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.
75 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.
73 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.
142 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.
71 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.
569 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
august
21aug5:00 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
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Dates: Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association.
Dates:
Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Sat, Aug. 22 – Boca Raton, FL-based The Long Run: America’s Favorite Tribute to The Eagles; and
Sun, Sept. 6 – Atlanta-based Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
Times: Gates open at 6 pm, all shows start at 7:30 p.m
Cost: Each ticket holder will receive complimentary gate entry to experience the resort, as well as $10 off orders of $50 or more at the Game Changer restaurant on the day of the concert for a pre- or post-show celebration.
For info and to purchase tickets: visit: www.lanierislands.com, 770-945-8787
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Off Lake Events
august
18aug7:00 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
21aug5:00 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
22aug8:00 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
22aug8:00 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
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Dates: Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association.
Dates:
Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Sat, Aug. 22 – Boca Raton, FL-based The Long Run: America’s Favorite Tribute to The Eagles; and
Sun, Sept. 6 – Atlanta-based Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
Times: Gates open at 6 pm, all shows start at 7:30 p.m
Cost: Each ticket holder will receive complimentary gate entry to experience the resort, as well as $10 off orders of $50 or more at the Game Changer restaurant on the day of the concert for a pre- or post-show celebration.
For info and to purchase tickets: visit: www.lanierislands.com, 770-945-8787
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
23aug12:00 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
25aug7:00 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
29aug8:00 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
29aug8:00 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
30aug12:00 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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Here's the latest Weekend Scoop from Lakeside News for August 14-16, 2026.
Highlights include crafts, exploring nature and a campfire and S’mores at Don Carter State Park; the water park at
Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; the Splash Pad at Laurel Park; a round-trip kayak/paddle excursion from Don Carter
State Park down to the Lake Lanier Olympic Park; and live music at lake restaurants..
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