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The summer has technically come to an end for all intents and purposes, but this is Georgia and that means it will be hot for at least another two months; still, plenty of time to get out on the water and play. It is well known that Lake Lanier is a hot spot for fun and activity as soon as the weather gets warm enough to warrant a bathing suit. Georgians flock to the lake like bream to a cricket as soon as the temperatures get over 85 degrees. 

With the availability of boat rental options, fun places to eat and drink, and the ease of access to the lake itself, Lake Lanier is a convenient and fun place for Georgians to spend time when the weather gets right. Unfortunately, the influx of people brings with it an increase in traffic on the lake and an increased risk for injury and death. The purpose of this article is to provide you with some brief information and safety tips to help you navigate the risk involved in going to the lake to ensure your time there is as fun as it can be. 

Lake Lanier opened for business in 1956. Since that time, over 700 people have died in Lake Lanier. It is currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is fed by the Chestatee and Chattahoochee rivers on the north end of the lake and the Chattahoochee River runs out of the south end of the lake. Since there is a consistent influx and the often outflow of water, there is at times in the lake a current that can cause the water to actually move and is something any swimmer should be aware of.