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Lake Lanier

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{"eyebrow":"Lake life","h2":"Things to Do on Lake Lanier","lead":"Living on Lake Lanier means the weekend starts at the water's edge.","items":[{"t":"Lake Lanier Olympic Park (Gainesville)","d":"The 1996 Olympic rowing and canoe/kayak venue. Its original timing tower is still used for its original purpose, and local rowing and paddling clubs launch from here."},{"t":"Margaritaville at Lanier Islands","d":"Sandy beaches, water slides and a wave pool."},{"t":"Don Carter State Park (north end, Hall County)","d":"A sandy beach and an easy paddling put-in."},{"t":"Boating and fishing","d":"Ten marinas, more than 100 islands and bass fishing from the dock at first light."},{"t":"Camping and parks","d":"Corps parks and campgrounds with boat ramps, picnic shelters and trails."}],"outro":"Wondering if Lake Lanier is clean enough to swim? Conditions vary by spot and season, and some swimming areas close after heavy rains, so check before you go. For a candid look at lake life, read our pros and cons of living on Lake Lanier. See how Lanier stacks up in our top 5 lakes to live on in Georgia, or browse Georgia's Top 10."}

{"eyebrow":"Schools","h2":"Schools Near Lake Lanier by County","lead":"Each of the five lake counties has its own school district, and two cities run their own systems. Always verify a home's assigned schools with the district before you buy.","paras":[],"items":[{"k":"Hall County","v":"[Hall County Schools](https://www.hallco.org). Inside Gainesville city limits: [Gainesville City Schools](https://www.gcssk12.net)."},{"k":"Forsyth County","v":"[Forsyth County Schools](https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us)."},{"k":"Gwinnett County","v":"[Gwinnett County Public Schools](https://www.gcpsk12.org). Inside the City of Buford: [Buford City Schools](https://www.bufordcityschools.org)."},{"k":"Dawson County","v":"[Dawson County Schools](https://www.dawsoncountyschools.org)."},{"k":"Lumpkin County","v":"[Lumpkin County School District](https://www.lumpkinschools.com)."}]}

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