Lake Lanier Association

Atlanta Marine In Water Boat Show
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay, 6357 Mitchell St, Flowery Branch, 30542, United States
Come see LLA at the Atlanta Marine Boat Show – we are proud and thankful to be the sole beneficiary of this event!
When? Saturday, September 28th – Sunday, September 29th
Where? Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay Marina
Atlanta Marine is excited to invite you to be part of their first ever In Water Boat Show at Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay Marina! There will be over 50 Boats displayed IN WATER and ON LAND! It’s going to be a great weekend to find the boat of your dreams at prices that can’t be beat. There will be on site demos, on site financing, and HUGE dealer incentives! Also included are food & beverages (or grab some seafood at Fish Tales located at Marina), bounce houses, and a surf simulator.
The Lake Lanier Association will have a booth setup staffed with board and staff to discuss the importance of a clean, full, and safe Lake Lanier along with reinforce the rules in place for wake boats. When you visit the LLA booth, be sure to join or renew your LLA membership and get updates on programs, upcoming events and more from the Lake Lanier Association team!
For More Information Visit: https://allevents.in/flowery%20branch/200027042558020

Shore Sweep 2024
2024-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Lanier, 34.2927439,-84.1853298, GA, United States
What is it?
Lake Lanier’s largest annual event to clean the shores of Lake Lanier of debris and trash.
Volunteers can go to one of 13 locations around the lake to get supplies, sign in and get a t-shirt to remember the day — and most importantly, drop trash and other debris for removal.
Let us know you are coming: Registration Opens Aug. 2024
Advance Sites open on September 7th.
These unmanned locations located around the lake allow people to drop off trash for the two weeks prior to Shore Sweep. The advance sites allow you to participate in the cleanup on your schedule. These are accessible by water only to ensure we are only collecting lake trash. You do not have to register to do advance cleanup. Just be sure that you secure all debris high enough where it will not flow back into Lanier. The 2024 Advance Sites open on Saturday, September 7th and close at sundown on Friday, September 20th. .
What could I need?
Here is a basic list of supplies we found useful to have. There will be some limited supplies available at one of the locations above, including trash bags, stakes, etc. This is not a mandatory list, just one put together by volunteers of what they found useful to have.

Gloves
Rope (to pull floats from beaches back to drop sites)
Stakes for floats
Sledge hammer (for pounding in stakes)
Tarp to keep your boat clean.

Safety first! Please make sure you have life vests, Sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. Have a first aid kit in case any scrapes or bumps. Also bug spray is a must. DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS. You need a good pair of work shoes, remember there is glass on the beaches.

Volunteer at Poker Run 2024
2024-09-12 - 2024-09-15 | Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Do you love big boats? Do you want to help ensure the 2024 Poker Run is safe and exciting for both participants and spectators? Do you want to help LLA in its mission to serve the lake community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need YOU to volunteer for this year’s event.
Bonus: You get up close and personal access to all the boats, captains and crews with a VIP experience AND bragging rights that you helped the Lanier Partners raise money for a variety of children’s charities AND helped the Lake Lanier Association carry out our mission of keeping Lake Lanier clean, SAFE and full. How often does a win/win/win opportunity come along that’s fun and exciting too?
Check out the opportunities below and see if one of these volunteer positions is right for you.
Dock Attendant: Do you want to be in the middle of the action? Do you want a front row seat to some of the most powerful boats on the water? Do you want a chance to meet and mingle with captains and their crew? If so, this position is for you! Dock attendants will be required to monitor docking activities in their assigned area and help ensure participants are directed to the correct slip. In the event that reserved slips are incorrectly occupied, your job will be to report the situation to the correct authorities. Positions are in 3 or 4 hour shifts and you will be rotated to different parts of the event during your shift so that you will get to enjoy more of the event. *This position will require prolonged standing and extended time in the sun. Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are a must!
Boat Ramp Attendant: It’s a pretty cool thing to watch the captains launch these beasts! We need your help to answer general questions, monitor the ramp and point participants towards the appropriate authority if necessary. *Position may require periods of standing but carries little to no physical requirements. There will be a canopy to escape the sun during idle times. *Volunteers may bring a chair, book, phone, etc. to help pass the time between launches.
Contact pokerrun2024reg@gmail.com or jonascaman6930@gmail.com with any questions you may have!
Ready to volunteer to help at Poker Run 2024? Register Here!

LLA Office Open House
2024-08-15 16:00 - 18:00 | LLA Office, 821 Dawsonville Hwy Suite 110, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
EVENT DETAILS

The LLA is hosting an open house in August to give the Lake Lanier community a chance to see the new LLA office and learn more about what we do!
Come one, come all – anyone and everyone is welcome to stop by to see the new office, meet LLA board members and staff, and have a chance to discuss the LLA mission! Hors d’ouevres and beverages will be provided. We certainly hope to see you there!
Event Details: August 15th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the LLA Office
LLA Office Address: 821 Dawsonville Hwy, Suite 110 Gainesville, GA 30501

Lunch and Learn - For the Love of Lake Lanier
2024-07-25 11:30 - 13:00 | LLA Office, 821 Dawsonville Hwy Suite 110, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
EVENT DETAILS

LLA Members – this is just for you! Join LLA Board Members and Staff as we host our *first ever* Lunch and Learn at the new LLA Office.
We’re debuting this event during ‘Lakes Appreciation Month’ and the gathering will offer practical tips from LLA’s Clean Lake Pledge on how you can preserve and protect Lanier with tangible actions around the yard, dock, or while out on the water. To learn more about LLA’s Clean Lake Pledge, please visit: lakelanier.org/clean-lake-pledge/
Event Details: July 25th from 11:30AM to 1:00PM at the LLA Office
LLA Office Address: 821 Dawsonville Hwy, Suite 110 Gainesville, GA 30501
The event will include a panel of LLA Board Members and Staff. Attendees will get to hear tips from…

Bonny Putney, LLA Board Member | Shore Sweep
Bev Nicholls, LLA Board Member | Adopt-a-Lake Water Testing
Terry Morrisey, LLA Board Member | ADDV
Victoria Clevenger, Executive Director

Event participants can take home a yard sign to show off their commitment to helping keep Lanier clean, full and safe. Why? For the love of Lake Lanier, of course!
SIGN UP HERE
https://forms.gle/h3dQb1tHKguJNGuy9

Ladies on the Lake - Surf Night
2024-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Lazy Days Marina, 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518
EVENT DETAILS

Get on the water with other ladies in the community and shred out on Lake Lanier starting at 5:30pm on Wednesday, July 17. Regardless if you are a veteran pro surfer or new to the sport, come join our WaterSports Central crew. We will have 2 award-winning Nautique boats in the water along with demo gear for your to try courtesy of Wake United.
There is only 1 session with a maxium of 6-10 people per boat. Please bring a Coast Guard Approved life jacket if you have one.
As always, this event is completely FREE!
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your registration time to finalize any additional paperwork. You can fill out the waiver early at: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/ladiesonthelake
About Ladies on the Lake:
WaterSports Central’s Ladies on the Lake is a season long program with the goal of building a community of like-minded women that support each other in boating and within the community. This initiative is a completely free opportunity to learn about boat operation, navigation, docking, safety, water sports, and more. WaterSports Central will be providing everything you need from qualified instructors to the boats to water sports gear. All you need is a positive attitude and willingness to learn, regardless of your age, confidence or skill level!
Registration is required! REGISTER HERE

WaterSports Central
More events by WaterSports Central
https://www.watersportscentral.com

Southern Surf Slam
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-29 | GA
The Southern Surf Slam presented by Surf ATL will be a three-day event of surf, sport, food, & bev, entertainment, community and culture for the entire family, featuring a premier wake surfing competition!

Thursday, June 27: Pro-Am
The first day will allow for kids to pair up with a pro and surf together for judging but, more importantly, also allow for one on one time for mentorship and learning!
Friday, June 28: 1st Day of Event
We’ll kick off the first official day of the wake surf comp across all levels and will have sponsors, food trucks, and vendors out for the day!
Saturday, June 29: 2nd Day of Comp
We’ll cap the event with the finals across all levels along with podiums, demos, and entertainment throughout the day!

The Lake Lanier Association is proud to be a 2024 beneficiary of the Southern Surf Slam!

Ladies on the Lake - Navigation Night
2024-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Lazy Days Marina, 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518
EVENT DETAILS

Join us for the evening out around Lake Lanier starting at the Lazy Days at Holiday Marina at 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 19. We will discuss how to navigate a boat around the lake as well as additional safety tips including picking up riders, buoy markers, and more. We will be taking out 2 boats for 1 long session.
We are limiting each boat to 10 ladies per boat to have adequate time for individual instruction for a longer session. So sign up today!
As always, this event is completely FREE!
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your registration time to finalize any additional paperwork. You can fill out the waiver early at: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/ladiesonthelake
About Ladies on the Lake:
WaterSports Central’s Ladies on the Lake is a season long program with the goal of building a community of like-minded women that support each other in boating and within the community. This initiative is a completely free opportunity to learn about boat operation, navigation, docking, safety, water sports, and more. WaterSports Central will be providing everything you need from qualified instructors to the boats to water sports gear. All you need is a positive attitude and willingness to learn, regardless of your age, confidence or skill level!
Registration is required! REGISTER HERE
WaterSports Central
More events by WaterSports Central
https://www.watersportscentral.com

Meet Up and Clean Up
2024-06-05 09:00 - 11:00 | GA
Jun 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Little Ridge Park, 3295 Lanier Beach South Rd, Cumming, GA 30041, USA

About The Event

Help beautify our county with a fun lake shore litter pick up. And learn about water quality testing too! Great for individuals or groups. All supplies provided.

No minimum age but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Pre-registration required. There is a limited # of spots.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a high school student seeking to earn service hours, you must arrive on time and stay until the end of the volunteer activity. No exceptions will be made.

Annual Member Celebration
2024-05-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Join us as we kick off lake season and celebrate YOU – our members, donors, and volunteers who help us keep Lanier clean, full and safe!
This Lake Lanier Association members only event returns just in time for lake season! Come celebrate with fellow Lake Lanier Association members at the 2024 Member Celebration on May 4th from 4-7pm at the BRAND NEW Lake Lanier Boathouse. (Located at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.)
Join us for live music from Hunter Flanagan, Georgia Country Awards – 2022 Overall Artist Of The Year, food trucks – Draztic Aztec and Black Market BBQ and a cash bar provided by TapIt! Take in the lake views and peruse information and products from LLA Business Sponsors. Nothing Bundt Cakes joins us again to bring you FREE mini-bundt cakes too!

NEW THIS YEAR:
Silent Auction: For the first time ever, LLA is excited to offer a silent auction during the event!
Shop LLA Merch: LLA is thrilled to be launching a merch online shop! Event attendees get first access to the online storefront and can place orders during the event. With lots of styles, colors and sizing options you can customize your new favorite LLA gear!
VIP Happy Hour: VIP’s will recieve a complimentary LLA gift and lite hors d’oeuvres will be provided. VIP’s get first access to the event, silent auction bidding and LLA merch shop! You will also have the ability to interact with LLA team members and business sponsors before the crowd arrives. Just complete the event registration and join us at 3pm – No additional registration is required!

This is an LLA Members exclusive event! Not an LLA Member? No problem! There’s still time to join the LLA and support our efforts towards a Clean, Full and Safe Lake Lanier AND get to enjoy a fun party to kick off lake season.
IMPORTANT PARKING DETAILS:

It is recommended to come by car. There is plenty of car parking at the Boathouse venue!
Venue Address: 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506.
Guest drop off available at Boathouse entrance, however we are not offering valet parking!
Boat parking will be limited to the courtesy docks at Lake Lanier Olympic Park (Tower Side). These slips are open to the public and cannot be reserved for the LLA event. We would hate for you to come by boat and a slip not be available. Those parking at the courtesy docks should use the tunnel to cross Clarks Bridge Rd.
Please Note: Docks on the Boathouse side of Lake Lanier Olympic Park are reserved for the clubs residing at the Boathouse ONLY.

Please plan accordingly and come by car if possible!

THIS IS AN LLA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Each LLA Membership allows for two entries into the event! Additional tickets can be purchased at the event for a $25 donation per attendee.
If you’d like to bring your friends or neighbors, please encourage them to become a member of the LLA! Their membership not only gives them access to the event, but supports LLA’s work towards a Clean, Full and Safe Lake Lanier all year.

Click Here to Register Today!

Still Have Questions? Let us know! Send us an email at lakeinfo@lakelanier.org or call us at (770) 503-7757. We are here to help and as always, appreciate the ongoing support of our members.
Special Thanks to our Signature Sponsor: Sheila Davis Group
Special Thanks to our Location and Pearl Level Sponsor: Lake Lanier Boathouse
Special Thanks to our Dessert Sponsor: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Special Thanks to our Photography Sponsor: Amanda Beth Photography

Volunteer at the 2024 Annual Member Celebration!
The Lake Lanier Association is looking for volunteers to help at the 2024 Annual Member Celebration! Volunteers are needed on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th.
There will be a training for all volunteers the week of April 29th-May 2nd, in advance of the event.
Volunteers Needed For:

Setup – 8 volunteers needed (Friday and Saturday)
Parking / Traffic Controll – 5 volunteers needed (Saturday)
Registration and Check-In – 5 volunteers needed (Saturday)
Cleanup – 8 volunteers needed (Saturday)

Please CLICK HERE to register to volunteer and an LLA team member will be in touch. Thank you for your interest in helping make this event a huge success!

Waterfest Music Festival, hosted by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
2024-04-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Midland Greenway, 682 Grove St., Gainesville, GA, 30501
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is pleased to invite you to the second annual Waterfest on April 20 at Midland Greenway in Gainesville! Join us from 1:00–5:00 p.m. for an incredible afternoon featuring live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun – all in support of water conservation and education efforts in the headwaters region of the Chattahoochee River.
The festival is free to attend and includes an Environmental Expo where guests can connect with local organizations like Elachee Nature Science Center, The Water Tower, and Georgia ForestWatch and take action to support important causes. Order tacos and beverages from local vendors and set up a lawn chair to enjoy performances by an awesome lineup of Appalachia-vibin’ musicians!

CRK-branded merchandise, handmade jewelry, and limited-edition shirts will be available for purchase at the event!
Can’t make it to Waterfest this year? You can show your support by using the promo code ‘WATERFEST’ to receive a discounted membership or participate in the online silent auction that features hand-painted rain barrels, lodge stays, kayak rentals, and more!

Sweep the Hooch
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Beaver Ruin, Cumming, 30041, United States
LLA has once again teamed up with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to host a cleanup site as part of Sweep the Hooch 2024!

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

IMPORTANT UPDATE 3/22/24 – It looks like we are in for a rainy evening! Along with the rain, comes an important update regarding the Sweep the Hooch sites.

Beaver Ruin site is CLOSED! This location gets very muddy and conditions will not be safe for heavy equipment operation. There are still two available sites to drop off dock floats and volunteer to remove trash.

DISPOSE OF DOCK FLOATS AT THESE TWO LOCATIONS:
Don Carter State Park
Holly Park

For more weather updates, please visit chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This year, the LLA will be the site hosts for the Beaver Ruin location! This is a hidden gem of Lake Lanier, located off of Pilgrim Mill Rd. in Cumming, GA. If you can not join us at Beaver Ruin check out the other locations around the lake. There are lots of opportunities for walkers, paddlers and boaters!

Registration for Sweep the Hooch 2024 opens 2/14/24!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Register to cleanup on Saturday, March 23rd. See the link below.
We want to organize the effort and need to scout out the trashiest locations. This is where we need some additional help. Do you have a boat that is not winterized and live near or are willing to travel to the Laurel Park area? Are you willing to schedule a time to take a couple people on a tour of the area and shoreline?
Do you have a jet ski and are willing to scout on your own and send pin drops and photos? If you answered yes to either of these options, please email your availability in mid-march to lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.

Sweep the Hooch is an annual watershed-wide trash cleanup organized by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper that brings together hundreds of volunteers each year at dozens of parks, tributaries, and access points along the Chattahoochee River. Sweep the Hooch sites can be found from Helen down to West Point Lake and beyond.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DOCK FLOATS:
Dock floats can be removed at Don Carter State Park and Holly Park ONLY! All other Sweep the Hooch sites are for household trash only.

To Register for Sweep the Hooch – https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/
REGISTRATION OPENS 2/14/2024

If you have questions regarding registration for our site, please email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org or call the office at (770) 744-4547.

Lake Lanier Boat Show - Spring 2024
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Come see LLA at the Lake Lanier Boat Show
When? Friday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 24th
Where? Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
This on-the-water boat show is truly the most unique boat shopping experience Lake Lanier has to offer – you won’t want to miss it! Shop & enjoy live music, food and 25+ vendors. When you visit the LLA booth, be sure to join or renew your LLA membership and get updates on programs, upcoming events and more from the Lake Lanier Association team!
For More Information and Tickets Visit: www.lakelanierboatshow.com
Shop the Docks with Peace of Mind! LLA will have our boat at the front of the showroom docks to provide courtesy life jackets to children. This is just one more way for LLA to live out our mission of a SAFE Lake Lanier!

Gainesville Marina Boat & RV Show
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | Gainesville Marina, 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Come see LLA at the Gainesville Marina Boat & RV Show!
When? Friday, February 16th – Sunday, February 18th 2024
Show Hours:
Friday, Feb. 16th 11am – 5pm
Saturday, Feb. 17th 10am – 5pm
Sunday, Feb. 18th 10am – 5pm
Where? Gainesville Marina
The annual event boasts over 25 vendors from boat and dock essentials, boat and RV dealers, and MORE. Shop and enjoy live music, food and some of the best vendors the Lake Lanier area has to offer! When you visit the LLA booth, be sure to join or renew your LLA membership and get updates on programs, upcoming events and more from the Lake Lanier Association team!

Lake Lanier Boat Show - Fall 2023
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Come see LLA at The Lake Lanier Boat Show
When? September 29th – October 1st
Where? Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
This on-the-water boat show is truly the most unique boat shopping experience Lake Lanier has to offer – you won’t want to miss it! Shop & enjoy live music, food and 25+ vendors. When you visit the LLA booth, be sure to join or renew your LLA membership and get updates on programs, upcoming events and more from the Lake Lanier Association team!
For More Information and Tickets Visit: www.lakelanierboatshow.com
Shop the Docks with Peace of Mind! LLA will have our boat at the front of the showroom docks to provide courtesy life jackets to children. This is just one more way for LLA to live out our mission of a SAFE Lake Lanier!

Shore Sweep 2023
2023-09-23 08:00 - 13:00 | Lake Lanier, 34.2927439,-84.1853298, GA, United States
What is it?
Lake Lanier’s largest annual event to clean the shores of Lake Lanier of debris and trash.
Volunteers can go to one of 13 locations around the lake to get supplies, sign in and get a t-shirt to remember the day — and most importantly, drop trash and other debris for removal.
Let us know you are coming: Shore Sweep Registration
Advance Sites open on September 9th.
These unmanned locations located around the lake allow people to drop off trash for the two weeks prior to Shore Sweep. The advance sites allow you to participate in the cleanup on your schedule. These are accessible by water only to ensure we are only collecting lake trash. You do not have to register to do advance cleanup. Just be sure that you secure all debris high enough where it will not flow back into Lanier. The 2023 Advance Sites open on Saturday, September 9th and close at sundown on Friday, September 22nd.
What could I need?
Here is a basic list of supplies we found useful to have. There will be some limited supplies available at one of the locations above, including trash bags, stakes, etc. This is not a mandatory list, just one put together by volunteers of what they found useful to have.

Gloves
Rope (to pull floats from beaches back to drop sites)
Stakes for floats
Sledge hammer (for pounding in stakes)
Tarp to keep your boat clean.

Safety first! Please make sure you have life vests, Sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. Have a first aid kit in case any scrapes or bumps. Also bug spray is a must. DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS. You need a good pair of work shoes, remember there is glass on the beaches.

Volunteer at Poker Run 2023
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-17 | Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Do you love big boats? Do you want to help ensure the 2023 Poker Run is safe and exciting for both participants and spectators? Do you want to help LLA in its mission to serve the lake community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need YOU to volunteer for this year’s event.
Bonus: You get up close and personal access to all the boats, captains and crews with a VIP experience AND bragging rights that you helped the Lanier Partners raise money for a variety of children’s charities AND helped the Lake Lanier Association carry out our mission of keeping Lake Lanier clean, SAFE and full. How often does a win/win/win opportunity come along that’s fun and exciting too?
Check out the opportunities below and see if one of these volunteer positions is right for you.
Dock Attendant: Do you want to be in the middle of the action? Do you want a front row seat to some of the most powerful boats on the water? Do you want a chance to meet and mingle with captains and their crew? If so, this position is for you! Dock attendants will be required to monitor docking activities in their assigned area and help ensure participants are directed to the correct slip. In the event that reserved slips are incorrectly occupied, your job will be to report the situation to the correct authorities. Positions are in 3 or 4 hour shifts and you will be rotated to different parts of the event during your shift so that you will get to enjoy more of the event. *This position will require prolonged standing and extended time in the sun. Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are a must!
Boat Ramp Attendant: It’s a pretty cool thing to watch the captains launch these beasts! We need your help to answer general questions, monitor the ramp and point participants towards the appropriate authority if necessary. *Position may require periods of standing but carries little to no physical requirements. There will be a canopy to escape the sun during idle times. *Volunteers may bring a chair, book, phone, etc. to help pass the time between launches.
Ready to volunteer to help at Poker Run 2023? Register Here!

More about the LLA and Lanier Partner’s Annual Poker Run
The annual Poker Run event is returning September 14th – 17th! The Pirates of Lanier have asked LLA to work together for this year’s event. In addition to helping staff volunteers throughout the weekend, the LLA will be leading important safety messages.
LLA Board Member, Matt Williams and Executive Director, Amy McGuire, will be speaking at the mandatory captains meeting on Friday, September 15th. This meeting is required for all participating captains in advance of the race on Saturday. LLA will have our tritoon, Ms. Jackie, on the docks all weekend with courtesy life jackets available for anyone who may want to borrow one while they check out the ‘go fast’ boats brought in from all over the country. Finally, LLA will be participating in the Vendor Village and is eager to share the LLA Mission with all in attendace. LLA hopes to bring awareness to safety percautions and the work of the LLA during this event. Please check out how you can get involved with this year’s event as a volunteer at the docks or on the boat ramp!

Lake Lanier Mini-Cleanup - Three Sisters Islands and Surrounding Areas
2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Harbor Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA, 30518, United States
Join LLA for a mini-cleanup at Three Sisters Islands and other shoreline in the surrounding area! With summer in full swing, the islands could use some extra love and attention. Lots of bottles, trash and debri are left behind or washed up on shore. The cleanup will be held Saturday, June 17th – beginning at 9am and will wrap up around noon. Let’s give our beloved Lanier a little TLC!

Boats, PWC and kayaks are needed for this cleanup! NO FLOAT CLEANUP, ONLY DEBRIS AND SMALL TRASH.
LOCATION – Supply Pickup and Dumpster Located at Aqualand!
Location Details – Aqualand work area / backside boat ramp. If you are familiar with this Shore Sweep site, this is also the same location that LLA uses as a Shore Sweep site each September.
Aqualand Marina – 6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
WHAT TO BRING – Volunteers are asked to bring a positive attitude and clothes that can get dirty! Sturdy closed-toe shoes are recommended. Long sleeves and long pants are highly encouraged. Participants should bring their own snacks and reusable water bottle. Supplies and trash bags for the cleanup will be provided.
NOTE – Whether walking, wading, or paddling, most of our cleanups involve getting in or near water and collecting trash that is typically covered with sand or sediment. Be ready to get dirty! We promise you’ll have fun and there are always great pictures taken.

Annual Member Celebration
2023-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Join us as we begin a new chapter and celebrate YOU – our members & volunteers who help us keep Lanier clean, full and safe!
Come celebrate with fellow Lake Lanier Association members at the 2023 Member Celebration April 22nd from 4-7pm at Peachtree Pointe at Lanier Islands! Enjoy live music, free food and a cash bar, while you relax or peruse information and products from area lake vendors and Lake Lanier Association Business Members / Sponsors. Bring a life jacket to donate for the Life Jacket Loaner Stations across the lake. Children and Infant sizes are needed most.
This is an LLA Members exclusive event! Not an LLA Member? No problem! There’s still time to join the LLA and support our efforts towards a Clean, Full and Safe Lake Lanier AND get to enjoy a fun party to kick off lake season.
Current Members:
Please keep an eye on your email inbox of information on how to secure your tickets to the event!
Become a Member:
The purchase of a ticket provides a one year membership to the Lake Lanier Association as well as provides entry into the event. All donations and memberships are tax deductible. To purchase tickets and join the LLA, please use the Eventbrite link.
Annual Member Celebration Tickets Per Membership Level:
Bronze – 1 Ticket
Silver – 2 Ticket
Gold – 2 Tickets
Captain – 4 Tickets
Admiral – 4 Tickets, VIP Seating
President – 4 Tickets, VIP Seating
*** Additional tickets will be available for purchase, for a $10 donation per ticket beyond the allotted amount included with your membership. These Tickets are available through Eventbrite using the “Add-On” ticket option. Please include names and emails for each attendee in your group!

You can come by boat or by car!

We will have plenty of car parking at the event location, Peachtree Pointe.

Directions by Car – Take the first right from the round-about located just before the Lanier Islands gate. Follow the signs to our event!

Boat parking will be limited and is only available near Margaritaville at the courtesy dock. Boat parking is first come, first serve. There will be a trolley running continuously to bring guests from the dock to the event location at Peachtree Pointe.

It goes without saying, but we have been told sometimes people need reminders, please do not park in any open marina slips besides those at the courtesy dock.

Still Have Questions? Let us know! Send us an email at lakeinfo@lakelanier.org or call us at (770) 503-7757. We are here to help and as always, appreciate the ongoing support of our members.
Special thanks to our location sponsor: Lanier Islands!

Lake Life Park Cleanup at Shady Grove Campground
2023-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Shady Grove Campground, 7800 Allyn Ln Memorial Way, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
EVENT DETAILS:
Lake Life Park Cleanup at Shady Grove Campground

Join Forsyth Co. at the Lake Life Park Cleanup at Shady Grove Park on Saturday, March 25th! Shady Grove is one of LLA’s annual Shore Sweep sites, so we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give this site some extra love in the spring time. If you live, work or play near this location, we encourage you to come out to help cleanup at the Lake Life Park Cleanup, hosted by Forsyth County Parks and Rec. The cleanup will begin promptly at 10:00am and will wrap up around 1:00pm.
LOCATION
Shady Grove Campground – 7800 Allyn Ln Memorial Way, Cumming, GA 30041
WHAT TO BRING
Volunteers are asked to bring a positive attitude and clothes that can get dirty! Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. Long sleeves and long pants are highly encouraged. Participants should bring their own snacks and reusable water bottle.
NOTE
Whether walking, wading, or paddling, most of our cleanups involve getting in or near water and collecting trash that is typically covered with sediment. Be ready to get dirty! We promise you’ll have fun and there are always great pictures taken.
For more information and updates on the cleanup, follow the Lake Life Park Cleanup event on Facebook!

Please follow THIS LINK, or scan the QR code below, to complete the Registration Form to participate!

Sweep the Hooch- LLA Hosts the Laurel Park Site for 2023
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
LLA has teamed up with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to host a cleanup site as part of Sweep the Hooch 2023.

Laurel Park is a *NEW* Shore Sweep site every year, that is why we choose to focus on this location during the Spring and we need your help. If you can not join us at Laurel Park check out the other locations around the lake. There are lots of opportunities for walkers, paddlers and boaters!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Register to cleanup on Saturday, March 25th. See the link below.
We want to organize the effort and need to scout out the trashiest locations. This is where we need some additional help. Do you have a boat that is not winterized and live near or are willing to travel to the Laurel Park area? Are you willing to schedule a time to take a couple people on a tour of the area and shoreline? Or
Do you have a jet ski and are willing to scout on your own and send pin drops and photos? If you answered yes to either of these options, please email your availability in mid-march to lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.

Sweep the Hooch is an annual watershed-wide trash cleanup organized by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper that brings together hundreds of volunteers each year at dozens of parks, tributaries, and access points along the Chattahoochee River. Sweep the Hooch sites can be found from Helen down to West Point Lake and beyond.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DOCK FLOATS: Participants can bring dock floats to Laurel Park and Holly Park during Sweep the Hooch. 9am-12pm ONLY.

To Register for Sweep the Hooch – https://chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/

If you have questions regarding registration for our site, please email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org or call the office at 770-503-7757.

Lake Lanier Mini-Cleanup at the "Whale Tail"
2023-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | GA
EVENT DETAILS:
Lake Lanier “Whale Tail” Cleanup on 01/07/2023

The Lake Lanier Association and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper are teaming up to host this land-based cleanup on January 7th near Don Carter State Park. Specific directions will be sent to those registered. The cleanup will begin promptly at 9:00AM and will wrap up around 12:00PM.
LOCATION
The exact meeting location and parking directions will be sent to registered volunteers a few days prior to the cleanup event. However, we will be near Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA! This site (approx. a quarter-mile walk from the parking area) has a slightly challenging terrain due to the location and trash accumulation. The trash is intermingled within a large log pile in a cove and anyone with limitations or injuries may have difficulty. Please consult your physician if you are concerned about participating. Also, please do not bring any additional unregistered volunteers – we maintain a specific capacity to ensure everyone’s safety at the cleanup site.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers must be 16 years or older for this cleanup. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult 21 years or older.
WHAT TO BRING
Volunteers are asked to bring a positive attitude and clothes that can get DIRTY! 🙂 Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. Long sleeves and long pants are highly encouraged. Trash bags, cut-resistant gloves, and a limited supply of trash pickers will be provided. Participants should bring their own snacks and reusable water bottle – we will supply a water cooler to refill your water bottle.
NOTE
Whether walking, wading, or paddling, most of our cleanups involve getting in or near water and collecting trash that is typically covered with sediment. Be ready to get dirty! We promise you’ll have fun and there are always great pictures taken.
WEATHER CONCERNS
The cleanup will be canceled if there is a threat of heavy rain or severe thunderstorms/lightning. All registered participants will receive an email prior to the cleanup.
All volunteers will receive an annual Lake Lanier Association AND Chattahoochee Riverkeeper membership for their efforts. Thank you for volunteering!
Questions? Contact Mallory Pendleton, Headwaters Outreach Manager, at mpendleton@chattahoochee.org.

This form must be completed by each participating individual. Please do not bring any unregistered, additional volunteers.
Please follow the link to complete the Registration Form to participate – https://chattahoochee.org/event/lake-lanier-cleanup/

This Cleanup is in Partnership with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Shore Sweep 2022
2022-09-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Lake Lanier, 34.2927439,-84.1853298, GA, United States
What is it?
Lake Lanier’s largest annual event to clean the shores of Lake Lanier of debris and trash.
Volunteers can go to one of 13 locations around the lake to get supplies, sign in and drop trash and other debris.
Let us know you are coming: Shore Sweep Registration on Eventbrite
Advance Sites open on September 10th.
If you can’t make it on the 24th, or you want to do some extra cleaning, you can drop trash at one of the 7 advance locations. These are accessible by water only to ensure we are only collecting lake trash. You do not have to register to do advance cleanup.
What could I need?
Here is a basic list of supplies we found useful to have. There will be some limited supplies available at one of the locations above, including trash bags, stakes, etc. This is not a mandatory list, just one put together by volunteers of what they found useful to have.

Gloves
Rope (to pull floats from beaches back to drop sites)
Stakes for floats
Sledge hammer (for pounding in stakes)
Tarp to keep your boat clean.

Safety first! Please make sure you have life vests, Sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. Have a first aid kit in case any scrapes or bumps. Also bug spray is a must. DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS. You need a good pair of work shoes, remember there is glass on the beaches.

Annual Member Celebration
2022-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Safe Harbor Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA, 30518, United States
Registration Opening Soon! Come back to this page for more details on the 2022 Annual Member Celebration!

Let’s kick off lake season with a party to celebrate the LLA community!
Come celebrate with fellow Lake Lanier Association members at the 2022 Member Celebration April 23rd from 4-7pm at Safe Harbor Aqualand Marina! Enjoy free food from Lake Lanier Catering and a cash bar, while you relax or peruse information and products from area lake vendors and Lake Lanier Association Business Members and Sponsors. Gina Gailey will be joining us again as our live music entertainment. Bring a life jacket to donate for the Life Jacket Loaner Stations across the lake. Children and Infant sizes are needed most.
Current Members:
If you are a current member please use the discount promo code that was emailed to you. If are a current member but did not receive a code, please email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org. To use your discount code, click on the promo code link at the top of the tickets page. This will discount the ‘Current Member Ticket” .
Become a Member:
The purchase of a ticket provides a one year membership to the Lake Lanier Association as well as provides entry into the event. All donations and memberships are tax deductible.
Special thanks to our location sponsor: Safe Harbor Aqualand Marina!
Tickets are free to current members. Use the discount promo code provided via email to redeem your free ticket. If you did not receive an access code, please contact us to verify your membership and receive the code.
For questions or more information please call 770-503-7757 or email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.

Corps of Engineers Virtual Town Hall: Ask The Corps
2022-02-17 | GA
We’re kicking off our 2022 Webinars with an Ask the Corps Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, February 17th at 1pm!
Tim Rainey, Operations Project Manager for Lake Sidney Lanier will be featured at the winter virtual Lake Lanier US Army Corps of Engineers Town Hall Meeting. This opportunity to virtually “Ask the Corps”, will allow participants to have their questions answered regarding the management of Lanier. The webinar will be hosted by the Lake Lanier Association as part of LLA’s 2022 virtual events.
Registration Link for the Ask the Corps Webinar shared via Email. Sign up to receive LLA emails here!

Shore Sweep 2021
2021-09-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Lake Lanier, 34.2927439,-84.1853298, GA, United States
What is it?
Lake Lanier’s largest annual event to clean the shores of Lake Lanier of debris and trash.
Volunteers can go to one of 13 locations around the lake to get supplies, sign in and drop trash and other debris.
Let us know you are coming: Shore Sweep Registration on Eventbrite
Advance Sites open on September 11.
If you can’t make it on the 25th or you want to do some extra cleaning you can drop trash at one of the 9 advance locations. These are accessible by water only to ensure we are only collecting lake trash. You do not have to register to do advance cleanup.
What could I need?
Here is a basic list of supplies we found useful to have. There will be some limited supplies available at one of the locations above, including trash bags, stakes, etc. This is not a mandatory list, just one put together by volunteers of what they found useful to have.

Gloves
Rope (to pull floats from beaches back to drop sites)
Stakes for floats
Sledge hammer (for pounding in stakes)
Tarp to keep your boat clean.

Safety first! Please make sure you have life vests, Sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. Have a first aid kit in case any scrapes or bumps. Also bug spray is a must. DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS. You need a good pair of work shoes, remember there is glass on the beaches.

Maintaining Your Dock - Ask the Experts - Virtual Webinar
2021-08-12 | GA

Navigating Lake Lanier Challenge
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-27 | GA

Kayak and Paddleboard Safety Course
2021-04-24 | GA

Annual Member Celebration
2021-04-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Gainesville Marina, 2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Let’s kick off lake season with a party to celebrate the LLA community!
Join fellow LLA members for food, fun, LLA business sponsor shopping and initiative updates. Enjoy food from Skogies, desserts by Southern Baked Pie Company and a cash bar.
This LLA member only event will look a little different this year as we will forgo the large tent and speaker. We want to focus on providing a safe and fun outdoor space to all be together again. We have missed YOU!
Bring a life jacket to donate for the Life Jacket Loaner Stations across the lake and receive one free drink ticket per person/per donation. Limit one ticket per person.
Current Members:
If you are a current member please use the discount promo code that was emailed to you. If are a current member but did not receive a code, please email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.
Become a Member:
The purchase of a ticket provides a one year membership to the Lake Lanier Association as well as provides entry into the event. All donations and memberships are tax deductible.
You can come by boat or by car. Boat parking will be limited. Please use the Skogies courtesy dock. It goes without saying, but we have been told sometimes people need reminders, please do not park in any open marina slips besides those at the Skogies dock.
Special thanks to our location sponsor: Gainesville Marina!
For questions or more information please call 770-503-7757 or email lakeinfo@lakelanier.org.
