After weekend rains and runoff this is what's in Lake Lanier - Dawson County News

BREAKING

UPDATE: Dawson County citizen-led group opposes school system’s plans to opt out of statewide floating homestead exemption

Here's how you can stay involved.

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.

After weekend rains and runoff this is what's in Lake Lanier

Debris floats in Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge following the remnants of Hurricane Delta dumping at least 3-4 inches of rain overnight Oct. 10-11, 2020. Photo courtesy Dale Caldwell with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

lanier sediment — Debris floats in Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge following the remnants of Hurricane Delta dumping at least 3-4 inches of rain overnight Oct. 10-11, 2020. Photo courtesy Dale Caldwell with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Heavy rains the weekend of Oct. 10-11 have filled Lake Lanier with sediment, runoff and debris, which can make boating conditions dangerous and have adverse environmental effects, according to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.