Lake Lanier Islands has forged ahead on a lot of resort improvements, such as accommodations and roadwork, but is “behind the times” in one key area: the state of its hotel swimming pool. The South Hall tourist attraction will spend about $1.2 million this year rebuilding and enclosing the amenity, housed behind Legacy Lodge & Conference Center. The pool has been there since the start of the hotel, which was formerly known as Emerald Pointe, and was geared for avid swimmers who wanted to get in a few laps in the water.