Set it and forget it – not when anchoring
One of the most relaxing things about boating is dropping anchor in a quiet cove and spending …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Aug 4, 2026 | The Careful Captain
One of the most relaxing things about boating is dropping anchor in a quiet cove and spending …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Jul 1, 2026 | The Careful Captain
Did you know that as a boat operator, you are responsible for any damage that the wake from your boat causes? If you did, then …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | May 31, 2026 | The Careful Captain
As you sit on your boat, bewildered, you wonder how this all happened. You are up on the shore. The bow of
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Apr 28, 2026 | The Careful Captain
Do you tow your boat? Do you tow a personal watercraft? When was the last
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Mar 29, 2026 | The Careful Captain
Recently, I had my boat surveyed. No, I am not planning on selling it. My insurance company requested a …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Mar 2, 2026 | The Careful Captain
People will argue over just about anything. I once overheard a conversation between two guys debating which type of …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Feb 3, 2026 | The Careful Captain
Do you have insurance for your boat? I do. Surprisingly, many …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Nov 30, 2025 | The Careful Captain
It’s that time of year again. This past weekend, I put the canvas on my boat – always a bit of a sad day for me. It marks the …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Nov 7, 2025 | The Careful Captain
I had a near miss recently. Fortunately, that’s all it was – a near miss, not …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Sep 27, 2025 | The Careful Captain
There’s nothing quite like trailering your boat to a place far from home, dropping it in the water, and …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Sep 3, 2025 | The Careful Captain
In my last article, I wrote about some of the people who work to keep us safe on Lake Lanier while …
Read Moreby Frank Taylor | Jul 29, 2025 | The Careful Captain
Something unfortunate happened on Lake Lanier this past July 4th. A boat being …
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august
21aug5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
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
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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(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
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
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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(Saturday) 7:30 pm
august
11aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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
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.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
15aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
15aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
16aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
18aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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
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.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
21aug5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
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
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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(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
22aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
22aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
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
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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(Saturday) 7:30 pm
23aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
25aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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
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.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
29aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
29aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
30aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Lakeside’s Weekend Scoop is dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for the weekend of August 7-9 2026.
Highlights include water park and music at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; Splash Pad at Laurel Park; and live music at lakeside restaurants.
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