Closures at Lake Lanier to Be Reportedly Reduced to 11 From 20

Army Corps backs off some recreational area closures after political blowback

ATLANTA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quietly rolled back half the closures of recreational areas it had announced around Lake Lanier this week after public pushback from Georgia’s congressional delegation. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Suwanee, drew attention to…

North Georgia lakeside parks and beaches temporarily close ahead of Memorial Day weekend | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Just ahead of the summer tourism season, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has announced the closure of lakeside parks, campgrounds and beaches across the Southeast, with most in Georgia.

Update: Corps of Engineers clarifies park closures

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday that 11 Lake Lanier boat ramps and their parks are closed, revising a number released Thursday.

9 Lake Lanier parks taken off federal closure list, will stay open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said 11 parks on Lake Lanier will close, down from 20.

McMormick says Corp of Engineers closures reduced at Lake Lanier

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Rick McCormick, R-Ga., said 11 Lake Lanier boat ramps managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will remain open, reducing the number of recreational area closures announced Wednesday.

Closures at Lake Lanier to be reportedly reduced to 11 from 20

Plans to close approximately 20 recreation sites at Lake Lanier have reportedly been scaled back after community backlash and intervention from elected officials.