r~ s~_,IW.,r@s Index How to make the days really count . PAGE 2 Where to write for more information . 3 The Mountains . State Parks Golf Courses 5 ... 13 15 The Piedmont . . 17 State Parks . . . . . . . 29 Golf Courses . 31 The Coastal Plains 33 State Parks .46 Golf Courses .47 Geor g ia Welcome Centers . . .47 For more lnfor01ation General For information on any area, activity, attraction, or event, write the Chamber of Commerce in the specific community under which it is listed. Camping Are as Georgia Campground Owners Association, PO Box 5487 Columbus, Georgia 31902 Res taura nts Georgia Restaurant Association 1401 Rhodes-Haverty Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Hotels and Motels Georgia Hotel & Motel Association 1410 Rhodes-Haverty Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 State Parks Department of Natural Resources 270 Washington Street, S W Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Historical Commission Georgia Historical Commission 116 Mitchell Street, SW. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Hunting and Fishing Department of Natural Resources 270 Washington Street, S W Atlanta, Georgia 30334 State-Supported Colle ges and Universities Regents of the University System of ..!:;. :5 Georgia, 244 Washington Street, S W Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Independent Colleges and Universities Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia, 3330 Peachtree Road, NE , Suite 557 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Vocational-Technical Schools Georgia Department of Education Division of Vocational Education State Office Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Or for any kind of vacation and travel information, write: Department of Community Development, Tourist Division PO Box 38097 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 3 2 3 4 5 \ 6 7 A c K The Mountains The Coastal Plains SYMB OLS MULTILANE DIVIDED ACC ESS CO NTROLLED DIVI DED HIGH WA Y HAR D SURfACED TOP SOIL OR GRAVEL U.S. STATE "' ROADSIDE PARK OR RESTAREA WE LCO ME CENTER DOCK!G EORGI A PORTS AUTH ORITY! CO NN ECTING ROAD UNDER CONSTRUCTIO N OR PROJ ECTED MI LEAGE fULL INTERCHANGE t ST AIE PARK CAMPIN G AREA PAR TI AL INTERCH AN GE fi SH HA TC HERY ACC ESS DENIE D INTERMEDI ATE AN D CUMULATIVE MILEAGE INTER STATE 0 US. INTER STATE SY STE M. OTHER fREE WA YS. ANO U. S. HIGHWA YS ARE SHOWN IN REO G) ST ATE AIRPORT IMAJORI RAILR OAD PARK , RESERVAliON, f ORE SI OR PRESERVE HI STORI C SITE -10 ---- 10 20 30 SC ALE IN MILES K E S ADAIRSVILLE Grid CA tiful mountain areas . The Appalachian Hunting A reas Camping Areas Trail crosses the highway at Tessnatee BLUE RIDGE GAME MANAGE- SAFARI CAMPGROUND OF Gap, highest point on the highway MENT AREA consists of 40,000 acres ADAIRSVILLE, 4/ lO mile W of Inter- Elevations range from 1,600 feet to of National Forest timberland located state 75 at Adairsville Tent and trailer approximately 3,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Mountain Divide camping, swimming pool, miniature BRASSTOWN BALD, S via US 129 along the Appalachian TraiL Deer, golf. Privately owned . Open year and U S 19, E. via Georgia 180, then quail and grouse hunting in season. 'round. Georgia 66 . Highest point in Georgia Season regulated by the Department BLAIRSVILLE Grid G -1 Camping Areas LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT CAMPING AREA, 10-l/4 miles S on US 19, then 6-l/2 miles W on Georgia 180. 26 acres located in the Chattahoochee Nationa!'Forest Tent and trailer camp- ing, nature trails, cottages, riding, boating (no motors), swimming, fishing Privately operated. Open May !- October 31 TRACKROCK CAMPGROUND, 3 miles SE on US 129 and 19, l mile E. on paved road, then 4-l/2 miles N. on paved and dirt roads, follow signs. -4, 784 feet Visitors center open May l -October 31. WOLF CREEK RIDING ACADEMY 10 miles S on US 129 and 19. of Natural Resources. COHUTTA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA lies on 90,000 acres of National Forest timberland in portions of Fannin, Murray and Gilmer counties. Special racoon hunts are scheduled and hunters are allowed to hunt any small game in season subject to State regulations, seasons and bag limits. Lakes BLUE RIDGE DAM, 4 miles E. via US 76, forms the 3,290-acre Blue Ridge Lake and backs water upstream for 10 miles. Camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking and boating. 390 acres. Tent and trailer camping, lake swimming, fishing, hunting, riding, hiking. Privately owned. Open April l - November 1 VOGEL STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. NOTTELY CAMPGROUND, 4 miles S on US 129 and 19. Tent and trailer camping Privately owned. Open year 'round. TODD DAHLIA FARM, Georgia 60 between Suches and Morganton Tent and trailer camping, fishing, scenic areas. Privately owned. Open year 'round. CANAL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Pat Colwell Road. Tent and trailer camping, boat ramp. Open early May until late fall. Privately owned. EL JOE CAMPGROUND, N. on US 129 and 19. Tent and trailer camping. Privately owned. Open year 'round. LEISURETIME PARK, Pat Colwell Road. Tent and trailer camping on lakefront Privately owned. Open year 'round. MULKEY AND COOPER CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA, 6 miles W via US 76 and approximately 5 miles S via Mulkey Gap Road. Operated by US Forest Service. Camping, fishing and picnic facilities. Attractions RICHARD RUSSELL SCENIC HIGHWAY 8 miles SE via Georgia 180, designated as Georgia Highway 348. The highway stretches 14.1 miles through some of the State's most beau- .J.9J~i"i 'A~~ Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet, is the highest point 1n Georgia . Horseback riding on mountain trails, night rides with cook-out Privately owned. Open year 'round. Golf 9 holes at the Blairsville Golf Course, par 35. Lakes NOTTELY DAM, 2 miles W of US 19 and 129 and lO miles N.W of Blairsville, forms a 4, 180-acre lake. A highway crosses the 184-foot high dam Boat docks and fishing camps are located along the shores. BLUE RIDGE Grid E-1 Camping Areas LAKE BLUE RIDGE CAMPING AREA, l-3/4 miles E. on US 76, then 2 miles S. on Forest 605. Fifteen acres. Tent and trailer camping, water skiing, swimming, nature trails, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by US Forest Ser- vice. Open May 1- October 31. MORGANTON POINT CAMPING AREA, 5-3/4 miles E. on US 76, then l/2 mile S W on county road. Twelve acres. Tent and trailer camping, swim- ming, fishing, boat ramp, water skiing Operated by US Forest Service. Open May 1- October 31. WHISPERING PINES CAMPING AREA, 8 miles E. via US 76, then l/4 CALHOUN Grid C -3 Camping Areas HIDDEN CREEK CAMPING AREA, 7-3/4 miles Won Georgia 156, 2 miles N.W on Forest 231, 3-l/4 miles N. on Forest 228, then l mile N. on Forest 955. Tent and trailer camping. Operated by US. Forest Service. Open May 1- October 31. SMOKE RISE CAMPSITE, Interstate 75 at Red Bud and/or Rome-Fair- mount exits . Tent and trailer camping, picnic, recreation areas. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Historical Sites NEW ECHOTA, 3 miles NEon Georgia 225, served as the capital of the Cherokee Indian Nation from 1825 to 1838. A thriving community of stores, homes, a p rint shop and government buildings comprised the original settlement The first Indian newspaper was printed here. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from l 00 to 5 30 p.m. A Georgia Historical Commission Site. Free. Golf 18 holes at Calhoun Elks C lub, par 71. Lakes GLASS LAKE, 1-l/4 miles E. of Inter- state 75 on Georgia 53. Five-acre lake mile N. on county road. Tent and t trailer camping, fishing, swimming pool, nature trails, playground Pri- vately owned. Open year 'round. DEEP HOLE RECREATION AREA, 18 miles E. via Georgia 60. Camping, hiking, fishing Operated by US Forest Service. Open May 1- October 31. The village of New Echota, now restored, was once the capital of 6 North Georgia's scenic camping areas are set m clean, peaceful the Cherokee Nation. surround1ngs. with fishing for catfish, bass, bluegill and shell cracker. Privately owned. LAKE MYRTLE, l 0 miles E. of town, Interstate 75 at Red Bud or Fairmount exits on Sonoraville Red Bud Road. Six~acre lake stocked with catfish. Privately owned. CANTON Grid E~4 Camping Areas SWEETWATER CREEK CAMPING AREA, 5 miles W on Georgia 20, then l ~ l/2 miles S on paved road; on Lake Allatoona. 67 acres. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, huntmg, boat ramp. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. Hunting Areas ALLATOONA PUBLIC HUNTING AREA, 6.8 miles S via Georgia 205, consists of 28,000 acres in Cherokee and Bartow counties. Hunting allowed for deer and small game Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. Lakes LAKE ALLATOONA, 6 miles SW, extends mto Cherokee County and provides good fishing and water Georgia's mountamland offers rare vistas of unspoiled natural beauty sports. A US Corps of Engineers lake. Annual Events CHEROKEE COUNTY FAIR, Fair~ ground Street Mid~September. CARNESVILLE Grid: 1~4 Attraction CROMER'S MILL COVERED BRIDGE (or Nails Creek Bridge), ap~ proximately 8 miles S. of Carnesville via Georgia 106, then E. on county road. Mr. l M. Hunt built the bridge around 1906. It is one span wide, 132 feet long and of town lattice design. CARTERSVILLE Grid D~4 Camping Areas RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. UPPER STAMP CREEK CAMPING AREA, 2~1/2 miles N. on US 411, 6~ 114 miles E. on Georgia 20, then 1~ l/2 miles S on paved road and 1 mile W. on dirt road; on Allatoona Reservoir; 23 acres. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by U S Corps of The historic Etowah Indian Mounds, near Cartersville, were occupied between 1000 and 1500 AD Engineers. Open year 'round. Attractions LOWRY COVERED BRIDGE (or Euharlee Creek Bridge) 6 miles W via Georgia 113, 2 miles N. on county road to Euharlee. This bridge was con~ structed in 1886 after high water swept a previous one downstream. It is one span wide, 116 feet long and town lattice design Numbers still legible on the bridge timbers indicate that such structures often were as~ sembled in a nearby field to assure perfect fit, then rebuilt over the stream ALLATOONA BEACH, 9 miles S on US. 41. One~quarter mile sand beach, boating, amusement area, camping. On Lake Allatoona. Privately owned. Open late spring, summer and early fall. Historical Sites ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS, 3 miles S. on marked route. The largest and most important Indian settlement in the Etowah Valley Occupied between 1000 AD. and 1500 AD. Museum with artifacts and displays. Open Mon~ day through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 00 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. A Georgia Historical Commission Site Free Golf 9 holes with 2 sets of tees for lengths to make lS~hole layout, at the Royal Oaks Country Club, par 72. 9 holes at Green Valley Golf Course, par 72. Lakes LAKE ALLATOONA, is a vast federal flood control project on the Etowah River. The lake provides numerous recreation areas including campsites, fishing, sand beaches, swimming, boat~ ing and water skiing A US Corps of Engineers lake. CHATSWORTH Grid D~2 Camping Areas FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. LAKE CONASAUGA CAMPING AREA, 14 miles E. on US 76, 3 miles N.W on Forest 18, then 10 miles N. on Forest 68. Tent and trailer camping, nature trails, boating (no motors), swimming, fishing Operated by US Forest Service. Open May ! - October 31 Historical Sites VANN HOUSE, 3 miles Won US 76. An outstandmg example of Chero~ kee Indian wealth and culture. Built in 1804 by James Vann, the house fea~ tures hand carvmg inside and out Bncks for the house were made on Vann's plantation Hinges were pro~ duced in his own blacksmith shop Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 00 p.m. to 5 30 p .m. A Georgia His~ torical Commiss1on S1te Free Golf 18 holes at the Mountain View Golf Course, par 36. CHICKAMAUGA Grid B~ 1 Historical Sites CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTA~ NOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, on US 27. The scene of a Confederate victory during the War Between the States; however, a Union victory at the Battle of Chattanooga shattered the South's hopes of winning the war. The oldest and largest of the national military parks, Chickamauga and Chattanooga commemorates the hero1c soldiers of both North and South. An 8~mile driving tour, restored Brotherton House, specific battlelines, museum, and numerous state monu~ ments erected in memory of the state troops that fought in the battle. Oper~ ated by National Park Service. Free. The Vann House, featuring hand carvings, iS a fine example of Cherokee Indian wealth and culture. Park open year 'round. Visitor Center closed on Christmas Day Golf 9 holes and drivmg range at Battle~ ground Golf Course, par 27 CLAYTON Grid I~ 1 Camping Areas BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. RABUN BEACH AND CAMPING AREA, 6~ 1/2 miles S on US 23, 1 ~ 3/4 miles S on Georgia 15, then 4~3/4 miles W on County 10. 36 acres. Tent and trailer camping, nature trails, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, water skiing Operated by US Forest Ser~ vice. Open May 15-September 15. WALL'S SHADY REST CAMPING 7 Lake Sidney Lamer JS the most visited US Corps of Engineers lake m the Umted States. AREA 6-l/4 miles S on U S 441 7 acres . 'Tent and trailer camping. Privately owned. Open year 'round. TALLULAH RIVER CAMPING AREA, 8 miles SW on US 76, 4-l/4 miles N. on county road, then l-l/4 m!les N.W on Forest 70. 3 acres . Tent and tra!ler camping, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service. Open May IS November 15. TATE BRANCH CAMPING AREA,_9 miles N.W on US 76, 4-l/4 miles N on county road, then 4 miles N.W. on Forest 70. 5 acres. Tent and trailer campmg, fishing Operated, by US Forest Service Open year round. RAYMOND'S CAMPGROUND, 20 miles W of Clayton on Georgia 197, near Lake Burton Tent and trailer camping. Privately owned Attraction RABUN BALD MOUNTAIN, via Rabun Bald Tra!l, has an elevation of 4 663 feet and offers a panoramic v1ew of the surrounding Chattahoochee Golf is one of the principal attractions at the Kingwood Inn and Country Club near Clayton National Forest Golf 9 holes at Rabun County Country Club, par 36. 18 holes at Kingwood Inn and Country Club, par 70. Annual Events MOUNTAINEER FESTIVAL, downtown. Honors the contributions of mountain folk to the American way of life. Events include buck and square dancing, wood cutting contest, greased pole climbing, horse show, baby contest and crowning of Mountaineer Festival Queen. CLERMONT Grid: G -3 Golf 9 holes at Wauka Mountain Golf Course, par 36. special occasions. Camping Areas DESOTO FALLS CAMPING AREA, 14-3/4 m!les N.W on US 129. Eleven acres. Tent and trailer camping, nature trails, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service. Open May 1- October 31 Golf 9 holes at the Skill Mountain Golf and Country Club, par 36. Colleges and Universities TRUETT MCCONNELL COLLEGEA 41 0-acre campus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountams Bapllstrelated. Independent Jumor College Annual Events FALL LEAF FESTIVAL, downtown, three week-ends in October during peak of leaf season. CORNELIA Grid H-3 Attractions APPLETREE THEATER, Appletree Alley in downtown Cornelia. Young actors present a ten-week summer stock season. Plays are variedmus1cals, comedy; classics, drama, alternating with plays for children. Performances are at 8 30 p.m. each evening except Monday Matinees are at 2 30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday THE BIG RED APPLE MONUMENT, downtown, honors the area's apple growing industry . MEMORIAL TOWEH, one mile from downtown. A fire observation station at the summit of Tower Mountain, built as a memorial to men of the F ores! Serv1ce killed in World War II. Usually open from November 1 to May l. Camping Areas LAKE RUSSELL CAMPING AREA, l/2 mile N.E. on US 123, 1 mile S.E. on Forest 63, then 2-3/4 miles S.E. on Forest 59. 30 acres. Tent and tra!ler campmg, boat ramp, rental boats, swimmmg, fishing, nature trmls . Operated by US Forest Service. Open May !-October 31 Annual Events APPLE HARVEST FAIR, downtown. Features displays of apple products, parade and beauty contest Labor Day CUMMING Grid F -4 Camping Areas YOUNG DEER CAMPING AREA, 7 CLEVELAND Grid G-3 Historical Sites OLD WHITE COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, on the square, was bu!lt from 1857 to 1859 and was in continuous use as the White County Courthouse until 1965. The bmldmg now houses the White County Historical Society Open by prior arrangements and on miles N.E. on Lake Sidney Lanier. Tent and trailer campmg, sw1mming, fishing, hiking, boat ramp. 9 acres. Operated by U S Corps of Engineers TWO MILE CREEK PUBLIC USE AN.REE. Ao~ 3 miles N. on Georgia 306, US then 19, 2 miles 4 m!les S.E. on Georgia 369, 2 miles S on paved rtroaailde~ on Lake Sidney Lanier. Tent camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing, boat ramp. 28 acres. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. SHADY GROVE PUBLIC USE AREA, 3 miles N. on US 19, 2 miles N.E. on Georgia 306, 1 mile S.E. on Georgia 369, 4 miles S on paved road, follow signs; on Lake Sidney Lamer. Tent and tra!ler camping, hiking, sw1mmmg, fishing, boat ramp . Operated by U~ Corps of Engineers Open year round. SAWNEE PUBLIC USE AREA, 4 m!les E. on Buford Dam Road; on Lake Sidney Lanier. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, hiking 37 acres. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. Attractions POOL'S MILL BRIDGE, 7 miles W on Georgia 20 to Ducktown, then 3 miles N. to Heardville and 1 mile N. on Pool's Mill Road. Spans Settendown Creek Built about 1906. It is one span wide and ninety feet long, still in use and is now being restored. The original builder professed more knowledge of bridge building than he possessed and bored the peg holes in the wrong places When th1s was discovered, he was relieved of his duties and another man hired to rebore the holes and complete the job LANIER BEACH SOUTH, on Buford Dam Road, 3 miles E. from US 19, follow signs 125 acres on Lake Sidney Lanier with 3 miles of shorelme and 3 islands. Tent and trailer camp- ing, swimming, fishing, boatmg, water skiing, playground Privately owned. Open year 'round. LANIERLAND COUNTRY MUSIC PARK 12 miles from Cumming off Georgia 306, follow signs. Country music shows featuring top country and western Grand Ole Opry stars. Open The youthful actors of Cornelia's 8 Appletree Theater present a lively season of summer stock every other Saturday night from May through October. Privately owned. Lakes LAKE SIDNEY LANIER offers excellent swimming, boating, fishing and water sports This is the nation's most visited Corps of Engineers lake. Annual Events WALKING HORSE SHOW, Midway Saddle Club Arena, US 19. May COMBINATION HORSE SHOW AND WAGON TRAIN, Midway Saddle Club Arena, US 19. June ATLANTA STEEPLECHASE, SW of town, follow signs. March. FLOWER SHOW, Sawnee Electric Auditorium Late Spring FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FESTIVAL featuring steam engines and antique autos, downtown. LAKE LANIER BEAGLE CLUB LICENSED FIELD TRIALS, from US 19, 3 miles E. on Ga. 20, turn right on Haw Creek Road, follow signs. November. DAHLONEGA Grid G-3 Attractions THE GOLD HILLS OF DAHLONEGA, approximately one mile from town square on Georgia 60. Located on the site of gold mines that were in use during Dahlonega's gold rush The first phase of construction of a working gold rush boom town is scheduled for completion in June 1972. Visitors may The fascinating story of America 's first major gold rush is retold at the Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum. pan for gold and keep their findings Museum also open. Open daily from June through Labor Day from ll a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends only from September through November 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Privately owned. CRISSON' S GOLD MINE, 3 miles N. on Wimpy Mill Road. Trailer camping, picnic facilities, gold panning Privately owned. Open Ap ril 12-November 7. Historical Sites COURTHOUSE GOLD MUSEUM, on the town square, commemorates the exciting era when the nation's first major gold rush took place here in 1828 and scores of prospectors converged on the area. A branch of the United States Mint was located here in 1838 and more than $6-million of Georgia gold was coined durmg the 23-year life of the mint Museum features displays and artifacts. Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p .m. and Sundays from l :00 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. A Georgia Histoncal Commlssion Site. Free Camping Areas COOPER CREEK CAMPING AREA, 23-l/2 miles N. on Georgia 60, then 3-l/2 miles N. on Forest 236. 5 acres. Tent and trailer camping, nature trails, fishing . Operated by U S Forest Service. Open May !-October 31 DEEP HOLE CAMPING AREA, 27 miles N. on Georgia 60, then S W on forest road. 2 acres. Tent and trailer camping, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service. Open May ! October 31 DOCKERY LAKE CAMPING AREA, ll-l/2 miles N. on Georgia 60, then 3/4 miles N.E. on forest road. 4 acres. Tent and trailer camping, nature trails, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service. Open May !-October 31. FRANK GROSS CAMPING AREA, 27 miles N. on Georgia 60, then 5 miles S W on Forest 69. One acre. Tent and trailer camping, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service. Open May l -October 31. MULKY CAMPING AREA, 25- l/2 miles N. on Georgia 60, then 4-3/4 miles N.E. on Forest 4. Three acres . Tent and trailer camping, fishing. Operated by US Forest Service Op en May 1- Octob er 3 1 WATERS CREEK CAMPING AREA, 12-l/4 miles N.E. on US 19, then l mile N.W. on Forest 34. Two acres. Tent and trailer camping, fishing . Operated by US Forest Service. O pen May l - October 31. WOODY'S GAP PUBLIC USE AREA, 14 miles N. on Georgia 60. Picnic facilities and hiking trails. Operated by US Forest Service. DESOTO FALLS PUBLIC USE AREA, approximately 16 miles N. of Dahlonega on US 19. Camping, hiking, picnic facilities. Operated by US Forest Service. Colleges and Universities NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE- A military college founded in 1873. Second oldest Institution of the University System of Georgia. Admimstration Building sits on the original foundation of the US Mint that operated during the gold rus h days of Dahlonega. Senior College. Annual Events GOLD RUSH DAYS, downtown. Turns back the clock to the time when Dahlonega was bustling with prospectors d etermined to strike it rich. Threeday event features country music, dancmg, costumed citizens, gold panning, pioneer floats parade, mule race and an arts and crafts show October FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, down- town, brings craftsmen and farmers to town with their works and harvests Everything from gourds to wood carvings on sale. October, durmg leaf season. DALTON Grid C-2 Attractions CARPET CAPITAL O F THE WORLD, is an easily earned title for this city since there are more than 100 carpet mills here. The Dalton-Whitfield Cham- ber of Commerce offers free carpet tours at 915 a.m. and l: 15 p.m., Mon- day through Friday Tours originate at Holiday Inn and Cracker Barrel O!d Country Store. CREATIVE ARTS GUILD, located in the Old Firehouse on Pentz Street, is The Creative Arts Guild is Dalton's center for the v1sual and performing arts a unique and well equipped community center for visual and performing arts. Open daily from lO a.m. to 5 p.m, Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Camping Areas SPRING CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA, 13-l/2 miles N. on Georgia 7 l, then 5-l/ 2 miles E. and S.E. on forest roads. Tent and trailer camping Operated by US Forest Service. Open May ! October 31. TRAILS INN CAMPING AREA, 5 miles S at Interstate 75 Conn. 3 exit, 50 campsites, swimming, hiking, cycle trails, fishing, p layground. Privately owned. PONDEROSA PARKS CAMPGROUND, 7 miles S on Interstate 75, tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, playground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Golf 18 holes at Royal 200 Golf Course, par 71. 9 holes at Tunnel Hill Golf Course, par 35. The cool waters of North Georgia streams offer trout fishing at its best. 9 Betty's Creek 1s focal point of a fam1ly campmg and recreatwn area in the Chattahoochee Nat1onal Forest Colleges and Universities DALTON JUNIOR COLLEGE, chartered in 1963, is an institution of the University System of Georgia. Located on a 130-acre campus. Junior College Annual Events CREATIVE ARTS GUILD FESTIVAL, Pentz Street downtown. Late summer or early fall DAWSONVILLE Camping Areas BLACKBURN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Attractions MOONSHINE MUSEUM, 2 blocks W. of courthouse. D1splays stills in a setting which provides a 3D effect These stills are the evolution of the moonshine business from the mid1800's to the present day Although all are operable, the stills have never produced anything except curiosity in their present location. Privately owned. Open year 'round. STEELE'S COVERED BRIDGE, 5 miles W via Georgia Highway 53, 2 miles N via S2276, then l/4 mile W on S2275 (dirt road) Local res1dents built the bridge around 1897 and named it for a landowner upriver It JS one span wide, 84 teet long and of town lattice des1gn. Annual Events DAWSON COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL, courthouse square, features mountain-made products and homegrown vegetables. Last three Sundays in October DEMOREST Grid H-3 Colleges and Universities PIEDMONT COLLEGE- Founded as l S Green Collegiate Institute in 1897. Affiliated with the Congregational Christian Church. Independent Senior College. Golf 9 holes at the Piedmont College Golf Course, par 36 Annual Events 4TH O F JULY CELEBRATION, downtown, is North Georgia's oldest annual celebration. DILLARD Grid 1- l Attractions ANDY'S TROUT FARM, 5 miles W on US 441, offers rainbow trout fish- ing that doesn't require a license. Other facilities include tent and trailer campsites, vacation cottages, hunting, trails and playgrounds Camping Areas BETTY'S CREEK RECREATION AREA, 4-l/2 miles W on paved road (Betty's C reek Road), l -l/2 miles W following signs on dirt road. Tent and trailer camping, swimming pool, riding, fishing (fee charged), playground, hiking. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Lakes FISHING, BOATING AND WATER SPORTS are all available at a number of nearby lakes includmg Lake Burton, Seed Lake, Nacoochee Lake, Lake Rabun and Tallulah Lake. Snow Skiing SKY VALLEY SKI AREA, NEon Georgia 246, has excellent snow skiing facilities including begmner, intermediate and expert slopes Equipment available for rent or purchase Lodge and double chair lift also available. Open seven days a week, during season. ELLIJAY Grid E-2 Hunting Area COOSAWATEE WILDLIFE MAN- AGEMENT AREA consists of two tracts of land in Gilmer County. The main area is 2 miles S on Georgia 5 and the other tract is 4 miles E. on Georgia 52. This rugged area offers good hunting for grouse, quail and raccoon. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. Sky Valley Sk1 Area is the southernmost snow ski area 1n the eastern US FRANKLIN SPRINGS Grid J-4 Colleges and Universities EMMANUEL COLLEGE-Operated by Pentecostal Holiness Church since 1919. Two miles S W of Royston In- dependent Junior College GAINESVILLE Grid G-4 Camping Areas BOLLING MILL PUBLIC USE AREA, 5 miles Won Georgia 53, 4 miles N.W on paved road; on Lake Sidney Lanier 68 acres. Tent and trailer campmg, h1king, swimming, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. DUCKETT MILL PUBLIC USE AREA, 6 miles W on Georgia 53, 2 miles S , follow signs; on Lake Sidney Lanier Tent and trailer camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boat ramp . Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. KEITHS BRIDGE PUBLIC USE AREA, I0 miles W on Georgia 53, 2 miles S at sign on old State 306; on Lake Sidney Lamer 25 acres Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. LITTLE RIVER CAMPING AREA, 5 miles N. via US. 129, then l/2 mile W Road Atlanta brings the finest in Grand Pnx road racinq to Georgia on county road; on Lake Sidney Lanier 16 acres Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, hiking . Operated by US Corps of Engineers. SIMPSON PUBLIC USE AREA, W on Georgia 53 to sign, l-l/2 miles S on paved road; on Lake Sidney Lanier 12 acres. Tent and trailer camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. TOFO CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA, 6 miles NE on Georgia 60, 7 miles W on Georgia 136 to sign, then l/4 mile S on graded road; on Lake Sidney Lanier 64 acres . Tent and trailer camping, hiking, sw1mmmg, fishing, boat ramp. Operated by US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. WAR HILL PARK, 12 miles NEon Georgia 53, then 4 miles E. on county road; on Lake Sidney Lanier. 84 acres. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, boating. Operated by US Corps of Engineers. Golf 18 holes at Chattahoochee Golf Course, par 72. Lakes LAKE SIDNEY LANIER, with a 540mile shoreline, extends into the city limits . Most visited U.S. COrps of Engineer impoundment in the United States. Fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing available. Attractions ROA D ATLANTA, l 0 miles S off Georgia 53, is an SCAA sanctioned road course for Grand Prix road racing. Colleges and Universities GAINESVILLE JUNIOR COLLEGEOriented to nearby Lake Lanier, with courses in water skiing. A 6,000-pound 10 Rock City, atop Lookout Mountain, affords breathtaking views of several states. anchor marks the entrance. Institution of the University System of Georgia Junior College. BRENAU COLLEGE-A women's college founded in 1878 as the Georgia Baptist Female Seminary Independent Senior College. Annual Events NORTHEAST GEORGIA FAIR, Gainesville Fairgrounds. Early September FALL HARVEST SALE, Home Federal Building. F irst Thursday and Friday in October HARTWELL Camping Areas Grid J-4 HART STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. A day use area with picnic facilities, bike trails and historical points of interest Lakes HARTWELL DAM, 7 miles E. on US 29, impounds Hartwell Reservoir Ex- cellent boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing and camping along shore. A US Corps of Engineers lake. Golf 18 holes at Legion Golf Course, par 71. HELEN Grid G-2 Attractions ARCHITECTURE is the key to this town's appeal. Styled after a Bavarian village, the buildings feature ginger- bread trim and face paintings. Unique shops, stone streets and a picture-book setting make this a must see for all travelers in the area. Open year 'round. ANNA RUBY FALLS, 1-l/2 miles N. of Unicoi Recreational Experiment Station, is one of this area's most beau- tiful waterfalls. Fishing, hiking and picnic facilities. Located in the Chat- tahoochee National Forest STOVALL MILL COVERED BRIDGE, 6 miles E. of Helen on Georgia 255. The 40-foot span crosses Chickamauga Creek and has been in existence for approximately 75 years. Camping Areas ANDREWS COVE CAMPING AREA, 6 miles N. on Georgia 75. Three acres. Tent and trailer camping, fishing Operated by US Forest Service. Open May !-October 31 ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND, 8 miles N.W. on Georgia 356. Tent and trailer camping, fishing, rowboating, horseback riding. Privately owned. Open mid-April to December UNICOI RECREATIONAL EXPERIMENT STATION, 3 miles N.E. of Helen. Cottages, tent and trailer camping, swimming, picnic facilities. Operated by Northeast Georgia Mountains Authority The Experiment Station is undergoing expansion and when completed will provide comprehensive programs and teaching and research for the recreation industry This is the only facility of its type in the world. Open to the public. Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest HIAWASSEE Grid G-1 Camping Areas LAKE CHATUGE CAMPING AREA 2-l/2 miles Won US 76, then 3/4 ' mileS. on Georgia 288. 12 acres. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, water skiing. Oper- ated by US. Forest Service. Open May !-October 31. The Georg1a Mountain Fa1r in Hiawassee features exquisite needlework and other mountain crafts. Attractions APPALACHIAN TRAIL extends through this county (Towns County). Annual Events GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR downtown, is an old-fashioned country fair with a wondrous variety of exhibits including quilting parties, wood carving, soap and hominy making, hawg rifle shoots. There are no commercial exhibits. The ten-day event attracts 100,000 visitors annually Special events and entertainment throughout fair. Early August SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL, downtown, features country and western music as well as gospel singing. MidApril. FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL downtown features country and west'ern music ' as well as gospel singing. One weekend. Mid-October JASPER Golf Grid E-3 9 holes at Arrowhead Country Club, par 36. Annual Events INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION . July 4. JUNO Grid F-3 Camping Areas AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK see STATE PARKS this section. ' LAFAYETTE Grid B-2 Golf 9 holes at Municipal Golf Course, par 36. LAVONIA Grid: J-3 Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME CENTER, on Interstate 85 near state line, offers travel information, picnic area and rest area. Operated by Georgia Depart- ment of Community Development, Tourist Division. Open year 'round except Thangsgiving and December 25th and 26th. Camping Areas TUGALOO STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Annual Events FRANKLIN grounds on GCeOoUrgNiaTY17.FAOcIRt~bfaeirr- LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN Grid B-1 Attractions ROCK CITY, atop Lookout Mountain, within sight of Interstate Highways 24, 59 and 75. Has ageless rock formations, sweeping panoramic views of the Appalachians, colorful flowers and foliage. Youngsters especially enjoy the artistry of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village. Privately owned. Open every day of the year. Colleges and Universities COVENANT COLLEGE-Started in St Louis in 1955 and moved to 700 mountaintop acres in 1964. Reformed Presbyterian-related Independent Senior College. LULA Grid H-4 Golf 9 holes with 2 sets of tees for lengths to make 18-hole layout at Pine Hills Golf Course, par 72. MOUNTAIN CITY Attractions Grid I- 1 MOUNTAIN CITY PLAYHOUSE features square dancing, round dancing, folk dancing and the famous buck dance. Weekend dances from May through mid-September Owned and operated by the American Legion. Camping Areas BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. The quamt mountain town of Helen has the storybook charm of a ll Bavanan village. Fall in Georgia's mounta1ns is a wonderland of color. MOUNT BERRY Grid B-4 Attractions MARTHA BERRY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Will include a visitor information and reception center; gal- leries for exhibiting memorabilia associated with the late Martha Berry; a court of honor; galleries for fine art; and a small theatre. Scheduled com- pletion date, early 1972. Colleges and Universities BERRY COLLEGE - Martha Berry, who once traveled by horse and buggy to teach young people in the north Georgia mountains, founded in 1902 the forerunner of today's Berry College. Campus is the world's largest and includes some 30,000 acres of Berry-owned fields and fores ts. Inde- pendent Senior College. RINGGOLD Grid C-1 Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME CENTER, In- terstate 75, 2/3 miles S. of Georgia- Tennessee state line, offers travel infor- mation, picnic area and rest room facilities. Operated by Georgia Depart- ment of Community Development, The famed campus of Berry College covers some 30,000 acres of belds and forests. Tourist Division. Open year 'round except Thanksgiving and December 25 and 26. Camping Areas WREN'S NEST CAMPING AREA, Interstate 75 at Georgia 2 exit 44 campsites, hiking, fishing, cycle trails. Privately owned. Open year 'round. KAMPGROUND OF AMERICA, Interstate 75 at Georgia 2 exit Tent and trailer camping, pool and playground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. RISING FAWN Camping Areas Grid A-2 CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Annual Events PLUM NELLY CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW, held on a mountaintop, includes works by painters, potters, wood carvers and metal sculptors. Unusual name came from the show's originator who said it was "plum" out of Tennes- see and "nelly" out of Georgia. Early October ROBERTSTOWN Grid: G-2 Attractions RICHARD RUSSELL SCENIC HIGH- WAY, 2 miles S.W of Robertstown, designated as Georgia Highway 348. Stretches 14.1 miles through some of the State's most beautiful mountain areas. The Appalachian Trail crosses the highway at Tessnatee Gap, highest point on the highway Elevations range from 1,600 feet to approximately 3,000 feet ROCKMART Grid C-5 Golf 9 holes at Goodyear Golf Course, par 36. 9 holes at Prospect Valley Golf Course, par 36. ROME Grid B-4 Historical Sites THE CHIEFTAINS, Chatillion Road, was the home of John Ridge, Chief of the Cherokees, and was the scene of U.S. Cherokee Treaty that removed Cherokees to Oklahoma. Open Tues- day through Sunday, 2-5 p.m. OAK HILL, N. on US 27, gracious home of Martha Berry, founder of Berry Schools. Open by appointment. Camping Areas POWATAN BEACH, 7 miles S on US 27, camping, fishing, swimming, boating. Open early Spring until late Fall. Attractions CAPITOLINE STATUE, Municipal Building, downtown, "Romulus & Remus" presented to Rome, Georgia by governor of Rome, Italy in 1929. Lakes MAYO'S LOCK AND DAM, 5 miles S off Black's Bluff Road, picnic, camping, boating and excellent river fishing. Colleges and Universities FLOYD JUNIOR COLLEGEFounded in 1968, its four modern buildings surround a 65-foot concrete tower Campus includes a 70-acre lake. Institution of the University System of Georgia. Junior College. SHORTER COLLEGE - Founded in 1873 atop one of the "seven hills of Rome." Martin Archaeological Museum open to public. Independent Senior College. Annual Events COOSA VALLEY FAIR, N. on East 1st Street One of America's few remaining great county fairs. MidSeptember ROYSTON Grid J-4 Camping Areas VICTORIA BRYANT STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Golf 9 holes at Victoria Bryant State Park, par 36. SAUTEE Grid: H-2 Attractions STOVALL MILL COVERED BRIDGE (Helen, Sautee, Nacoochee or Chick- amauga Bridge), 3 miles N. on Geor- gia 255. Georgia's smallest covered bridge was built in 1895 and is of kingpost design. It is one span wide, 33 feet long and was featured in the movie, ''I'd Climb the Highest Moun- tain~' OLD SAUTEE STORE, at junction of Georgia Highways 17 and 255. Fea- tures a fascinating collection of old store merchandise from the l 9th and early 20th century as well as a modern- day import shop. SUCHES Grid F-2 Golf CHIEF SUCHES FRONTIER GOLF- LAND AND HORSEBACK RIDING, miniature golf and horseback riding. Golf from July 4 through Labor Day Horseback riding from July through October, except weekends. TALLULAH FALLS Grid I-2 Attraction TALLULAH GORGE, on US 23 and Georgia 15. Believed to be the oldest natural gorge in North America. It is 1-l/2 miles long and reaches a maxi- mum depth of 2,000 feet There are five waterfalls in the bottom of the gorge; however, the main water supply has been diverted for hydroelectricity An l, 100-foot long cable used by Karl Wallenda in his historic tightwire walk across the gorge spans the chasm A 30-minute movie explaining the erec- tion of the cable, the daring walk and the two famous headstands by Wallenda can be seen daily during the summer at Tallulah Point. A nature trail follows a portion of the gorge's rim There is also an overlook. TATE Grid E-3 Attractions GEORGIA MARBLE has been used throughout the world for buildings and monuments and an almost unlimited supply is found here in the Long Swamp valley region. Plants and quar- ries of the Georgia Marble Company operate Monday through Friday; tours by previous appointment. Toccoa Falls, on the grounds of l2 Toccoa Falls Institute, has a sheer drop of 186 feet. Historic Traveler's Rest has served as a plantation house, a tra ding post, and a tavern. TOCCOA Grid 1-3 Historical Sites TRAVELER'S REST, 6 miles E. on US. 123, considered one of the oldest buildings in Northeast Georgia. The build ing has served as a plantation house, tavern, trading post and post office. Authentic furnishings A Georgia Historical Commission Site. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p m and SuTJ.days from l p .m to 5 30 p.m Closed Monday. Free. Attractions PRATHER'S COVERED BRIDGE, 6 miles N.E. on Georgia 184, spans the Tugaloo River and the Georgia-South Carolina line. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the United States. This town lattice style bridge is 2 spans wide and 175 feet long. It was built around 1934 as a replacement The original bridg e was built in the early 1800's. TOCCOA FALLS, 2 miles N.E. off Georgia 17 on the grounds of the Toc- coa Falls Institute, d rops 186 feet Open daily, 730 am to 730 p.m Lakes LAKE YOHAN, 8 miles N. on Georgia 184, is one of Georgia's most b eautiful remote mountain lakes. Uncrowded. A Georgia Power Company lake Camping Areas LAKE HARTWELL, 6 miles E. of town has the largest man-made shoreline in the Southeast Campsites, b oat launching ramp s, fishing, water sp orts. Corps of Engineers lake. LAKESIDE CAMPRAMA, on Georgia 336 at Lake Hartwell. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, b oating. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Golf 9 holes at the Toccoa Country Club, par 36. Colleges and Universities TOCCOA FALLS INSTITUTE - Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Institute has on its grounds the 186-foot Toccoa F alls, which may be seen daily Independent. Senior C ollege Non-denominational Bible College. Annual Events ARTS FESTIVAL, featuring concerts, arts and crafts demonstrations and contests. Late April. TRENTON Grid A-1 Camping Areas GREATER CHATTANOOGA KOA CAMPGROUND, Interstate 59 at Slygo Road Exit. Tent and trailer camp- ing, hiking, riding, playground, swim- ming. Privately owned . CLO UDLAND CANYON CAMPERS RETREAT, Interstate 59 at Trenton Exit, l-l/5 miles E. of Trenton on Georgia 143. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, amusement area. Privately owned. Golf 9 holes at Big Sandy G olf Course, p ar 36. WALESKA Grid E-4 Colleges and Universities REINHARDT COLLEGE - Believed to be the nation's oldest co-educational junior college. Independent Junior C ollege. Church-related. YOUNG HARRIS Grid G-1 Colleges and Universities YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE-Meth- odist-related . Chartered in 1886 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Independent Junior College. The Plum Nelly Art Show Js held in a woodland setting ''Plum out of Tennessee and N elly out of Georgia." State Parks State Parks in the northern third of the State offer a. variety of activities and scenery. Lakes, mountains, waterfalls and quiet forests form the settings for the 12 multiple use State Parks in this area. All are open year 'round and offer some of the best camping areas to be found anywhere. Several of the p arks provide rental cottages and/ or mobile homes for visitors who enjoy the out-of-doors, with all the comforts of home. Campgrounds open a.t 7 a.m and close at l 0 p m Tent and trailer camping fee is $2.50 per s!le per night for each family No reservations accepted. Rental cottages and mobile homes are completely furnished, including linens and blankets. Rates are: Older Cottages $8 per day, $48 per week(2 persons); each additional person $1 per day; $6 per week. New Cottages $ 12 per d ay, $72 per week (2 persons); each additional person $2 per day, $ 12 per week (children under 12 years, $1 per day, $6 per week) Mobile Homes $10 per day; $60 per week (2 persons); each additional person $1 per day, $6 per week. No pets allowed in cottages or mobile homes. The 3% Georgia Sales Tax will be added to all bills. A deposit payment to cover one night at base rate must accompany all reservation requests. A minimum 48-hours cancellation notice is required for refu nds. Prices shown here were correct at press time; however, they are subject to change without notice. For current rates, check with park superintendent. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR COTTAGES AND MOBILE HOMES MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PARK YOU WISH TO VISIT The addresses and telephone numbers of the State Parks are listed below BLAIRSVILLE VOGEL, approximately l l miles S. of Blairsville via U S 19, 129. 221 acres. The Park area encompasses sites where, according to legends, fabulous treasures were buried and bloody battles were fought between the Creek and Cherokee Indians. The Applachia.n Trail is nearby Mailing address: Blairsville, Georgia. 305 12. Telephone (404) 745-2628. CARTERSVILLE RED TOP MOUNTAIN, off US. 41 approximately 6 miles S.E. of Cartersville, on the shore of Lake Alla.toona. 1,246 acres. The Park is located on the site of a. War Between the States battlefield . Mailing address: Cartersville, Georgia 30 120. Telephone (404) 97 4- 5182 . CLARKESVILLE MOCCASIN CREEK, approximately 25 miles N. of Clarkesville, via Georgia. 197. 90 acres. This Park is idea.! for campers who like to fish. It is located on Lake Burton. The picturesque mountain setting is perfect for relaxation. Mailing Address Clarkesville, Georgia. 30523. Telephone (404) 947-3 194. Vogel State Park is one of the best developed and most popular in the Georgia State Parks system. CHATSWORTH FORT MOUNTAIN, US 76, Georgta 52, five miles E. of Chatsworth. 1,897 acres. This Park derives its name from an ancient fortification, the ruins of which stand on the high point of the mountain. Speculation regarding its origin includes reference to Spanish conquistadors hunting gold, 12th century Welsh adventurers and to the "moon-eyed people," mystenous white tribesmen. Mailmg address Chatsworth, Georgia 30705. Telephone (404) 695-2621 DAWSONVILLE BLACKBURN, 7 miles SW of Dahlonega via Georgia 9E. 239 acres . This new Park is in the heart of the gold country Campsites and a modern comfort station available to those who wish to try their luck at panning for gold. Beach and bathhouse also available. Mailing address : Route 3, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. Telephone (404) 864-3789. HARTWELL HART, 2 miles N. of Hartwell off Georgia 8. 147 acres. This Park is nestled in the rolling hills of northeast Georgia on the shore of Lake Hartwell. It is a favorite with fishermen, water sport enthusiasts and nature lovers. Mailing Address Route 2, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Telephone (404) 376-8756. JUNO AMICALOLA FALLS, 16 miles N.W of Dawsonville via Georgia 183, 52. 263 acres. The Park encompasses Amicalola Falls, the highest waterfall in Georgia, p lunging 729 feet in a series of sparkling cascades. Some of Georgia's most beautiful scenery may be viewed from vantage p oints within the Park Mailing address Juno, Georgia 30551 Telephone (404) 265-2885. LAVONIA TUGALOO, 8 miles N. of Lavonia, off Georgia 328. 393 acres . Tugaloo was the first State Park to be developed on Lake Hartwell's 962-mile shoreline. The Park is situated on a rugged peninsula that juts out into Lake HartwelL The rolling land gives excellent views of the water in every direction. Mailing Address: Route 1, Lavonia, Georgia 30553. Telephone (404) 356-3377. MOUNTAIN CITY BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN , turnoff to Park is approximately 3 miles N. of Clayton via US 441,23 . 1,1 82 acres. Paved road leads to top - 3,800 feet altitude - and a d ramatic view of four states. Named Black Rock Mountain because of its humped shoulders and its sheer cliff of dark granite, this Park is a favorite among campers. Mailing address: Mountain City, Georgia 30562 . Telephone (404) 746-2141. RISING FAWN CLOUDLAND CANYON, off Georgia 143 which enters US 27 approximately 3 miles N. of LaFayette 1,699 acres . Cloudland Canyon is a part of the old Cherokee Indian territory According to legend, there is a secret and fabulously rich lead mine in the vicinity When the first white settlers built a trading post here, the Indians were able, with just a few hours notice, to deliver lead to the settlers to make b ullets. The Indians never revealed the location of their mine and it has never been found Address Rising Fawn, Georgia 30738. Telephone (404) 6 5 7 -4 0 5 0 . ROYSTON VICTORIA BRYANT, off US 29, on Georgia 327 ab out 4 miles W of Royston. 38 1 acres . The Park originated in 1954 with the deeding of 45 acres to the State Parks Department as a memorial to Mrs. Victoria Bryant There is a 9-hole golf course and developed campground. Mailing address: Royston, G eorgia 30662. Telephone (404) 245-6270. GEORGIA STATE PARKS 'Q" ) .stJ; u 0 <<:l: Ql 0:: 1"': K( uau 0:: e2'n" 0, E u"' 1i ? :":00"c' '0" , :J -0" u 0 -;a "' 3: g c .s Ul .u"' .2 c :l E u 0 E - ~ t;: tJ> .B <> c0o -;"a' "'"0:: -;o c0o ;ctcJ> t";:' -;"a' "'Q) 0:: <> 0 D) s p"~' 2"' Qj ..c 8. Ul "'E () 2 0:: .S! tJ> B ..c c() :l "',....1 0. -o '~" '"<"l'J 0:: "' ctJ> '6 ['"::' c g "(""c)'' u 0 -co :l 2 :a. "' "' 0. 0"::': "' :l Ul c tJ> B {l ~ :;:Qc t;: u ~ :l u 0 "0" CJ ~ 'g CJ c .0c h :l u 0 s 2 "' :2 '"::";' tJ> "c2' 0:: ~ ;0::;. Ui ctJ> e.icl "',._] 'c" "' ;a [':: 2 " ;;:: z"' 1i [':: ;a tcJ> [':: ;.Q : E u"' h -Bo & J'l c"' 0':": ~ ::0r: :"~s' -;a () Vi : MULTIPLE USE A. H Stephens Bobby Brown EliJah Clark Fort Yargo F D. 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Atlanta 9 34 John White Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . .. Atlanta 9 36 Browns Mill Golf Club . . Atlanta 18 72 Augusta Golf Course . . . . . . . . . Augusta 18 72 Goshen Country Club . . . . . . . . . . .Augusta 18 72 Green Meadows Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . Augusta 18 72 Midland Valley Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . Augusta 18 7 1 Lithia Springs Golf Course. . Austell 9 34 American Legion Golf Course . . . .... Avondale Estates 9 35 Forest Hills Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avondale Estates 9 34 Barnesville Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . Barnesville 9 36 Maple Lakes Golf Course . . .... Bremen 9 37 Par 3 Golf Club .... Chamblee 18 54 Gordon Morris Memorial Golf Course ........ College Park 9 36 Commerce Golf and Country Club . . ... Commerce 9 36 Highland Golf Club .... Conyers 18 72 Neb o Golf Club Dallas 9 36 Clifton Springs Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur 18 54 Golfmore Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur 18 54 Pine Knoll Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Eatonton 9 36 Flint Acres Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . Fayetteville 27 71 Forsyth Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . Forsyth 9 72 Griffin Municipal Golf Course .. .. Griffin 18 72 Lakeshore Country Club . . . . . . . . . . .Jonesboro 18 72 Riverside Golf Club ...... . ... . . ... .. . .... Jonesboro 9 36 Pine Ridge Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lawrenceville 9 36 Windy Hill Golf Course . . . . . . . . .. Lawrenceville 9 36 Overlook Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . Loganville 18 72 Louisville Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville 9 36 Bowden Municipal Golf Course . . .Macon 18 72 Marietta West Golf Club . . . Marietta 9 29 Par 56 Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . ... Marietta 18 56 Westwood Golf Club Marietta 18 71 Monroe Golf and Country Club . . ... Monroe 18 72 Hunter Pope Country Club .... .. . . . Monticello 9 36 Newnan Country Club. . .Newnan 18 72 Sky View Golf Course ..... Pine Mountain 9 31 (Callaway Gardens) Gardens View Golf Course ... Pine Mountain 18 72 (Callaway Gardens) Lakeview Golf Course ... Pine Mountain 18 70 (Callaway Gardens) Mountain View Golf Course . . . . .. . ... Pine Mountain 18 72 (Callaway Gardens) Porterdale Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porterdale 18 72 Hard Labor Creek Golf Course . . . ... Rutledge 18 72 Brown Bell Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senoia 9 36 Mystery Valley Golf Course ............ . ... Stone Mountain 18 72 Stone Mountain Memorial Golf Course .. Stone Mountain 18 72 Twin City Golf Course ... Tennille 9 36 Thomaston Country Club . ... Thomaston 9 36 Thomson Country Club . ... Thomson 9 36 Washington-Wilkes Country Club . ... Washington 9 36 Sandy Run Golf Club . Warner Robins 18 7 1 Jug Tavern Golf Course ... . .. . . 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The largest natural spring in Georgia Maintains a constant temperature of 68 degrees Swimming. TIFT PARK ZOO, North Jefferson Street and Fifth Avenue Believed to be the second largest zoo in Georgia It is owned and operated by the City and houses one of the few sea cows in captivity in the world. ALBANY IS THE QUAIL HUNTING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, several preserves offer hunting privileges by prior arrangement Albany is the quail hunting capital of the world SAND HILL, Radium Springs Road at U S 82, has picturesque fossil sand dunes. JUNIOR MUSEUM, Flint Avenue. Housed in the City's first brick home. Displays place special emphasis on areas of interest to the young. Also includes the Mcintosh collection of arrowheads and many other Indian artifacts. Open year 'round. Free. LITTLE THEATER, Pine Avenue downtown, features four plays annually in an authentically restored pre-Civil War home. BANKS HALEY ART MUSEUM, Slappy Drive. Home of the Southwest Georgia Art Association. Exhibits year 'round . Free. Golf 9 holes at the American Legion Golf Course, par 35. 9 holes at Sherwood G olf Course, par 36. Colleges and Universities ALBANY JUNIOR COLLEGE, chartered in 1963. Offers adult enrichment program to public, in addition to associate degree program, including workshops, seminars, lyceum series. Institution of the University System of Georgia Junior College. Annual Events DOG SHOW Late February GEORGIA NATIONAL PECAN FESTIVAL honors one of Georgia's leading crops. The 2-day event includes a parade, cooking with pecans contest and a beauty contest Albany is the pecan capital of the world. Early May. SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ART ASSOC IATION ART FESTIVAL features two days of exhibits and sales of arts and crafts. Early ApriL EXCHANGE CLUB FAIR OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA. Late October. ALMA Grid L-1 6 Annual Events TOBACCO AUCTIONS. Late July, early and mid-August AMERICUS Grid F- 13 Colleges and Universities G EO RGIA SOUTHWESTERN COL- LEGE- Established as an agricultural college in 1908, on a 190-acre campus. Art gallery open to public. Institution of the University System of Georgia. Senior College. Annual Events SUMTER COUNTY FAIR, Fairgrounds off US. 19. Early October. ANDERSONVILLE Grid F- 13 Historical Sites ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL HIS- TORIC SITE, on Georgia 49, was a Confederate military prison estab- lished here in 1864 and used for 14 months. Also part of the National His- toric Site is a cemetery located near the stockade. Providence Spririg is a place where, according to legend, a spring gushed forth in answer to the prayers of thirsty prisoners. Many states have erected monuments here. Open year 'round. Free. Ad ministered by the National Park Service, Depart- ment of the Interior. ASHBURN Grid H-15 Annual Events PEANUT FESTIVAL, downtown, honors one of the area's most impor- tant crops. A street dance and a parade are part of the one-day celebration. October. -1 I The V1sitor Cen ter of the Edw1n 1 Hatch Nuclear Plan t 1s a showcase of nuclear power BAINBRIDGE Grid E-1 8 Camping Areas BAINBRIDGE STATE PARK. This is a day use area with picnic facilities. ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND, JACK WINGATE'S, 15 miles S W on Georgia 97, then 3 miles N. on Geor- gia 310 .Tent and trailer camping, water skiing, fis hing, hunting and play- ground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Lakes LAKE SEMINOLE, SW via Georgia 97, this 35,800-acre lake is famous for its largemouth b ass. Golf 9 holes at the Industrial Park Golf Course, par 35. Annual Events FLINT RIVER EXPOSITION AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR Late October. BAXLEY Grid M-15 Camping Area DEEN'S LANDING, 10-l/2 miles N. v1a US. 1 and follow signs at the Edwin L Hatch Nuclear Plant Excellent recreational facilities available including fishing, picnicking, water skiing, camp- ing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Attractions EDWIN L HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT VISITORS CENTER, overlooks site of the Edwin L Hatch Nuclear Plant now being constructed 10 miles N. of Baxley at the US Highway 1 crossing of the Altamaha River Visitors Center is a showcase of nuclear power illus- trated by animated exhibits, films and special effects. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 30 p .m.; Sunday 2 to 5 30 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Free. Golf 9 holes at Appling County Golf Course, par 36. Annual Events APPLING COUNTY SPRING FIELD TRIALS. Second weekend in March. APPLING COUNTY FALL FIELD TRIALS. Second weekend in November. BLACKSHEAR Grid M-17 Golf 9 holes at Lakeview Golf and Country Club, par 36. Andersonville National Hlstoric Site 34 was a Confederate military prison estabhshed in 1864. Fresh seafood is easily obtained along the Georgia coast, the processed seafood cap1tal of the world. BLAKELY Camping Area Grid C-16 KOLOMOKI MOUNDS STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Attractions CONFEDERATE FLAG POLE, on the Court House Square Erected in 186 1, it is the last remaining Confederate flag pole. PEANUT MONUMENT, on the Court House Square, is a constant reminder that Early County is one of the nation's largest producers of peanuts. COHEELEE C REEK COVERED BRIDGE, approximately 9 miles S.W off Georgia 62 on the Old River Road, is two spans wide and 96 feet long Built around 1883, it is the last remaining covered span south of Macon. BRUNSWICK Grid P-17 Welcome Center BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES WEL- COME CENTER, US 17. Free travel information and rest facilities. Open year 'round. Operated by Chamber of Commerce Attractions GATEWAY TO THE GOLDEN ISLES - See SEA ISLAND, ST SIMONS ISLAND and JEKYLL ISLAND, this section. These three islands are reached via causeways from Brunswick. Th e Golden Isles are renowned for the1r miles of unspoiled, broad, white beaches. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY recognizes Brunswick as the world's center for processed seafood dishes . See shrimp boats Check with Welcome Center for plant tours. MARSHES OF GLYNN are the largest salt marshes on the U.S. East Coast Important ecological factors to sea We. Ever changing natural beauty. UNITED STATES NAVAL AIR STATION GLYNCO, US. 17, 5 miles N, provides tours of Naval Air Technical Schools, if arrangements are made two days in advance. MARSHES OF GLYNN OVERLOOK PARK, US. 17, has a landscaped garden with picnic facilities. Unobstructed view of the marshes of Glynn and salt water lagoon. HOWARD COFFIN MEMORIAL PARK, US 17, at US 25. Public recreation facilities including pool, tennis, baseball, football, auditorium. Park open year 'round. Lakes LAKE BERRY, 18 miles N. on US 34 1. Year 'round fishing. Privately owned. Historical Sites LANIER'S OAK, on US 17. Sidney Lanier sat here to write many of his famous poems including "Marshes of Glynn:' OGLETHORPE MONUMENT, at Queen's Square, honors James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of the Colony of Georgia LOVER'S OAK, Albany Street near Prince Street, is over 900 years old Camping Areas WOODLAND TRAILER PARK, 4 miles N. on U S 17 . Excellent travel trailer camping. Swimming pool. Privately owned. Open year 'round . WEATHERING OAKS CAMPGROUNDS, 6 miles N. on US. 17 . Travel trailer camping. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Colleges and Universities BRUNSWICK JUNIOR COLLEGE Comprises six modern buildings on a 100-acre campus near Georgia's Golden Isles. Founded in 196 1. An institution of the University System of Georgia Junior College. Golf 18 holes at Brunswick Country Club, par 72. Annual Events BLESSING OF THE SHRIMP FLEET, Mansfield Street Dock on Brunswick River. A colorful religious ceremony in which a priest blesses the gaily decorated shrimp boats as they pass. Spring GOLDEN ISLES INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, Brunswick Country Club. Early July ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, downtown March. EXCHANGE CLUB AGRICULTURAL FAIR, fairgrounds. Mid-October TROUT-A-THON FISHING TOURNAMENT, all area fishing camps Fall. BASS-A-RALLY FISHING TOURNAMENT, all area fishing camps. Summer TARPON DERBY FISHING TOURNAMENT, all area fishing camps Mid-June to Labor Day SHAD DRAG FISHING TOURNAMENT, all area fishing camps Late winter to early spring. CAIRO Attractions Grid F-19 RODDENBERY MEMORIAL LI- BRARY, 320 N. Broad Street Art exhibits, wildlife and historical dtsplays Open summer months 9 a.m. to 6 p.m , Monday throug h Saturday; wmter months, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Golf 18 holes at Cairo Country Club, par 72. CAMILLA Grid F-17 Hunting Areas RIVERVIEW PLANTATION Q UAIL HUNTING, 12 miles S v1a Georgia 97 then 3 miles W via Georgia. 65. Famous for its quail preserve and facilities. Riverview Preserve season is November 1 through March 3 1 The native quail season begins November 20, ends the last day of February Privately owned. CLAXTON Grid N-13 Golf 9 holes at Evans Heights Golf Course, par 36. Annual Events RATTLESN AKE ROUNDUP, countywide. One of Georgia's unique events. Local men compete for honor of catching the most rattlesnakes as well as the largest Mid-March. COCHRAN Grid I-12 Golf 9 holes at Uchee Trail Country Club, par 36. Colleges and Universities MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE Founded in 1884. Institution of the University System of Georgia Junior College. Annual Events OUTDOOR ART SHOW AND SALE, downtown. Mid-May The decorative fountains of Columbus have earned tfu:S city the name "Fountain City" COLUMBUS Grid C-12 Attractions "FOUNTAIN CITY" is an appropriate description ol this city Fountains can be found in public parks, at office buildings and gracing lawns m the residential sections. SPRINGER OPERA HO USE, 103 Tenth Street A restored Victorian 35 Edwin Booth once played the historic Springer Opera House, a restored Victorian theater. theater where Edwin Booth and Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared . The Springer was Georgia's 1971 official State Theater. Group tours by appointment Performances, mid-September to late May COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1251 Wynnton Road. Yuchi Indian materials, paintings, children's museum and prehistoric Indian artifacts Open Tuesday through Saturday, lO a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday fro m 3 p. m. to 6 p.m. Closed Monday and Holidays Free FORT BENNING INFANTRY MUSEUM, at Fort Benning on Ingersoll Street, Building 1234. Traces the evolution of the infantry from French and Indian War to the present. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 30 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Free. Fort Benning is the free world's largest infantry training center Its area embraces approximately 282 square miles of varied terrain. An open reservation that welcomes visitors. Historical Sites CONFEDERATE NAVAL MUSEUM, U.S 27 at 4th Street Features relics of Confederate Navy ships, including the hull of the iron-clad Muscogee. Open Tuesday throug h Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p m, Sunday from 100 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, C hristmas. Free. A Ga. Historical Commission Site. LADIES' DEFENDER CANNON, at Confederate Naval Museum Made from brass articles donated by the women at Columbus during the War Between the States. The ladies gave up brass beds, cooking utensils, jewelry and door knobs to be made into this unusual field artillery piece. WALKER-PETERS-LANGDON HOUSE, 71 6 Broadway Built in 1828. The oldest standing house in Columbus. Serves as headquarters of the Historic Columbus Foundation. Open daily Free. Tours HERITAGE TOUR, a regularly scheduled tour of historical points of interest. Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME CENTER, US 27. Offers travel information, picnic facilities, rest area. Open year 'round except Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and 26. Operated by Georgia Department of Community Develop ment, Tourist Division. Camping Area LAKE PINES CAMPGROUND, 12 miles E. on U.S 80 then 1 b lock S on Garrett Road. Swimming pool, fishing, playground. 12 acres. Privately operated. Open year 'round. Colleges and Universities COLUMBUS COLLEGE - Founded in 1958. Has 13 rriodern buildings on a 13 1-acre campus. Institution of the University System of Georgia Senior C olleg e . Golf 9 holes at Victory Drive Golf Course, par 35. 18 holes at Midland Pines Golf Course, par 70. 9 holes at Bibb Hillcrest G olf Course, par 27. 18 holes at Bull Creek Municipal Golf Course, p ar 72. Annual Events MISS GEORGIA PAGEANT Mid-June CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY FAIR, fairgrounds on U. S. 27. Early October. SALUTE TO THE FIRST AMERICAN honors the American Indian and his contribution to the United States. Late August SPRING FESTIVAL DAYS features the pilgrimage of homes. March. SUMMER FESTIVAL DAYS, features the Miss Georgia Pageant Mid-June FALL FESTIVAL DAYS, fea tures the Southern Open Invitational Golf Tournament, PGA. Early September CORDELE Grid G-14 Camping Areas GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. ARABI CAMPER VILLAGE, 10 miles S on Interstate-75 (Arabi exit), offers fishing, golf, playground, pool and sports. Privately owned. Open year 'round. I-75 CAMP AND TRAILER PARK, 4 miles S off Interstate-75 (Wenona exit) Fishing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Annual Events JUNIOR STEER AND BARROW SHOW Early March. WATERMELON FESTIVAL, down- town in the heart of the watermelon capital of the world. Week-long activities include free melon slices for tourists. Children especially enjoy watermelon eating contest and seed spitting contest Late June and early July CENTRAL GEORGIA FAIR, Lions Club Park. Late October. CUSSETA Historical Site Grid D-12 CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND JAIL, downtown. One of the six remaining antebellum courthouses in America. Both structures were built in 1834. Free. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p .m. Camping Area RIVER BEND PARK PUBLIC USE AREA, 8.9 miles SW on US 27. Camping, picnic facilities, boating, water skiing, fishing 187 acres. Operated by U.S Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. CUTHBERT Grid D-15 Colleges and Universities ANDREW COLLEGE - Chartered in 1854 as a women's college, And rew College is the second oldest institution chartered in the United States for conferring degrees on women. Metho- dist-related. Independent Junior College. DARIEN Grid P-16 Attractions BUTLER ISLAND, in the Altamaha Delta, was owned by Pierce Butler and was one of the richest rice plantations Lake Blackshear forms the setting for the picturesque Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. in the world. His wife, Fannie Kemble, was considered the greatest actress of her day She wrote a book about her life on the island. Hunting Areas BLACKBEARD ISLAND, off the coast of Darien, offers archery hunts arranged by the Federal Wildlife Division of the Department of the Interior. Welcome Center DARIEN WELCOME CENTER, 1 mile N of courthouse on US 17, offers information on the area. Operated by local Chamber of Commerce. Open year 'round. Annual Events BLESSING OF THE SHRIMP FLEET, Darien bridge on U.S 17. Religious ceremony in which a priest blesses the shrimp boats as they pass. May COASTAL GEORGIA MACKEREL AND TARPON DERBY Summer. DAWSON Grid E-15 Attractions PEANUT BUTTER CAPITAL O F THE WORLD, is a title this town wears with The Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts has an outstanding collection of fih e pointings Leprechauns appear from everywhere at Dublin's annual St. Patrick's Festival pride. More peanut butter is produced here than in any other single spot in the world. Golf 9 holes at Dawson Golf Course, par 36. Annual Events CHRISTMAS PARADE, downtown. Mid-December. DONALSONVILLE Grid C-1 8 Camping Areas FAIRCHILD STATE PARK. A day use area with picnic facilities. SEMINOLE STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. DOUGLAS Grid K-1 6 Colleges and Universities SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE-The oldest two-year college in the Univer- sity System, chartered in 1906. The 200-acre campus includes a golf course. Institution of the University System of Georgia Junior College. Annual Events SOUTHEASTERN JUNIOR COL- LEG ES' BASEBALL CLASSIC, South Georgia College Campus March. TOBACCO AUCTIONS. Late Julyearly August DUBLIN G rid K- 11 Camping Area PINETUCKY CAMPGROUND, 5 miles S on US. 44 1. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Welcome Center DUBLIN WELCOME CENTER, 3 miles via U S. 441 N, offers information on the area. Operated by local Chamber of Commerce Open year 'round. Golf 18 holes at Dublin C ountry Club, par 72. Annual Events ST PATRICK'S FESTIVAL, city wide. A full week of events ranging from parades to leprechaun contest March. LAURENS COUNTY FAIR, Agricultural Center on Telfair Street Late October. EASTMAN Grid J-13 Golf 9 holes at Dodge County Golf Course, par 36. Camping Area JAY BIRD SPRINGS, 13 miles S on US 341 then 2 miles E. on county road. Swimming, natural springs, picnic ground s, roller skating, bowling, dancing Privately operated Open year 'round. EULONIA Grid P-1 6 Camping Areas BELLE BLUFF ISLAND CAMP- GROUND, from junction with Georgia 99, 7 miles N. on US 17, 3 miles E. following signs, then l/2 mile S and 2 miles E. on dirt road. Tent and trailer campground, swimming, fishing. 4-l/4 acres. Privately owned. Open year 'round. CONTENTMENT BLUFF CAMP- GROUND, from junction with Georgia 99, 7 miles N. on U S 17, 3 miles E. following signs, then 4 miles N. and east following signs. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing 15 acres. Privately owned. Open year 'round . F ACEVILLE G rid D-19 Camping Areas EAST BANK PUBLIC USE AREA, S.W via Georgia 97 and US. 90 on Jim Woodruff Dam Road. Tent and trailer camping on Lake Seminole, swimming, fishing, b oating. Privately owned. Open year 'round. RIVER JUNCTION PUBLIC USE AREA, SW via Georgia 97 and U S 90 on Jim Woodruff Dam Road. Tent and trailer camping on Lake Seminole, swimming, fishing, boating. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Lakes LAKE SEMINOLE offers 37,500 acres of fishing and hunting A U S Corps of Engineers impoundment in which the water level varies less than two feet year 'round. Famous for its bass fishing. Other species in abundance are bream, catfish, crappie. FARGO Attraction Grid L-19 OKEFENOKEE SWAMP, 18 miles N.E on Georgia 177. Fargo is the Stephen C Foster State Park entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp. There are wildlife exhibits, nature trails, boat tours, fishing. Also special water- ways where visitors are permitted without guides. Camping Areas STEPHEN C FOSTER STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. FITZGERALD Grid I-15 Historical Sites BLUE AND GRAY MUSEUM, Pine and Grant Streets. Features relics and mementos of the War Between the States. Items displayed belonged to veterans from 15 states. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p. m. Closed July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Chnstmas and New Year's. Free. Golf 9 holes at Fitzgerald C ountry C lub, par 35. Annual Events "OUR FRIENDS THE ENEMY" PAGEANT, City Park downtown, is an outdoor drama depicting the early history of Fitzgerald Early July CHRISTMAS PARKS DISPLAYS, downtown, feature modern and traditional Christmas decorations and displays Each p ark is decorated by a religious group or a civic club. Month of December. FOLKSTON Grid N-1 9 Attraction O KEFENOKEE SWAMP, 7 miles SW on Georgia 23 and 12 1. Folkston is one of two eastern entrances to the famed Okefenokee Swamp There are exhibits, nature trails, boat tours, fish- ing and an observation tower Also special waterways where visitors are permitted without guides Visitors enjoy the quiet natural surround1ngs on boat tours of the pnmitive Okefenokee Swamp. Camping Area KOA CAMPGROUND, 7 miles W on Georgia 121. Tent and trailer camping. Playground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Golf 9 holes at Folkston Golf and Country Club, par 36. FORT GAINES Grid C-15 Lakes LAKE WALTER F GEORGE, 2 miles N, formed by the Walter F George Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Ex- cellent fishing and recreational areas available. A US Corps of Engineers lake. Historical Sites FORT GAINES OUTPOST REPLICA, S on Georgia 39, right on Commerce Street then 3 blocks on left The recon- structed fort is one-third the size of the original fort used from 1816 to 1830 to protect settlers against Creek and Seminole Indian attacks. Bass bsfung in a South Georgia 37 lake is a fun family outing. Hawkinsville has the only scheduled harness racing in Georg1a. Tours FORT GAINES HISTORICAL TOUR Features frontier homes, several hotels, an apothecary of the 1890's, Globe Tavern and a cemetery dating to the 1800's. Sites marked for do-it-yourself driving tour. Camping Areas SANDY CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA, 1- l/2 miles N on Georgia 39. Tent and trailer camping, boating, water skiing, fishing and picnic facilities. On Walter F George Reservoir. 68 acres. Operated by U.S. Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. COTTON HILL PUBLIC USE AREA, 2 miles N. on Georgia 39. Tent and trailer camping, boating, water skiing, fishing and picnic facilities. On Walter F G eorge Reservoir. 68 acres. Operated by U.S Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. SANDY BRANCH PUBLIC USE AREA, 3 miles N. on Georgia 39. Tent and trailer camping, boating, water skiing, fishing and picnic facilities. On Walter F George Reservoir. Operated The great bass hshing m South Georgia lakes have gained this area the title "Lunker Country" by U S Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. PATAULA CREEK PARK, 5 miles N. on Georgia 39. Tent and trailer camping, boating, water skiing, fishing and picnic facilities. O n Walter F George Reservoir. 289 acres. Operated by US. Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. Annual Events FIRECRACKER FESTIVAL features boat show, historical tours and fireworks displays July 4. CAMELLIA DAY, d owntown. High school students dressed in southern costumes give camellia blooms to tourists passing through the area. Last Sunday in February GEORGETOWN Grid C-14 Camping Areas RIVER BLUFF PARK, 1 mile N. offers camping, water skiing, fishing, boating, picnic facilities. 212 acres. Operated by U.S Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. COOL BRANCH PARK, 7 miles S on Georgia 39. Camping, water skiing, fishing, boating, picnic facilities. 154 acres. Operated by U.S Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. GLENNVILLE Grid N-14 Golf 9 holes at Playland Golf Course, par 35. HAWKINSVILLE Grid 1-13 Camping Area HAWKINSVILLE STATE PARK. This is a day use area with picnic facilities. Golf 9 holes at Town Creek Golf Course, par 35. Hunting Area WILBUR SLADE HUNTING PRESERVE, 4 miles SE via Georgia 27. Offers quail, pheasant and dove hunt- ing by membership and prior arrangement during season. Annual Events HARNESS RACING. Pulaski County Fairgrounds downtown The site of Georgia's only scheduled harness races . April HAZLEHURST Grid L- 14 Hunting Area BULLARD CREEK GAME MANAGE- MENT AREA, 6.5 miles N. on U.S. 22 1, turn right onto dirt road at en- trance sign. The area consists of 18,000 acres of timberland with regu- lated hunting for turkey, deer, quail, squirrel and rabbit Hunting season set by Department of Natural Resources ~ Golf 9 holes at Jeff Davis Golf Course, par 36. Annual Events TOBACCO AUCTIONS at three tobacco barns. Late July, early and midAugust HINESVILLE Grid 0-14 Golf 9 holes at Cherokee Country Club, par 36. HOMERVILLE Grid K-18 Hunting Areas ARABIA BAY GAME MANAGEMENT AREA, 7 miles N. via US 441. Con- sists of 45,000 acres with quail, rabbit and turkey hunting, in season. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. SUWANOOCHEE GAME MANAGEMENT AREA. Consists of 70,000 acres of low-lying timberland in Clinch, Echols and Lanier counties. Hunters allowed to hunt deer, quail, squirrel and rabbits in accord ance with regular State regulations and bag limits. IRWINVILLE Grid 1-15 Camping Area JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORIAL STATE PARK. A day use area with picnic facilities JEKYLL ISLAND Grid P-17 Historical Sites MILLIONAIRES' VILLAGE-Here is preserved the world of the super-rich who made up the membership of the famed Millionaires' Club fo rmed at Jekyll Island in 1886. A number of homes of the members are being re- stored. It is claimed that one-sixth of the world's wealth was controlled from this island during the time the million- aires inhabited the area. Among the fascinating buildings are the Jekyll Club Hotel library and archives, Shrady- James House, Crane House, Faith Chapel and the Rockefeller House. Jekyll Island is a State-owned family resort area. Several of the homes in the 'Millionaires' Village" on Jekyll Island are open to v1:Sitors. ROCKEFELLER HOUSE is a 25room "cottage" recently restored and furnished with period appointments It now serves as the Jekyll Museum. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL A small interdenominational church of English design and one of the original buildings of the Village Completely restored. It has two famous glass windows an Old Testament scene created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, said to be one of five that he personally installed; and a window by Maitland Armstrong Open daily from 8 a.m. until dark HORTON HOUSE REMAINS, Riverview Drive. Ruins of tabby house belonging to an officer who served 38 Georgia game management areas offer exceDent hunting. Jekyll Island's wlute san d beach 1s ent1cing to family vacationers. under General James Oglethorpe Across the street is a marker indicating the site of a brewery owned by Major Horton and said to be Georgia's firs t brewery. Camping Area CHEROKEE CAMPGROUND offers tent and trailer camping. Pn vately owned. Open year 'round. Attraction AQUARAMA, Beachview Drive A center for convention and meeting activities, it houses one of the largest indoor pools in the Southeastern United States The heated, Olympic pool is open year 'round. The Aquarama is located on the nine-mile Jekyll Island white sand beach. Golf 18 holes at the Championship Course, par 72. 18 holes at the Pinelake Course, par 72. 9 holes at the Oceanside Course, par 36. JESUP G rid N-15 Attraction ALTAMAHA RIVER, nearby, offers excellent water activities including fis hing, water skiing, swimming. Lakes C HEROKEE LAKE, approximately 2 miles N.W off US 301 , follow signs. Facilities include camping, fishing, boating. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Annual Events SWAMPLAND SPORTS FESTIVAL, city-wide, is a full week of sports activities as wellas arts and crafts dtsplays and special events. June KINGSLAND Grid 0-19 Camping Area CROOKED RIVER STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. LEESBURG Grid F-15 Historical Sites CHEHAW INDIAN MONUMENT, 3 miles N. on Georgia 195, marks the site of a large Indian town. At one time it was the home of the C hehaw Indians who were a friendly agricultural people of the Creek tribe who aided Georgia's early settlers. LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND G rid P-17 Hunting Areas LITTLE ST SIMONS ISLAND HUNT- ING PRESERVES, 5 miles E. of Big St Simons Island. Offers hunting for d ucks, dove and fallow d eer; during season. Fishing during summer Privately owned. LUMPKIN Gnd D-14 Attractions WESTVILLE, l/2 mile S of Lumpkin at intersection of U S. 27 and Georgia 27. A recreated , functioning rural village of 1850. Authentic buildings were moved to the site, restored and furnished. Workmg craftsmen demon- strate skills of yesteryear Open Mon- day through Saturday from lO a.m. to 5 p .m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open year 'round. Historical Sites BEDINGFIELD INN, on town square. A restored 1836 stagecoach inn which also served as a family residence. Furnished with authentic period appointments. Open weekdays by appointment; Saturday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m.; Sund ay from 1 p.m. to 5 p m. Owned by Stewart County Historical Commission. Open year 'round. Camping Areas PROVIDENCE CANYON STATE PARK. A day use area with ptcnic fa cilities. Tours STAGECOACH TRAIL, in Lumpkin Shows 30 pre-1850 houses marked with stagecoach signs. Annual Events MAY DAY C ELEBRATION AND JOUSTING TOURNAMENT, Westville. Saturday nearest May 1 INDEPENDENC E DAY CELEBRATION, Westville. Saturday nearest July 4. WESTVILLE FAIR OF 1850, Westville. F irst weekend in November. BEDINGFIELD INN BAZAAR AND ATTIC SALE, Lumpkin. First weekend in November WESTVILLE YULE LOG CEREMONY, Westville. Saturday nearest December 12. BEDINGFIELD INN CANDLELIGHT TOUR, Lumpkin Saturday nearest December 12. VALENTINE C ELEBRATION, Westville. Saturday nearest Valentine's Day. McRAE Grid K-1 3 Camping Area LITTLE OCMULGEE STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Golf 9 holes at Little Ocmulgee State Park Golf Course, par 36. METTER Grid N-12 Golf 9 holes at Willow Lake Golf Course, par 36. MIDWAY Gnd P-1 4 Historical Sites MIDWAY CHURCH, on US 17. Erected in 1792. The old slave gallery and high pulpit remam unchanged From its congregation, which never numbered more than 150 at any time, have come two signers of the Decla- ration of Independence, two Revolu- tionary generals and a US senator The church and historic cemetery may be visited at any time. Keys available Midway Church remains relatively unchanged s1nce it was erected in 1792 at nearest service station. Free. MIDWAY MUSEUM, on U S 17. Built in raised-cottage style There are displays of furniture, artifacts and documents from early 18th to mid-19th century. Historical Commission site. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m. Closed Mondays. Free. Camping Area SUNSHINE LAKE CAMPGROUNDS, 2 miles E. on Georgia 38, then 1 mile N. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, boating, fishing Privately owned. Open year 'round. MILLEN Grid N-10 Camping Area MAGNOLIA SPRINGS STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. LINCOLN STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Attractions NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY, approximately 8 miles N. on U S 25, has 25 ponds, plus aquarium displaying 70 species of fish Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and hohdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. F ree. Historical Sites JONES PLANTATION (BIRDSVILLE), on Georgia 17. Considered to be the oldest plantation in Georgia lived in continuously by the family who built it This rambling, romantic house was built in 1780's. Open by appointment Golf 9 holes at Magnolia Country Club, par 36. It's always 1850 at Westville, a recreated, fun ctioning rural village. 39 The capture of Ft. McAllister was a major obJective of Union forces in 1864. Annual Events DAIRY FESTIVAL, downtown. Honors local dairymen. First week in May MOUNT VERNON Grid L-13 Colleges and Universities BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE-A Baptist-related two-year college near Vidalia, founded in 1904. Independent Junior College. NASHVILLE Grid I- 17 Annual Events ARTS FESTIVAL, courthouse square. May TOBACCO AUCTIONS. Late July- early August NEWTON Grid E-17 Camping Area RIVER SPRINGS PARK, 3/4 mile W on Georgia 91. 75 acres, swimming, fishing, boating and playground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. OCILLA Grid I-16 Annual Events GEORGIA STATE SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL, downtown, honors this famous local product Beauty pageant, parade and cooking contests. Late November. OMAHA Grid C-13 Camping Areas HANNAHATCHEE CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA Offers fishing, camping, boating, water skiing and picnic facili- ties. 45 acres. Operated by US Corps of Engineers. Open year 'round . ROOD CREEK PUBLIC USE AREA, 9 miles S.W Fishing, boating, camping, water skiing and swimming. Historical attractions include the Rood Creek Indian Mounds and the Rood Planta- tion. Operated by the US Corps of Engineers Open year 'round. PEARSON Grid K-17 Hunting Areas ARABIA BAY GAME MANAGE- MENT AREA, 7 miles S v1a U S 441. Consists of 45,000 acres where hunters may take deer and small game in sea- son. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. PELHAM Grid F-18 Golf 9 holes at Pinecrest Country Club, par 36. PEMBROKE Camping Area Grid 0-13 RAMBLING CREEK CAMPORAMA, 9 miles E. off US 280 or 2-l/4 miles W of Interstate 16 and US 280 intersection. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, bike trails. Privately owned. Open year 'round. QUITMAN Grid H-19 Golf 9 holes at Quitman Country Club, par 35. REIDSVILLE Grid M-13 Camping Areas GORDONIA ALATAMAHA STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Annual Events SIDEWALK HOBBY SHOW, down- town. Early October REYNOLDS Grid F-11 Golf 9 holes at Reynolds Golf Course, par 36. RICHMOND HILL Historical Sites Grid P- 14 Historic Christ Church was founded on St. Simons Island by John and Charles Wesley FT McALLISTER, 10 miles E. of U S 17 on the bank of the Ogeechee River, demonstrated that this type earthen fortification could withstand the heaviest naval ordinance employed during the War Between the States. Fort is maintained by the Georgia Historical Commission. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p m.; Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 30 p .m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. RINCON Grid Q-12 Historical Sites SALZBURGER MUSEUM, 6 miles from Rincon off Georgia 21, on Savan- nah River Commemorates 18th Cen- tury settlement of Salzburgers, early Georgia immigrants. The building is patterned after an orphanage of the Salzburger settlement at nearby Ebenezer. Open daily ST. MARYS Grid P-19 Camping Areas SANTA MARIA STATE PARK. A day use area with picnic facilities. Golf 9 holes at St. Marys Golf Course, par 36. Annual Events BLESSING OF THE SHRIMP F LEET Early June ST. SIMONS ISLAND Grid P-17 Historical Sites CHRIST CHURCH, on Frederica Road, founded by John and Charles Wesley in 1736. The present building was built in 1884 by Anson Green Phelps Dodge, Jr, as a memorial to his wife. Open weekdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday services at 8 a.m, 945 a.m. and 11 15 a.m. FT FREDERICA NATIONAL MONUMENT, on Frederica Road. Built by General James Edward Oglethorpe in 1736 and was the most expensive British fortification in America. It was military headquarters for the defense of Georgia and the British colonies against the Spaniards in Florida. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Maintained by US Park Service. BLOODY MARSH. The site of a major battle between the British and the Spanish that provided the turning point for British control in this part of the country Free. ST SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1871. Arrangements can be made with the Coast Guard to visit the top of the tower for a commanding view of the ocean, surrounding islands and rivers. Historic memorabilia is displayed in the museum which is operated by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. Attractions NEPTUNE PARK, S end of the island, has picnic facilities, fishing pier, bowling, skating, theater and playground. County owned and operated. Open year 'round. RETREAT PLANTATION has a picturesque avenue of live oaks arching over the roadway The famous long staple sea island cotton was first raised here and the tabby ruins of a slave hospital and a plantation home still stand. Retreat Plantation is now part of the Sea Island Golf Club. Golf 18 holes at Sea Palms Golf and Country Club, par 72. Annual Events CAMELLIA SHOW Late January and early February TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS. March. SUNSHINE FESTIVAL is a 3-day event featuring snipe sailboat races and a gigantic fireworks display. Early July The town of St. Marys iS a fisher- 0 man's and photographer's dehght. Ft. Pulaski was Robert E Lee's hrst engineenng assignment. GEORGIA SENIOR'S GOLF TOURNAMENT June ART FESTIVAL Early October ISLAND PLAYERS present four shows annually including musicals, classics and Broadway productions. Separate p roductions are presented for three weekends during the winter, spring, summer and falL The charm of Savannah is captured m wrought iron, formal gardens and church spires SAVANNAH Grid Q-13 Historical Sites OGLETHORPE BENCH, Bay Street, one half block east of City Hall, com- memorating the landing of James Edward Oglethorpe at this spot on February 12, 1733, who, along with his band of colonists, founded Georgia and Savannah. JO HNSON SQUARE, Bull Street be- tween Bay & Congress Streets, first of the pattern of squares upon which Savannah's plan is based. Here you will see the monument and the grave of Nathanael Greene, Revolutionary War hero. On the four Trust Lots around the square were the sites of the first inn, first public oven, first mill and the first general store in Georgia. WRIGHT SQUARE, Bull Street be- tween York & State Streets, named for Sir James Wright, Georg1a's last Colonial G overnor, 1760 - 1782. The monument honors William Washington Gordon, I, early Georgia banker and founder of Central of Georgia Rail- way Large boulder honors Tomo-chi- chi, Yamacraw Indian chief who be- friended Oglethorpe's colonists. CHIPPEWA SQUARE, Bull Street between Perry and Hull Streets, named to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Chippewa in Canada Bronze figure by Daniel Chester French immortal- izes General Oglethorpe, Founder of the Colony MADISON SQUARE, Bull Street between Harris & C harlton Streets, named in honor of James Madison, fourth US. President, honors with its statue Sgt William Jasper who fell in the Siege of Savannah in 1779. MONTEREY SQUARE, Bull Street be- tween Taylor & Gordon Streets, last of the beautiful Bull Street Squares, com- memorates Battle of Monterey, Mexico 1846. Monument honors Casimir Pulaski, Polish nobleman mortally wounded in Siege of Savannah, 1779. COLUMBIA SQUARE, Habersham between York & State Streets, was the eastern limit w hen Savannah was a walled city, 1757-1790. One of the six city gates, Bethesda Gate, was located on this square. GREENE SQUARE, Houston Street between York & State Streets, named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene who lived at Mulberry Grove Plantation near Savannah. Nationally recognized restoration of houses on this square is in progress. THE OLDE PINK HOUSE, 23 Aber- corn Street, built in 1771 by James Habersham, Jr , became Georgia's first bank in 1812 and in 1864-1865 was used as headquarters for Union General York. It is now being used as a. restaurant and Planters Tavern. JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE, 142 Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue. Home of the founder of the Girl Scouts of America Designed by William Jay Open weekdays, except Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Chnstma.s and New Year's Days TELFAIR ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, W State and Barnard Streets. Built ab out 1818 by William Jay Contains Renaissance and modern paintings, sculpture, textiles and furniture. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed month of January and holidays. COLONIAL DAMES HOUSE, 329 Abercorn Street Built in 1848 by Andrew Low, a cotton merchant, who married Juliette Gordon, founder of the Girl Scouts of America At different times, the house played host to Robert E. Lee and William Makepeace Thackeray Open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 1030 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. Closed on National Holidays. DAVENPORT HOUSE, 324 East State Street on Columbia Square. A 19th Century structure of late Georg ian architecture. Open Monday-Saturday from lO a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and National Holidays OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE, 124 Abercorn Street on Oglethorpe Square. Designed by William Jay General Lafayette was a guest here in 1825. Antique furnishings and formal garden. Open Sunday and Monday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., other days from lO a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed the month of September and all major holidays GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Whitaker and Gaston Streets. Oldest such society in Georgia. Hodgson Hall contains a priceless collection of historical documents and Colonial relics. INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 25 W Oglethorpe Avenue. Founded in 1755. Present building erected in 1890's is a replica of 181518 19 church burned in fire of 1889. Here, in 1885, Woodrow Wilson married Ellen Axson, granddaughter of the pastor. ST JOHN'S C HURC H AND PARISH HOUSE, 14 W Macon Street Built in 1852. Famous for its chimes and stained glass windows, showing gothic influence. The Parish House is the former Green-Meldrim House, headquarters of General William T Sherman after his Civil War "March to the Sea," 1864. WESLEY MONUMENTAL METHO DIST C HURCH, 429 Abercorn Street Commemorates the memory of John Wesley, who was rector at Christ Church in 1736-1737. CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, 222 E. Harris Street Oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia and home church of the Diocese of Savannah. CHRIST EPISCOPAL C HURCH 28 Bull Street The first church established in the colony Present structure replaced two others and was erected in 1840. Here John Wesley preached, founding what is thought to be the world's first Sunday SchooL FORT WAYNE, overlooking Bay Street at East Broad. Last of several forts built in this area. Constructed in the mid-1800's. Now part of the Trustee Gardens Restored Area. Named after General "Mad Anthony" Wayne FORT JACKSON, north of East President Street Recently restored as a maritime museum complete with a. submarine periscope. It saw serv1ce in the Wa.r of 1812 and Civil Wa.r. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p .m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A Georgia. Historical Commission site. Free. FORT PULASKI, US 80 east of Savannah. Now operated by US Park Service. Built in 1829 to 1849, it was Robert E. Lee's first engineering assignment after graduation from West Point Open 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. FORT SCREVEN AND TYBEE MUSEUM, US 80 East One of the last Atlantic coastal fortifications Built in 1875, Fort Screven was manned during the Spanish-American War and World War I and IL Open daily I p m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesday (winter) and d aily lO a.m. to 6 p .m. (summer) Restored homes surround one of the original squares laid out by 41 General Oglethorpe in the 18th century Th e Old Cotton Exhange Build1ng was the c enter of.c omm erce for Savannah in the late 1800's. FORT McALLISTER, 10 miles East of Richmond Hill Beautifully restored earthen Fort, including Civil War Museum, on the Ogeechee River. O pen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily A Georgia Historical Commission site. F ree. WASHINGTON GUNS, Bay Street between Drayton & Bull Streets. Presented to Chatham Artillery in 1791 by George Washington EMMET PARK, Bay Street & East Broad Street Named for Irish patriot, Robert Emmet Contains the old Harbor Light, erected 1852, and a fountain commemoratmg three famous ships named for Savannah. TRUSTEES' GARDEN, East Broad near Bay Street, America's first public expenmental g arden In this section is an Herb Shop and the Pirates' House where, according to legend, Blackbeard died calling for his rum The Pirate's House is now a nationally known restaurant. COLO NIAL PARK CEMETERY, Abercorn & Oglethorpe Streets. Sec- Factors' Walk was a 19th century center of commerce for cotton merchants. ond burial ground for the early colonists, 1750-1853. One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence is buried here. BONAVENTURE C EMETERY, on Bonaventure Road, edging the Wilmington River. This beautiful old cemetery, with spectacular moss-hung oaks, camellias, azaleas, and dogwood, was once a lavish plantation Attractions SHIPS OF THE SEA MUSEUM, 503 E. River Street, displays ship models d epicting the history of this early American port Other exhibits include a look at ships through the ages. Open year 'round from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. d aily SAVANNAH SCIENCE MUSEUM, 4405 Paulsen Street at 6lst Street Museum of natural history featuring exh1bits and classes in animal, insect and reptile life of the Savannah area, as well as astronomy Open daily l 0 a.m. to 5 p m., Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. FACTORS' WALK MILITARY MUSEUM, Factors' Walk (Bay Street) Located in one of Savannah's most picturesque downtown areas. Museum exhibits many authentic Civil War battlefield artifacts, ed ged weapon and uniform collection, as well as cannon, pistols, rifles, documents, and Gatling gun. Open daily, 9 30 a.m. to 5 30 p .m., Sunday, 2 p .m. to 5 p .m. OLD COTTON EXCHANGE BUILDING, 100 E. Bay Street, in Factor's Row, (1886) was the center of commerce when Savannah was world's foremost cotton port Now home of Savannah Area C hamber of Commerce . Open Monday through Friday, 8 30 a.m. to 5 p .m. CITY EXCHANGE BELL, Bay Street between Abercorn & Drayton Streets, installed 1804, which hangs in a replica of the cupola, stands as a memorial to the old City Exchange FACTORS' WALK, along the river bluff on Bay Street, was a 19th century meeting place for cotton merchants and center of commerce. Bridg eways connect the buildings to the bluff. Cobblestones were used as ballast in ships from England dispatched to bring g oods from the Colony. Museums and night clubs capitalize on the old world charm of the area. FORSYTH PARK, Bull Street between Gaston Street & Park Avenue, 1s especially beautiful with spnng-b looming azaleas, flowering trees, and large fountain dating back to 1858. Confederate monument honors Civil War dead. Marked tours of historical and scenic areas of the city are d esig ned for d o-ityourself touring Points of interest include monuments, historic b uildings and scenic parks. Regularly scheduled tours by Historic Savannah Tours, Inc , and Scenic Savannah Tours. Camping Areas BELLAIRE WOODS CAMPGROUNDS, 12 miles S on U.S 17, then 3- l/2 miles W on Georgia 204. Swimming, fishing, boatmg and playground Privately owned. Open year 'round . BILTMORE GARDENS CAMPGROUND, 4707 Ogeechee Road, located 7 miles from Savannah on U.S 17, South. Tents and trailers. Privately owned. Open year 'round. CAMP KILKENNY, left on US 17A at Richmond Hill Space for 100 tents and trailers. Fishing SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND, located at 7216 Skidaway Road, opposite Memorial Stadium in Bacon Park. 20 sites. RIVERS END CAMPGROUND, located on Savannah Beach. There are 85 campsites located before crossing the bridge that takes you into the Savannah Beach city limits. Colleges and Universities ARMSTRONG STATE COLLEGEBegan in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College, situated in the restored George Armstrong house on the corner of Bull and Gaston Streets. Now a four- year institution, it moved to its p resent suburban campus in 1965. Institution of the University System of Georgia Senior College. SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGEEstablished in 1890. Located on a 135-acre campus in suburban Savannah. Institution of the University System of Georgm. Senior college offering graduate d egrees. Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME C ENTER, 215 West Bound ary St., offers travel information, picnic area and rest area. Operated by Georgia Department of Community Development, Tourist Division. Open year 'round excep t Thanksgiving, and December 25th and 26th. Golf 18 holes at Bacon Park Golf Course, p ar 72. 9 holes at Mary Calder Golf C ourse, par 36. 18 holes at Savannah Inn & Country Club, p ar 72. Annual Events G EORGIA DAY, downtown, commemorates the landing of General Oglethorpe and the establishment of the Colony February 13. ANNUAL DEEP SOUTH LIGHTENING REGATTA, Savannah River Early Marc h . TOUR O F HOMES AND GARDENS. Late March. ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, d owntown . March 17 SAVANNAH ARTS FESTIVAL, Forsyth Park, features paintings and sculpture. Early April. BLESSING OF THE FLEET Early June WATERMELON C UTTING, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Early June YACHTING ANNUAL REGATTA, Savannah Yacht Club. Early July C HALET DAY, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Late July 42 An ornate fountain commands the center of attention in Forsyth Park. ..... .:. __... COASTAL EMPIRE FAIR, fairgrounds. Late October CHRISTMAS PARADE, downtown. Late November. TREE OF LIGHTS, Forsyth Park Mid -December SAVANNAH BEACH Grid: R-13 Attractions TYBEE LIGHTHOUSE. One of the first public structures in Georgia It marks the mouth of the Savannah River. Open Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Closed weekdays. TYBEE MUSEUM, at the North end of the island adjacent to the lighthouse. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p .m. from May 1 through September 1, and daily except Tuesday from September 1 to April 5. Camping Areas RIVERS END FAMILY CAMPGROUND, North end of Island on the Savannah riverfront Camping, swimming, fishing, surfing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. A patio dlimer on Sea Island 1s an elegant affair SEA ISLAND Grid P-17 Golf 27 holes at Sea Island Golf Course (The Cloister) 9 holes at Plantation Course, par 36. 9 holes at Retreat Course, par 36. 9 holes at Seaside Course, par 36. Annual Events GEORGIA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, Sea Island G olf Course. Mid-March. MID-SEASON PRO -AM GOLF TOURNAMENT, Sea Island G olf Course. Early February. SENIOR'S INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, Sea Island Golf Course. Mid-February TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS. Late March. SEA ISLAND FALL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT, Sea Island G olf Course Early November. SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR LADIES AND MEN. March SOPERTON Grid L-12 Historical Sites TROUP TOMB, 8 miles W of U S 221 on Georgia 199. Restored tomb of George M. Troup, who died in 1856. Troup was known as a States' Rights advocate who defied a President Troup County is named for him SPARKS Grid I-17 Camping Area ARROWHEAD CAMPSITE, Barney- ville exit off Interstate 75. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing, hunting, playground. 444 acres. Privately owned. Open year 'round . SPARTA Camping Areas Grid J-8 LITTLE-HUDSON PARK, 10 miles W on Georgia 16; on Lake Sinclair Tent and trailer camping, boat ramps, picnic facilities. Operated by Hancock County Open year 'round. Historical Sites HISTORIC LANDMARKS OF SPARTA include a number of beautiful old homes which may be seen as visitors drive throughout the town. SPRINGFIELD Grid P-12 Annual Events OAKY FARMS ARTS AND CRAFTS JAMBOREE Mid-May EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR O ctob e r STATESBORO Grid 0- 12 Camping A reas BIRDS BAY CAMPSITES, 2 miles S on US. 30 1 then 2 miles E. on county road. 4 acres. Privately owned. Open year 'round. THE BARN CAMPSITES AND MOBILE HOME PARK, 2 miles Won U.S 301 75 acres. Privately owned . Open year 'round. CYPRESS LAKE CAMPSITES, 3 miles S off US. 301 Swimming, fish- ing, hunting. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Hunting Areas MARSH'S GAME PRESERVE 7 miles N. on county road, offers quail 'hunting, flshmg Managed hunts. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Colleges and Universities GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE A 400-acre campus founded in 1906. An art gallery and series of lectures and performances are open to the public Institution of the University System of Georgia Senior College ~~. -,~"~ - '~ .. fl ' . '~4 . , Annual Events SOUTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, Forest Heights Country Club Mid-April CHRIS SCHENKEL INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT Forest Heights Country Club Lat~ April FISHING RODEO Mid -April PREACHERS INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, Forest Heig hts Country Club, features "golfing preachers and preaching golfers " November OGEECHEE FAIR, 5 miles S.E. via Georgia 67. Mid-October TOBACCO AUCTIONS. July & Au g ust. Georgia grown tobacco is auctioned during July and August 111 Statesboro. PEANUT HARVEST August & September PECAN HARVEST October & November SWAINSBORO Grid M-1 1 Camping Areas YAM GRANDY STATE PARK. A day use area with picnic facilities. McKINNEY'S POND CAMP- GROUNDS, 10 miles N. on Georgia 56, right on county road for 1- l/2 miles then left on county road. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing Privately owned. Open year 'round. COLEMAN'S LAKE CAMPGROUND 12 miles N. on Georgia 56 then left on county road for 2 miles. Tent and trailer camping, swimming, fishing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Golf 9 holes at Swainsboro Golf and Country C lub, par 36. Annual Events EMANUEL COUNTY PINE TREE FESTIVAL, downtown Honors the forestry industry Early May TOBACCO AUCTIONS, downtown . July & August SYCAMORE Grid H-15 Camping Areas BROWN'S OVERNITE TRAILER PARK, Interstate 75 at Bussey Road exit Tent and trailer camping, swim- ming pool, golf, playground. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Tybee Lighthouse was one of 43 the first public structures bwlt 1n Georgia. SYLVANIA Grid: 0-10 Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME CENTER, U S. 301 JUst S. of Georgia-South Carolina state line, offers travel infor- mation, picnic area and rest area. Operated by Georgia Department of Community Development, Tourist Divison. Open year 'round except Thanksgiving and December 25 and 26. Camping Area PINEVALE TRAILER COURT AND CAMPING AREA, 3 miles S. on US 30 1. Travel trailer camping, fishing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Historical Sites BRIER CREEK BATTLE SITE, I0 miles E. on Brannen Bridge Road. The scene of a Revolutionary War battle between American soldiers and British Regulars. The breastworks are still visible. DELL HOUSE, 6 miles N. on US. 301. The only structure remaining in once- busy Jacksonborough. According to legend, the house was spared by an 18th Century evangelist who asked God to destroy the town. Golf 9 holes at Brier Creek Country Club, par 36. Annual Events SCREVEN COUNTY LIVESTOCK FESTIVAL, 1 mile SW on Rocky Ford Road. April. THOMASVILLE Grid G-19 Attractions ROSE TEST GARDENS, I mile E. on US 84 (1840 Smith Avenue) One of 25 gardens in the United States ex- perimenting with development of new r Stately mansions are the focal point of Thomasville plantations. types of roses. Open mid-April to midNovember; Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. BIG OAK, corner of E. Monroe and N Crawford Streets, is nearly 300 years old. The tree has a limb spread of !55 feet and is 65 feet high and 22 feet in circumference. Tours DAILY PLANTATION TOURS originate at the Chamber of Commerce and feature plantations, historic homes and gardens of the area. Hunting Areas QUAIL HUNTING is one of this area's best known sports. Information available from the Chamber of Commerce. Annual Events CAMELLIA SHOW Early January TOUR OF HOMES. Mid-March. ROSE FESTIVAL, downtown, honors the flower that made this city famous. Parade, beauty contest, live entertainment, special events. Late April. PINEY WOODS GOLF TOURNAMENT, Glen Arven Country Club. July 4. SIDEWALK ART SHOW, downtown. Late March. The Crescent House was erected on a semi-aide drawn with the owner's walking cane TIFTON Grid H-16 Hunting Areas ALAPAHA GAME MANAGEMENT AREA 27 miles E. via US. 82, consists of 18,000 acres with good small game populations, including gray squirrels, fox squirrels, rabbits, quail and deer. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. Camping Areas ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUNDS, 18 miles S on Interstate 75 at Barneyville Road exit Tent and trailer camping, swimming pool, fishing, hunting. Privately owned. Open year 'round. BONANZA CAMPGROUNDS, 5 miles N. on Interstate 75 at Chula exit Tent and trailer camping, fishing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. WILLOUGHBY'S TWIN OAKS CAMPING AREA, 9 miles W on Georgia 82. Travel trailer camping, fishing . Privately owned. Open year 'round. Colleges and Universities ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE-Founded in 1908 and named for one of the signers of the Constitution of the United States for Georgia. Largest residential twoyear college in the State. Institution of the University System of Georgia. Junior College. VALDOSTA Grid I-1 9 Historical Sites CRESCENT HOUSE, N. Patterson Street, US 221, 41 and 75. Built in 1898, this magnificent mansion is now an imposing garden center. Among its unusual features is a third floor ball- room that seats 300. Open each Friday afternoon. LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, N. Patter- son Street, US. 221, 41 and Interstate 75. The history of Lowndes County is shown in records of early settlers, old photographs and displays of naval industry and farm tools. Open Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed month of December. Attractions CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, N. Patterson Street, US 221, 4 1 and Interstate 75. Displays include 40 exhibits relating to science and history and five color slide presentations. Open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p .m. and Sunday from I p.m. to 5 p.m. WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER CANOE TRAIL, approximately 2 miles W on Georgia 94, begins its 55-mile journey south. Difficulty rating of IlL Camp sites located along the canoe trail. Welcome Center GEORGIA WELCOME CENTER, Interstate 75 just N. of Georgia-Florida state line, offers travel information, picnic area and rest area. Operated by Georgia Department of Community Development, Tourist Division . Open year 'round except Thanksgiving and December 25 and 26. Hunting Areas GRAND BAY GAME MANAGE- MENT AREA Take Georgia 125 to Barretts Community, turn E. at sign and follow dirt road 2 miles. Consists ocfou5~t8i6e6s. acres in Lowndes and Lanier Hunters find doves, rabbits, ducks, squirrels and quail. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. SUWANOOCHEE GAME MANAGE- MENT AREA, 13 miles E. via US 84 and 5 miles S on U S 129, consists of 70,000 acres of low-lying timber- land. Deer, quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting allowed . Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources 44 The Withlacoochee River canoe trail is a 55-mile Journey Camping Areas GEO RGIA-FLORIDA KOA CAMP- ING AREA, 12 miles S.E. on Interstate 75 at Clyattville Twin Lakes exit Tent and trailer camping, swimming pool, p layground Privately owned. Open year 'round. BAILEY'S MANOR CAMPING AREA 3 miles N. on US 41. Tent and trailer ' camping, swimming pool. Privately owned. Open year 'round. RmIiVleEs RWPaAtRIKnteCrsAtaMteP7IN5GanAdRGEeA~r3gia 94. Tent and trailer camping, swim- ming pool, fishing. Privately owned . Open year 'round. WILLIAMS miles S. on UOSVE4R1N. ITTraEvePlAtRraKil~r8 camping. Privately owned. Open year 'round. Lakes BROWN'S POND- SPORTSMEN LAKE, S of city on Lock Laurel Road off of Georgia 31. 2,000 acres . Bass, catfish, chain pickerel and bream fish- ing. Privately owned. Open year 'round. BORING MILL POND, 6 miles E. on Georgia 94. 750 acres. Bass, catfish, chain pickerel and b ream fishing Open year 'round. South Georgia lakes offer bass, catfish, chain pickerel and bream fishing. WETHERINGTON'S LAKE, 2-1/2 miles W on US 84. 14 acres. Bass, catfish, chain pickerel, bream and crappie fishing. Open Monday through Saturday year 'round. TWIN LAKES-LAKE LONG POND S on US 4 1 at Lake Park. Bass, cat-' fish, chain pickerel and bream fishing. Open year 'round. BOYETTE'S, on Georgia 122 E. near Hahira. 30 acres. Open year 'round. Bass, catfish, chain pickerel and bream fishing. Colleges and Universities VALDOSTA STATE COLLEGE Founded in 1906. Planetarium and Fine Arts Gallery open to public Institution of the University System of Georgia Senior College offering graduate degrees. Annual Events AZALEA CITY FUN FESTIVAL, citywid e Mid-ApriL The Inform ation Center at the Oke- fen okee S wamp Park 1s the begln- mng point for tours into the unspoiled wilderness. VIENNA Grid G-13 Camping Area MAGNOLIA PARK CAMPING AREA, junction of Georgia 27 and Interstate 75. Tent and trailer camping. Privately owned. O pen year 'round. WAYCROSS Grid M- 17 Attractions OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK, 8 miles S.E. on US 1 and 23, 4-3/4 miles S on Georgia 177, features wildlife shows, boat trips (10-mile, 2-hour g uided boat trips, or all day excursions by advance reservations) Inter- pretive Center, Ecological Center; Pioneer Island exhibits. O pen daily from 8 a.m. to sunset SATILLA RIVER CANO E TRAIL, approximately 3 miles N. on US 82, beg ins its 149-mile trip to Woodbine, Georgia. There are camp sites, boat ramps and fish camps along the trail. Camping Areas LAURA S. WALKER STATE PARK, see STATE PARKS this section. Hunting Areas WAYCROSS STATE FOREST GAME MANAGEMENT AREA, 3-1/2 miles S. via US. l, consists of 37,500 acres of timberland. Hunters may take deer, rabbits, squirrels. Hunting regulated by Department of Natural Resources. Annual Events FOREST FESTIVAL Early May OKEFENOKEE HOLIDAYS. Late November. OKEFENO KEE FALL FESTIVAL Mid-October. OKEFENOKEE WATER LILY FESTIVAL Early June WHIGHAM Grid E-19 Annual Events RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUP is one of Georgia's more unusual events. Local men scout the area capturing the poisonous snakes. Prizes are given for the largest, smallest and most snakes caught Rattlesnake handling and milking d emonstrations are given. Last Saturday in January WILLACOOCHEE Grid J-17 Attractions ALAPAHA RIVER CANOE TRAIL, approximately 3 miles S. on Georgia 135, begins its 53-mile journey to Statenville, Georgia Difficulty rating of I. Camp sites located along the canoe trail. State Parks The 12 multiple use State Parks of southern Georgia offer a rich choice of settings where the traveler may explore the fabled O kefenokee Swamp or visit the site of a Confederate prison camp, examine Indian excava' tions that date back to 800 AD. or view the tabby ruins of coastal Georgia All are open year 'round and offer some of the best camping areas to be found anywhere. Several of the parks provide rental cottages and/or mobile homes for visitors who enjoy the outof-d oors, with all the comforts of home. Campgrounds open at 7 a.m. and close at lO p.m. Tent and trailer camping fee is $2.50 per site per night for each family No reservations accepted. Rental cottages and mobile homes are completely furnished, including linens and blankets. Rates are: Older Cottages $8 per d ay, $48 per week (2 persons); each additional person $1 per day, $6 per week New Cottages $12 per day, $72 per week (2 persons); each additional person $2 per d ay, $ 12 per week (children under 12 years, $1 per day, $6 per week) Mobile Homes $10 per day, $60 per week (2 persons); each additional person $ 1 per day, $6 per week No pets allowed in cottages or mobile homes. The 3% Georgia Sales Tax will be added to all bills. A deposit p ayment to cover one night at base rate must accompany all reservation requests. A minimum 48-hours cancellation notice is required for refunds . Prices shown here were correct at press time, however; they are subject to change without notice. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR COTTAGES AND MOBILE HOMES MUST BE MADE THROUG H THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PARK YOU WISH TO VISIT The addresses and telephone numbers of the State Parks are listed below. ADEL Reed Bingham, off Georgia 37 between Adel and Moultrie. 1,605 acres . The grounds and lake of this Park now cover the site where the last reported p itched battle between the white man and the Indian took place in south Georgia over 130 years ago. Mailing address: Box 459, Adel, Georgia 31620. Telephone (912) 896-7788 . The Alapaha River canoe trail stretches 53 miles. ALBANY Chehaw, 4 miles N.E. of Albany; off US . 19, G eorgia 3. 586 acres . Park visitors may picnic where C reek Indians once hunted for game. Turner Air Force Base and Radium Springs are nearby. Mailing address: Albany, Georgia 31 705. Telephone: (912) 43 2- 2 8 22. BLAKELY Kolomoki Mounds, off U S 27 about 6 miles N. of Blakely. 1,293 acres. The Kolomoki Indian Mounds have been officially designated a Registered National Historic Landmark by the U S Department of the Interior. Recent scientific excavations indicate Indian occupancy as early as 800 AD. Mailing address Blakely, Georgia 3 1723. Telephone (912) 723-5296. CORDELE Georgia Veterans Memorial, on shore of Lake Blackshear, 9 miles W of Cordele via U S 280, Georgia 30. 1,307 acres. This Park is a favorite among Georgia fishermen. A short d istance from the Park, a stone marker commemorates the site of Fort Early, a pioneer outpost against the Indians in Georgia's early days. Mailing address: Cordele, Georgia 31 015. Telephone (9 12) 273-2190. DONALSONVILLE Seminole, on the banks of Lake Seminole, 16 miles S from Donalson~ ville via Georgia 39 near intersection of Georgia 253. 343 acres. O ne of the best fishing spots in South Georgia. Mailing address: Donalsonville, Georgia 31745. Telephone (912) 861-2442. FARGO Stephen C. Foster, 18 miles NE of Fargo via Georgia 177, in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp. 80 acres. Wildlife abounds here. Take your camera. Mailing address: Fargo, Georgia 3 1631 Telephone (912) 4 96 -7509. KINGSLAND Crooked River, 12 miles E. from Kingsland, off U. S. 14 on Georgia 40 Spur. 500 acres. Old tabby ruins nearby for exploration . Also St. Marys Church (organized in 1808) and Jekyll Island . Mailing address Kingsland, Georgia 31548. Telephone (912) 882-5256. LINCOLN, near Millen city limits on Georgia 17. 53 acres. Fishing along bank of Buckhead Creek. Mailing address: Millen, Georgia 30442. No telephone MILLEN Magnolia Springs, on U S 25, Georgia 21 , about 5 miles N. of Millen. 948 acres. Park occupies site of old Fort Lawton, a Confederate p rison camp built to relieve overcrowded conditions at Andersonville. The sp ring s here flow an estimated 9 million gallons a d ay and form a beautiful clear pool over 12 feet deep Mailing address: Millen, Georgia 30442. Telep hone (912) 982-1660. McRAE Little Ocmulgee, one mile N. of McRae on US 3 19, 441. 1,397 acres. C reek Indians once lived and hunted in this area. Mailing address McRae, Georgia 31055. Telephone (912) 8 6 8-2 8 32 . REIDSVILLE Gordonia Alatamaha, within city limits of Reidsville, via U. S 280. 204 acres . Gordonia Alatamaha is the scientific name of the plant for which the Park is named and which was found originally along the Altamaha River. Mailing address: Reidsville, G eorgia 30453. Telephone (912) 557-4763. WAYCROSS Laura S . Walker, lO miles S.E. of Waycross via U S 84. 306 acres. Within a state fo rest and close to the Okefenokee Swamp. A haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Mailing address Waycross, Georgia 31501 . Telephone (912) 283-4424. GEORGIA STATE PARKS ""tJ''> .!9 u 0 ;ca 0":::' "1': <: -~ () 0:: 2"' iJi s0. u"' "0' . '? :"r8":' ;a c() ] l- -<:; c ;:1 E u 0 c il -"l' il E"' 11 2 ;:1 ~ <: g c iJ"i' 0. E ;:1 0 tJ> s 5 3 Ul Ol ~ tL: :ctgJ> c0o ~ c "'0::: 8 co ;Ocal .!!l [L. ~"' 0":::' "c0o ' E p1":' "0s ' . 0"::': tJ> ~ c() ;:1 -"l' ~ ll "'.c Ul u 2 u 0:: "0 "i': 0"""::': &"' c u0 ; ""' Ol 5 "0 c() F":' u0 "0"""''. 0. ;:1 Ul ;ctaJ> .!!l [L. "c0 ;:1 0 0, > O 0:: "c ' 1: ;3ual "0" l'J 1: E "2 ' ~ "~ ' u 0 "0" l'J c 0 g~ , 0":::' t:: ;:1 u 0 c2"' ~ 0. 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Albany 9 35 Sherwood Golf Course . . Albany 9 36 Industrial Park Golf Course . Bainbridge 9 35 Appling County Golf Course . Baxley 9 36 Lakeview Golf and Country Club . . ... Blackshear 9 36 Brunswick Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunswick 18 72 Cairo Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . ... Cairo 18 72 Evans Heights Golf Course . C laxton 9 36 Uchee Trail Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . Cochran 9 36 Victory Drive Golf Course . Columbus 9 35 Midland Pines Golf Course . . .. Columbus 18 70 Bibb Hillcrest G olf Course . . . . . . . . . . .. Columbus 9 27 Bull Creek Municipal Golf Course . . C olumbus 18 72 Dawson Golf Course .. Dawson 9 36 Dublin Country Club .. Dublin 18 72 Dodge County Golf Course . . Eastman 9 36 Fitzgerald Country Club .... Fitzgerald 9 35 Folkston Golf and Country Club . Folkston 9 36 Playland Golf Course . . G lennville 9 35 Town Creek Golf Course . . Hawkinsville 9 35 Jeff Davis Golf Course ... Hazlehurst 9 36 Cherokee Country Club . . Hinesville 9 36 Championship Course .. Jekyll Island 18 72 Pinelake Course . Jekyll Island 18 72 Oceanside Course ... ... . . ... Jekyll Island 9 36 Little Ocmulgee State Park Golf Course. . . McRae 9 36 Willow Lake Golf Course. . Metter 9 36 Magnolia Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . Millen 9 36 Pinecrest Country Club . Pelham 9 36 Quitman Country Club . . Quitman 9 35 Reynolds Golf Course . Reynolds 9 36 St. Marys Golf Course . St. Marys 9 36 Sea Palms Golf and Country Club ... St. Simons Island 18 72 Bacon Park Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah 18 72 Mary Calder Golf Course ..... .Savannah 9 36 Savannah Inn and Country Club Golf Course .. Savannah 18 72 Plantation Golf Course . . . .... Sea Island (The Cloister) 9 36 Retreat Golf Course . . ... Sea Island (The Cloister) 9 36 Seaside Golf Course . Sea Island (The Cloister) 9 36 Brier Creek Country Club . . . . . . . . .... Sylvania 9 36 Swainsboro Golf and Country Club . Swainsboro 9 36 Golf Courses Georgia Welcome Centers Plan to stop at one of the Georgia Welcome Centers as you enter the State It can add enJoyment and new dimensions to your travels in Georgia All the centers are staffed with friendly and knowledgeable receptionists who will be happy to assist you with the most current information available. Seven of the Welcome Centers are strategically located on major highways at the state borders and the eighth is located in the Atlanta Airport All are operated by the Georgia Department of Community Development Their addresses follow: Georgia Welcome Center Airport Branch PO. Box 20649 Atlanta, Georgia 30320 Georgia Welcome Center 1000 Victory Drive Columbus, Georgia 3190 1 Georgia Welcome Center Route 2, Box 75 Lake Park, Georgia 31636 (Valdosta) Georgia Welcome Center Interstate 85 Lavonia, Georgia 30553 Georgia Welcome Center PO Box 4090 Martinez, Georgia 30907 (Augusta) Georgia Welcome Center Interstate 75 Ringgold, Georgia 30736 Georgia Welcome Center 215 West Boundary Street Savannah, Georgia 31401 Georgia Welcome Center Route 1, Box 185 Sylvania, Georgia 30467 47