Now that Lake Martin is almost at full pool, lake goers and boaters alike are ready for summer on the water.
Before taking full advantage of the warm weather, Lake Martin Dock Company owner and Lake Martin Resource Association president Jodie McGirt advises evaluating your dock before regular use.
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