Update: 7 passengers on exploded boat suffer second, third-degree burns near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands - Dawson County News

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BREAKING: One dead after Tuesday shooting in northwestern Dawson County

The suspect is wanted on the charge of murder. A woman he may be with is also wanted for questioning in connection with the incident.

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Update: 7 passengers on exploded boat suffer second, third-degree burns near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

A boat explosion Friday, July 4, near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands sent five people to two different hospitals, according to authorities. Photo credit: Amber Michelle Macias

07042025 BOAT EXPLOSION 1 — A boat explosion Friday, July 4, near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands sent five people to two different hospitals, according to authorities. Photo credit: Amber Michelle Macias

Five people were taken to the hospital after a boat exploded Friday, July 4, near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands, according to authorities.