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A person in the water is much harder to see than most boaters realize. By: Jamie Burnett This Summer, we were riding down the main channel of Lake Martin when a pontoon pulling a tuber suddenly turned and started coming toward us. We immediately pulled the throttle back and slowed to idle, wondering where the
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A chance meeting at The Landing at Harbor Point turned into an unforgettable story about friendship, resilience, and why Six13’s founder chose Lake Martin for its Alabama debut.
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by Jamie Burnett John Thompson presents Ken & Tonya Holland with the Woodfin Martin award. A Legacy of Clean Water: Ken and Tonya Holland’s 20 Year Commitment to Lake Martin On the shores of Lake Martin, where sunrises shimmer across the water and sunsets stretch wide across the sky, Ken and Tonya Holland found what
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Hosts 2025 Fall Boating Basics and License Course at Locations Across the State The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations across the state. Each year, the Agency offers free hands-on classes that allow interaction
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Lake Martin Father and Son Saved After Boat Fire Near Kowaliga, A Story of Faith and Community by Jamie Burnett What started as a father-son camping trip on Lake Martin turned into a powerful reminder of faith, courage, and the strength of the incredible Lake Martin Boaters community. On Thursday afternoon, a local father, Jerrod
After the Storm: Football and Calm Mornings on Lake Martin by Jamie Burnett Looking at the lake this morning, I’m reminded that there’s always a calm that comes after a storm. A stillness on the water once the chaos subsides. Whether that comes from a summer storm over Lake Martin or from a Saturday night
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The Sound of Summer Ending… by Jamie Burnett The sandy beaches once hidden under the unsalted waters of Lake Martin are broader and lonelier as the lake drops for the winter months. The water’s calmer now that there aren’t so many of us churning it up with boats full of people who’ve had too much
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Swim Buoys on Lake Martin: What You Need to Know Throughout the summer and into the fall, Lake Martin is a hotspot for boating and recreational activities. To ensure the safety of all lake users, it’s essential to understand and adhere to the guidelines set forth by Alabama Power Company and the Alabama Law Enforcement
Life at The Lake, A series about the Boaters and the Boats of Lake Martin, Alabama Miller Time Turns Heads on Lake Martin for Over 20 Years Ric Miller was just 19 years old in 2004 when he and his father, Richard Miller Sr., drove up to Pier 57 in Counce, Tennessee, to check out
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Lake Martin July 4th Fireworks Explosion: What We Know On Friday evening, July 4, 2025 at approximately 9:14 p.m, a modified pontoon boat on Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County in Blue Creek was used as a fireworks launch platform. The barge was positioned near the Hwy 49 Bridge. During the celebration, multiple fireworks erupted into an explosion. Multiple agencies
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