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April Events in Georgia’s State Parks

Volunteer at Lake Allatoona's Red Top Mountain State Park

Georgia is a paradise with beautiful parks and historic sites.  One of the most difficult decisions we face is where to spend our recreation time because there are so many options. Our friends at Georgia State Parks have made things worse by offering special events around the state.  Here are a few that will help […]

2014 Acworth Art Fest ~ April 5th & 6th

Acworth Art Fest

Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is the perfect backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country to display their works of art at the 3rd Annual Acworth Art Fest. Their creative booth displays will again decorate beautiful Main Street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-26-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. The lake is Good!!!  The bite this week is the same as last week’s, change nothing. There have been some good reports […]

Georgia’s Seasonal Trout Streams Open March 29, 2014

Secret Trout Stream ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

The cotton might not be high, but the fish will be jumping on March 29, 2014: the opening of seasonal trout streams in Georgia. Plenty of trout are being stocked in North Georgia’s cold-water streams as anglers prepare for the opening day of seasonal trout streams.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division […]

Pictures of Dahlonega’s Trail Fest 2014

Dahlonega Trail Fest 2014 ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Dahlonega is a wonderful place to enjoy free olde tyme music, first dates, buying treasures, popping The Question or celebrating a treasured anniversary. Dahlonega’s fame among Appalachian Trail enthusiasts extends beyond its mere proximity to the Trail. The town welcomes adventurers who hit the Trail and sends them off each spring with the Dahlonega Trail Fest.  This […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-20-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. The lake is coming ALIVE!! There have been good reports from both the north end and south end of the lake this […]

Seed Bombs & Pickleball at Red Top Mountain S.P.

Volunteer at Lake Allatoona's Red Top Mountain State Park

What has happened to the America we knew and loved? The America — Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave — that once knew what a seed bomb was … and proudly taught its children how to make one of their own? At ease, citizen!  A remnant of seed bomb builders will […]

Hot Tips for Fishing in Georgia’s Waters

Top secret fishing hole in Georgia. ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Yes, Big Brother is watching us and searching our texts and e-mails. But Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources — our friendly Little Brother — is passing out hot tips on the best ways to fish in our great state’s 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers. Maybe the NSA would stay out of trouble if they fished […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-13-14)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-sides: Decent!!! Well, fishing is starting to pick up on Allatoona.  The south end of the lake is still holding fish.  But […]

News of Infected Bats in Georgia

A bat with white-nose syndrome. ~ Photograph courtesy of GA DNR

I knew you’d like that headline.  Don’t worry.  You won’t awake at 3 AM with bats in your bedroom.  Probably. A disease affecting bats is spreading in Georgia.  It’s not a threat to us, but white-nose syndrome is deadly to bats. On March 4th, a team led by DNR biologist Trina Morris found significant evidence […]