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Lake Lanier’s water levels are at a 6-year low. Here's why
11022023LANIER WATER LEVEL
Low water levels on Lake Lanier Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, along Pine Valley Road in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers
Ben Anderson
FCN regional staff
Updated: Nov 9, 2023, 9:51 PM
Published: Nov 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
You may have noticed that Lake Lanier’s water levels are lower than usual.
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Forsyth County man dies after two vessels crash on Lake Lanier
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A Forsyth County man died after a crash between two vessels on Lake Lanier near Two Mile Creek Park. - photo by FCN file photo
Kelly Whitmire
Forsyth County News
Published: Apr 17, 2025, 11:45 PM
Investigators are looking into a crash between a pontoon boat and foil board on Lake Lanier that killed a Forsyth County man. The victim’s family is questioning what happened because they say he was skilled on the water. Here's what we’ve learned from investigators and relatives about the incident, and the victim.
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