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Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (5-2-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (5-2-12)

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] Fishing is Good. The river run is over.  The fish will be staging on the flats and schooling up at areas […]

Winners of the Spring Chicken Cook-Off

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The winners of the 2012 Spring Chicken Festival Cook-Off have been announced by Executive Director Cindy Reed of Keep Hall Beautiful, the celebration’s sponsor. The Grand Champion award went to … [insert drum roll here] Walgreens! Peoples’ Choice awards went to: Chipotle Bros. by Budget Blinds Ninja Pig BBQ Gracie Jay’s   Showmanship Awards: Tuff […]

Opening Dates for Lake Allatoona Parks

Opening Dates for Lake Allatoona Parks

Tis the season to go camping, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains many Day Use areas near Lake Allatoona and the Etowah River.  With the exception of Upper Stamp Creek and Knox Bridge, they are handicap accessible.  Most have picnic areas that are ideal for barbecues and parties.  The Day Use area […]

Which Campgrounds Open on May 4th?

McKinney Campground is one of the USACE campgrounds open for autumn camping.

We had a pleasant winter, but spring has sprung and it’s time to go camping on Lake Allatoona! McKinney Campground and Sweetwater Campground are already open. Friday, May 4th is the opening day for additional parks and campgrounds, including McCaskey Creek Campground, Payne Campground, and Victoria Campground. Click on the links below for complete information […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-25-12)

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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 at [email protected] Line side fishing is Good. The river run is coming to an end.  The stripers and hybrids are really starting to […]

New Echota’s Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration

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New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the United States, largely because it is where the “Trail of Tears” march officially began in 1838. So many more significant events occurred there, as you will learn when you visit New Echota’s twelve original and reconstructed buildings — including the Council House, Court […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-18-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-18-12)

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 is very good! The fish are starting to come back down out of the rivers and school all over […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-11-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-11-12)

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] Fishing is Excellent! Stick with what I told you last week and you’ll catch fish.  Change nothing.  (Click Here for Fishing […]

Acworth Art Fest Begins April 14th

Acworth Art Fest Begins April 14th

Ever heard that saying, “When mama ain’t happy … ain’t nobody happy”?  Well, here’s a way to make mama — and the whole family — as happy as can be: the Acworth Art Fest, the weekend of April 14th. The Lake City’s historic Main Street will be the delightful backdrop for 120 whimsical and talented […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-4-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (4-4-12)

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] Fishing is Excellent! The river run is on, and the fish are also biting on the south end of the lake. […]