Bev Knight
Bev Knight is the lead agent for The Good Life Group, Lake Lanier specialists with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. For more articles and info about lake property, visit www.HousesOnLanier.net or call 678-860-0990.
14 PostsBill Vanderford
Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, videography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide. He can be reached at jfish51@aol.com or GeorgiaFishing.com.
72 PostsGlenn Burns
Glenn Burns has been writing for Lakeside for more than 20 years. He is the chief meteorologist Emeritus for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
70 PostsJane Harrison
Jane is an outdoor enthusiast, runner, cyclist, hiker and career journalist who has covered outdoor activities in North Georgia and issues regarding Lake Lanier for more than two decades. She earned her BA in print journalism from the University of Georgia in 1979 and returned to UGA for her Master's in Mass Communication in 1998.
137 PostsKen Sturdivant
Ken Sturdivant is a native Georgian, author, speaker, full-time fishing guide on Lake Lanier, and producer of the original Southern Fishing Report and Southern Fishing Schools, Inc. To contact Ken, call 770-889-2654, or visit his website southernfishing.com.
68 PostsMichael and Sali Duling
Husband and wife team Michael and Sali Duling, focus on all aspects of the third most consumed beverage in the world (behind water and tea).
2 PostsMillie Adcox
Millie Adcox is a veteran writer in the North Georgia area. She maintains Lakeside's area calendar of events.
0 PostsPamela A. Keene
Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.
553 PostsSara Bagwell
Sara Bagwell has been involved in home design and remodeling since 2004 and is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.
34 PostsSteve Johnson
Steve Johnson, United States Coast Guard, (retired), is a licensed instructor, examiner, and course developer in the maritime field and owner of CPO Johnson, Inc.
14 PostsVinnie Mendes
Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for over 30 years. His family owns a marina/bar/restaurant so he has plenty of real-life experiences to draw from. His favorite line: “You can’t make this stuff up.”
63 PostsLake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
may
15may5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville
Food, drinks, and music.
Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.
Cost: Free to enter
For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.
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Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 19, 2026 5:00 pmjuly 17, 2026 5:00 pmaugust 21, 2026 5:00 pm
29may(may 29)8:00 am31(may 31)5:00 pm2026 NCAA Women's Rowing National Championship
Event Details
NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville The 2026 NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championship event brings together the top collegiate rowing programs for a
Event Details
NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville
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Time
29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Off Lake Events
may
15may5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville
Food, drinks, and music.
Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.
Cost: Free to enter
For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.
more
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 19, 2026 5:00 pmjuly 17, 2026 5:00 pmaugust 21, 2026 5:00 pm
16may8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
16may8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
17may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
19may7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
23may8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
23may8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
24may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
26may7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
29may(may 29)8:00 am31(may 31)5:00 pm2026 NCAA Women's Rowing National Championship
Event Details
NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville The 2026 NCAA Division I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championship event brings together the top collegiate rowing programs for a
Event Details
NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Gainesville
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Time
29 (Friday) 8:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
30may8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
30may8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
31may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
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