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Frosty floats on Lanier

Boaters decorate their ships for lake holiday season parade

Boats covered in Christmas lights make their way into Sunset Cove Saturday during the Lanier Partners Parade of Boats at Lake Lanier Islands in Buford. More than 30 boats ranging in size and decor pulled into the cove to be judged during the event. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1211BOATS 0001 — Boats covered in Christmas lights make their way into Sunset Cove Saturday during the Lanier Partners Parade of Boats at Lake Lanier Islands in Buford. More than 30 boats ranging in size and decor pulled into the cove to be judged during the event. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Hailey Van Parys

Updated: Dec 11, 2016, 4:51 AM

Published: Dec 11, 2016, 4:54 AM

Thousands of Christmas lights shone and sparkled on the waters of Lake Lanier at the Lanier Partners Parade of Boats Saturday night. Lights came in all shapes, sizes and colors and lengths on the various boats. The Trautners from Flowery Branch had more than just lights on their boat.

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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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