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The Sandy Creek Bridge on FS1234 road located in Northern Greene County will be closed for safety reasons until further notice. Contact the Oconee Ranger District Office for more information at 706-485-7110
Contact(s):
Blue Ridge Ranger District - (706) 745-6928
The north end of Forest Service Road 4 (Mulky Gap Road) in Union County has a temporary bridge installed due to road construction work. The temporary bridge has a weight limit of 12 tons and maximum vehicle length of 35 feet.
Area(s):
Oconee Ranger District, Ocmulgee Bluff Horse Bike and Hike Trail System
Date(s): Jun 7, 2018
Forest Service Road 1098 (Ocmulgee Church Road) and the Wise Creek canoe launch on the Ocmulgee River are temporarily closed. The site remains closed and is EXTREMELY UNSAFE. We're dealing with a huge challenge of removing many embedded rebar spikes that have been discovered below the water's surface. The water levels have remained high all summer, making assessing the situation impossible without specialized equipment. Please heed all warnings and closures, and do not attempt to access the site. Please contact the Oconee Ranger District Office for more information at 706-485-7110.
While beautiful to see, waterfalls often pose risks to unprepared visitors. Each year, there are serious injuries and fatalities at Georgia waterfalls.
The best way to enjoy a waterfall is from a safe distance. Heed posted warning signs indicating danger and stay on established trails. Never climb on or around waterfalls and never play in the water above a waterfall. Rocks can be slippery and it's easy to lose your balance. Currents near waterfalls can be extremely swift even in areas further upstream.
Never jump off waterfalls or dive into plunge pools at the base of waterfalls. Rocks and logs can be hidden beneath the surface of the water and their positions are ever-changing. Often waterfall pools have swirling water or currents that can drag and keep you underwater.
Have fun and enjoy the beauty, but please be safe!
The USFS, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and valued partners on contract will be completing needed ramp repairs, widening the boat ramp itself, and installing a handicap-accessible courtesy dock for boaters. The USFS is enhancing the Lake Blue Ridge facility at Lakewood to meet increased demand for use, and does not intend to close the ramp any longer than necessary, pending weather and lake level. These repairs do not include the proposed parking lot expansion.
Questions regarding closure or the facility improvement project may be directed to the Blue Ridge Ranger District at 706-745-6928.
Information about the pending sale of ten acres adjacent to Lake Lanier, with proceeds to be retained through The Sisk Act for the future acquisition of land located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest boundaries.
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