Park Marina on Lake Allatoona

Happy Thanksgiving!

Power at the marina is currently out. Cobb EMC has been alerted. They are saying 11:45 pm for the restoration time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you’re there in the dark, please be careful and safe.

The pump out station is will be inoperable for the next 24 hours. It will be repaired and reopened tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Happy 4th of July, America!

Waffle House Saturday is back this weekend at Park Marina! Come get your breakfast on the lake! #lakeallatoona #wafflehouse

Whatever you do, don't use this product on fiberglass... or aluminum. #CarbonaroEffect

Come and get it! Breakfast is served this morning at Park Marina! Waffle House: 8am-2pm next to Park Marina office. Please remember to practice social distancing at all times!

Breakfast for all boaters tomorrow! Call to place order and pick up at Park Marina's Gas Island! Back again this Saturday!! Come by park marina's fuel dock 8am-2pm for some old fashion southern classics! We appreciate everyone practicing social distancing protocols when picking up you order. ... Who's week has just been made?!

Now is the time to support small businesses in our local community. This weekend we are extending our arms to help another locally owned business, Waffle House. They will be serving up breakfast to our members this Saturday so come on by the marina office and enjoy some of the south's best breakfast! #smallbusinesssaturdays #supportourcommunity

We want to keep everyone boating while also ensuring the safety of others during this time of social distancing! Take a look at these guidelines that have been adopted are a direct result of last weekends level of boaters on the lake. Please adhere to these guidelines so further measures aren't taken and we can all continue to enjoy our lake during these troubling times! Please contact the marina office if we can help you with anything! https://www.discoverboating.com//boating-during-coronaviru

NOW HIRING: Marine Service Technician (Kennesaw/Woodstock area) www.bestinboating.com/apply *Compensation*: Rate based on experience and certification(s), usual...ly starting at $20/hour Employment type: Full-time The objective of this position is to fix it right the first time by properly identifying problems, determining the cause(s) and providing resolution in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our company is currently searching for an experienced marine service technician. Experience with a wide range of water craft is desirable. The technician is responsible for servicing Yamaha personal watercraft, Yamaha sport boats, Bayliner , Tracker boats and marine products, including Mercury motors, for both external customers and in preparing boats for sale or rentals. Experienced, entry-level and/or auto technicians are encouraged to gain manufacturer certification by attending classes as required. Manufacturer education paid for by company. Responsibilities: Provide superior customer service by reading and understanding work orders to perform required repairs Perform mechanical repair work on personal watercraft and other marine vehicles including disassembly, inspection, overhaul and replacement of components Demonstrate get it right the first time attitude to perform repairs in a timely fashion and provide superior customer satisfaction Examine the unit (including trailer) to identify any other needed repairs and notify the Service Manager to communicate requirements to the customer Maintain accurate work order records for recording time and billing customers. Operate a tractor, forklift and/or hoist to position units as required Maintain a safe work environment Advise customers on additional service and/or maintenance issues Communicate with other employees, insurance adjusters, warranty advisers, claim representatives, etc. as needed Install and repair accessories such as radios, depth finders, electronics, or any other boat components Productively manage the work schedule to ensure all jobs are completed on time while maintaining productivity standards and customer satisfaction goals Compensation is based on an hourly bill rate based on experience and certification. Also, internal work and general shop work has billed rates based on experience. Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds for short distances. Frequent stooping, kneeling, and reaching may be required to both pick and place materials on shelving units. Entry level, experienced, and/or certified marine technicians or automobile technicians are encouraged to apply today! www.bestinboating.com/apply

Come stop by the Best In Boating marina booth at the Atlanta Boat Show and grab some freebies & info on storing your boat with us! We would love to have you at any of our 5 marinas! The show is open today until 9pm and tomorrow 10am-6pm! BestInBoating.com #atlantaboatshow #atlanta

Don’t Miss Out! B O A T R A F F L E ONLY $10/ Chance!!... On September 28th, Park Marina on Lake Allatoona & Paradise Rental Boats - Lake Allatoona Crew will be competing in the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter’s 1st Annual Bed Race! We have committed to raise at least $2,500 to benefit this amazing organization! To help us reach our goal, we are raffling a chance to win a FULL DAY8-hour Rental, to be enjoyed any (non-holiday) Monday-Friday on our brand new 2019 Island Voyager yacht on Lake Allatoona!! The details... At 40 feet long, this yacht can accommodate up to 28 passengers. It features a bathroom, a slide from the spacious upper deck, a wet bar with a sink, mini-fridge and microwave, a tanning platform, a generator for electrical power and a stereo system with Bluetooth! This boat is perfect for corporate parties, family reunions and birthday gatherings! The rental of this boat is worth $749! Raffle tickets are only $10 each!! Buy as many chances as you want! In fact, buy LOTS of chances! Because every cent we raise is going to support local homeless families and children right here in our community! We will draw the winning name live on Facebook at the Race, on Sept. 28th! So make your donations/buy your tickets TODAY to secure your chance to win! Please help us be the team that raises the most money to aid in providing many families a good night’s sleep! Ways to donate/purchase tickets: 1. Click on http://igfn.us/f/2ens/n to make a donation at our giving page. 2. Text in pledges to 41444. To make a text pledge, you will enter 41444 as the phone number and then in the message put PARADISEBOATS19 in all caps followed by the amount you would like to pledge. You will receive a text reply with a link to complete your payment. 3. Make checks payable to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter (with Park Marina or Paradise Rental Boats on the memo line). Checks can be turned in at Park Marina’s Office or mailed to: The Good Neighbor Shelter 110 E. Porter Street Cartersville, GA 30120 Drawing is on Saturday Sept 28, 2019! Visit www.paradiserentalboats.com to check out the Island Voyager! All donations are 100% tax deductible Shelter info: The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter is the beneficiary of the Bed Race. Good Neighbor provides emergency shelter as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual support to homeless men, women, and families in our community. All of their guests must be drug and alcohol free and either looking for work or working. In 2019 they will help more than 600 people find jobs, save money, and secure new places to call home. Good Neighbor also serves 13 families in Transitional Housing who are working and taking classes at local community colleges to prepare for living-wage employment and improve their children’s future. Each day about 70 people are being sheltered through their programs including nearly 40 children under the age of 18. Thank you so much for your support!

Tree contractors just hit a water line. Water has been turned off for the repair. We hope to have it restored very soon.

Don’t Miss Out! B O A T R A F F L E ONLY $10/ Chance!!... On September 28th, William Archer & the Park Marina/Paradise Boat Rentals Crew will be competing in the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter’s 1st Annual Bed Race! Yep, you heard that right! We have committed to raise at least $2,500 to benefit this amazing organization! To help us reach our goal, we are raffling a chance to win a FULL DAY/ 8-hour Rental, to be enjoyed any (non-holiday) Monday-Friday on their brand new 2019 Island Voyager Yacht!! Y’all, this thing is super nice & was designed especially for that outing on the lake you’ve been dreaming about! The details... At 40 feet long, this yacht can accommodate up to 28 passengers. It features a bathroom, a slide from the spacious upper deck, a wet bar with a sink, mini-fridge and microwave, a tanning platform, a generator for electrical power and a stereo system with Bluetooth! This boat is perfect for corporate parties, family reunions and birthday gatherings! The rental of this boat is worth $749! Raffle tickets are only $10 each!! Buy as many chances as you want! In fact, buy LOTS of chances! Because every cent we raise is going to support local homeless families and children right here in our community! We will draw the winning name live on Facebook at the Race, on Sept. 28th! So make your donations/buy your tickets TODAY to secure your chance to win! Please help us be the team that raises the most money to aid in providing many families a good night’s sleep! (Read all about Good Neighbor down below.) Ways to donate/ purchase tickets: 1. Click on http://igfn.us/f/2ens/n to make a donation at our giving page. 2. Text in pledges to 41444. To make a text pledge, you will enter 41444 as the phone number and then in the message put PARADISEBOATS19 in all caps followed by the amount you would like to pledge. You will receive a text reply with a link to complete your payment. 3. Make checks payable to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter (with Park Marina or Paradise Rental Boats on the memo line). Checks can be handed to someone on our team, turned in at Park Marina’s Office or mailed to: The Good Neighbor Shelter 110 E. Porter Street Cartersville, GA 30120 (You won’t receive an actual ticket, but your name will be assigned a number(s) based on how many chances you purchase. We will share the spread sheet with all the names & corresponding numbers before the drawing. We will finalize the list by Friday night, the 27th, & then draw the lucky number on Saturday!) Visit www.paradiserentalboats.com to check out the Island Voyager! All donations are 100% tax deductible and the Shelter sends out letters in January of each year to acknowledge donations made for tax preparation purposes. Shelter info: The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter is the beneficiary of the Bed Race. Good Neighbor provides emergency shelter as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual support to homeless men, women, and families in our community. All of their guests must be drug and alcohol free and either looking for work or working. In 2019 they will help more than 600 people find jobs, save money, and secure new places to call home. Good Neighbor also serves 13 families in Transitional Housing who are working and taking classes at local community colleges to prepare for living-wage employment and improve their children’s future. Each day about 70 people are being sheltered through their programs including nearly 40 children under the age of 18. Thank you so much for your support!