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Bring your own hot beverage and enjoy painting by the river. Take in the breathtaking fall views around the Chattahoochee River! Painting supplies will be provided, however art enthusiasts can bring their own. $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Stop by to speak with a living historian portraying a Civil War soldier about Fort McAllister's history. $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Join us for our 46th anniversary of the Pioneer Harvest Festival as we celebrate the culture and history of the Wiregrass region of South Georgia. Enjoy historical demonstrations and presentations from the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project as well as other living history groups. $5 per adult, children 12 and under $3, standard parking fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us for our Paint in the Park event! A fun painting class hosted by our Friends group. Pre-registration required at the link on our FB page.* $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join our naturalist at the Museum for a fun craft using pinecones to make treats for local birds. (Peanut Allergy Advisement) $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a pg14 movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Colorful beads and Pipe Cleaners turn into Native Corn Craft! We will meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Creating amazing art with Beans and Clay. What amazing mosaics can you create? We will meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join our naturalist and get creative by making your very own traditional Corn Husk Dolls! $4 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your Fall wreath! Take your wreath home and enjoy it for years to come! We will have plenty of colors to choose from. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing you during this holiday season! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join up with local geocachers for the 25th annual Geocaching International Film Festival as they say, “TFTC-Thanks for the Community!” and enjoy watching this year’s finalists (film reel lasts approximately one hour). Meet in the Interpretive Center. Depart following the screening for geocaching on the park, led by SaGe (Savannah Geocaching). $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+
Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind with a cup of hot cocoa. A park ranger will have some activities planned too. Meet us by the assembly shelter in the campground. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+
Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Together we will craft simple kites that anyone can make and fly. Come to the fishing dock at the Black Rock Lake and give it a try! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Want to make a super fun turkey puppet for Thanksgiving? Kids join us at the park for a ranger-led craft session where we'll get creative and learn all about wild turkeys in the park! Its going to be a blast - perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. We will provide all crafts, you just need to bring your imagination. $5 per child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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It's almost Turkey Day, come out to the Nature Center and make a festive decoration to display in your home for Thanksgiving. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate fall with a hands-on nature craft! Join us as we create wet-felted acorns using soft wool and real acorn caps for a colorful autumn keepsake. While we craft, a ranger will share the story of the mighty acorn and why it’s such an important food source for wildlife, especially the wild turkey. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Have you been naughty or nice this year? An Elf will be waiting in the Doctor's House to help you write to Santa--stop in while enjoying the holiday season at the Fort. We will be using Colonial paper, quills, and ink. Perfect for ages 6+ $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Have you been naughty or nice this year? An Elf will be waiting in the Doctor's House to help you write to Santa--stop in while enjoying the holiday season at the Fort. We will be using Colonial paper, quills, and ink. Perfect for ages 6+ $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join a Ranger for a relaxing Saturday morning of Autumn Artistry at Fort McAllister State Park! Capture the beauty of the season as you paint surrounded by the park’s landscape. All supplies are provided, and no experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy a peaceful morning in nature’s studio. $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us at the campground activity shelter at 2PM for some silly turkey crafts! We’ll have all the supplies needed! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come make a decoration for your Thanksgiving table & learn about this native species at the same time. Do crafts at the park and leave the clean up to us! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Corn husk dolls were one of the earliest toys for Native American and Colonial children. Past and present come together as you create your own unique corn husk doll with family and friends. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center.
Registration is required in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever made butter with a butter churn? Our ancestors milked their cows and used their milk to make butter. It was not an easy job, but someone had to do it. Come join us to learn more about butter making of the past. Make your own butter then taste it with crackers. Do you think you will like the taste? Join us to find out. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Our ancestors struggled to survive when they first arrived in American. They had to live off the land and learn new skills. From planting corn to making toys, skills were taught and learned. Pioneers learned the craft of making corn husk dolls from Native Americans. Come join us as we craft a doll taught by Native Americans to our ancestors. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come join us to make festive crafts and a nature journal! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Create your own Corn Husk Doll and decorate it alongside one of our Naturalists, while learning about the different uses Native Americans had for corn. $2-$6 Admission
$5 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Finger painting can be messy, but it is always fun! Join a ranger
for a simple, autumn-themed finger painting class. All ages
welcome. Begins at Shelter 5 at 2:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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You will be mesmerized by the beautiful art you can create! Come learn how to make a beautiful keepsake mosaic commemorating the season with a turtle design while discussing these animals with a ranger. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Ages 6+
$100 for the full week
$45 per child per single day
Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes
Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for Gobble Gobble Turkey BINGO! We will meet at the Campground Pavilion. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join our naturalist outside the visitor center to listen to a story about being thankful, sing a silly song, and do a craft! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Ages 6+
$100 for the full week
$45 per child per single day
Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes
Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Ages 6+
$100 for the full week
$45 per child per single day
Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes
Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building.
To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Want to make some super cute, totally unique Christmas ornaments with your family? We're having a fun painting party with a ranger! They'll help you create a wooden ornament that will make perfect gifts or beautiful additions to your tree this year. All supplies included - just bring your creative holiday spirit! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come see Santa and share a sweet treat with him around the campfire! We'll also have crafts set up for those waiting for their special turn with the big man in red. Stick around after for a stop motion Christmas classic starting at 3:30! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Step into the hidden world beneath your feet! Join a ranger for a short nature hike where we’ll slow down, explore the forest floor, and discover the tiny details that often go unnoticed like mosses, fungi, insects, and more. . $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join our naturalist at the Museum for a mini class on the basics of building a pocket survival kit and tips in case you ever get lost in the wilderness. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Past and present come together as you make an old fashioned hand dipped candle with family and friends. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center.
Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
Ages 6 and up $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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You will be mesmerized by the beautiful art you can create! Come learn how to make a beautiful keepsake mosaic commemorating the season with a bird design while discussing these animals with a ranger. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot in advance. 8 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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A unique ornament using acorn tops and marbles! Join us in creating this ornament for your tree! We will meet at Picnic shelter 4. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Learn about one of the most simple and effective historic tools used taking down small game: The blowgun! Blowguns were often the first weapon given children to teach basic hunting skills! From 1PM-2PM, visitors can spend time with a ranger and learn how to make simple blow darts from every day materials and test them out on 3D animal targets. $5. 770-387-3747.
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Come learn the art of calligraphy and how the practice has changed over time. Try your hand at the age-old practice of penmanship yourself with tools of the time. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Jumpstart your campfire skills! Meet the Naturalist in the Program Area to learn how to make these easy fire starters from scratch. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join our naturalist at the Museum for an excerpt on bird life cycles, local species and other facts! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us at the Museum for a fun craft involving feathers and to learn more about local bird species! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Are you a fan of tryptophan? Whether you are or are not, we have historic recipes for that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving to help you finish gobbling it up. Sampling will be available to attendees. $3.50 - $ 6.50 770-443-7850.
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Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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You will be mesmerized by the beautiful art you can create! Come learn how to make a beautiful keepsake mosaic commemorating the season with a snake design while discussing these animals with a ranger. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot in advance. 8 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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With the weather turning chilly, our little bird buddies could really use a tasty snack. Why not get crafty and make your own pine cone bird feeder? It's super fun and a great way to heal our feathered friends. $5 a kid $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind. A park ranger will have some campfire activities planned for the night. Then we'll wrap the evening up with everyone's favorite campfire treat! 912-727-2339.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Let's get festive! Join us for some warm hot coco and cheery holiday music while you jot down you Christmas wish list for Santa. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! $5 a kid $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Get ready for some serious holiday cheer! Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Chattahoochee Bend, and they are bringing all the festive fun with them! Come on down and enjoy some awesome holiday music, warm up with some hot coco, and snap some super cute family photos with the jolly couple. It's going to be a blast! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Meet at the Overlook trail for a short hike and craft that will explore our local evergreen trees. Pre-registration required, reserve your spot by calling the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Learn about the plants the colonists would have used to decorate their homes during the holiday season. Together with a Ranger, craft a wreath in the style of the 18th century to brighten your home with. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Learn about the plants the colonists would have used to decorate their homes during the holiday season. Together with a Ranger, craft a wreath in the style of the 18th century to brighten your home with. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join a ranger for a Saturday afternoon painting in the park. We have plenty of beautiful green spaces and wildlife to use for your inspiration! Supplies will be provided with the program fee. $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us at the campground activity shelter. We’ll be decorating keepsake Christmas ornaments! Only $5 per ornament $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Park for hayrides, caroling, a holiday craft, a campfire, s'mores, hot chocolate, Christmas sweets and visit with Santa! All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. This event is free! Park pass is required upon entering the Park. Merry Christmas! We will see you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. Help us find yule logs to be burned starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm starting in our Colonial Life Area! $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Join the naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn all about how snowflakes are formed while you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake keepsake to take home. $2 per person. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Get into the Holiday spirit by testing your Christmas music knowledge! For $2 a person, you can compete against other teams for the grand prize while sipping on campfire hot cocoa. Pre-register your team or bring cash to the event. See you at picnic shelter 2! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Want to make some super cute Christmas decorations? Let's get crafty and whip up some adorable red and white beaded candy canes and icicle ornaments while enjoying some holiday music. Think festive, sparkling, and totally handmade! $3 a kid $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Happy Holidays! Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your own holiday wreath! This is a fun craft with plenty of options to make your wreath an original creation you can enjoy for years. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. Come join in on the fun! See you there! $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Make a rustic tabletop pinecone tree craft (approx. 15” tall) that could serve as an adorable holiday
decoration or even the centerpiece for special meal! Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Hi Yall! We're hosting our first ever craft fair. We'll be located inside our visitor center. Come visit our array of talented vendors any point between 11am to 4pm. If you're a talented vendor interested in having a table at this event please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov.
All ages, stroller friendly, No pets permitted inside the museum. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. 706-356-4362.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Get ready for some festive fun! Join us for bingo with a special guest appearance by the one and only GRINCH! It's going to be a hilarious and exciting afternoon filled with Bingo, prizes and photos. $2 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Ho-Ho-Who's ready to join us in the group shelter for a cozy Christmas craft? Create your own nail and string pattern on a tree cookie for an adorable, rustic holiday craft. Pre-registration is required as space is limited, and you will need a gate code. Call the visitor center to reserve your spot! Ages 16+. $20 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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et into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive Pinecone
Star Ornament craft! Participants will create their own
nature-inspired ornaments using pinecones and natural
materials found in the park. During the crafting, the
Interpretive Ranger $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Experience the magic of the Christmas season at the fort. Enjoy a visit with Santa, sip on hot chocolate, and create keepsakes with ornament-making and crafts. Local businesses and organizations will host fun games and activities for all ages. Let’s make the season magical together! $6-$10. 912-727-2339.
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Come to the campground activity shelter at 2PM to learn all about Santa’s reindeer and what makes them so magical! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join the naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn all about how snowflakes are formed while you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake keepsake to take home. $2 per person. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. 706-356-4362.
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Campsite Decorating & Ugly Sweater Contest - All Day
Let's decorate campground 1 in festive lights! Don't forget to wear that ugly Christmas sweater to get into the holiday spirit. A ranger will be coming around to judge and hand out prizes in the evening for the best decorated and ugliest sweater in the campground! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Get into the Holiday spirit by testing your Christmas music knowledge! For $2 a person, you can compete against other teams for the grand prize while sipping on campfire hot cocoa. Pre-register your team or bring cash to the event. See you at picnic shelter 2! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Make a rustic tabletop pinecone tree craft (approx. 15” tall) that could serve as an adorable holiday
decoration or even the centerpiece for special meal! Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This winter drop off camp is for ages 6+ enjoy activities like cocoa making, campfire in jar, apple butter making, hiking and winter gift making activities, and a snowstorm in a jar. Please pack your child with a lunch, water bottle and appropriate clothes for the weather.
$100 per child for all 3 days or $45 per child per day $100-$45 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Want to show off your Christmas knowledge and have some laughs? Join us for some super fun afternoon of Christmas trivia! It'll be a great way to get into the holiday spirit and see how much you truly know about Christmas. $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come out and enjoy a nice cool hike hunting for the gingerbread man. Afterwards warm up with a cup of hot coco and gingerbread cookie at the visitor center. $1 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Join our rangers in caroling Christmas classics in the campgrounds. We will meet at the pavilion in the RV campground at 4:45pm and begin caroling at 5pm. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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It's time to get fired up! Join our rangers as we show off both the fun and the challenges of blacksmithing. Watch as we present the tools of the trade from the Civil War and the work it takes to make something beautiful! Nails, railroad ties, and more, our smithies can do it all with a little skill and a lot of love for metalworking. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Learn how to make your own hanging birdfeeder. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. Materials provided. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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All materials provided!
Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Actually, it's three days after Christmas Day. Come out for another installment of Pickett's Meals and learn how to recycle your leftover Christmas ham into a new meal. We will be demonstrating Ham and Dumplings. Samples allowed for attendees. $3.50 - $ 6.50 770-443-7850.
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Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Learn how to make your own hanging birdfeeder. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. Materials provided. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! Saturday: BATTLE REENACTMENT AT 3PM! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! Saturday: BATTLE REENACTMENT AT 3PM! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime.
in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $20 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint some of the beautiful landscapes found in Smithgall Woods. This class will focus on painting water and stones. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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