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Update: Lake Allatoona is Open for Business

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The future for Lake Allatoona is sunny and bright. One of the chilliest spring seasons on record in many areas and rainfall that caused flooding, damage and many closures seem to be over.  For now. According to the US Army Corps of Engineers, the lake (as of 5-15-2013) is about 4.5 feet above full pool. The […]

Wakeboard Event Moves to Cauble Park

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That was a lot of rain, huh? Who would have believed Lake Allatoona would be too full to host the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour event for this weekend, but that’s the deal. The whole shebang (yes, that’s a real word) is flowing over to Lake Acworth Beach at Acworth, GA’s Cauble Park. Most of us do […]

BUI Law Goes into Effect May 15th

Governor Nathan Deal ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Senate Bill 136 goes into effect in Georgia on May 15, 2013. Several state officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will attend informational sessions around the state at local marinas on Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday the 15th. The message will be […]

Water War Battles Continue

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New skirmishes in the water wars between Alabama, Florida and the great state of Georgia are being reported by Ray Henry of The Associated Press. The federal government is involved.  Again. A draft of the 2013 Water Resources Development Act could undermine the court decision that allows Georgians to use Lake Allatoona, for example, as a […]

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival in Cauble Park

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The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back for the fourth straight year and the organizers — North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, Superior Plumbing  and the Georgia Barbecue Association — believe it’ll be the best one yet. The fun begins Friday evening, May 10th, at 6 PM and continues on Saturday from 10 […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (5-9-13)

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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: [email protected]. Lines-side fishing is Good!! The lake is about eight feet above full pool and there is debris floating everywhere.  So if you’re […]

Allatoona’s Dam Sight

The floodgates of fun are open at Lake Allatoona!

The US Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) has opened the spillway gates on the dam at Allatoona Lake.  Temporarily. What a sight! ACE says the best views are from the Allatoona Lake Project Management Office or at Coopers Furnace Day Use Park. Heavy rains have flooded Allatoona’s shores and caused many campsites to be closed. Things should […]

Corps of Engineers Prepares for Summer

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Creating a giant lake isn’t as easy as it sounds.  Just ask the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACE).  Ever since they made Lake Allatoona, it’s been work, work, work. Right now ACE and a bunch of other organizations and agencies are getting ready for the upcoming recreation season. On May 25th, the US Coast Guard will offer […]

Flooded Campsites on Lake Allatoona

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High water from heavy rains has caused the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Allatoona to close a few campsites, but all the parks themselves are open, according to Chief Ranger of Recreation Linda Hartsfield. Numerous campsites, portions of day use areas and boat ramps are partially submerged and will be unavailable for use until […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (5-6-13)

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The men and women who enforce Georgia’s laws deserve our support. OK.  Maybe not the ones who hope to catch you speeding at the bottom of a huge hill. I mean the ones from Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division who venture into woods and swamps to catch perps like the ones who do […]