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Swim Buoys – Notice from Georgia Power

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Lake Rabun Residents

The Georgia Power Company requested the LRA share the attached notice with LRA members who have swim buoys in the lake. 

 

Contact Stephen Wilson, Land Management Specialist, Georgia Power Lake Resources – North Georgia with any questions. 

 

He may be reached at: [email protected]

 O: 706-746-1463| C: 706-982-0105

Georgia Power Notice

Best Practices Boating Safety Class

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The LRA Water Safety Committee hosted a Lake Rabun Best Practices boater education class on Saturday June 24, 2023 that covered Georgia’s new wakeboarding and wake surfing law and other boating topics pertinent to Lake Rabun.  The new wakeboarding and wake surfing law becomes effective July 1, 2023.  The information provided is both practical and useful.  
 
A copy of the class curriculum is attached, and we encourage all of our members to read this material and share it with anyone who may operate a boat or engage in towed water sports on Lake Rabun.  This might include family members, guests, renters, or anyone who might use a boat on Lake Rabun.  
 
In particular, please use the web link via button below or QR code in the document to access an excellent educational video produced by Brad Parker of our Water Safety Committee that teaches responsible wake surfing techniques on Lake Rabun.  Please contact Pat Hickey, chair of the Water Safety Committee with any questions.  
 
At the end of the day, we should all strive to follow the Golden Rule of boating, “Boat unto others as you would have others boat unto you.”  
 
See you on the lake!
Boater Safety Class Rules of Road and Other Helpful tips
Rider Safety Video

Lake Rabun Rider Safety Video (2023)

Here are five tips for driving riders on Lake Rabun.

Whether you’re surfing, wakeboarding, skiing, or tubing, these tips will give everyone on the Lake a better experience.

The focus of this video is… Distance. Direction. The points. The turnaround. And weight.

We’re going to focus on distance 200ft away. We’re going to focus on direction one end of the lake to the other. We’re going to turn wide at the points and make sure that we keep everybody safe. We’re going to really focus on the turnaround and Lastly, we’re going to focus on our weight.

Make sure we drop our weight while we’re cruising around the lake.

We hope that you found these five tips helpful, and please feel free to start implementing them when enjoying your time out on the lake.

Video Credit: mintfrogmedia.com

GA House Bill 121 as Passed and Signed

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Final wording of the Bill and the FAQ about the bill

Attached via a link below you will find the final version of HB 121 as passed by both the Georgia House and Senate, and as signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 2.  The law becomes effective on July 1, 2023.  We thought it useful to post the new law in its entirety for our membership, and we also attach a FAQ document that addresses many of the questions you might have regarding the impact of the new legislation.  
 
You will hear more above the new law at the LRA Memorial Day meeting, and the LRA will host a “Lake Rabun Best Practices” boating safety class on Saturday June 24, 2023 at 9:00 am at the Pavilion that will cover the law, as well as other safe boating techniques, in more detail.  Stay safe on the lake!  
Final Bill Wording
FAQ Document

Gov Kemp Signed HB 121 on Tues May 2, 2023

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We have a new law in Georgia to improve safety on our lakes and address concerns regarding property damage!

Governor Kemp signed HB 121 on Tuesday, May 2.  The signing ceremony was attended by the following:  

State Senator John F Kennedy, Kim Anderson, State Representative Victor Anderson, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, President of Lake Rabun Association Connie Thompson, Vice President Lake Rabun Association Pat Hickey, and President of Lake Burton Association Elizabeth Gill.

(Note: See other posts on HB 121 for details)

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