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Gainesville teen’s body pulled from Lake Lanier
17-year-old's death is at least fourth drowning this month
GoFundMe for Acosta-farias
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the family of Cristofer Acosta-farias, who DNR officials say drowned in Lake Lanier on Friday, July 24.
Thomas Hartwell
The Times
Updated: Jul 25, 2020, 5:40 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2020, 4:47 PM
A Gainesville teen died Friday, after drowning near Balus Creek Park on Lake Lanier, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.
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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash
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Nick Watson
The Times
Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM
Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.
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