Millie Adcox
Journalist
Millie Adcox is a veteran writer in the North Georgia area. She maintains Lakeside’s area calendar of events.
Sara Bagwell
Designer
Sara Bagwell has been involved in home design and remodeling since 2004 and is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.
Glenn Burns
Meteorologist WSB-TV
Glenn Burns has been writing for Lakeside for more than 20 years. He is the chief meteorologist for WSB-TV in Atlanta.
Don Duval
Wine & Food Lover
Georgia native Don Duval grew up going to Lake Lanier and keeps a boat at one of the marinas. He and his wife have a passion for good wine, good food, and of course, the lake.
Jane Harrison
Journalist
Jane Harrison 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.
Steve Johnson
US Coast Guard (ret)
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.
Pamela A. Keene
Journalist
Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.
Vinnie Mendes
Sailor/Marina Owner
Vinnie Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for the past 25 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.”
Ken Sturdivant
Fishing Guide
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.
Frank Taylor
Columnist
Frank Taylor is an avid boater on Lake Lanier and past commander of Atlanta’s Boating Club Atlanta. He is currently a content creator at the YouTube channel “The Ships Logg.”
Bill Vanderford
Fishing Guide
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.
O'Neill Williams
TV/Radio Host & Producer
O’Neill Williams has been a radio, television, and print personality covering “everything outdoors” for over 40 years. He is a proud member of the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.
The annual Sweep the Hooch is your chance to walk, wade, or paddle as we come together to clean up the river we all depend on.
