Divers have suspended the search for a missing 13-year-old boy in Lake Lanier as expected large crowds began to arrive for the weekend. However, law enforcement officials say they will be out in full force to crack down on boating violations.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources rangers are conducting "Operation: Dry Water" over the weekend. The program was planned even before the accident on that claimed the lives of 9-year-old Jake Griffin and Griffin Prince, whose body is still missing on the lake.
In addition to checking for boaters under the influence, rangers are also checking for registration, life jackets and proper equipment.
"We want everybody to have fun, but at the same time, we want everybody to stress: follow the boating laws," said DNR Ranger 1st Class Mark Stephens.
The legal limit for drinking and driving a boat is .10 as compared to .08 for driving a car.
The search for Griffin Prince's body will resume on Monday morning.
A memorial fund has been set up for Jake and Griffin Prince at Wells Fargo Bank. Donations are being accepted at any Wells Fargo location under the account number 7581668121.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:53:40 GMT
Atlanta fire crews are battling a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown.
Atlanta fire crews battled a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the fire sparked at United Transmission Service, which is located at 350 Marietta Street NW.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:53:01 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Wednesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:45:02 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources rangers are conducting "Operation: Dry Water" over the weekend. T
