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LAKE LIVING: THE DAM THAT CHANGED HARTWELL FOREVER
BY: MICHAEL HALL Fog used to settle in the bottomland in the 1940s and hang over the Savannah River as it meandered its way from Hart County to the Atlantic Ocean, blanketing the rolling foothills of Northeast Georgia and the farms that dotted the landscape. Dirt roads crisscrossed the hills, connecting farms and communities like … Continue reading
Summer heat hits striped bass hard
No one argues that summer heat in the South climbs well above the comfort level – for humans and animals. The beaming August sun makes the cooling waters of the Savannah District’s three reservoirs inviting for a cool dip or swift boat ride. But while the surface water feels cool to humans, some fish … Continue reading
Striped bass tracking project to begin on Lake Hartwell
HARTWELL — Striped bass fishing is a favorite pastime for many Lake Hartwell anglers. For more than 40 years, the striped bass population in Lake Hartwell has been maintained by stocking small fish into the lake each spring. Given enough time and “groceries,” these striped bass can reach weights of 40 pounds or more. However, … Continue reading