HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Could Lake Lanier be renamed over its ties to a Confederate soldier? A federal commission is considering renaming both Lanier and Buford Dams for their namesake’s connection to the ...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The proposal to rename Lake Sidney Lanier and Buford Dam has now been halted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The recommendation to change the name of the popular lake, which ...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Federal officials are pausing a plan that could have lead to new names for Georgia’s Lake Lanier and Buford Dam after locals objected to changing the monikers of landmarks now named ...

Goats on Buford Dam, better known as the “Chew Crew” handle landscaping at areas on the dam inaccessible or dangerous for human workers. Driving on Buford Dam can be one of the most beautiful sights ...

Roadwork has been announced for the south end of Lake Lanier, with Buford Dam Road closed Wednesday from Sawnee Campground to Powerhouse Road. Buford Dam Road and its adjacent parks will be closed ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for 2022 Buford Dam Deer Hunt near Lake Lanier this week. Several parks and campgrounds in the area will be closed starting Monday.