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Bev Knight

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 Posts
Bill Vanderford

Bill 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.

60 Posts
Glenn Burns

Glenn Burns

Glenn Burns has been writing for Lakeside for more than 20 years. He is the chief meteorologist Emeritus for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

60 Posts
Jane Harrison

Jane 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.

117 Posts
Ken Sturdivant

Ken 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.

58 Posts
Michael and Sali Duling

Michael 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 Posts
Millie Adcox

Millie Adcox

Millie Adcox is a veteran writer in the North Georgia area. She maintains Lakeside's area calendar of events.

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Pamela A. Keene

Pamela A. Keene

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.

496 Posts
Sara Bagwell

Sara 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 Posts
Steve Johnson

Steve 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 Posts
Vinnie Mendes

Vinnie 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.”

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
95.00 - 170.00

20jul7:30 am2025 Georgia Peach Women's Triathlon

Event Details

2025 Georgia Peach Women’s Triathlon, Gainesville A 400-yard swim, 15-mile bike, 5K run for individuals and relays. Date: July 20, 2025 Time:  7:30 a.m. Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Cost: $95-$170 For

Event Details

2025 Georgia Peach Women’s Triathlon, Gainesville

A 400-yard swim, 15-mile bike, 5K run for individuals and relays.

Date: July 20, 2025

Time:  7:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: $95-$170

For more info: www.gamultisports.com.

Time

(Sunday) 7:30 am

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Off Lake Events

Current Month

july

Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA
see website for details

19jul8:00 am2025 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

2025 – 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

2025 – 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

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Riverside Preparatory Academy2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA
see website for details

19jul8:30 am2025 Lanier Running Club - Riverside Gainesville

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Saturday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 8:30 am

Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville

Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Saturday) 8:30 am

Location

Riverside Preparatory Academy

2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

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The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center331 Spring St SW, Gainesville, GA 30501
see website for details

19jul7:00 pm2025 Summer Music Series - The Arts Council

Event Details

2025 Summer Music Series – The Arts Council, Gainesville Concerts on The Lawn: Jun 21 – Riverstreet, 8 pm July 3 – Northwinds Symphonic Band, 8 pm July 19 – Windjammers

Event Details

2025 Summer Music Series – The Arts Council, Gainesville

Concerts on The Lawn:
Jun 21 – Riverstreet, 8 pm
July 3 – Northwinds Symphonic Band, 8 pm
July 19 – Windjammers Unlimited Circus, 7 pm
This event has been canceled: July 25 – The Georgia Thunderbolts, 8  pm
Aug 9 – Back in Time, 8 pm
Aug 24 – The Band Loula, 7 pm

Time: concerts begin at 7 or 8 pm, gates open earlier. See website for details for each event.

Location: The Lawn at Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville

For more info: www.theartscouncil.net.

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Time

(Saturday) 7:00 pm

Location

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center

331 Spring St SW, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
95.00 - 170.00

20jul7:30 am2025 Georgia Peach Women's Triathlon

Event Details

2025 Georgia Peach Women’s Triathlon, Gainesville A 400-yard swim, 15-mile bike, 5K run for individuals and relays. Date: July 20, 2025 Time:  7:30 a.m. Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Cost: $95-$170 For

Event Details

2025 Georgia Peach Women’s Triathlon, Gainesville

A 400-yard swim, 15-mile bike, 5K run for individuals and relays.

Date: July 20, 2025

Time:  7:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: $95-$170

For more info: www.gamultisports.com.

Time

(Sunday) 7:30 am

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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20jul12:00 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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Clermont Park639 Main St.
Email velocraig@hotmail.com for more info.

22jul5:45 pm2025 Bike Ride - Clermont Segment

Event Details

2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment 5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph. Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted. Time: Roll out at 5:45  pm Location:

Event Details

2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment

5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph.

Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted.

Time: Roll out at 5:45  pm

Location: Clermont Park, 639 Main St.

Cost:

For more info: email  velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 5:45 pm

Location

Clermont Park

639 Main St.

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College Square Park, Oakwood3540 Mundy Mill Rd
see website for details

22jul6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Oakwood

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 6 pm

Location: College Square Park, 3540 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm

Location

College Square Park, Oakwood

3540 Mundy Mill Rd

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

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NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.
see website for details

24jul6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Gainesville

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Thursday,

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Thursday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 6 pm

Location: NoFo Brewing Company 434 High St. SE, Gainesville

Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

Learn More

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Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA
see website for details

26jul8:00 am2025 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

2025 – 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

2025 – 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

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Riverside Preparatory Academy2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA
see website for details

26jul8:30 am2025 Lanier Running Club - Riverside Gainesville

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Riverside Gainesville Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Saturday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 8:30 am

Location: Riverside Preparatory Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville

Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Saturday) 8:30 am

Location

Riverside Preparatory Academy

2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

Learn More

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27jul12:00 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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Clermont Park639 Main St.
Email velocraig@hotmail.com for more info.

29jul5:45 pm2025 Bike Ride - Clermont Segment

Event Details

2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment 5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph. Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted. Time: Roll out at 5:45  pm Location:

Event Details

2025 Bike Ride – Clermont Segment

5 high-effort bike ride segments for total of about 25 miles, average speed 17-18 mph.

Date(s): every Tuesday unless otherwise posted.

Time: Roll out at 5:45  pm

Location: Clermont Park, 639 Main St.

Cost:

For more info: email  velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 5:45 pm

Location

Clermont Park

639 Main St.

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College Square Park, Oakwood3540 Mundy Mill Rd
see website for details

29jul6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Oakwood

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Oakwood Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Tuesday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 6 pm

Location: College Square Park, 3540 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm

Location

College Square Park, Oakwood

3540 Mundy Mill Rd

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

Learn More

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NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.
see website for details

31jul6:00 pm2025 Lanier Running Club - Gainesville

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org. Date(s): – every Thursday,

Event Details

2025 Lanier Running Club – Gainesville Run

Runs with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Please check website & Facebook for updates.www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Date(s): – every Thursday, unless otherwise states on website/Facebook page

Time: 6 pm

Location: NoFo Brewing Company 434 High St. SE, Gainesville

Cost: Membership $37 annually, see website for other options.

For more info: lanierrunningclub.org

 

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Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

Organizer

Lanier Running ClubCome join our local run club! Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. We meet three times a week and participate in running events near and far. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram too for the latest.

Learn More

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We’re dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for the weekend of July 18-20. Highlights include the water park, cruises and music at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; Food Truck Friday at LLOP; the Splash Pad at Laurel Park; Paint The Park at Sunset, a hike and campfire at Don Carter State Park; and live music at lake restaurants.
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Email from Lanier Publishing Inc What's happening around Lake Lanier this weekend Lakeside's Weekend Scoop Dishing Out Events Across Lanier For The Weekend of July 18-20, 2025 Lakeside's Weekend Scoop
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