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We’re dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for Labor Day weekend, September 1-4, 2023. Highlights include a Social Paddle at LLOP; the water park, cruises, buffets, fireworks and music at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; the Splash Pad at Laurel Park; Kayak/SUP rentals at the Kayak Shack at Longwood Park; a Labor Day Sail at Windsong Sailing; and live music at Fish Tales, Pig Tales, Pelican Pete’s, Skogies, Twisted Oar and Smokey Q.
Thank you for keeping up with Lanier events through The Scoop this summer. We will be taking a break until Memorial Day Weekend 2024!
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Lakeside's Scoop, September 1-4, 2023
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What's happening around Lake Lanier this weekend Lakeside's Weekend Scoop Dishing Out Events Across Lanier For September 1-4, 2023 Lakeside's Weekend Scoop We’re dishing out upcoming events and s...
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