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Why Corps of Engineers is looking to allow guns at projects, including Lake Lanier

Chris Wheeler shows the Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm handgun, which is one of the more popular firearms sold at the Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1102SELFDEFENSE 0003 — Chris Wheeler shows the Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm handgun, which is one of the more popular firearms sold at the Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith

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The Times

Updated: Apr 14, 2020, 8:47 PM

Published: Apr 14, 2020, 7:32 PM

People would be able to bring guns and ammunition to Lake Lanier and other Army Corps of Engineers projects without getting prior written permission, according to a proposed rule change.

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Social Security office in Gainesville not closing, DOGE says in social media post

The Rubicon office building on Thompson Bridge Road near the bridge on Lake Lanier has been sold. One of the occupants of the building is the Social Security Administration. - photo by Scott Rogers

04242021 RUBICON 1.jpg — The Rubicon office building on Thompson Bridge Road near the bridge on Lake Lanier has been sold. One of the occupants of the building is the Social Security Administration. - photo by Scott Rogers

Jeff GillFollow @jeffgtimes

The Times

Published: Mar 28, 2025, 3:55 PM

The Social Security Administration office in Gainesville will remain open.

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