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Visitors' Center Updates |
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Come and check out Georgia's newest Regional Visitors' Information Center
On the Square in Monticello, GA - 119 West Washington Street
Open 9 am to 4 pm -
Monday thru Friday
7:30 am to 12:30 pm - Saturday (thru September)
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!!New Brochures!!
Come and get them
You can pick up the new Georgia Eats Magazine, The Brews and Q's Passport and much more.
Take your Passport to 10 stops and you will earn a FREE t-shirt
(more information on the the brochure)
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Events and Things to do in Jasper County... |
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Monticello Market
on the Square
Every Saturday thru September
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Events for July:
July 1 - Small Business Saturday
July 8 - S.T.E.A.M. Fair
July 15 - Music
July 22 - Music
July 29 - Music
Now Appearing: Tomatoes, okra, yellow squash, zucchini, patty pan squash, onions, cucumbers, green beans, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, peppers.
Canned jellies, fruits, and vegetables. Fresh baked breads and pies. Fresh cheese and butter. Plants, flowers and more!
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Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Trailhead
Forest Service Rd. #1099
off of GA 83 south of Smith Mill Rd
Monticello, GA31064
Ocmulgee Bluff Trail System is the jumping off point for the Ocmulgee River Horse, Bike and Hiking Trail. This area has parking for a large number of vehicles and horse trailers and can accommodate large groups of riders. The trail generally follows the Ocmulgee River, but does move away from the river on some recently added loops. This trail is the compilation of several smaller trails to comprise nearly 30 miles of riding, biking and hiking adventure and pleasure.
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Summer Reading Program |
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Jasper County Library
Summer Reading Program
Wed, July 5 - 2pm
Josie Bailey Storytelling
Wed, July 12 - All Day
Lego Build a Better World
Wed, July 19 - 2pm
Party with Earnest Rogers
Wed, July 26 - 2pm
Foam Party and Awards Day
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Events at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center |
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Adventures in Conservation Education Camp
July 17-21, 2017
(Mon. 1 p.m. - Fri. 12:30 p.m.)
ACE (Adventures in Conservation Education) Overnight Camp (6th-8th grade): ACE is a unique workshop/camp for middle school students focusing on wildlife conservation. Participants will spend five days immersed in Georgia wildlife via hands-on activities and day trips including birding in Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, canoeing in Bond Swamp, mist-netting bats at Oconee National Forest, and exploring bogs at Ohoopee Dunes. Also, they will spend time learning to shoot shotguns, hiking to a rock outcrop and studying streams with fisheries biologists.
July 17-21, 2017 (Mon. 1 p.m. - Fri. 12:30 p.m.)
Cost: $100: Thanks to a grant from The Environmental Resources Network, the cost of the program is ONLY $100 per person. This covers all room and board and program fees. Campers interested will need to complete an essay to be considered for this camp. Essays are due by May 15th, 2017.
Application Evaluation begins June 1
Space is limited (only 14 spots available), so apply early!
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Public Kids Fishing Event
Saturday, July 22, 2017
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
KFEs are for ages 15 and under meaning that no license is necessary. A
DNR Fisheries Education Specialist leads the event and provides limited
amounts of tackle and bait. KFEs are held at 'high catch' rate ponds.
Catch and keep limits vary per event.
Marben PFA hosts several public KFEs every year. Each public KFE lasts from 8am-12pm.
Signs will be posted directing public to the KFE. If you have questions, call 678-767-3058
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Jasper County Recreation Department |
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Soccer Camp
July 17, - July 21,
6-8 pm
Parent/Coaches Clinic last 30 min every night of camp
246 Ted Sauls Rd
Monticello, GA 31064
Jonathan Green
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51st Annual Deer Festival and 20th Annual Deer Dash
On The Square - Monticello, GA
November 4, 2017
NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR DEER DASH
Deer Dash Registration
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