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DNR Law Enforcement Report (4-13-13)

GA Wildlife

You’re probably a nice person.  You brush your teeth and say “Thank you” to strangers. But that wouldn’t be enough for me to go out alone into the semi-wilderness to face down hunters — loaded with ammo or whatever else they’re loaded with or on — for you. Somebody has to be a ranger.  I’m […]

Annual Passes for Corps of Engineers’ Parks

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One of the best ways for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) park visitors to save money is to invest in an annual pass. USACE operates 32 day-parks in our area, including Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona. You can choose to cough up $4.00 per day per vehicle to enter USACE day-use areas or simply […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (3-30-13)

GA Wildlife

Bringing a gun to a knife fight?  I get it. Bringing an AK-47 to hunt turkeys?  I don’t get it. Wildlife Resources Division Rangers administer the state’s hunter education and boating safety programs.  They also investigate violations of wildlife laws, and hunting and boating incidents. Here are a few highlights from their recent Law Enforcement Report: […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-11-13)

First Bite Guide Service

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]. Line-side fishing is:  Good right now. The water temperature is heating up fast and the bite is really starting to get good.  The river […]

Frog’s Greatest Hits CD Released

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You’ve heard of the Trogs … The Beatles … The Byrds … Phish … The Eagles and The Animals, so why not grab the latest CD from the frogs. You’ll love their rendition of “Roe, Roe, Roe Your Boat.” Yes, this masterpiece contains all the top hits of Georgia’s frogs! See if you can hear Sittin’ on […]

Deer Hunting Season Rumors

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division wants you to know the length of the deer hunting season has not been shortened — as has been reported by some media sources. The DNR’s Assistant Chief of the Game Management Section John Bowers put it this way, “The proposed regulations under consideration recommend […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-4-13)

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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]. Line-side fishing: Good right now. The river bite is on hold for now, but it will pick back up as the water starts […]

Acworth Art Fest: April 13 & 14

Acworth Art Fest

Historic Main Street in Acworth is always fun, but during the Acworth Art Fest it really pops. For two days, Saturday, April 13th & Sunday, April 14th, downtown Acworth will be splashed by colorful displays of unique artwork from 120 artists visiting from around the country. Acworth — “The Lake City” — is right up […]

Road Closure to Red Top State Park

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Red Top Mountain State Park is heavenly. A zillion people a day zoom by on I-75, all freaked out that other cars are clogging their personal highway by only going 85 mph in a 70-mph zone. They blow by the universe parallel to the freeway where relaxation and recreation reign. Hop off the highway and […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-27-13)

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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]. Line-side fishing right now is: Fair. The cold front that we had earlier this week slowed the bite down.  Look for the […]