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Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Needs Friends

Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Needs Friends

Facebook gives new meaning to the word “friends.”  Now we can be best friends with people we’ve never met … and are never going to meet. That’s OK, because we would never share the intimate personal details of our lives that we post on Facebook with anyone we really know. Our friends at the US […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-18-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-18-12)

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 Good. The bite has slowed down a little compared to last week’s, but overall it’s still pretty good.  […]

Georgia Mountain Fair Opens July 20th

Georgia Mountain Fair Opens July 20th

The most friendly place in Georgia is the Mountain Fair in Hiawassee. The 62nd annual Georgia Mountain Fair opens on Friday, July 20th and spreads joy, mirth and happiness all the way until Sunday, July 29th. No wonder the Georgia Mountain Fair was chosen as a “Top 20 Event “ by the Southeast Tourism Society. […]

Bored Kids Driving You Crazy? Think: Alligator Hunt.

Bored Kids Driving You Crazy? Think: Alligator Hunt.

Tired of hearing, “Mom!  We’re bored!”  No, not you! You love having every creature in the neighborhood come to your house for food and entertainment … spending money and a ride to meet their pals in Peru.  (Unlike Little Miss Soccer Mom down the street who cares more about her nails than her kids.) You’re Wonder […]

Georgia’s Free State Parks e-Newsletter

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Almost everyone agrees Georgia is the most beautiful and perfect state in America.  (Hawaii is a close second.) Georgia is like spending time in a park, no matter which part of the state you’re enjoying.  It would take a lifetime to witness all the splendor Georgia has to offer, so you’d better start hopping if […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-11-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-11-12)

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] Line-side fishing is great this week for numbers.  We have been catching most of our fish on down-lines.  Live bait fished […]

Robert Eidson’s Truck Robbed at Blockhouse Ramp

Robert Eidson's Truck Robbed at Blockhouse Ramp

Our good friend Robert Eidson — who provides our weekly Lake Allatoona Fishing Report — had his truck broken into early Monday morning, July 9, 2012, at Blockhouse boat ramp on Lake Allatoona. He was there at 4 AM to net bait, prior to taking clients fishing.  Robert spent about 45-minutes and was only 75-yards from his truck when, in […]

Updated: Fireworks Displays for July 4th

Fireworks in North Georgia July 4 2020

The 4th of July!  Yippee! Happy Birthday, America! This is the day we celebrate our independence by blowing off fireworks. No wonder we’re the greatest country on the planet.  We rock. In case you didn’t get enough ammo to nuke your neighborhood, you can always watch “professionals” try to top that time you blew off […]

Statement from Family of Slain Children

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Words cannot express our community’s sense of loss and sorrow, but we extend our condolences to the families of Jake and Griffin Prince who lost two treasured children in a boating accident on Lake Lanier. This complete statement was released by the Prince and Hansen Families on Facebook: “June 18, 2012 will always be remembered […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-4-12)

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (7-4-12)

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] Line-side fishing: Great! Fishing this week is the same as last week’s.  Change nothing. Guys, the summer pattern is in full […]