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Georgia Secretary of Agriculture Gary Black talks to a group of business owners and local tourism officials during a meeting Tuesday in Hartwell. (Photo courtesy of The Hartwell Sun)

Georgia Secretary of Agriculture Gary Black talks to a group of business owners and local tourism officials during a meeting Tuesday in Hartwell. (Photo courtesy of The Hartwell Sun)

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State officials: a multitude of tourism opportunities available

News Staff
Friday, August 23, 2019
HARTWELL – Opportunities for tourism of all varieties are ripe and ready to pick in Hart, Stephens and Franklin counties, according to a group of statewide experts and officials who gathered Tuesday in Hartwell.
Shown are ruins of an old structure along the Etowah River. Many remnants of the past still exist for visitors to discover on the Etowah Water Trail. Photo courtesy of Etowah Water Trail

Shown are ruins of an old structure along the Etowah River. Many remnants of the past still exist for visitors to discover on the Etowah Water Trail. Photo courtesy of Etowah Water Trail

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Outdoor Adventure

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
Ready for a true outdoor adventure? Regardless of your experience level, exploring the Etowah River through Dawson County is a great way to spend a day, a weekend or more.
Timber rattler

Timber rattler

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Snakes in the woods: Look, but don't touch

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
Do you suffer from snake phobia? Then you’ve chosen the right place to visit. Statistically, your chances of being bitten by a venomous snake are lower in the Northeast Georgia mountains than anywhere else in the state.