jumped off a jet ski and attempted to swim to shore.

Search Continues for Man Who Went Missing in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

A swimmer, Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez, 23, lost his life in a drowning incident at Lake Lanier. Emergency crews found his body submerged in 10 feet of water using boat-mounted sonar.

23-year-old Man Drowns While Swimming in Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A tragic incident at Lake Lanier claimed the life of a 22-year-old man after a near-drowning experience that he later died from.

22-year-old Dies After Being Rescued from Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2023October 10, 2023

Lake Lanier is not a natural lake. It was created in the 1950s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a reservoir for the city of Atlanta. The creation of the lake involved the flooding of over 50,000 acres of farmland and forests.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2023

The Gist: A 24-year-old man lost his life after jumping off a dock at Lake Lanier and encountering an unexpected electrical shock in the water.

More details emerge about the death of a 24-year-old who was electrocuted in Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2023July 30, 2023

Kick-off your summer with Memorial Day at Lanier Islands

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Hosted on the docks of Margaritaville at Lanier Islands from Friday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 16, the Lake Lanier Boat Show will bring together more than 15 area dealers and over 50 brands to provide a first look at new 2023 models.

This Weekend: Don’t miss the Lake Lanier Boat Show

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

The long-term deal, first announced last month, closes the chapter on a major portion of the tri-state “water wars” between Georgia, Florida, and Alabama going back to the 1990s.

New deal could end Georgia’s water wars

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 26, 2022September 24, 2023

Shoreline erosion at the lake

‘Tragic accident’ on Lake Lanier kills two in their sleep

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2020August 9, 2020

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