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Tag: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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Reporter’s Notebook: New BeltLine MarketPlace, Airbnb, Soccer in the Streets expansion
On July 14, 1974, Georgia governor Jimmy Carter announced his run for the presidency. He served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and even though no candidate from the Deep South had been elected since the Civil War, he was elected in 1976 as the first — and only — president […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Home Depot Backyard lifts weapons ban, Chattahoochee River tourism brings $160 million to local communities, pilot housing project for homeless single mothers
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and no matter which pocket of the city you live in, fun is sure to be right around the corner. Click on each neighborhood to find a nearby celebration with fireworks, parades and music: Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Dunwoody, Chamblee and Stone Mountain. If you’d […]
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Chattahoochee Rec Area announces plans for a $11.8 million rehab of the Paces Mill Unit
Summertime is approaching, and for many folks living in the metro area that means it’s time to shoot the ‘Hooch. And one popular stop along the Chattahoochee will soon be getting a facelift. Paces Mill Unit, part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), is a hotspot for folks paddling or floating down the […]
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Chattahoochee National Rec Area plans to rework trail network, adding 33 miles
Between leisurely hikes, runs with your dog and, of course, shooting the ‘Hooch, it’s hard to be bored near the Chattahoochee River. Now, after about six years in the works, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA) — the 22nd-most-visited national park in 2021 — is finalizing its first-ever Comprehensive Trails Management Plan. The park, […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Zoo Atlanta mourns the loss of Ozzie, third oldest gorilla in the world
Atlantans will soon be able to visit their local pharmacy to collect three N95 masks free of charge. Click here to find a list of participating pharmacies. The N95 masks are more effective at protecting folks from COVID-19 than cloth masks, according to the CDC. If you’re looking for a COVID test, you can order […]
