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Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Lake Lanier set to welcome diverse group of competitors Sept. 7 to Gainesville
08272024 DRAGON BOAT PREVIEW
Teams compete in dragon boat races in 2018 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park during the annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. - photo by Scott Rogers
Bill Murphy
DCN Regional Staff
Published: Aug 27, 2024, 5:10 PM
On Sept. 7, Gainesville and Hall County will welcome the return of the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival to the Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
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PHOTOS: Firefighters, SWAT and family fun return to Dawsonville’s annual public safety night
0913 PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT 2
Two Oakleys meet when girl Oakley Byars meets the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound K-9 with the same name.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Sep 13, 2025, 1:46 PM
Published: Sep 13, 2025, 1:47 PM
Locals joined Dawson County first responders at the public safety event for hands-on safety tips, live demos and family fun.
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