Photos: Lake Lanier nears historic low water levels in 2012

Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier
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Floating docks rest on dry land far from the water due to low water levels on Georgia's Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier is at its lowest level since the historic drought of 2009, when lakeside businesses lost millions in recreation revenue and boaters were unable to launch their crafts.