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Photos: Lake Lanier nears historic low water levels in 2012
In the fall of 2012, Georgia's Lake Lanier reached its lowest level since the historic drought of 2007-09.
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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.
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PHOTOS: College Park firefighters battle enormous blaze at apartment complex
College Park firefighters battle a large blaze at an apartment complex on Godby Road early Friday morning.
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
PHOTOS: Football icon Herschel Walker graduates over 40 years later from UGA
Former Georgia running back Herschel Walker graduates from the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Credit: AP
Photos: Hawks beat the Knicks in NBA Cup
Photos from the Hawks at Knicks game in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawks won 108-100.
Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com
Dementia patient search dog
Maverick, a search and rescue dog, is being trained to find dementia patients who wander off.
