Georgia state parks and historic sites: special events 1995

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GEORGIA STATE PARKS
& IDSTORIC SITES

Georgia' 59 tate park and hi toric sites are easy to get to and hard to forget! Sites are convenientl y located, no matter where yo u li ve or travel in Georgia. From the Blue Ridge

For additional in fo rmatio n on a specific pecial event or prog ram, call the host park or historic site. If yo u wou ld like general information or have questi ons about Georgia's State Park and Hi toric Sites, call 404/656-3530, 8 a.m. -4:30p.m. (E.S.T.) Monday- Friday, or mai l the informatio n req uest form on the back of thi s broc hu re.

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Mountain to the beautifu l Col oni al Coa t, Georgia has some of the outhea t' most scenic state park and reasonably priced overni ght acco mmodation .

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Georgia's State Parks and Hi toric Sites are operated by the

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Park Office Hours : 8 a. m. - 5 p.m. dail y. Hours may vary at some park .
Park Hour : 7 a. m. - 10 p.m. daily, except fo r Pano la Moun tain , Providence Canyon, Stephen C. Foster and Tallul ah Gorge, which have pecial ea onal operating hour .
Hi toric Site Hours: 9 a. m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday: 2- 5:30p.m . Sunday. Closed Monday (except legal holiday ), Thank giving. Chri tma and ew Year 's Day. Hour vary at the Little White Hou e and Dah lonega Gold Mu eum .

Georgia Department of atu ra l Re ource .
An yo ne ubjected to di scrimination on the basis of race, color, nati ona l ori gin or di sability may file a written complai nt alleging di scrimination with the Georgia Department of
atural Resources, Divi ion of Parks, Recreation and Hi toric Site , 205 Butler Street, Suite 1352 E Atlanta, G A 30334, 404/656-3530 (Vo ice), 404/657-8385 (TOO), 8 a. m. - 4 :30 p.m. (E.S.T.) Monday- Friday.
If you need this in an alternate format, contact the DNR.

Geo rgia ParkPass: A $2 dail y parking fee i charged at all

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

tate park except Tallul ah Gorge. Overni ght park guests pay one 2 ParkPa fee for the duration of their tay. Wednesday visitor and organi zed choo l group visiting in bu e are exempt from needing a ParkPas . Vi sitors may purchase an

Georgia re ident and vi itors looking fo r a Great Georgia Getaway will enjoy the state park ' contemporary lodges, comfortable cottage and shaded campground .

annual Georgia ParkPa s for $25 (di scount ava ilable for enior and di abled veteran ), and a ParkPass mail order form i included on the bac k of thi brochure. The ParkPass is an excellent way to upport Georg ia' natural re ources becau e all of the revenue are used for repair and maintenance of state parks and historic sites.

Full-service lodges, complete with re taurants and conference fac ilitie , are located at Amicalola Fa lls, George T. Bagby, Little Ocmulgee, Red Top Mountain and Unicoi tate parks. Cottages are avail able at nearly all the park and are full y equipped with tove , refri gerators, cooking utensil , line n and bl anket . All are heated in the winter, and many have

Progr a m Fee & Preregistration : Most special events are free, although ome charge a nominal program or material fee. There i a mall admi s ion charge at hi toric sites; however, hi toric sites do not charge a separate parking fee.

firepl ace or woodburnin g stove . A variety of camping experiences are provided, including tent and trailer camping, walk-in camping, pioneer camping and group camp fac ilities.
Reservations for cottages and lodges can be made up to II

Please Note: Eve ry effort has been made to en ure the accuracy of the in formation in this brochure. Becau e unforeeen c ircum tances could cau e the date or location of an

months in advance by contacting the indi vidual park. Becau e touring orth Georgia during the fall is o popular, it is a good idea to plan your fa ll cottage getaway a year in advance.

event to change, you hould contac t the park or hi storic site

before makin g fin al travel plans to partic ipate in an event.

Fee , hour of operation and availability of fac ilities at the

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STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

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Symbol numbers on map correspond to parks and historic sites listed on
Accommodations and Activities chart.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
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ACTIVITIES
The Accommodations and Activitie s cha rt indicates the address, phone number and location of Georg ia ' s state parks and historic sites , as well as overn ight accommodations and recreational activities . The chart is numerically keyed to the parks and h istoric s ites location map . Information on the five lodges and the W iii A Way Recreation Area is listed beneath the parks at which they are located .

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Backcountry Weekend Adventures
Experienced staff wi ll guide participants safe ly along trail s, interpreting the natural and cultural features durin g the e overni ght excur ions. Each trip begins at I0:30a.m. Saturday and ends at 3 p.m. Sunday. Water will be provided; however, backpackers mu t provide their own eq uipment and food . Each trip i Limited to a max imum of 18 and a minimum of seven parti cipants. Reservations are required, and there is a $ 15/ person fee. For more information , call 706/878-1590.

Arnicalola Falls State Park Daw onvi lle April 8- 9

Moccasin Creek State Park Clarkesville October 7- 8

Vogel State Park Blair ville September 30 - October I

Fort Mountain State Park Chat worth October 2 1 - 22

Cloudland Canyon State Park Black Rock Mountain tate Park

Rising Fawn

Mountain City

October 7- 8

October 2 1 -22

Canoe Trips
Imag ine gliding across the water, oaking up sunshine while
watchjng birds soar overhead. Pack a lunch and join park staff
in canoeing some of the most scenic waters in Georgia. All trips are open to beginning or ex perienced canoei t and include skills instruction and a guide. Trip are $ 10 with your own canoe; $15 with canoe rental. Prereg istration required.

Ogeechee River Hamburg State Park, Mitchell 912/552-2 93 April l. April 8
Cliett and Bohler Creeks Mistletoe State Park. Appling 706/541-0321 May20
Towaliga River High Fall State Park. Jackson 912/994-5080 2nd Saturday of each month through October

South River Panola Mountain State Conservation Park. Stockbridge 404/389-7 0 I September9
South Fork River Wat on Mill Bridge State Park, Comer 7061783-5349 June 17, July 8. August 12 September 16, October 14
Canoe Workshop Fort Yargo State Park. Winder 404/867-5 13 May 27, July 8

Weekend Hikes at Panola Mountain
Nature enthusiasts familie and hiker will e nj oy thi s opportunity to join a park ranger on guided hikes to the conservati on area at Panola Mountain State Con ervation Park. Each hike is preceded by a slide how on the flora and fauna found on Pano la Mountain . Ad vance registration required . Call 404/ 389-780 1 for hours.

Horseback Riding in the State Parks
Two of Georgia' large t tate park have facilities which offer hor eback riding enthu iast a cenic environment for thei r activitie . F. D. Roo evelt State Park (706/663-4858) near Pine Mountain provide horse rental (no pri va tely owned horses permitted) and guides for all rides, which vary from one hour to overnight trips. Hard Labor Creek (706/557-300 I ) near Rutledge offers hor e stable , 13 mjle of riding trails and camping nearby for rider and their hor es (no horse rental or guides are avai lable).

Wildflower Programs

Spring and fall wildflower program are offered at state parks which have abundant di splays of nati ve plants in their natural etting . Park naturali t and local wi ldflower experts lead guided hike and sometime present slide shows and lectures.
All programs are free of charge. For more information , call the
hot site.

Panola Mountain tate Conservation Park Stock bridge 404/389-780 I AprilS September 16

Cloudland Canyon Rising Fawn 706/657-4050 April 15

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Unicoi State Park Helen 706/878-2201, ext. 282 April21-22

Fort Mountain State Park Chatsworth 706/695-2621 May6
Fort Yargo State Park Winder 404/867-53 13 May 13 June II
Black Rock Mountain State Park Mountain City 706n46-2141 May20

Vogel State Park Blairsville 7061745-2628 April29

Lumpkin 912/838-6202 October 14

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

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Arts & Crafts

State park will host several arts and crafts festival

dunn g the year. Featured hand-crafted items w ill

include ba kets, quilts, toys, pottery, needl epoint and wood

carvings, most by Georgia artists. Many of the festivals

include crafts demonsuations and li ve mu ic. If you enj oy

browsing or buying, look over the events with the basket

symbol in thi s brochure.

l'(, Festivals If..-. A variety of enj oyable acti vities are offered at state
park festival held throughout the year. Country and go pe l music, clogging, craft and fo lk ski ll demonstrations, hayrides, races, contests and games are just some of the fun. If you would like to attend one of the festivals , look for the balloon sy mbol in this brochure.

~ Fishing & Boating
~ Some fine fishing outings will be hosted at state parks throu ghout early spring and ummer. Many
program are free fishing "rodeos" intended to introduce children of a ll ages to the port. Others are full-scale competi ti ve tourn aments with entry fees and prizes. Look fo r the fish symbo l in this brochure to choose from the variety of fi hing acti vities scheduled this year.
l1i1 rQ}1l Folk Skills Experience hi tory be ing re li ved through the ring of - - .. the bl ac ksmith 's hammer, hum of the spinning wheel or smell of tea cakes baking in a wood stove. If you enjoy watching or learning folk kills from earlier times, look for programs in this brochure which have a spinning wheel sy mbol.

Living History
Georgia military history and other scenes from bygo ne days abound at many of our hi stori c sites. On special occasions, history is recreated usi ng interpreters in military uniform and period costume . To identify li ving hi story demonstrations, locate the cannon sym bol in thi s brochure.
F"~ Native American Activities
r ..JII Throughout 1995, state parks and hi storic sites will present cultural program abo ut Georg ia's Nati ve Americans. Mu ltimedia presentations, lectures, gath erings and demonstrations are identified with a feather symbol.

i1~ Outdoor Activities Those who enjoy outdoor adventures uch a hiking, camping or canoeing will enjoy event such as the Backcountry Weekend Adventures in th e fall (see page 4). Watch for the hiker symbol in the events li sting and look over the sum marie on outdoor activitie at the beginning of this b r o c h u re .

~ ~ Plants in Nature
~~ ~ State parks have sched ul ed several programs for - ~ nature and plant lovers this year. Nature hikes, talks

and demon strati ons on kudzu and po isonou plants, hikes to

view flowering plants and programs on the changi ng sea ons

are labeled with a leaf ymbo l in this brochure.

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Day, Halloween and Chri tmas . Many of the state parks and

hi storic sites have authentic period decorations, music,

co tumed interpreters and storytelling reminiscent of days

gone by. Watch for the flag, pumpkjn or holl y berry symbol in

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~ Music & Dance
~~ Throughout the year, tate parks offer a number of mu ic and dance programs which reflect so uthern
heritage and traditions. Plan to atte nd the Appalachian Music Fe tival at Unicoi State Park thi Jul y, or other programs in thi brochure identified with a guitar ymbol.

~ Wildlife/Nongame
r.~ A variety of ac ti vities enab le visi tors to under tand ...~ and appreciate Georgia's non game wildlife. Become
acquainted with alli gators at Florence Marina State Park or
learn about snakes at Panola Mountain State Con ervati on
Park. Look for the eagle symbol to di cover other nonga me/
wildlife progra ms.
r-, Other Events
L.J Georgia's state parks offer so many events and
programs that not all can be catego ri zed in this
brochure. Look for the state ymbol to highlight these unique
programs offered throughout the year.



APRIL
~..1 PHOTOGRAPHERS & ._ ARTISTS MORNING OUT --... April 1, 7 - 11 a.m.
Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge Photographers and arti t will be able to enter the restricted area of the park to photograph or sketch the unique eco y tern of this granite mountain. Preregistration required. Free. 404/389-780 I
i1~ TRAIL TREK April1, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton Bring a lunch and enjoy a day in the wood with a naturalist. Preregi tration required. Free. 706/213-2045.
l'J's r'1 SHEEP TO SHAWL April 8, 10:30 a.m- 3:30p.m. __ ... Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Experience the production of a wool garment, from the shearing of the heep to spinning, dyeing and weaving the cloth - just a it would have been done on a middle Georgia plantation in the 1800s. Admission fee. 912/986-5172.
FAMILY BANK FISHING TOURNAMENT April 8, 5 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mistletoe State Park, Appling
Annual parent/child bank fi hing tournament from the shoreline of Mistletoe State Park. Trophie and prizes awarded. o boats allowed. Free. 706/54 1-0321 .
D FDR COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY April12, 1:30- 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs A tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt on the 50th anniversary of hi death at Warm Spring . Thi will be a spectacular event with a prominent keynote speaker, Marine color guard, Four Freedom Award presentation by the Roo evelt In titute in Hyde Park, N.Y. , and the dedication of there to red historic pools. Free. 706/655-5870.
CHILDREN'S FISHING RODEO April15, 8:30- 11 a.m. John Tanner State Park, Carrollton The lake wi ll be stocked with 5,000 catfi h so children 15 and under can try their luck at fi hing . Free. 404/830-2222.

r~ UNBURY: A TOWN & ITS PEOPLE
L'JI April15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- - ... Fort Morri Hi toric Site, Midway Reenactor in period c lothing demonstrate the crafts and skills of the once thriving 18th century town of Sunbury, including heep hearing, woodworking, black mithing and cooking demon tration . Admis ion fee. 912/884-5999.

D OPERATION: EARTH CELEBRATION April 22 - 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Amicalola Fall tate Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Celebrate Earth Day with down-to-earth activitie such as a wildflower walk, environmental demon trations, and nature
games and craft . Free. 706/265-8888.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAY April22, 10 a.m.-4:30p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Earth Day. Environmental program ranging from reptile to birds of prey to mammal will be presented to couts and other group lO a.m. - 2 p.m. (preregi nation required) and to the general public 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Program fee. Re ervation required. 404/389-780 I.

~ RIVERCANE RENDEZVOUS EARTHSKILL WORKSHOP Apri125- 30 Unicoi tate Park and Lodge, Helen Learn primitive kill and philo ophie including hide tanning, edible and medicinal wi ld plant , ba ketry, cordage, fire by friction. blow gun and more. A imilar program is offered again in October. Program fee. Register by April 15. 706/878220 I ext. 282.

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NATIVE AMERICAN DAY Apri128, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

.JII Little White Hou e Historic Site, Warm Springs

Ranger Peter Schula of Little Ocmulgee ational Monument

will pre ent this program on our area's Indian heritage.

Admi sion fee. 706/655-5870.

SPRING BAS TOURNAMENT April 29, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha
Bass fi hermen are invited to try their luck on Lake Walter F. George. Prize wi ll be awarded in everal categories. Free. 912/838-4 706.

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~.. J GEORGIA'S FIRST GENERAL STORE: ~ PLANTS & THEIR USES - .... April 29, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville Join us for a nature walk and lecture on Indian gardening and eed , a well a a display on various plant u e in earlier times. Admi sion fee. 404/387-3747 .
LEWIS FAMILY HOMECOMING & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL May 4-6 Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Join u for a weekend full of music from more than a dozen groups. Program Fee. For advance tickets, call 706/864-7203 .
JUNIOR FISHING RODEO May 6, 8 a.m. - Noon Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City
Open to kids 15 and under, the rodeo include a fi hing and ca ting contest, refreshments, prizes and trophie . A pecial tocking of trout and catfish is planned. Free. 7061746-2141 .
GEORGE PERRY WIGGLE FISH FESTIVAL May 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, McRae
Thi arts & crafts show and fishing tournament will honor George Perry, world record holder of large mouth bas (22 lb ., 4 oz.) . Admission fee. 912/868-7474.
! I QUILT SHOW May 8-12 Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Annual quilt exhibit by local quilters. Admi sion fee. 912/2254004 .
TROUT FISHING WEEKEND May 12, 8 p.m. - May 13, 9 a.m. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen Seminar on trout fishing equipment, bait, tactics and stream reading. Free. 706/878-220 I ext. 282.
D RVSHOW May 13 - 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth Let the experts show you around pop-ups and RV of all shapes and ize . Free. 706/695-2621.

HOMEFOLKS JUBILEE May 27,6-10 p.m. and May 28,4-8 p.m. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder Thi musical event caters to the whole family. Program fee. 404/867-5313.
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION May 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill Uniformed troop will fire salutes during the day in honor of our country' war dead. Special pre entations wi ll be given on the impact of the Civil War on Savannah and tho e who fought in it. Admi ion fee. 912/727-2339.
JUNIOR-SENIOR CATFISH RODEO May 27,9 a.m- 2 p.m. Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston Bring your favorite pole, your favorite kid and a picnic lunch to enjoy this fi hing rodeo for junior 15 or younger and enior 62 or o lder. Prizes will be awarded for categories such a you nge t fi herman and most fi sh caught. Seniors should have a tate honorary fishing licen e (no license required for juniors). Free. 706/245-6270.
i1~ MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES May 27 - 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Redi cover the great outdoors with a weekend full of canoeing rafting, hiking on the Appalachian Trail , or mountain biking. Program fee and registration by April 30 required for rafting and canoeing. 706/265-8888.
JUNE
~.. J WILD EDffiLES ~ June 3, 3 p.m. --... Panola Mountain State Con ervation Park,
Stockbridge Learn about wild edible plants and their medicinal value through a slide program, lecture and hike. Free. 404/389-780 I.
BATTLE OF PICKETT'S MILL: LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT June 3- 4, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, Dallas This li ving hi tory event commemorating the anniver ary of the Battle of Pickett's Mill depict Civil War oldier life in Georgia through camp-life scenes and artillery demonstration . Admission fee. 404/443-7850.
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~ JUNIOR/SENIOR FISHJNG DAY . . . June 10, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Moccasin Creek State Park, Clarke ville Senior over 65 and children under 12 will learn about fishing during thi trout tournament. Admission fee. 706/947-3194.

APPALACHIAN JUBILEE June 10, Noon- 9 p.m. and June 11, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville This ummer celebration features bluegrass, gospel and country bands, cloggers, storytelling, hayride and hoedown . Free. 706/265-8888.

~ FISHING RODEO & WATER SAFETY . . . ACTIVITIES
June 17,7:30 a.m. - Noon Richard B. RusselJ State Park, Elberton Children and adult can te t their fishing skill and learn about water afety during a morning full of activitie . Prize awarded. Free. 706/213-2045

MUSIC AT THE BEACH June 17, 5-8 p.m. Richard B. Ru selJ State Park, Elberton Bring a lounge chair and enjoy li ve music on the beach . Free. 706/213 -2045.

ALL ABOUT ALLIGATORS June 17,9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha If you're intere ted in alligators, you won ' t want to mi thi event. Live alligator , lecture about the e fa cinating creature and pontoon boat ride will highlight the day. Free. 9 12/838-4706.

r..,.~ SOUTHEASTERN INDIAN CELEBRATION

j June 17,10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla

Demonstration and hand -on activities will transport visitor

back in time to experience the lifesty le and culture of the

Southea tern ative Americans. Free. 4041775-7241.

ROSIE THE RIVETER June 24, Noon - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Spring Thi series of kits honors the Ro ie of World War II. Admi sion fee. 706/655-5870.

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SPANISH INFLUENCE ON INDIANS June 24,2 p.m.

..JI Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville

CANNONS ACROSS THE MARSH

July 4, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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Fort King George Historic Site, Darien

Dr. John Worth, an anthropologi t with the Fernbank Museum

Celebrate Independence Day by learning artillery drill and

of atural Hi tory. will lecture on the influence of Spani h

kills from the 18th century. Admission fee. 912/437-4770.

expedition on the southea tern Indi an culture in the 16th century. Admission fee. 404/387-3747.
BIRD OFPREY June 24,3-5 p.m. ...~ Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge

OLD TIME INDEPENDENCE D Y

fill' CELEBRATION July 4, 10:30 a.m. -3:30p.m.

Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette

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Celebrate Independence Day by remembering li fe in

America's past, including folk skill demon tration , a reading

Learn more about hawks and owls and their plight in Georgia.

of the Declaration of Independence at noon, and old-time race

Program includes live bird . Free. 404/389-7801.

and contests. Admis ion fee. 912/986-5172.

D TOOMBS FAMILY REUNION June 25,11 a.m.-5:30p.m. Robert Toombs House Historic Site, Washington Join descendant of Robert Toomb to celebrate the state man ' birthday. Cake, tea and pecial tours of the home will be included. Admi ion fee. 706/678-2226.

APPALACHIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL July7-9 Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen Concerts, in trument di splays workshop and dancing featuring traditional lri h, fo lk, bluegrass and o ld time mountain music. Fee for evening concert . 706/878-220 I ext. 282.

JULY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 1, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Georgia Veteran Memorial State Park, Cordele Celebrate with fireworks, old-fa hioned games , free movie , nature programs and more. Free. 912/276-2371.
OLD FASHION FAMILY FUN July 1- 4, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville A celebration of Independence Day with ice cream churning conte t, hor e hoe and checker tournament , watermelon eed pining, greased pole and other traditional mountain activitie . Free. 706/265-8888.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION July 4 George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, Fort Gaines This Independence Day celebration features live entertainment. a volleyball tournament, watermelon eating conte t, three-legged races, wimming race and more. Free. 9 1217682571.

FASCINATING WILDLIFE July 15, 3 - 5 p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge Get a close-up look at a live skunk, crow, opo urn, raccoon and other fascinating wild life. Free. 404/389-780 I.
D I REMEMBER FDR July 15, Noon - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Spring Contemporaries of Franklin D. Roosevelt hare their memorie of FDR as a good neighbor, fellow patient, friend and pre ident. Admi sion fee. 706/655-5870.
r..,.~ VANN HOUSE DAYS j July 22,10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and July 23,2-4 p.m. Chief Vann House Historic Site, Chatsworth
Living hi story demon trations and displays commemorate the 1804 construction of the hi toric man ion of Cherokee Chief James Vann . Admission fee. 706/695-2598.
LAKE BURTON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL July 29 Moccasin Creek State Park, Clarkesville Mountain arti ts and craft men will gather on the shore of Lake Burton to demon trate, exhibit and sell their painting , baskets, stained glass, pottery and more. Food and musica l o avai lable. Free. 706/947-3 194.

AUGUST
SNAKES ALIVE WEEKEND August 5 - 6, 3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Con ervation Park, Stockbridge An informative program u ing live nake to teach about these often mi sunder tood creatures. Learn to identify poi sonous and nonpoi sonous snake in Georg ia. Free. 404/389-780 I.
'fS F~ FAMILYFARMDAY August 5, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - - ... Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Chores typical of a turn-of-the-century Georgia farm , including gardening, clothe wa hing and animal care, will b interpreted, along with homemade toy and craft demon trations. Admission fee. 912/986-5172.
Stan Mill will demon trate the making of arrow head which were vital to the survival of ative Americans. Admi sion fee. 404/387-3747 .
.. ~ KUDZU TAKEOVER DAY & CRAFTS FAIR ~ August 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
_ ~ Providence Canyon State Conservation Park, Lumpkin
A fun-tilled day of games and crafts making use of the kudzu vine in way. barely imagined! Exhibits, demon !ration and entertainment. Free. 912/838-6202.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS August 12- 13, 10 a.m. -4:30p.m. Crooked River State Park, St. Mary's This Southeast Indian Living Hi tory Vill age features ceremonie , dance , hide tanning, canoe making, cooking, game and more. Program fee. 912/882-5256 .
r~ FOXFIRE FOLK SKILLS AND TRADIN' DAYS
L'fl August 12 - 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- - ... Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville
Step back in time with thi s two-day folk kills fe tival complete with co turned characters, li ving hi story demon trations and di splay of shearing, spinning, weaving and quilting. Learn gold panning techniques and see how spirits were made from a moon hine still. Free. 706/265-8888.

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CONFEDERATE ENCAMPMENT

August 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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and August 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hart State Park, Hartwell

See how soldiers li ved during the war through li ving hi tory

demonstration on drilling, marching and firing, and uniform ,

weaponry and tent encampment. Demonstrations by 24th/52nd

Georgia In fantry een in "Glory," " Perfect Tribute," and "Last

Confedera te Widow." Free. 706/376-8756.

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HUNTERS WORKSHOP August 26 - 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder

Se ions include gun and tree tand afety, habitat and wildlife

management. bow hunting and more. Free. 404/867-53 13.

SEPTEMBER
THE CIVIL WAR SOLDIER September 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Richmond Hill Join Confederate reenactors as they perform the routine ta k of the Civil War soldier. Learn about uni form , weapons, drill , food and li vi ng condition . Admi ion fee. 9 1217272339

NATIVE AMERICAN LECTURE September 9, 2 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Carter ville
s Dr. Max Whi te of Pi edmont College and author of Georgia
!ndia11 Heritage will lecture on ati ve American fa rming. harve ting and ceremonies. Admi sion fee. 404/387-3747.
r...,.~ EARLY AMERICAN FESTIVAL j September 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha
Earl y American and ative American demonstration of period structure , tools, clothing and weapons, highli ghted by a guided tour of the nearby Rood Creek Mounds. Program fee. 9 12/838-4706.

OLD TIMER 'S DAY September 16, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Vogel State Park, Blairsville Thi outdoor fe ti val features variou tyle of Southern Appalachian music, highlighting the fidd le, banjo. mountai n dulcimer, hammer dulcimer and gu itar. Clogging, sq uare dancing and tall tales run wi ld . Program fee . 7061745-262 .

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HAMBURG HARVEST FESTIVAL September 16- 17, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hamburg State Park, Mitchell See art and craft from all over the outh while li tening to mu ic group . Free. 912/552-2393.

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FALADAY eptember 17, 1 -3:30p.m.
Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs

The Greater tlanta Scottish Terrier A soc iation joins the

Little White Hou e in honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt's

beloved cottie, Fal a. Include Scottie obedience training and

groom ing, a well a Scottish dance by the Order of Tartan

dancer . Admi sion fee. 706/655-5870.

BAFFLING BATS September 23,7:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park,
lockbridge Bat are nature' bug zapper! Zoo Atlanta' Sue Barnard will u e li ve bats to di pel the myth and legend surrounding these my teriou and mi under tood creatures of the night. Preregi tration required. Free. 404/389-780 I.
~.. J FALL ECOLOGY FORUM ~ eptember 23 - 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - . . . . Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge,
Dawsonville Explore nature with activitie focu ing on native wi ldlife and the fore t. A hunter afety cour e and kid's fishing rodeo complete the weekend. Register for hunter safety course by
eptember 2 1. Free. 706/265-8888.
r...,.~ SKILL OF THE PAST j eptember 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Hi toric Site, Cartersville
ki ll uch a ba ket weaving, pottery maki ng, weaponry con truction and u e, and flint knapping will be demon trated throughout the day by local crafts people. Admission fee . 404/ 387-3747 .

OCTOBER
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE APPRECIATION WEEKEND October 7 - 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Amica lola Falls State Park and Lodge, Daw onville Learn about the Cherokee culture, including hide tanning and cooking. Evening activitie include campfire and torytelling. Free. 706/265-8888.

"COME AND TAKE IT'' FALL ENCAMPMENT

October 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway

See what camplife might have been like during the American

Revolution, and li ten to di cu ion on uniforms, tactical dem-

onstrations and military drills. Admission fee . 912/884-5999.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen Earth kill practitioner hare their primitive kills and philo ophies on hide tanning, edible and medicinal wild plants, ba ketry, cordage, fire by friction, weaponry and more. Program fee. Regi tration required by October I. 706/878-220 l ext. 282.
TRAPPERS OF THE HOOTCH: PRE-1840 RENDEZVOUS October 13 - 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder See heritage in action through encampment , primitive dre , shooting event , hawk and knife throwing, history le son and more. Free. 404/867-5313.
KOLOMOKI INDIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL October 14,10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely Thi festival i co- ponsored by the Early County Hi torical Society and offer fun for all ages. Native American skill demon trators will exhibit flint knapping, pottery. finger weaving, hide tanning, weapon use, torytelling and game . An archaeologi twill identify artifacts brought in by vi itor . The day will be rounded off with handmade arts and crafts, food and games. Program fee. 912/723-5296.
OLD MILL POND ARTS & CRAFTS FE TIVAL October 14, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and October 15, 1 - 5 p.m. George L. Smith State Park, Twin City Two fun-tilled day of crafts and live entertainment aro und a beautiful cypres pond setting! Program fee. 912/763-3701.
HUNTER SAFETY COURSE October 18 - 19, 6 - 9 p.m. Mi tletoe State Park, Appling State licen ed hunter afety in tructor will lead thi course where hunter afety cards will be issued . Free. 706/541-0321.

CANDLE LIGHT TOUR

October 20 - 21, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30p.m.

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Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, Dallas

Carry a candle lantern through the darkne as you fo llow a

courier in earch of hi commanding officer. Hear fir t-hand

account of thi uncommon night attack during the Civil War

Battle of Pickett's Mill. Not recommended for yo ung children.

Program fee. Ticket on sale October I , and space is limited.

404/443-7850.

MEET THE ENVIRONMENTALISTS October 21 , 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge This li ving hi tory program will highlight the early environmentali t and explorers uch as John Muir, William Bartram, ative Americans and the fir t settler . Free. 404/389-780 I.

OLD TIMER 'S DAY October 21 , 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Bring your fami ly to enjoy square dancing, music, bar-b-que, health care clin ic , crafts, game and more. Free. 706/3593458.

THE FORT BY CANDLELIGHT October 21, 1 - 9 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Experience Fort King George in a different light - 18th century electricity. Candlelight tour of the fort and blockhouse begin at twilight. Admi ion fee. 912/437-4770.

~ ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY October 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele Bring in your artifacts to be identified by trained profe sional and learn about archeology. Free. 912/276-2371 .

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October 21, 1 - 9 p.m. High Falls State Park

Jackson

Day visitor and camper are invited to enjoy a day of hay-

ride , inging and campfire torytelling. Free. 912/994-5080.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN October 27, 8- 10 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Halloween fe tivi ties include a hayride. haunted hou e and scary creature . Progran1 fee. 912/838-4706.

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HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAIL October 27- 28,7:30- 9 p.m. Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge, Cartersville Find chill and thrills on a gu ided haunted trail walk followed by refre hments. Free. 404/975-0055.

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October 28 George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge,

Fort Gaines

Take a moonlit hayride to the park's beach for a bonfire and

marshmallow roast with a storyteller, then journey back to the

lodge for hot chocolate and cookie . Free. 912/768-2571.

SPANISH MOSS FESTIVAL October 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, McRae A day full of arts and craft , game and educational ex hibit . Free. 912/86 -7474.

POE: VICTORIAN MASTER OF MACABRE October 28,7:30 p.m. Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Gather by candlelight in thi Victorian mu eum to ee ac tor perform horror tale written by one of America's greate t writer . Reservation required. Admi ion fee. 912/225-4004.

~ ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY October 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Hi toric Site, Carter ville A professional archaeologist will be on hand to identify, date and explain the ignificance of artifacts brought in by vi itors. Admi ion fee. 404/387-3747.

FOR ERA MUSIC October 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Emmett Young, a relative of Franklin D. Roo evelt' fiddler, Bun Wright, plays ome of FOR ' favorite tune . Admi ion fee. 706/655-5870.

HALLOWEEN FOREST WALK October 28,7:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Stockbridge Children and their parents are in vi ted to take a moonlit walk through the fore t to learn that it is not a spooky a it eem . Free. Preregistration required. 404/389-780 I.

NOVEMBER
D DEER HUNT FOR THE HANDICAPPED November 3 - 4, 5:30a.m. - dark Richard B. Ru sell State Park, Elberton Thi hunt i. open onl y to people in wheelchair . Participants mu t call the park for regi tration and information. Free. 706/ 213-2045.
OUTHERN FRONTIER LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT November 4 - 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Daw onville Join frontier ettler and ative Americans for a li ving history experience with demon tration , exhibit and reenactment . Learn cookery, weaponry, butter churning, kinning and other technique . Free. 706/265-8888.

SQUARE DANCE WEEKEND November 10- 11, 7- 10 p.m. Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen Enjoy a weekend of old fa hioned quare dancing held in a casua l, natural environment. Square dances each night with le on . Free. 912/982-1660.

D GEOLOGY DAY November 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Stockbridge A local geologi twill pre ent a unique lecture, lide show and hike educating vi itors on Panola's geological feature . Free. For individuals only; organized group hould call about the Scout Geology Day on ovember 4. 404/389-780 I.

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YRUP MAKIN' AND STORYTELLIN'

November 11,10:30 a.m.-3:30p.m.

__ .. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette

Li ten to fine Georgia toryteller , watch the open syrup kettle

boiling and ta te ome goodie fre hoff the woodstove during

thi celebration of an annual fall farm event. Admission fee.

912/9 6-5 172.

D TRIBUTE TO VETERANS November 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele ln honor of veteran , thi program will feature military living hi tory and a patriotic ceremony. Free. 912/276-237 1.

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EVENING OF ASTRONOMY

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November 11,8- 10 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha

Bring your lawn chair, blanket and binocu lars to join profes-

sional astronomers in an evening of stargazing. A telescope

wi ll be on hand . Free . 912/838-4706.

18TH CENTURY MILITARY ENCAMPMENT

November 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and

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November 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fort King George Historic Site, Darien

Go back to the 18th century when foreign powers truggled to

control the coast of Georgia. British Independent , Georgia

Rangers, Scottish Highlanders, Spanish Garri on soldiers and

Native Americans will bring history to life with an encamp-

ment, reenactments, demonstrations and tour . Admission fee.

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A WARM SPRINGS THANKSGIVING November 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs A glance back at the Little White House as it would have been when Franklin D. Roosevelt pent the Thanksgiving holidays with fellow polio patients at his outh Georgia home. Antique cars, vintage fashions and FOR himself in the person of Dr. Tom Wentland help create the era. Admis ion fee. 706/6555870.

DECEMBER
LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS December 2, 6 - 9 p.m. Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton This recreation of the famous Christma party of 1774 includes period costumes, refre hments, mu ic and torytelling. Free. 706/359-3458.
AN OLD FASHIONED PLANTATION CHRISTMAS December 2, 7 - 9 p.m. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, Brunswick Enjoy a candlelight tour of the antebellum plantation house decorated with old fashioned greenery and handmade ornaments, plu Chri tmas mu ic, a chi ldren's pinata wing and refre hments. Program fee. 912/264-7333.

PAGES FROM CHRISTMAS AGES December 5, 7:30p.m. Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Cia sic Chri tma recreated fire ide by actors in Victorian co nrme. Admission fee. 912/225-4004.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE December 7 - 8, 5 - 9 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Make thi open hou e gala a holiday tradition for you and your fami ly. Enjoy hay rides, Chri tma light throu gh the park, rorytelling, a chorus, craft how and Santa vi it. Free. 706/ 265-8888.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS December 8 - 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Enjoy stories, a candlelit tour of the Jarrell home and a luminary outdoor walk. Admission fee. 912/986-5172.
A FLORENCE CHRISTMAS December 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Celebrate Christma with a vi it from Santa and our li ghted boat parade. Free. 9 12/838-4706 .
ENGLISH YULE December 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Explore the fascinating hi tory of Christmas as celebrated in the 18th and 19th cenwries. The fort and blockhou e will be decked out in holiday splendor, and carols will be sung while a yu le log is lighted, the Chri stmas guns are fired and refre hment are erved. Saint ichol as may even how up! Admi ion fee. 912/437-4770.
ANNUAL WINTER MUSTER December 9- 10, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Richmond Hill Join u in the cri p days of early winter as we recreate Major General Willi am Sherman 's capture and occupation of Fort McAllister and the end of hi s well -known March to the Sea. Reenactors will perform living hi story demonstrations, highlighted by a candle lantern tour of the fort at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Admission fee. 9 12/727-2339.

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CHRISTMAS TEA December 10, 2 - 5 p.m. Robert Toombs House Historic Site, Wa hington An authentic period tea with music, greenery and refreshments . Admi sian fee. 706/678-2226.
CHRISTMAS FOR TRAVELERS December 10,2 -5 p.m. Traveler's Rest Historic Site, Toccoa Relive the warmth of Chri tma as enler did at thi 19th century tagecoac h inn. Free. 706/886-2256.
CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD FORT December 16- 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder A 1700s Chri tmas will be brought to life. Free. 404/867-5313.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COLONIE December 16, 3 - 6 p.m. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Celebrate an 18th century colonial Christmas. Festivitie include burning a yule log, firing of Chri tma gun , candlelight tour, caroling and ampling of traditional foods. Admission fee. 912/884-5999.
CHRISTMAS AT HIGH FALLS December 17,7-9 p.m. High Falls State Park, Jackson Bring your blanket and lawn chair to enjoy thi Chri tma music celebration in a outdoor setting with special lighting, easonal refreshments and choral group . Free. 912/994-5080.

OTHER OFFERINGS
DNR Films & Videos_ The Department of atural Re ource operates it own Film and Video U~it which ha: produced a library of award-winning presentations on a wtde range of activitie . Subject include wildlife and nature, Georgia' coa t, recreation and safety, environment and ecology, and Georgia history. All DNR productions ( 1/2" VHS videotape) are available for loan at no charge or can be purcha ed. For more information or to place orders, call 404/ 657-9851.
Hiking & Nature Trails- early every state park and hi toric ite ha designated hiking trails, including ome backcountry trail as long a even miles. Backcountry trails, many of which are loop trail , are available at Amicalola Falls, Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon , F.D. Roosevelt, Fort Mountain , Providence Canyon Unicoi and Vogel state park . Shorter nature trail focus on specific animal and plant habitat and geologic features. All the nature trail are selfguided, and ome have interpretive brochures or signage. Of pecial interest are the nongame trails at Amicalola Falls, Elijah Clark, George T. Bagby, High Fall , Panola Mountain , Reed Bingham, Seminole, Stephen C. Fo ter, Sweetwater Creek, Tugaloo and Vogel tate parks.
Volunteers- Campground hosts are dedicated and talented volunteer who provide an invaluable service in assisting with the on- ite operation of campgrounds. Ho ts volunteer a minimum of eight week whi le living in their recreation ve hicle in a state park campground of their choice. We a k that ho t spend a minimum of 24 hours a week during the bu iest camping time , e pecially weekends and holidays. The camping site and all available hookups are provided free of charge in partial exchange for volunteer service. Hosts have a great en e of ati faction in providing such a needed and important ervice. They have fun while meeti ng interesting people from acros the globe, many who become li fe-long friend . If you are interested in learning more about the campground ho t program, call Chuck Gregory, volunteer coordinator, at 404/656-6539.
junior Ranger Programs- Have you ever seen the world from an ant's point of view? Ju t what does a park ranger do? Do you know when and where to plant a tree? Youngsters can discover all that and more by joining Junior Rangers. To become a member takes a little bit of time, but the activitie are lot of fun! Call your neare t state park or hi storic site for more information on this summer's program.

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OUTDOOR& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Park Service) 404/399-8070
Cumberland Island National eashore (National Park Service) 912/882-4335
Georgia Department of atural Re ource Boating Registration 404/414-3337 Environmental Protection Di vi ion Jn fom1ation 1-800-334-2373 Fishing Information 404/91 -64 1 Hunting Information 404/91 -6~09 HunterSafety 404/918-~14 Hunting/Fi hing Licen e 404/414- 333
ongame-Endangered Wildlife Program 912/994- 1438
Georgia Department of Tran portation Highway Road Condition 404/656-5267 Hi ghway Map 404/656-5336 Ret Areas 404/656-53 14
Georgia Power Company- Lake Information 404/526-6526 (Bartletts Ferry, Goat Rock, Oliver, Worth, Jack on, Juliette, Oconee. Sinclair, Burton, Rabun, Seed. Tugaloo. Yonah, Tallulah Falls)
Georgia Touri t Divi ion 1-800-V ISIT-GA
Jekyll I land Visitor Information 1-800-841-6586
Lake Lanier I land Information 404/932-7200 Hotel and Golf Cour e 404/945-8787
National Park Service - S.E. Regional Office 404/331-5187
Stone Mountain Park General Information 404/498-5600 Evergreen Conference Center 404/879-9900
Tennessee Valley Authority- Lake Information 615/632-3572 (Blue Ridge, Chatuge. ottely)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers- Lake Information 404/331-4834 (Allatoona, Carters, Seminole, Lanier, George, We t Point)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ervice 404/331-0295
U.S. Forest Service (National Forests) General Informati on 4~/536-0541 Forest/Leaf Watch ew line 1- 00-532-2521

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