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Key takeaways, including big staffing change, from presentation on Lanier Islands resort
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A fence is placed along the beach Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Lanier Islands beach to keep people out of the water. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands will no longer allow people to swim in beach waters out of safety concerns. - photo by Scott Rogers
From closing beach access to Lake Lanier to new attractions and a big staffing change, the Lanier Islands resort in South Hall has much going on these days.
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College rowing teams from around the country can be seen on Lake Lanier this week. Here’s why
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College rowers from around North America spend their spring breaks training on Lake Lanier Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Many of the teams have come to Lake Lanier to spend time on the course which will play host to the John Ferriss Regatta this month and the NCAA Championships next year. - photo by Scott Rogers
The public is welcome to watch the training sessions as colleges prepare for a regatta.
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