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Tellus Science Museum Presents: Jurassic Park

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Tellus Science Museum — Cartersville’s best kept secret — invites you to Jurassic Park (don’t worry, the monsters won’t get you) on Saturday, April 21, 2012. There probably isn’t a more boring word than “lecture,” but don’t let that fool you.  Ralph Dutra — who has received two Oscar nominations for his work as an […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-11-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-11-12)

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Fishing is Excellent! Stick with what I told you last week and you’ll catch fish.  Change nothing.  (Click Here for Fishing […]

Acworth Art Fest Begins April 14th

Acworth Art Fest Begins April 14th

Ever heard that saying, “When mama ain’t happy … ain’t nobody happy”?  Well, here’s a way to make mama — and the whole family — as happy as can be: the Acworth Art Fest, the weekend of April 14th. The Lake City’s historic Main Street will be the delightful backdrop for 120 whimsical and talented […]

Magnificent Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA

Gibbs Gardens ~ Photo b Robert Sutherland

If you’ve never been to Ball Ground, GA, please plan a day trip that includes Gibbs Gardens — a gem for all those who love flowers and landscaping. Imagine 300-acres of Eden-like beauty set in the forested foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The rolling hills, shade trees and abundant springs and streams create an […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-4-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-4-12)

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Fishing is Excellent! The river run is on, and the fish are also biting on the south end of the lake. […]

Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?

Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?

The Appalachian Trail means different things to different people.  It’s more than just a great alibi when you want leave the governor’s office and fly to Argentina to hang out with your girlfriend.  Much more. The motivations, goals and hopes of those who hit the trail are fascinating.  We’ve collected many of their tales and […]

Canton’s Dam Expenses

Canton's Dam Expenses

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution sought an open records request and is reporting what Canton, GA, pays annually for construction, operating costs and bond payments for the 414-acre Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Cherokee County.  The discovery was made while trying to determine the value of the reservoir.  A draft of a consultant’s report finally details what […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-21-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-21-12)

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Line-sides: Good. I wasn’t on the lake much this week, due to my eye surgery – but when I did get […]

No Decision on Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Transaction

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A well-written story by Geoff Folsom came to our attention.  LakeAllatoona.com knew you’d want to read it. As you may know, the sale of the City of Canton’s portion of the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir to the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority is hotly contended. Even if the parties did agree, no one seems to know the […]

Right to Hike’s Inaugural Spring Golf Classic

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LakeAllatoona.com encourages you to support Right to Hike, Inc., based in Atlanta. This outstanding non-profit group was founded after Meredith Hope Emerson went missing on the Appalachian Trail near Blood Mountain in January of 2008. You are safer on the Appalachian Trail — and wherever you enjoy the outdoors — because of Right to Hike, […]