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The Georgia Department of Transportation would like your opinions on the proposed widening of State Route 11/US 129 — also known as Cleveland Highway — from Limestone Parkway to Nopone Road in Hall County. Expanding Cleveland Highway to four lanes in northern Hall County would provide better access …
‘Tis the season for folks to begin hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) northward from Springer Mountain in North Georgia, headed to Mount Katahdin in Maine, a mere 2181 miles away (give or take a mountain range or two). I know what you’re thinking. “Lions and tigers …
Dahlonega is one of the best little towns in the country. Some folks believe this iconic southern village is home to the best music, the most talented actors, the happiest restaurants and the hippy-est artists around. Another of Dahlonega’s claims to fame is its proximity to …
Have I got a deal for you at Don Carter State Park! Our friends at Georgia’s State Parks are making visits to many of our glorious playgrounds more affordable than ever. Winter is a peaceful and beautiful time to relax and renew yourself. At Don …
Our friends at Georgia’s State Parks have many special events and bargains for visitors this December. Cozy campfires and peaceful beauty are just two reasons you’ll enjoy visiting Georgia’s State Parks during winter. There are several specials to make a last-minute escape easy on your wallet. Dates …
Forget the Bahamas. Forget Hawaii. Looking for a gorgeous place to lounge around on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve? Two words: Sawnee Campground. The Army Corps of Engineers will keep Lake Lanier’s Sawnee Campground open until spring springs in 2014, just to make you …
Once again, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites. The fee waivers for the weekend of November 9-11, 2013 are in honor of the Veterans Day holiday weekend, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement …
The National Park Service has chosen Bill Cox as superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), a 48-mile stretch of the river north of Atlanta. “I consider it a privilege to return to the National Park Service where I began my public service …
The beautiful Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier is open, in spite of the shutdown of the federal government. Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are not affiliated with the National Park System and will remain open even with the federal government experiencing a …
The United States government “shut down” at 12:01 AM this morning. The temporary absence of funding for entities run by the federal government — including parks run by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) — will shut those entities down until funding resumes. We spoke with …