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Newspaper Page Textthesylvaniatimes.com The Sylvania Times Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Page 13 -F arm and Land- I Lake Lanier, A getaway, A resort, & more Well, well, hello everyone, and a big ole hardy welcome to all. Boy! The weather has been beautiful and great time for getting out in the boat ana doing a little fishing, and taking a trip. Fishing has been really good lately. I hope it has for you too. Fish have been biting all over Georgia. Especially at one of my favorite spots to go with all of my buddies. Lake Lanier and Lanier Islands. What a place! A Getaway Resort in Georgia. Less than an hour north of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Lanier, Lanier Islands is a destination unlike any other resort in Georgia. From the moment you cross the iconic bridge, Lanier Islands’ is 1,200 acres of breathtaking natural beauty that beckons for your indulgence. Play golf, enjoy luxurious lakeside amenities, and during the Summer, lounge on white sandy beaches, and ride the water slides at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. For the Winter, play in the snow with Snow Tubing at License to Chill Snow Island or visit with Santa and the Elves at Legacy Lodge or stroll through millions of twinkling lights at Margaritaville's, Lakeside Lights Spectacular. All those things are fantastic for the family and so much fun. However, my favorite thing to do, is to stay at the resort and go fishing on lake lanier. This lake offers year round fishing, however the best time I find to go, is spring and summer. Of course, a little in the fall is good too. Spring is a good time to take the grand- kids too. They enjoy riding on the boat and getting to our regualar destination for fishing ana catching a bundle of fish and having a big fish fry that night at camp. Lake Lanier is the most popular lake in the southeast. You will enjoy the time you spend at Lake Lanier. However, it does get crowed at times. If you don't enjoy crowds, take your boat and fish. This way, you can go off and fish wherever you would like and be in peace and enjoy the view. Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia, having nearly 700 miles of shoreline spread over 38,000 acres of spectacular scenery. The water in Lake Lanier comes from Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The rain falls on the mountains, mns over beautiful waterfalls, and then makes its way down to Lake Lanier via the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. Those are also two great rivers to fish. Some of the fish from the rivers you can catch in Lake Lanier. If you have never been to Lake Lanier to fish, the lake is known for their large selection of Striped and Spotted Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass. If you have never caught a large Spotted Bass, be prepared, you are in for the fight of your life. It is tough. But, fun! The lake has a good bit of older fish. Larger fish, that can win some competitions too. Overall, the lake is a great place to take the family, your kids, grands and just plain make a day of it or go camping or stay at the luxury Lanier Resort. Whatever is your pleasure, I promise, you will make great memories for a lifetime. Happy Fishing! Jaclc Bethel Brick To Hold Fish Fry Armual Fish Fry Friday, April 19th 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Fried Fish Filets • Grits • Hushpuppies Coleslaw • Homemade Cake Dine In or Carry Out $10 per plate **Please contact any Church member, leave a comment or call/text Jennifer Sanders at 912-536-3636 for tickets!! Your NEW HOME Awaits YOU! Sherri Chance & Vondessa Lee HONEST & DEPENDABLE 604 Hwy 25 North Millen, GA. 30442 478-494-0580 New Year Join our Fitness Gym ana Loose that univantoa weight! Personal T raining Yourth T ranining Silver Sneakers Senior Adult T raining TANNING BEDS Group Classes lOl North Main Stree Sylvania, Ga. 30467c Cicada-geddon: Coming Our Way Largest numbers in decades expected this Spring -Joe Brady, Editor In an event that has entomologists and nature enthusiasts buzzing with anticipation, the United States is bracing for an unprecedented natural phenomenon dubbed "cicada-geddon." This spring, parts of the country will witness the emergence of periodical cicadas, enigmatic creatures that surface only once every 13 or 17 years, in numbers not seen in decades, and by some estimates, not in centuries. Characterized by their black bodies and distinctive red eyes, these insects are markedly different from the more familiar, greenish annual cicadas. After spending years underground, they are set to invade the landscape en masse, their collective song reaching volumes comparable to jet engines. John Cooley, a cicada expert from the University of Connecticut, describes the upcoming event as anything but subtle. "Periodic cicadas don’t do subtle," he stated, highlighting the overwhelming impact these creatures have on the environments they inhabit. Georgia Tech biophysicist Saad Bhamla drew a comparison between the fascination surrounding the upcoming solar eclipse and the awe-inspiring nature of the cicada emergence. "It’s like an entire alien species living underneath our feet and then some prime number years they come out to say hello," Bhamla explained. Despite often being mistaken for locusts due to their impressive numbers, periodical cicadas pose little threat to the economy or agriculture, mainly affecting young trees and some fruit crops in a manageable way. The largest of these emergences is set to take place in the Southeast, with Brood XIX, a 13-year cicada brood, signaling its impending arrival through countless boreholes in the Georgia clay. These insects are triggered to emerge by the warming ground temperatures, a phenomenon occurring earlier than in the past. Following closely behind, the Midwest will see the emergence of its 17-year cicada cousins. Brood XIII, especially in Illinois. This event could lead to a rare overlap in a small area near central Illinois, although entomologists believe interbreeding between the two broods is unlikely. With estimates of the cicada population reaching into the hundreds of trillions, or possibly even quadrillions, covering an area of hundreds of millions of acres across 16 states, this year's emergence promises a natural spectacle of epic proportions. Mike Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury, entomologists from the University of Maryland, emphasized the combined impact of Brood XIX and Brood XIII, stating, "And when you put those two together... you would have more than anywhere else at any other time." As the eastern United States prepares for this once-in-a-generation event, the anticipation grows for what is sure to be a memorable encounter with one of nature's most fascinating phenomena. University Study Maps Lone Star Tick Hotspots in Georgia -Joe Brady, Editor In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Emory University have meticulously charted the prevalence of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, across Georgia, uncovering "sweet spots" where this tick species is most likely to be found. Published in the journal Parasites & Vectors, the study leverages field data, and advanced spatial-analysis techniques to offer an unprecedented look at the distribution of the lone star tick at a granularity of one square kilometer—far surpassing the broad, county-level assessments previously available. Identified as the most common tick found on humans in Georgia, the lone star tick is an aggressive blood- seeker capable of transmitting several dangerous pathogens, including ehrlichiosis, southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI), and Heartland virus disease. Furthermore, its bite has been linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a severe allergy to red meat and dairy products. The research pinpointed the Southeastern Plains and Piedmont ecoregions, including metro Atlanta, as areas with a high probability of encountering lone star ticks. "These regions contain sweet spots for the lone star tick," explained Stephanie Bellman, the study's first author and an MD/Ph.D. student at Emory's School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health. "They tend to thrive in forested areas of mid-elevation with moist but not swampy soils." As outdoor activities increase with warmer weather, the study's findings could play a crucial role in directing tick-bite prevention efforts. Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec, a professor in Emory's Department of Environmental Sciences and the study's senior author, emphasized the importance of this data in targeting tick-bite prevention messaging. A noted expert in vector-borne diseases, Vazquez- Prokopec highlighted the rising incidence of tickbome diseases in the United States, which now outpaces those spread by mosquitoes. The mapping effort is part of a broader initiative by Emory to monitor tick species in Georgia and the diseases they can transmit, including emerging pathogens. With the CDC recognizing 18 tickborne diseases in the country, the need for public education on the evolving tick landscape is more critical than ever. "The environment that people grew up in is likely very different in terms of the number and types of ticks and the pathogens they are carrying," Vazquez-Prokopec stated. The study also featured contributions from Anne Piantadosi, assistant professor in Emory's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and five Emory students who conducted fieldwork, underscoring the collaborative effort behind this significant research project. As tickbome diseases continue to rise, studies like this offer vital insights into understanding and mitigating the risks posed by these tiny but potentially deadly creatures.