There are two ways to watch Venus pass in front of the sun in what is termed a “transit of Venus.” 1) You can look directly at the sun and go blind. 2) Stop by the Tellus Museum to observe this phenomenon perfectly safely. Trust me, the correct choice is #2. Venus transits are extremely rare. […]
Everybody deserves to have summer fun! The good folks who run the Acworth Parks and Recreation Horizon Kickball League know that as well as anyone. Parents of children with developmental and physical disabilities are invited to sign up now for kickball games to be played at Horizon Field, located at 4000 S. Main St. in Acworth. […]
The most important thing you should know about buying a house with a dock on Lake Allatoona is (ready?) you should invite me for dinner. After that, things can get a bit more complicated. Do yourself a favor and verify that the property you are purchasing comes with a dock permit. Simply call the Allatoona Project Management […]
Several spots near Lake Allatoona have trails designed for off-road bicycling. Blankets Creek Trails can accommodate riders of all skill levels. There are seven trails that range from 1/4 mile to more than four miles in length. The Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain State Park and the Pine Mountain Trail, managed by Cartersville […]
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 at [email protected] Line side fishing: Very Good. The only thing that has changed since last week’s report is the bite — it has […]
Sad news to report this Memorial Day weekend. Rigoberto Lara Hernandez, 34, of Woodstock, GA, drowned in Lake Allatoona, near Galts Ferry on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Rescuers were notified just before 2 PM that Mr. Hendandez was swimming and was found later floating lifeless. Alert citizens tried to save Mr. Hernandez on the scene […]
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia State Patrol and TEAM Georgia will combine their efforts this Memorial Day weekend to keep Georgians safe. Last year, the GA State Patrol investigated 312 accidents over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. There were 13 fatalities; alcohol was a factor in six of them. In cars and trucks, eight […]
OK, I am not going to lie to you. I don’t have a clue if the gigantic water slide at Acworth’s Dallas Landing Park is the biggest one in the world. For all I know, the Grand Poobah of Rackafrackastan has a bigger one in his dining room. Our kids don’t have to know that. […]
I’m a romantic … living in the days of Opie, Lucy and Jed Clampett. Call me crazy, but I still believe in honesty, courtesy and long-range weather forecasts. If you and the family are fixin’ to head to Lake Allatoona this weekend, you’ll want to know if it’s going to rain. The Weather Channel (TWC) […]
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 at [email protected] Line side fishing: Great!! The summer bite is almost in full swing and the bite is great. All the major creeks […]