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‘We didn’t know it was going to be like this': Firsthand account and video of powerful storm over Lake Lanier
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A powerful storm that passed through Hall County on Monday afternoon felled trees, sunk docks and damaged boats. (Courtesy of Karen Watts)
Thomas Hartwell
The Times
Updated: Aug 4, 2020, 9:38 PM
Published: Aug 4, 2020, 6:15 PM
Karen Watts says in her 15 years living in Gainesville, she’s never seen a more powerful storm blast its way through the marinas at Lake Lanier than the one that passed through on Monday, Aug. 3.
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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
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Updated: Mar 12, 2025, 5:25 PM
Published: Mar 12, 2025, 4:48 PM
The public is welcome to watch the training sessions as colleges prepare for a regatta.
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