ATLANTA — Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, some parks and day use areas operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close starting Oct. 31 and will remain closed until further ...

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, about two dozen parks and day-use areas in Lake Sidney Lanier Park, operated by the U ...

If you're craving a peaceful weekend surrounded by nature and water, you won’t need to travel far. Southern Living has named four of Georgia's most beloved lake destinations among its list of "18 ...

A boat explosion injured at least seven people on Lake Lanier in Georgia. Police said the 23ft cabin cruiser was heading towards the Margaritaville resort at Lake Lanier Islands when it suddenly ...

Seven people were left injured after a fiery boat explosion on Lake Lanier, a notorious body of water in Georgia where hundreds of others have perished, according to authorities. Of those hurt, five ...

A Fourth of July boat trip on a “haunted” Georgia resort lake — where hundreds have faced untimely deaths spanning decades — again turned tragic Saturday, after an explosion rocked the vessel, ...

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Seven people were burned in a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. The Georgia DNR said all seven people had second and third degree burns. The explosion happened near Margaritaville. Two of the people were ...

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening seven parks on Georgia's popular Lake Lanier. The Corps of Engineers closed several parks and campgrounds in May, which was attributed ...

Several Lake Lanier parks have reopened ahead of the Fourth of July after being closed since May due to staffing and funding issues. Forsyth and Hall counties are helping manage the parks through new ...

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Forsyth County and Hall County will reopen six recreation areas at Lake Lanier for the busy July 4th weekend. Forsyth County will help manage Keith’s Bridge, Long ...