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Lake Lanier shines as Memorial Day favorite in this new national ranking
05142025 LAKE LANIER RANKING
A boat leaves Gainesville Marina heading south on Lake Lanier Friday, May 27, 2022, getting an early start of a long holiday weekend. - photo by Scott Rogers
Published: May 15, 2025, 1:52 AM
A website dedicated to boating named Lake Lanier as one of 10 best places to visit for Memorial Day weekend this year.
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War Hill Beach Brawl will bring all-ages wrestling to Lake Lanier
0813 BEACH BRAWL
File photo. - photo by Julia Hansen
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Aug 14, 2025, 4:03 PM
Published: Aug 13, 2025, 9:00 PM
The lakeside event will help support local youth wrestlers.
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