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Sun, Sand and Shoreline: 6 Lake Lanier beaches worth a summer visit
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War Hill Park features a public beach on Lake Lanier with swimming, beach volleyball and space to sit in the sun. Photo by Erica Jones.
Greg Finan, Jr.
DCN Regional Staff
Published: May 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
When summer heat hits hard, locals know to head to Lake Lanier – Georgia’s sprawling 38,000-acre reservoir with more than 690 miles of shoreline.
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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
Published: Sep 8, 2025, 3:36 PM
The annual cleanup at Lake Lanier parks is just around the corner.
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