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This new state law taking effect July 1 affects wake surfers and those on shoreline
06142023 WAKE LAWS
A new Georgia law that takes effect July 1 requires operators of boats that create wake capable of being surfed to be at least 200 feet from anything else. (Frank Matcha - WaterSport Central)
Jeff Gill
DCN Regional Staff
Published: Jun 14, 2023, 5:10 PM
Wake surfer Brock Moody isn’t a big fan of “people on their docks yelling at you,” so he understands the rationale behind a new law setting a distance requirement for his sport
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War Hill Beach Brawl will bring all-ages wrestling to Lake Lanier
0813 BEACH BRAWL
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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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