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Seven Rules for Meeting a Bear Camping in the Woods

Seven Rules for Meeting a Bear Camping in the Woods

Although it’s unlikely you’ll meet a bear camping in the woods, you might actually meet a bear while YOU are camping in the woods. Should that happen, follow these seven simple rules: Rule Number One:  There are 5,100 bears in Georgia’s woods.  There’s probably only one of you.  Tick them off and they win. Rule […]

Governor Deal Seeks Lower BUI Limits

Governor Deal Seeks Lower BUI Limits

Governor Deal announced that he will seek lower limits for Boating Under the Influence and for hunting under the influence when Georgia’s General Assembly reconvenes in January 2013. The deaths of two young boys — Griffin Prince and Jake Prince — in a boating accident on Lake Lanier was alcohol related. Paul J. Bennett has been […]

Body of Griffin Prince Found in Lake Lanier

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Thanks to the tireless efforts of local, state and federal agencies working together, the body of Griffin Prince has been found in Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford Dam. Griffin went missing after a horrific boating accident Monday, June 18th on Lake Lanier, not far from Shoal Creek Park and Buford […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (6-27-12)

Robert Eidson's 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 side fishing is great. Guys, the summer pattern is in full swing right now.  That means it is time for […]

Dock Permits Temporarily Suspended

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The Allatoona Lake Army Corps of Engineers’ Chief Ranger of Recreation Linda Hartsfield confirmed with LakeAllatoona.com that Rangers have temporarily suspended evaluations of permit requests for new private docks, requests for upgrades to existing private docks, and proposed shoreline stabilization projects on Lake Allatoona. Water safety is a higher priority during the busy summer season on […]

Acworth’s Summer Sport Camp Schedule

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Ronald Reagan was a cheerleader at Eureka College, located near a town called “Normal” in Illinois. Afterward, Ronald Reagan was a famous movie star.  Then, governor of California.  Finally, he became one of America’s greatest presidents! Was it all because he was a cheerleader?  Probably, but we’ll never know for sure. Do you want your […]

The Science of Fireworks at Tellus Museum

July 4th Fireworks in North Georgia

Historians are not normally thought of as funny (as in “ha-ha”) people.  But they know some pretty clever stuff.  For example: •  Why was Washington not born on Washington’s Birthday? •  Why did the century begin in 2001, not 2000? •  Did the pope actually rule ten days out of existence? •  Why won’t the year […]

Lake Allatoona Marinas

Lake Allatoona Marinas

Ever heard that old saying, “Any port in a storm”? Yeah.  Uhhh, I hate to break this to you … but that doesn’t mean you can tie up on any dock you see when your boat goes all Titanic on you. I have good news, matey! Lake Allatoona has eight marinas to serve you … and […]

Operation Dry Water Cracks Down on BUI

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up across the country to educate the public on the dangers of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and to arrest boaters on Lake Allatoona and elsewhere who violate the law. BUI was a factor in the recent boating deaths on Lake Lanier.  Conservation rangers have made 63 […]

Lake Allatoona’s Finest Attractions

Lake Allatoona's Finest Attractions

Lake Allatoona is more than a lake! But even if you-know-who cannot muster the effort not to be grumpy at such a beautiful place, there’s more to do nearby than merely fishing, swimming, camping, boating, flying a kite, walking in the woods, picnicking, relaxing, hiking, finding cool bugs and/or bunnies in clouds, dancing squirrels, fireflies that flash […]