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Learn About Gun Control at Georgia’s DNR Firearm Ranges

DNR Firearm Range at Wilson Shoals WMA  Banks County, north of Alto, GA. ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Guns are a part of American life.  Americans have a right to bear firearms, according to the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Some people disqualify themselves from that right by committing felonies. Others lose the right to own or possess firearms because they have been admitted to mental health facilities against their will, for example. Americans […]

Will 4th of July Fireworks Be Canceled Tonight?

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It’s raining.  On the 4th of July.  Are you wondering if the weather will cancel 4th of July fireworks tonight? Relax. My son-in-law works at the Weather Channel.  He’s the smartest guy there.  Probably. I’ve been watching the Weather Channel for so long, the weather babes smile at me while giving their forecasts.  Don’t believe […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report: Best Fishing of 2015!

Robert Eidson's 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 him at 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-sides: Outstanding!! The bite this week has been the best I have seen all year. Our boats have been on a roll all summer, […]

New Fireworks Law in Georgia

GA's bottle rocket law

A new fireworks law has taken effect in Georgia.  It regulates the sale of roman candles and stuff that loyal citizens once were forced to purchase in neighboring states in order to celebrate national holidays. And the rockets’ red glare… The legislation, House Bill 110, was sponsored by Representatives Jay Roberts, Scot Turner, Tom McCall, […]

July 4th Fireworks Near Lake Allatoona

July 4th Fireworks in North Georgia

Planning to stay around the house over the 4th of July weekend to watch your neighbors shoot it out with newly legal fireworks this year? If not, here’s a list of places where you can watch the professionals perform their pyrotechnic tricks. The Fourth of July begins with a bang just after dark on Friday, July 3rd, […]

Glorious Pearls Created by The Oysters in Blue Ridge, GA

Shannen & Bill Oyster of Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

It’s easy to tell people we meet, “Oh! It’s great to get to know you!”  But it might not be a big deal. That can be a nice thing to say before we go our separate ways and never think of them ever again. Until you meet Bill and Shannen.  They live, work and love one another […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report by Robert Eidson’s First Bite Guide Service

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 him at 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-side fishing is Good! The bite this week has been Excellent. Downlining shad is still the ticket to catching big numbers. Downlines fished in […]

USA’s Top 100 Fishing Spots include 4 Georgia State Parks

Fish don't care who catches them.

Four state parks in Georgia have been honored, according to the group Take Me Fishing, as among the 2015 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the United States of America. The list was timed for release during National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 6-14, 2015. GA State Parks in Top 100 Family Friendly Places […]

Apply Online for Quota Hunt Permits in Georgia

Not all game hunting  in Georgia is subject to quotas.

Applying for a quota hunt permit has never been easier.  You can now apply online in just minutes for deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others for both children and adults, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. A quota hunt is a scheduled event at a Wildlife Management Area or other […]

Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Returns to Acworth

pro wakeboard

The Pro Wakeboard Tour comes back to Acworth’s Dallas Landing Park on Friday and Saturday, June 5th & 6th, for wicked fun times. On Friday, it’s qualifying for athletes from all over the nation who come to compete at the highest levels on Lake Acworth. Saturday brings the main event from noon all the way through […]