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Group warns about potential Hurricane Helene impacts on Lake Lanier
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Lake Lanier as seen from the air in July 2017. - photo by Nick Bowman
Jeff Gill
DCN Regional Staff
Published: Sep 26, 2024, 1:23 PM
Rain from Hurricane Helene could raise Lake Lanier “suddenly by more than 6 feet, submerging dock ramps and potentially leaving docks inaccessible from the shore,” the Lake Lanier Association said Wednesday.
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How to participate in this year’s Shore Sweep on Lake Lanier
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Volunteers in boats offload trash collected during the 36th annual Shore Sweep at Lake Lanier. - photo by Daniel Dotson
Grace Drawdy
DCN Regional Staff
Updated: Sep 11, 2025, 3:51 PM
Published: Sep 8, 2025, 3:36 PM
The annual cleanup at Lake Lanier parks is just around the corner.
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