It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

Flames erupted from two boats, one on Lake Lanier and another on Lake Nottely, during the Fourth of July holiday, officials said. It was around 7 p.m. when Hall County firefighters were called to ...

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 ...

Forsyth County authorities are investigating the death of a man found in Lake Lanier over the weekend. The 64-year-old man was found on Sunday afternoon near a private dock off of the 7800 block of ...

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LAKE LANIER — The Lake Lanier Shore Sweep cleanup is set for Saturday, September 20th, 2025, aiming to remove trash and debris from the lake’s shoreline. Over the past 36 years, the Shore Sweep has ...

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 ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A family is heartbroken after a 27-year-old man died at Lake Lanier over the weekend; they are remembering him for kindness and light. RELATED: Body of 27-year-old man recovered ...

Two men who disappeared on Lake Lanier on Wednesday evening were found safe the next morning at a hotel. The men, who were unfamiliar with the area, had set out on a kayak and paddleboard from their ...

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Seven people were hurt in a boat explosion at Lake Lanier on Friday, according to a spokesman for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Initially, five were reported injured ...