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Residents can plunge into Lake Lanier on New Year's Day
Annual event features chili and hot cocoa
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A group of friends jump into Lake Lanier during the 2014 Polar Bear Swim at Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. The four former North Hall High School students are, from left, Madison Savage, Katie Brown, Gay Anne Agnew and Emily McCoun.
Participants young and old are prepared to jump in the frigid waters of Lake Lanier at the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue on 3105 Clarks Bridge Road. “Last year we had about 160,” said Chris Potter, volunteer for Lanier Canoe and Kayak club. “We hope to have more this year to jump.”