‘Slow no wake zone’ adjusted at Clarks Bridge Park
A new “slow no wake zone” is now in effect near Clark’s Bridge on Lake Lanier in Hall County. The changes to the old zone are to …
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Ignoring no wake zones can lead to dangerous situations
by Frank Taylor | Oct 30, 2023 | The Careful Captain
It’s no secret that sometimes people don’t follow the rules when …
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13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
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Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00
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Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.
For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids
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07dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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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
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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
07dec4:00 pm7:00 pm2025 Christmas on Green Street
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2025 Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville The City of Gainesville presents the annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes a parade of antique cars, holiday floats, marching bands,
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2025 Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville
The City of Gainesville presents the annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes a parade of antique cars, holiday floats, marching bands, and community groups starting at the Gainesville Civic Center and continuing all the way down Green Street! The traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree happens when the parade is finished – approximately 5:45 pm.
New this year: The Green St. Santa Sprint – a one mile sprint down Green St. before the parade begins. Registration required. Signup online: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Gainesville/GreenStreetSantaSprint
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Gainesville Civic Center, Green Street, Gainesville
Cost: Free
Info: Christmas on Green Street , 770-531-2664
2025 Tentative Timeline:
12pm: Street closures Begin
1pm: Food Trucks Open
1:30pm: Floats / Cars begin lining up for parade
2-4pm: Activities and Performances at the Historic Homes on Green Street
3pm: Floats and Antique Car Judging Begins
3:30pm: Walking Groups Stage at Civic Center, Roads clear of pedestrians
3:55pm: New this year – Green Street Santa Sprint Begins!
4:05m: Christmas Parade Begins
5:45pm (or whenever the parade is finished): Rotary Tree Lighting
7pm: Roads reopen (or whenever roads are cleared)
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(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Civic Center
830 Green St., NE, Gainesville
13dec5:00 pm2025 Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00
Event Details
Holiday Boat Parade, Lake Lanier
Annual holiday Festival of lights Boat Parade on Lake Lanier with decorated boats. The holiday parade will begin at Port Royale on Lake Lanier at 5:00 p.m. and end at Margaritaville. The parade will cruise through the following marinas: Port Royal, Aqualand, University Yacht Club, Lazy Days, Holiday Marina and end at Margaritaville. The boats are judged and prizes awarded for creativity and festivity. This year your help will be going to Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Youth Home, Kare for Kids, and Georgia K9 Search & Recovery.
Date: Saturday, December 13 2025
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: see website/facebook for more information, Port Royal Marina, 8800 Port Royale Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: see registration for boat entry fees, donations, etc.
For more information: (registration/route/time schedule) www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org, Georgia K9 Search & Recovery, Kare for Kids
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(Saturday) 5:00 pm
14dec12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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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
21dec12:00 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
28dec12:00 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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A new holiday light show is set to open November 20 in the Lake Lanier area: Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Gainesville. Click for details:
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