For More Information, Contact Melissa Cummings, Sr. Public Relations and Information Specialist - (770) 918-6400 Lisa Doty, Public Affairs Coordinator - (770) 918-6400 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
TAKE YOUR FAMILY ON A GETAWAY ON "GEORGIA OUTDOORS" 
 
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (December 28, 2001) - Join "Georgia Outdoors" exciting new season as 
 
the beauty and history of the state and the creatures that live here come alive on this exciting show. Join 
 
Michael Skinner, the host of "Georgia Outdoors," as he explores some fun family getaways during the 
 
episode scheduled to air Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 11 at 11:00 p.m. on Georgia Public 
 
Television (GPTV). "Georgia Outdoors" partners with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, 
 
Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) to inform and educate citizens about exciting conservation-oriented 
 
outdoor activities and great places to pursue them. 
 
"There is no better way to re-connect with your loved ones than taking off on a family getaway," 
 
says David Waller, WRD Director. "This episode will give viewers a chance to see some different ways of 
 
exploring Georgia and spending some valuable time together." 
 
On this episode of "Georgia Outdoors," Michael Skinner will explore some newer hot spots along 
 
the Chattahoochee River, including stops in White County and Muscogee County. Gov. Roy Barnes 
 
endorsed the concept of a Chattahoochee River Regional Park during the 2000 legislative session by 
 
allocating funds to acquire lands along the river. The vision for the funding is to create ten natural nodes 
 
along the river that would be available to the public as state parks and other natural areas and providing 
 
access to the river. Skinner also will explore trout fishing opportunities for metro-Atlanta anglers on the 
 
Chattahoochee River below the Morgan Fall Dam. 
 
For more information on "Georgia Outdoors", visit the following website, 
 
www.gpb.org/gptv/gaout.htm. For more information on WRD, visit the following website, 
 
www.georgiawildlife.com. Check the television listings for the local GPTV Station. 
 
 
 
Atlanta GPTV/8 
 
Augusta 
 
WCES/20 
 
 
 
Savannah WVAN/9 
 
Columbus 
 
WJSP/28 
 
 
 
Macon WDCO/29 
 
Chatsworth WCLP/18 
 
 
 
Waycross 
 
WXGA/8 
 
Dawson 
 
WACS/25 
 
 
 
Albany WABW/14 
 
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