Economy Won't Impede New Boat Ramp

Despite state budget cuts, the long-awaited Bear Creek Reservoir boat ramp will open this spring. The four counties that own the reservoir plan to pony up the money themselves. They are Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee. Gov. Sonny Perdue cut $125,000 for the project from the state Department of Natural Resources budget.

(Associated Press)

No go for boats at some north Georgia county parks

Low water levels at Lake Lanier have forced officials with the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department to close boat ramps at its county parks. AccessNorthGa.com reports that as of today, all boat ramps at Young Deer Creek Park will close, as well as two of the boat ramps at Charleston Park. There will be one ramp at Charleston Park that will stay open. Boat ramps located at Shady Grove Campground remain closed.