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Why hundreds of boats are parading on Lake Lanier Sunday, Sept. 6

The Great American Boat Parade is taking place Sunday, Sept. 6. More than 900 boats have signed up so far. The parade will move from Buford Dam to Port Royale Marina near Browns Bridge Road. - photo by Scott Rogers

09022020 BOAT 1.jpg — The Great American Boat Parade is taking place Sunday, Sept. 6. More than 900 boats have signed up so far. The parade will move from Buford Dam to Port Royale Marina near Browns Bridge Road. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: Sep 3, 2020, 11:10 PM

Published: Sep 2, 2020, 11:58 PM

Hundreds of boats are set to parade up Lake Lanier from Buford Dam to Port Royale Marina on Sunday.

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Why three recreation areas on Lake Lanier are being closed temporarily

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The Times

Updated: Mar 28, 2025, 4:30 PM

Published: Mar 28, 2025, 4:12 PM

Three recreation areas on Lake Lanier are being temporarily closed, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced.

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