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Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?

Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?

The Appalachian Trail means different things to different people.  It’s more than just a great alibi when you want leave the governor’s office and fly to Argentina to hang out with your girlfriend.  Much more. The motivations, goals and hopes of those who hit the trail are fascinating.  We’ve collected many of their tales and […]

Canton’s Dam Expenses

Canton's Dam Expenses

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution sought an open records request and is reporting what Canton, GA, pays annually for construction, operating costs and bond payments for the 414-acre Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Cherokee County.  The discovery was made while trying to determine the value of the reservoir.  A draft of a consultant’s report finally details what […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-21-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-21-12)

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-sides: Good. I wasn’t on the lake much this week, due to my eye surgery – but when I did get […]

No Decision on Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Transaction

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A well-written story by Geoff Folsom came to our attention.  LakeAllatoona.com knew you’d want to read it. As you may know, the sale of the City of Canton’s portion of the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir to the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority is hotly contended. Even if the parties did agree, no one seems to know the […]

Right to Hike’s Inaugural Spring Golf Classic

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LakeAllatoona.com encourages you to support Right to Hike, Inc., based in Atlanta. This outstanding non-profit group was founded after Meredith Hope Emerson went missing on the Appalachian Trail near Blood Mountain in January of 2008. You are safer on the Appalachian Trail — and wherever you enjoy the outdoors — because of Right to Hike, […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-14-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-14-12)

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-sides: Excellent.   Fishing for white bass, stripers and hybrids is fantastic right now.  The live-bait bite right now is great too. […]

Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Fest: March 16-18th

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Dahlonega, GA is the Southern Gateway to the Appalachian Trail. You’re invited to visit Dahlonega for the celebration of the town’s latest claim to fame: being named an official Appalachian Trail Community by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Dahlonega’s Trail Fest officially begins Friday, March 18, but the great times start Thursday evening as the Dahlonega […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (3-7-12)

First Bite Guide Service

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-sides are excellent!  Fishing for white bass, stripers and hybrids is fantastic.  The live-bait bite right now is great too!  Shad, […]

First-Time Campers: Borrow Gear from GA State Parks

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Now there is no excuse not to take the family camping, thanks to an ingenious program from Georgia’s State Parks Department.  First-time campers can try out borrowed gear from one of the leaders in sporting goods, REI. “We realized that some people like the idea of camping, but they’re a little intimidated and don’t know if they […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-29-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (2-29-12)

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-sides are GREAT!!!  The bite this week has been very good.  I can’t believe it is March and the bite is […]