Pamela A. Keene

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Journalist | Photographer at Freelance

journalist and photographer writing about travel, gardening, personality features, diversity, home improvement, lifestyle and more.

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Articles

4th annual Lake Lanier Boat Show

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

The weekend of April 25-27 showcases the epitome of summer fun on the water. That’s when the Lake Lanier Boat Show takes place at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Organizers say that there will be more than 15 boat dealers, 50 brands and more than 250 boats selling new 2025 boats as well as last year’s boats and brokered boats.
The ‘real’ Silk Road: small towns tell the story

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

Lakeside News’ Senior Reporter Pam Keene continues her adventures around the globe with her latest installment – Marco Polo’s Silk Road, Part 3. The adventure took her to parts of the former Soviet Union where she experienced life in Central Asia beyond her expectations. In this article, she reports about the “real” Silk Road sites on the southwestern part of the country close to the border of Turkmenistan.
UYC celebrates remodel, clubhouse expansion

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

What began three years ago on a sub-freezing Christmas Eve has turned into a blessing in disguise for members of University Yacht Club. Last month, the club celebrated the beginning of a major remodeling of the clubhouse, the brick-and-mortar heartbeat of the historic club on Lake Lanier. “Our clubhouse has always been the major gathering place since the early days of the club,” said Caleb Clarke, former commodore and current fleet chaplain.
Sign up for Lake Lanier Dragon Boat challenge: no experience necessary

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

The Saturday, May 17, Gainesville Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a free for all. Not like you may think, however. “Teams that register will be given a free practice in the boats with a trained steersperson before the event,” said Kim Martin, Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club executive director. “Business, community teams, youth groups and neighborhood teams are encouraged to register early to maximize their practice time, which is free.
ABG Gainesville celebrates 10 years

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

What was just a dream in the early years of the 21st century has become a world-class destination. Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville opened on May 15, 2015, after more than 10 years of planning, design and construction plus hundreds of thousands of hours of volunteer time to propagate an untold number of plants, trees and shrubs. All propagation was done by staff with volunteer assistance to grow the plants in the greenhouse and nursery.
Local game warden receives DNR Law Enforcement Torch Award

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

As a young hunter and angler, Adam Kimbrough thought about becoming a game warden so that he could have a career that worked with wildlife. The award is given annually to a game warden who has served five years or less. “Growing up in Morristown, Tennessee, I was always hunting and fishing,” said Kimbrough, who has worked with the Law Enforcement Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the past three and a half years.
Troncalli earns Life Membership Award from America’s Boating Club

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

Ed Troncalli, a longtime member of America’s Boating Club / United States Power Squadron, has been recognized by the national organization for his 25 years of significant service. ABC Atlanta Commander Cindy Ringwall presented Troncalli with his lapel pin at a recent meeting. The club is Lake Lanier’s local club, serving Northeast Georgia. Membership is open to the public. The club offers a full range of boating education classes. For more information, visit americasboatingclubatlanta.org.
Lake Lanier Association holds annual celebration April 13; members only

3 weeks ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

Don’t worry. If you haven’t joined or renewed your 2025 membership to the Lake Lanier Association, there’s still a way to attend its Sunday, April 13, member celebration. Free admission for the LLA-Members-Only event applies to current or new members who renew or join by April 13. Officials are requesting that attendees register as soon as possible.
Dawson Commission plans new pier at War Hill Park

1 month ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

Dawson County Parks and Recreation will soon have a new pier at War Hill Park. The Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved using funds from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 7 at its February 20 meeting. The board also accepted a proposed bid for $212,500 for the construction. The county holds a 25-year lease for the park with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Annual Change of Watch for America’s Boating Club Atlanta

1 month ago | lakesidenews.com | Pamela A. Keene

As is tradition in the boating world, marine-related organizations celebrate the Change of Watch when new leadership takes the helm. In early February America’s Boating Club Atlanta recognized its incoming commander, executive committee and various award recipients. Pictured, outgoing Commander Barak Zukerman passes the commander’s flag featuring three tridents to incoming Commander Cindy Ringwall.