ACHE of Georgia

May 8 Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, 30606, United States
ACHE of Georgia Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series
May 8 — Piedmont Healthcare, AthensJune 18 — Piedmont Healthcare Newton, Covington
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Registration Is Limited — First Come, First Served

The May 8 Event Is Full. Click Here to Register for the Waitlist

The ACHE of Georgia Healthcare Executive Series is designed to connect attendees with hospital leaders, offering a firsthand look into the realities and impact of healthcare administration. Join senior healthcare leaders over lunch to discuss career advancement in healthcare.
There’s no fee to sign up, but registration is limited. See below for more info and registration at each location.

May 8 — Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens

Our senior executive host is J. Michael Burnett, FACHE, CEO, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
May 8, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center1199 Prince Ave,Athens, GA 30606Website
COST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 15.

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June 18 — Piedmont Newton Hospital, Covington

Our senior executive host is Lindsey H. Petrini, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Piedmont Newton Hospital. She is immediate ACHE of Georgia Past President and ACHE Regent for Georgia.
June 18, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Piedmont Newton Hospital5126 Hospital Dr NE,Covington, GA 30014Website
COST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 15.

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May 21 2026 Virtual Interactive
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
“The Future of Healthcare Financing”

May 21, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET Via Zoom
Registration Is Limited to 90

May 21 Virtual Program Approved for 1.5 Hours of ACHE Virtual Interactive Credit!
We Are at Capacity for This Session, and Registration Is Closed

About the ProgramJoin us virtually at noon ET on May 21 for our virtual interactive program, “The Future of Healthcare Financing.”
Financing, a driving force in the healthcare landscape, continues to become more complex. With budgetary pressures on Medicare and Medicaid, pay-for-performance, and federal expectations for investment in technology without regard to costs, executives must constantly monitor the financing landscape. Given these pressures, many questions emerge. In a time when the healthcare system has been challenged in many ways, it has become abundantly clear that having concrete strategies and a comprehensive financial plan in place is critical for hospitals and healthcare systems to stay afloat.
Join this session with hospital leaders as they discuss how to move from the reactive but necessary stage of financial recovery and transition to long-term, proactive financial health.

Panelists Will Discuss:

How do you monitor changes to the financing environment?
In the face of mounting budgetary pressures on Medicare and Medicaid financing, what proactive steps are you taking to manage organizational costs?
How do you foresee the growing movements towards value-based care and consumerism impacting the financial health of hospitals, systems, and the healthcare industry as a whole?
How do you keep the board and medical staff informed of the financing environment?

Moderator:

Jennifer Miles-Brown, PhD,CEO, Xpress Laboratory Services

Panelists:

Adam Gobin,Assistant VP, Wellstar Health System

Panelists:

Melissa Tymchuk Chief of Staff and Chief Strategy Executive,Northeast Georgia Health System

Panelists:

Event Details:May 21, 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Time
Location:This program will be delivered via Zoom using ACHE National’s learning management system.
Agenda:Noon to 1:30 pm: Education program and Q&A discussion1:30 pm: Conclude
CEUs:1.5 Hours of ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credit
COST:ACHE Member: $30Non-Member: $35Students: $20
Note: Registration is capped at 90 registrants. The registration deadline is May 19.
If you have questions, contact Bruce Lloyd at 404-444-8136 or send an email.

This program will be delivered via Zoom using ACHE’s learning management system (see instructions below on obtaining the Zoom link from ACHE)

Important: Registration Has Two Steps:
Step 1: Complete payment to ACHE of Georgia with the link above.
Step 2: Once you complete payment to ACHE of Georgia, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to register on the ACHE website to receive the Zoom link and get Virtual Interactive credit for the event. IMPORTANT: You must complete this step to receive the webinar link.
There’s no extra fee on the ACHE website. Click the link in the email immediately to complete the registration process and avoid issues later. You may also miss important email communications from ACHE if you do not register on ACHE National’s website right away.

CEU: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS PRESENTED LOCALLY BY ACHE OF GEORGIA. THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES HAS AWARDED 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS TO THIS PROGRAM. To receive Virtual Interactive credit, you must be registered through the ACHE web portal and participate for 90 minutes to receive credit for the event..

Sterling Leadership 2026 Conference May 26-29 in Orlando
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-29 | GA
34th Sterling Leadership ConferenceMay 26-29, 2026, JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL
Visit the Sterling Council’s Website for Details
ACHE of Georgia is a community partner of this event.

About the Sterling Leadership ConferenceRenowned for its high-caliber content and speakers, the conference offers practical insights and inspirational ideas. Think of leadership as a verb, actions for all leaders. It’s a unique platform where established and emerging leaders at all levels from diverse sectors share, learn, and grow.
The conference will focus on critical aspects of visionary leadership, customer-focused excellence, practical insights, and inspirational ideas and promises an extraordinary journey for every attendee.
CEUs and ACHE Qualifying Education HoursThe Sterling Conference is offering “Health Care Credits and Contact Hours,” for selected sessions for healthcare executives, ACHE Members, and Nurses.
“Lee Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Several of thecourse offerings will have contact hours awarded.”
The Sterling Leadership Excellence program offers four options to self-report up to 12 hoursof ACHE Qualifying Credit. ACHE members can self-report in the MyACHE section of ACHE’swebsite for the Leadership Certification Track or Managing for Excellence Track or GeneralConference session hours.

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Mentor Office Hours - May 26
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
Attention Students and Early Careerists:
Connect with Healthcare Executives and Mentors from Our Mentorship Program through Our New
Mentor Office Hours
May 26, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Via Zoom
Featuring J. Larry Tyler, LFACHE, FHFMA, CMPE
No Registration Fee
1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

ACHE of Georgia and our Career Development team are proud to present Mentor Office Hours! This is a great opportunity to join our Zoom call and connect with a Healthcare Executive and Mentor from our Mentorship Program.
No fees and no registration necessary — just an amazing ACHE of GA member perk. Not a member? Join us anyway to find out more about our organization!

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Join master career coach J. Larry Tyler, LFACHE, FHFMA, CMPE, as he hosts our May 26 Mentor Office Hours. Larry has enjoyed a 40-year career in healthcare. He was an auditor with Price Waterhouse & Co., a CPA, and CFO for two different companies before he started Tyler & Company, a healthcare executive search firm, in 1978. Larry welcomes any and all questions about earning your FACHE, your healthcare journey, resources, or simple career advice. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Event Details:May 26, 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Location:Zoom program.
CE Credits:1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported)
COST:
No fee. Click “Add to Calendar” below to join the call.

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May 28 Webinar - The Future of Patient Care: Using Nutrition and Lifestyle to Reduce Costs and Improve Outcomes
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
“The Future of Patient Care: Using Nutrition and Lifestyle to Reduce Costs and Improve Outcomes”
with Joe Esposito, BS, DC, DABCO, DAAPM, DCBCN, DCCN

May 28, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ETZoom Program1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

Join us on May 28 for our webinar, “The Future of Patient Care: Using Nutrition and Lifestyle to Reduce Costs and Improve Outcomes.”
Incorporating nutrition and self-directed lifestyle changes can dramatically improve outcomes and morale, lower risks, and greatly decrease costs for your patients, you, and your family. In this session, Dr. Joe Esposito will show you how simple, and in many cases free, steps can be taken to improve function, decrease healing time, increase energy, and help the body perform as it is designed to. You will walk away with numerous tips to help you and your patients achieve and maintain optimal health.
Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the connection between your nervous system, digestive system, and nutrition.
Learn multiple ways you can start to take control of your own health safely and inexpensively
Learn ways to incorporate techniques into your practice to help lower risks and improve patient outcomes
Better understand new research in wellness care

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About Our SpeakerJoe Esposito, BS, DC, DABCO, DAAPM, DCBCN, DCCN, Director, Health Plus Wellness Centers. Dr. Joe has been in practice for over 40 years, has written 2 books on getting well and staying well, and hosts one of the largest health radio shows in the country, alongwith a TV show, podcast, and a huge social media following. You will enjoy his fast-paced, fun presentation packed with health tips.

Event Details:May 28, 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Location:Zoom program.
CE Credits:1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported)
COST:

ACHE Members: $5
Non-Members: $10

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ACHE of Georgia 2026 BOG EXAM TUTORIAL – 5 WEEK WEBINAR SERIES
2026-05-29 12:00 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
Register Now for ACHE of Georgia’s Virtual Board of Governors Exam Tutorial
5-Week Webinar Series Begins May 29 (See Schedule Below)
17.5 Hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

Webinar Series Begins May 29 — Weekly Sessions Each Friday 12:00-1:30 PM

This summer, starting May 29, ACHE of Georgia is offering a 5-week webinar series to help candidates prepare for the Board of Governors Exam and advance to Fellow. Sessions feature content experts in each of the 10 knowledge areas, along with tips on the testing experience.
The webinar series begins on May 29 and ends on June 26. Webinars are each Friday from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Click here to register.

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Virtual Session Format:

Each week, class participants will receive two videos covering that week’s topics to watch in advance of the session (watching the videos counts toward Qualifying Education credit).
Each Friday session will begin with a 30-minute quiz covering the topics presented in the videos sent to the group before the session.
Following the quiz, speakers on each topic will discuss the answers and be available to answer any additional questions regarding the topic(s).

The 10 exam topics to be covered include Business, Ethics, Finance, Governance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Law, Management and Leadership, and Quality and Performance. The complete schedule, including presenters and topics, is shown below.
To learn more about the FACHE credential, click here.
Class Materials and Discussion ForumAll speaker videos, class videos, quizzes, quiz answer keys, and a class discussion board will be available to registrants on our website. Class participants can return to those resources after class ends.

Cost for Entire 5-Week Program:ACHE of Georgia and ACHE Members: $75
REBATE: Registration costs will be refunded to Georgia chapter (ACHE of Georgia) members who take the BOG Exam by December 31, 2026 and report it to ACHE of Georgia. The rebate is applicable to ACHE of Georgia members only.
CEUs: 17.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit — webinar class time plus speaker videos (note that this event does NOT qualify for In-Person Education Credit)
NOTE: All ACHE members are welcome to attend this tutorial at any stage of preparation for the BOG Exam. ACHE does require you to submit your Fellow application with all requirements completed and wait for it to be approved in order to sit for the Exam.

2026 BOG Exam Tutorial 5-Week Webinar Schedule -- May 29-June 26, 2026

Date/Time
Topic
Speaker

May 29, 12:00-1:30 pm

Governance
Quality and Performance

Larry Tyler, LFACHE, FHFMA, CMPE
Michelle Adzhemyan, MHA, FACHE

June 5, 12:00-1:30 pm

Business
Management and Leadership

John Kueven, FACHE, MHA, RN
Doug Gregory, RN, FACHE

June 12, 12:00-1:30 pm

Information Technology
Human Resources

Sepi Browning, FACHE
Jennifer Garber, FACHE

June 19, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Accounting and Finance
Healthcare

Jay Hoffman
Pradeep Podila, PHD, MHA, MS, FACHE, FHFMA, CPHQ, CPHIMS, CLSSBB

June 26, 12:00-1:30 pm

Ethics
Law

Jason Lesandrini, MA, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C
Robert Eaton, JD, FACHE

Tutorial Organizer/Host:

Michelle Adzhemyan, MHA, FACHEFounder and Principal,Second Season LLC

Tutorial Organizer:

Anthony J. Saul, FACHEPresident & COO,Grady Health System
Board Member At Large andCareer Advancement Committee Chair

Tutorial Organizer:

Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP,President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs,GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System

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ACHE of Georgia 2026 BOG EXAM TUTORIAL – 5 WEEK WEBINAR SERIES
2026-06-05 12:00, 2026-06-12 12:00, 2026-06-19 12:00, 2026-06-26 12:00 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
Register Now for ACHE of Georgia’s Virtual Board of Governors Exam Tutorial
5-Week Webinar Series Begins May 29 (See Schedule Below)
17.5 Hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

Webinar Series Begins May 29 — Weekly Sessions Each Friday 12:00-1:30 PM

This summer, starting May 29, ACHE of Georgia is offering a 5-week webinar series to help candidates prepare for the Board of Governors Exam and advance to Fellow. Sessions feature content experts in each of the 10 knowledge areas, along with tips on the testing experience.
The webinar series begins on May 29 and ends on June 26. Webinars are each Friday from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Click here to register.

Register Now

Virtual Session Format:

Each week, class participants will receive two videos covering that week’s topics to watch in advance of the session (watching the videos counts toward Qualifying Education credit).
Each Friday session will begin with a 30-minute quiz covering the topics presented in the videos sent to the group before the session.
Following the quiz, speakers on each topic will discuss the answers and be available to answer any additional questions regarding the topic(s).

The 10 exam topics to be covered include Business, Ethics, Finance, Governance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Law, Management and Leadership, and Quality and Performance. The complete schedule, including presenters and topics, is shown below.
To learn more about the FACHE credential, click here.
Class Materials and Discussion ForumAll speaker videos, class videos, quizzes, quiz answer keys, and a class discussion board will be available to registrants on our website. Class participants can return to those resources after class ends.

Cost for Entire 5-Week Program:ACHE of Georgia and ACHE Members: $75
REBATE: Registration costs will be refunded to Georgia chapter (ACHE of Georgia) members who take the BOG Exam by December 31, 2026 and report it to ACHE of Georgia. The rebate is applicable to ACHE of Georgia members only.
CEUs: 17.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit — webinar class time plus speaker videos (note that this event does NOT qualify for In-Person Education Credit)
NOTE: All ACHE members are welcome to attend this tutorial at any stage of preparation for the BOG Exam. ACHE does require you to submit your Fellow application with all requirements completed and wait for it to be approved in order to sit for the Exam.

2026 BOG Exam Tutorial 5-Week Webinar Schedule -- May 29-June 26, 2026

Date/Time
Topic
Speaker

May 29, 12:00-1:30 pm

Governance
Quality and Performance

Larry Tyler, LFACHE, FHFMA, CMPE
Michelle Adzhemyan, MHA, FACHE

June 5, 12:00-1:30 pm

Business
Management and Leadership

John Kueven, FACHE, MHA, RN
Doug Gregory, RN, FACHE

June 12, 12:00-1:30 pm

Information Technology
Human Resources

Sepi Browning, FACHE
Jennifer Garber, FACHE

June 19, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Accounting and Finance
Healthcare

Jay Hoffman
Pradeep Podila, PHD, MHA, MS, FACHE, FHFMA, CPHQ, CPHIMS, CLSSBB

June 26, 12:00-1:30 pm

Ethics
Law

Jason Lesandrini, MA, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C
Robert Eaton, JD, FACHE

Tutorial Organizer/Host:

Michelle Adzhemyan, MHA, FACHE

Tutorial Organizer:

Anthony J. Saul, FACHEPresident & COO,Grady Health System
Board Member At Large andCareer Advancement Committee Chair

Tutorial Organizer:

Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP,President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs,GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System

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June 11 Clinician Executive Webinar
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Program, GA, United States
2026 Clinician to Executive:A Leadership Preparatory Program

Our 4-Part 2026 Series Continues on June 11 with Our Webinar:
“Beyond Right and Wrong: How Healthcare Executives Lead Through Ethical Complexity”
June 11, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ETVia Zoom
1.5 Hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit
See Below for Details on the Series

June 11 Webinar Focuses on EthicsHealthcare executives don’t just make hard decisions. They make decisions where every option carries moral weight.
This session brings together ethicist Jason Lesandrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C, AVP of Ethics, Advanced Care Planning, Spiritual Health, and Language Access Services at Wellstar Health System, and Rob Schreiner, MD, FACP, FCCP, for an honest conversation about what ethical leadership actually looks like when balancing competing values.
This conversation will dive into real challenges faced by healthcare executives: mission and margin, individual patients and system sustainability, staff wellbeing, and organizational survival. Through these real dilemmas, we’ll explore how aspiring C-Suite leaders can build the capacity to lead with values when the right path forward isn’t clear.
About Our Speakers:Jason Lesandrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C, has 17 years of experience as a medical ethicist and healthcare executive. He has a strong focus on leading and promoting ethical behavior and decision-making aligned with the mission, vision, and values of a health system. Jason has a proven track record of building capacity for ethical decision-making, promoting a thriving moral community within hospitals that improves patient care and creates integrated, sustainable, and accountable ethics resources from the bedside to the boardroom.
As a trusted resource and expert in medical ethics, Jason is an accomplished guest lecturer and adjunct faculty member for Mercer University and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Rob Schreiner, MD, FACP, FCCP, is a retired physician-executive who has worked for Kaiser Permanente (including President of the Southeast Permanente Medical Group), Huron Consulting Group (helping health systems transition from FFS to pre-paid healthcare), Studer Group (creating leadership training for physician leaders within the US), and Wellstar Health System (as President of the Wellstar Medical Group). He has devoted his career to optimizing the interdependencies of operational excellence, financial reliability, patient experience, people development, and community mission.

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DATE/TIME:June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
LOCATION:Virtual Session Via Zoom
CEUs:

1.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

COST:

ACHE Members: $15
Non-Members: $20

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About the Series
Clinician to Executive: A Leadership Preparatory Program is a four-session educational series (presented every two months) that culminates in a networking dinner and celebration!
This curriculum aims to equip clinicians with the essential leadership, financial, operational, and interpersonal skills needed to transition successfully into executive roles within healthcare organizations.
The Program includes:

April 9 Webinar — “Finance Fundamentals for Clinician Executives: Building Confidence in Financial Decision-Making. This 90-minute session introduces essential financial concepts and tools for clinicians transitioning to leadership roles.
June 11 Webinar — “Beyond Right and Wrong: How Healthcare Executives Lead Through Ethical Complexity”
August 6 Webinar — Topic to be announced
October 8 In-Person event — “The Executive Edge: Networking, Presence, and Servant Leadership for Healthcare Leaders.” This 90-minute event highlights key executive leadership skills, including building influence, modeling servant leadership, and cultivating professional networks.This final session is followed by a social with drinks and light food to celebrate the completion of the program and network as a group. Location to be announced.

Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series - June 18
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Piedmont Newton Hospital, 5126 Hospital Dr NE, Covington, 30014, United States
ACHE of Georgia Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series
June 18 — Piedmont Healthcare Newton, Covington
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Registration Is Limited to 20 — First Come, First Served

The ACHE of Georgia Healthcare Executive Series is designed to connect attendees with hospital leaders, offering a firsthand look into the realities and impact of healthcare administration. Join senior healthcare leaders over lunch to discuss career advancement in healthcare.
There’s no fee to sign up, but registration is limited. See below for more info and registration at each location.

June 18 — Piedmont Newton Hospital, Covington

Our senior executive host is Lindsey H. Petrini, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Piedmont Newton Hospital. She is immediate ACHE of Georgia Past President and ACHE Regent for Georgia.
June 18, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Piedmont Newton Hospital5126 Hospital Dr NE,Covington, GA 30014Website
COST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 15.

Register for June 18 Session

Leveraging AI In Rural Healthcare - Save The Date
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | GA
Virtual Event presented by the Transcendre Committee

ACHE Undercover Drop In - Save the Date
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | GA
Across the state – Join us in Atlanta, Athens and Augusta.
More details to follow.

The Globalization of Healthcare - Save the Date
2026-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 | GA

Mentor Office Hours - Save the Date
2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | GA

Improving the Bottom Line by Optimizing Patient Throughput - Save the Date
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
In Person Event – Maggiano’s Buckhead

ACHE Undercover Drop In - Save the Date
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | GA

Developing Mentoring and Coaching Skills - Save the Date
2026-09-17 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Virtual Event – More details forthcoming

Strategies of Effective Crisis Leadership - Save the Date
2026-10-15 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Virtual Event – Details to follow

ACHE Undercover Drop In - Save the Date
2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | GA
Networking across the state – Atlanta, Augusta and Athens.
More details forthcoming.

Green Hospitals and Healthcare - Save the Date
2026-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
In-person Event at Maggiano’s Buckhead.
More details forthcoming.

Senior Executive Fireside Chat - Save the Date
2026-12-03 16:30 - 18:00 | GA
More details forthcoming.

Holiday Event - ACHE of GA & GA HIMSS: Save the Date
2026-12-03 18:00 - 22:00 | GA
Lake Lanier – More details forthcoming.
