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Droughts, courts & dragons: Lake Lanier has a busy year ahead

Supreme Court ruling, international meet will impact area in 2018

Paddlers in dragon boats paddle at the Lanier Olympic Park in June 2014. The International Canoe Federation 2018 Dragon Boat World Championships are coming to the lake in 2018 and are expected to draw teams from more than 20 countries. Photo courtesy of Robyn Lynch.

12312017 LAKE 2.jpg — Paddlers in dragon boats paddle at the Lanier Olympic Park in June 2014. The International Canoe Federation 2018 Dragon Boat World Championships are coming to the lake in 2018 and are expected to draw teams from more than 20 countries. Photo courtesy of Robyn Lynch.

Between low water levels, U.S. Supreme Court rulings and worldwide boat festivals, 2018 promises to be an interesting year for Lake Lanier.