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Boat Explodes on Lake Lanier

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Everything was going splendidly for three people aboard an antique 1957 Chris-Craft vessel on Lake Lanier on Father’s Day — until about 2 PM, when the boat caught fire and exploded near Buford Dam Park. Three people on the craft suffered injuries, including burns.  The injuries were not life threatening. Authorities with Gwinnett County’s fire […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (6-18-13)

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You see an alligator while strolling around McDuffie County. Your little yippy dog wants to take it on, tooth to tooth. You are determining your chances of survival and, in spite of your mother in law, you decide to save your life and run away. Then what do you do? You call Georgia’s Department of […]

Support Wildlife in Georgia

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Everybody says they want to support wildlife, but who actually has a wild life?  Besides, if you had one you’d only get busted, fired, kicked out, sued, disowned and teased by nasty children. That doesn’t mean you cannot support a different type of wildlife.  You can! Our friendly friends at the Georgia Department of Natural […]

West Point WMA Shooting Range Closing

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The West Point Wildlife Management Area’s public shooting range will be closed — temporarily — from Wednesday, June 19, 2013 until Tuesday, July 2nd, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. The Troup County facility will be shut down in order for improvements to be made by workers who would rather perform […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (6-12-13)

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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 is Great. The fish are in their summer pattern.  The bite that was so strong mid-lake is starting to slow […]

Drowning Death at Lake Allatoona

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We regret to inform you of the death of Debra Elaine Hansard, age 56, of Acworth, Georgia.  She passed away on Wednesday at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Ms. Hansard was swimming at Lake Allatoona with her family on Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2013, off Kellogg Creek Road at the end of McCurley Road, in an area not […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (6-6-13)

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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 is Great. The summer bite is in full swing.  All the major creeks are producing good numbers of fish right […]

GA State Parks Are Dog Friendly

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You’re welcome to go for a walk — or go camping — with your dog in one of Georgia’s state parks this summer. That way you’ll both get some exercise and have fun outdoors … in addition to having quality time together. Camping What could be more fun to Fido than camping in the woods?  More than […]

Boat Capsizes on Lake Allatoona

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  Life preservers should be worn by those who want to preserve their own life or the lives of loved ones while boating on Lake Allatoona. For the second time in two weeks, a boat was swamped by the wake of another vessel and turned over, tossing the occupants into the lake unexpectedly. The latest incident […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (5-30-13)

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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-sides: Good!!! The lake is back down to its normal level and there is very little debris. The fish are starting to […]