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Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Open November 1st

Robert's Secret Trout Stream ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Saturday, November 1, 2014, is going to be a big day for trout anglers in Georgia because that’s when fishing reopens on five delayed harvest trout streams. The weather is going to be a bit nippy in the morning, but the fantastic scenery and the thrill of going after a trophy trout will make it a […]

Leaf Watch 2014 ~ The Leaf Peepers’ Guide to Fall Foliage

Fantastic fall foliage is all around Lake Allatoona.  Leaf Watch 2014 will show you where the leaves are peaking.  ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Several state parks in Georgia are nearing the peak of autumn’s most colorful fall foliage.  The phone app, Leaf Watch 2014, can tell you where to find the best color and how to get there. Leaf Watch 2014 is a free, simple to navigate website and smartphone app that has the best information on where you’ll find the […]

Special Disabled Hunters Archery-Only Deer Hunt

Woods around Lake Allatoona ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

On Monday and Tuesday, December 8th and 9th, 2014, a limited number of disabled hunters who are permanently confined to a wheelchair will be allowed to an archery-only deer hunt at McKinney Campground, courtesy of the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona. Hunting blinds will be provided throughout McKinney Campground, but are by reservation […]

Commemorative Civil War Burning of Marietta ~ 11-8-14

View the Commemorative Civil War Burning of Marietta on Saturday, November 8, 2014

It’s going to be a hot time in the old town of Marietta on Saturday, November 8, 2014, when they commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, including the Burning of Marietta, with a real-life experience of General Sherman’s devastating burning of the Historic Square and the City’s triumphant rebirth. Please Note:  Sorry, these historians […]

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (10-23-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Report is brought to you by First Bite Guide Service. Contact Robert by e-mail at [email protected] or call 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-sides: Decent to Decent! The fishing has slowed down a little this week, but should rebound quickly as soon as our overnight temperatures stabilize. The fish […]

Robert Eidson’s Striper & Hybrid Bass Fishing Report for Lake Allatoona (10-16-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Striper & Hybrid Bass Fishing Report for Lake Allatoona is brought to you by First Bite Guide Service. Contact Robert by e-mail at [email protected] or call 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-sides: Decent to Good!!! The fish are starting to move up on the flats and points. Our better bite has been north […]

New Presentations by the Cherokee County Historical Society

Cherokee County History Museum

Our friends at the Cherokee County Historical Society have a couple of special presentations for us in October.  We hope you’ll be able to enjoy them both. Everyday Life: Demonstrations of 19th Century Tools and Skills for Everyday Living Canton Tourism, Inc., Around About Media, and the Joe E. Johnston Foundation have joined hands to bring […]

Marietta’s 38th Annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival

Marietta Square Farmers Market

Marietta’s 38th Annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 9 AM until 5 PM.  There’s something in store for everyone.  Truly. The Harvest Square Festival is for normal folks.  Or at least it’s for folks who enjoy meandering around Marietta’s spectacular square examining paintings, pottery, woodworking, jewelry and […]

Deer Season Opens 10-18-14. Hunt Safely & Turn in Poachers

Turn in Poachers

Deer season for those who hunt with firearms opens in Georgia on October 18, 2014.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division (LED)reminds hunters to always put safety first, use courtesy and to respect the property where you hunt. LED officials urge you to obey hunting laws because many more eyes may be watching […]

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (10-9-14)

First Bite Guide Service

This Lake Allatoona Fishing Report by Robert Eidson is brought to you by First Bite Guide Service.  Contact Robert by e-mail at [email protected] or call 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-sides:  Decent!! The long summer heat took its toll on the line-sides. Fish are scattered from one end of the lake to the other […]