Here’s one of the tiniest, most secluded lake beaches in Georgia. Lake Lanier was constructed in Gainesville in the early 1950s as a multipurpose lake to provide flood control, power production ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - There’s something in the water: a big fence. Some people who usually cool down at one of Lake Lanier’s most popular beaches are now boiling mad over a new rule change.

“Lake Lanier is a favorite Memorial Day weekend destination for thousands of Georgia families, ... boat ramp or beaches operated by the agency. You can click here to access it.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is not allowing visitors into the water this year. The popular waterpark at Lake Lanier announced it would keep the beach open, but prohibit swimming.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is not allowing visitors into the water this year. The popular waterpark at Lake Lanier announced it would keep the beach open, but prohibit swimming.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is not allowing visitors into the water this year. The popular waterpark at Lake Lanier announced it would keep the beach open, but prohibit swimming.

There’s something in the water at Lake Sidney Lanier, a popular recreation spot for locals about an hour outside of Atlanta. “After the murder of a white woman in Forsyth County (in 1912), its ...