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Helen business owner sets sights on alpine coaster
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Nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is a quiet little ride known as an “alpine coaster” that lets single riders cruise through the mountains and enjoy the view. Terry Sims, owner of Cool River Tubing in Helen, hopes to bring a similar alpine coaster to Helen. Alpine coasters are not the same as roller coasters, Sims said.
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New ‘no-wake’ zone created at this spot on Lake Lanier in Hall County
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Clarks Bridge over Lake Lanier Monday, April 14, 2025, in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers
A new no-wake zone is in effect at a location in Hall County on Lake Lanier, according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
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