Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Georgia, Lake Lanier offers a wealth of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports. However, a dark history and the numerous annual deaths on the lake have shrouded it in a reputation for being haunted.
Once a fertile valley dotted with small Black communities, the area where Lake Lanier now lies holds a submerged past. Remnants of homes, farms, roads, and even cemeteries rest beneath the lake's surface.
This controversial history sparked strong online reactions when plans to build a waterpark on the lake were announced.
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