Boater education is the key to safety on Lake Lanier — that was the primary message that rose Saturday from the Gainesville public hearing held by the Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus. The hearing was lightly attended, but several people spoke about their concerns and offered suggestions. Several state legislators attended the meeting to hear from residents and local lake associations, among them Sen. Butch Miller, R-Gainesville; Rep. Carl Rogers, R-Gainesville; Rep.-elect Lee Hawkins, R-Gainesville; Rep. Valerie Clark, R-Lawrenceville; and Sen. Renee Unterman, R-Buford.