SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA - As expected, the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend is sure to be a busy one on Georgia’s lakes and waterways, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Conservation Rangers will do their best to ensure the safety of everyone on the water and boaters are strongly encouraged to remain alert and aware at all times. 

So far this year in Georgia, there have been 48 boating incidents resulting in 16 injuries and 7 boating incident-related fatalities.