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How you can apply to fly a drone at Lake Lanier

Permisson needed to operate unmanned aircraft on corps' property

A drone owned by the Gainesville Police Department during a flight demonstration in Gainesville, on Oct. 12, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

10182017 DRONE 0005.jpg — A drone owned by the Gainesville Police Department during a flight demonstration in Gainesville, on Oct. 12, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

Updated: Jul 13, 2018, 10:18 PM

Published: Jul 13, 2018, 10:20 PM

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages Lake Lanier, is clarifying its policy for the use of drone aircraft, allowing their use on corps property only with the corps’ permission.

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Housing proposal off Ga. 365 in northeast Hall gets initial OK with these changes

A 248-home subdivision has hit a snag as the developer tries to get the development approved under a new Hall County zoning category. Rendering courtesy of Hall County

02212025 CAGLE 1.png — A 248-home subdivision has hit a snag as the developer tries to get the development approved under a new Hall County zoning category. Rendering courtesy of Hall County

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The Times

Updated: Mar 17, 2025, 10:48 PM

Published: Feb 20, 2025, 7:19 PM

The proposal was recommended for approval by the Hall County Planning Commission.

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