Labor Day weekend is traditionally the last big weekend at area lakes. And Lake Lanier is no exception.
Big crowds are expected Monday and it's a win-win for businesses along the lake.
Area business owners say business is up 10 percent from 2009.
At this time last year Lake Lanier was suffering from a massive drought, along with much of the state.
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