Forsyth's Camping Season Underway
Shady Grove Campground located on the shores of Lake Lanier is open through November 3.
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George 'Marty' Counts 1966-2013
"One of a kind," say his friends.
A private ceremony will be held on April 6 for Marty Counts on the shore of the lake he loved and where he died in a boating mishap. The 47-year-old Tucker resident was reported missing on Feb. 11 after a nighttime fishing excursion on Lake Lanier alone on his boat, and his body was found five weeks later. The cause of death has not yet been established, according to Melissa Cummings of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division, but there was "no apparent trauma." She told Patch that "it does not appear that he fell and struck his head...but cannot yet rule out other health issues, such as a heart attack." Counts' close friend Vance Witt said, "It was an accident. He may have hit something." Witt said he often went out …
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Family of Four Recognized for Rescue on Lake Lanier
A family of four is recognized by the Lake Lanier Association for their recent rescue of a family of four.
The Lake Lanier Association has awarded its Good Samaritan Award to Steven and Sophia Clanton for their recent rescue of a family including two small children whose jon boat capsized into 47-degree water at Lake Lanier. The family, a father, mother, five-year-old boy, and seven-month-old baby girl, were recreating in a small fishing boat on March 10 when their boat was swamped by waves created by a combination of larger passing boats and wind, according to Joanna Cloud, executive director of LLA. The Clantons, who live in Snellville, happened to be in the area fishing from their own boat with their two sons. When the small boat capsized, the Clantons were able to get to the family in the water, pull them out to safety, give them clothing …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Camping Season in Forsyth Kicks Off Monday
The 2013 camping season officially kicks off in Forsyth County.
Shady Grove Campground located at 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road opens on Monday to the delight of many. The campground, on the shores of Lake Lanier, offers 110 campsites for visitors and is open through November 3. “Shady Grove Campground’s popularity grows each year,” said Jerry Kinsey, director of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. “We look forward to welcoming campers as we officially begin the 2013 camping season in Forsyth County on March 25.” This is the third camping season since the county made a variety of improvements at the campground. Projects, which were completed during the off-season prior to the 2011 camping season, included expanded camping pads for larger recreational vehicles, a grassy play area and a shoreline restoration…
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Bill Lowering Georgia BUI Limit Is Closer to Becoming Law
The House passes the boater-safety bill named for children killed on Lake Lanier in 2012. The governor's signature is expected.
A bill that would lower the state's Boating Under the Influence legal limit and institute boating safety regulations now has cleared both houses of the Georgia General Assembly. On Wednesday, March 20, the House passed Senate Bill 136 by a 146-17 vote. The Senate unanimously passed the bill recently. Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign the bill, which carries the names of Griffin and Jake Prince of Buford, and Kile Glover of Atlanta. They were all killed in water-safety related incidents last year on Lake Lanier. -- Does this legislation make you feel safer on Lake Lanier? What other changes are needed? Share your thoughts in the comments below. The bill would lower the legal limit for boating under the influence to 0.08 grams per 100, …
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Bill Would Lower Georgia's 'Drunk Boater' Legal Limit
The Lake Lanier-inspired bill, which has passed the Senate and is in the House, also would mandate other boating safety changes.
A Georgia bill drafted in response to recent boating fatalities on Lake Lanier would lower the state's BUI limit to that of the limit for motorists. Other boating safety changes also would become law. Senate Bill 136, which was co-sponsored by a Gwinnett legislator, specifically has some acts titled the "Jake and Griffin Prince BUI Law" and the "Kile Glover Boat Education Law." The bill passed the state Senate on March 1 by a 50-0 vote and now is in the House. The 2013 legislative session ends Friday, March 22. The bill would lower the legal blood-alcohol limit for boat operators to 0.08 grams, the same as that for motorists. Gov. Nathan Deal called for such a move last June. Also, it would require that Georgia boaters meet training …
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UPDATE: Fisherman Finds Body Near Mary Alice Park
Authorities hope that the victim is George Counts, who has been missing since his boat was found empty on Lake Lanier a month ago.
UPDATE: 3-18-13, 11:15 p.m. The body of a man, who had been missing on Lake Lanier since Feb. 18, has been identified, according to Melissa Cummings, spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources. "Identification was confirmed today [Monday] following an autopsy identifying the victim as 47-year-old George Marty Counts of Tucker, Georgia," said Cummings. Cummings added that no cause of death has been listed yet and there was no apparent trauma shown. "So, for example - it does not appear that he fell and struck his head or otherwise causing him to fall overboard, but cannot yet rule out other health issues, such as a heart attack," she said. Counts body was discovered in the Little Ridge area of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County by two …
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
WATCH: Business After Hours at Lake Lanier
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce's monthly networking event was held on board a luxurious houseboat at Lake Lanier.
This month's Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was a bit different. More than 50 local business professionals gathered at Harbor Landing located at Lake Lanier Islands for a boating excursion around Lake Lanier. The Lake Lanier Association hosted the monthly networking event on board a luxurious houseboat featuring light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Several prices were also given away. Join the chamber for April's business after hours at Renasant Bank located at 500 Canton Road, northwest of downtown Cumming. What Should You Read Next? Bill Would Lower Georgia's 'Drunk Boater' Legal Limit
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lake Lanier Islands to Host Arts and Crafts Festival, Boat Show in April
Admission is free to those who come by water and free with admission to Lake Lanier Island.
The newest boats and personal watercraft will be on display April 13-14 at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The surrounding area will feature more than 50 arts and crafts dealers, food booths, an interactive children's play area and retailers of boating accessories. Admission is free to those who come by water and free with admission to Lake Lanier Island. Visit the Lake Lanier Islands Boat Show web page for additional details. Do you have something to share with the community? Make sure to Add an Announcement for free on Cumming Patch. If you have an event coming up make sure to post it for free on our 'Events Calendar.'
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Friday, March 1, 2013
News Near Cumming
Man Indicted on Charges Relating to Death of Usher's Stepson
Hall County grand jury delivers indictment against Jeffrey Hubbard, described as a family friend. Entertainer Usher was formerly Kile Glover's stepfather.
Jeffrey Hubbard, who was driving the personal watercraft that was involved with the death of Atlanta youth Kile Glover on Lake Lanier last year, has been indicted by a Hall County grand jury. Hubbard, described as a friend of Glover's family, has been indicted on the following charges: homicide by vessel, serious injury by vessel, reckless operation of a vessel, unlawful operation of a personal watercraft, and boat traffic violation, according to a Department of Natural Resources news release. Hubbard was arrested Friday (March 1) by rangers with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and is in the Hall County Detention Center, the release said. Glover, the son of the former wife of entertainment superstar Usher, died last July from …
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Becky McAuley RN
9:41 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
My family have responsible boaters on lake lanier for many years. This problem does not arise from just the alcohol. People need to be better educated about operating a watercraft before using one. Much in the same way you must obtain a drivers license. And they need to pass a certification class on the safety of operating a watercraft. We have had many close calls with others who have rented a … more ›