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DNR Law Enforcement Report (7-18-13)

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Bandits, crooks and other desperados must not pay attention to the news about other bandits, crooks and desperados getting busted by Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. This Law Enforcement Report proves our natural resources are protected 24/7 by DNR Rangers. This week’s perps include: Stolen watercraft recovered  – Forsyth County Operation Dry […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-18-13)

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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: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is great.  The bite this week is the same as last week, so change nothing.  The summer bite is in […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-10-13)

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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: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is Good! The bite this week has been very good.  Change nothing when it comes to locations and techniques. Down-lining shad […]

Boating Fatality on Lake Allatoona

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The GA DNR Wildlife Resources Division’s final boating incident report for the Fourth of July holiday weekend brings news of a drowning and a boating related fatality on Sunday, July 7, 2013. The fatal accident on Lake Allatoona took the life of Robert Lewis, 52, of Dallas, Georgia. Mr. Lewis fell from his bass boat […]

Fireworks Displays Planned for July 6th

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Pity the poor people who are trying to figure out if the fireworks that were rained out on the Fourth of July … and rescheduled for Saturday, July 6th … will be able to go off as planned. One thing is for sure, as of 11:15 AM Saturday morning, nobody is sure. Could there be […]

GA’s Fourth of July Boating Incident Report (7-5-13)

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Melissa Cummings — DNR Wildlife Resources Division’s Communications & Outreach Specialist — has some decent news for us. As of 9:42 PM, Friday, July 5, 2013, there have been no drownings and no boating related deaths on Georgia’s lakes thus far this July 4th holiday weekend. In spite of the rain and increased patrols, we have had seven […]

DNR July 4th Boating Incident Report

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Usually the highest score wins, but not when you’re counting the number of drownings, boating accidents and Boating Under the Influence (BUI) statistics for the July 4th holiday weekend. In those cases the winning score is zero. The 2013 Fourth of July Holiday boating statistics report has been released by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ […]

Updated: Area Fireworks Postponed

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Many areas that had fireworks displays planned for the 4th of July have postponed their celebrations due to the forecast of heavy rains and thunderstorms. This list might not be complete, due to last minute changes, but we’ll do our best to keep you informed. If you’re wondering if your local fireworks have been postponed, […]

Operation Zero Tolerance Targets DUI Drivers

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The Fourth of July is when a lot of amateurs get busted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland   The July 4th Holiday Weekend is like the amateur hour for folks who Drive Under the Influence (DUI). Neighbors, co-workers, teachers, family and friends visit other nice folks for BBQ and […]

Safe Boating Check List

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  Our friends at the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources wish you a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday on Lake Allatoona. “We understand the urge to celebrate during the holidays.  But, do not let the excitement of being out on the water deter you from your responsibility to your passengers and […]