Announcements


FOMR March calendar:

2 MARCH, 10 am: Informal hike to blaze the new McGarity Trail around Council Bluff. Meet at the parking area as you enter the big field below Council Bluff. Remember to bring your park pass and wear old clothes. (Stay home if you think it is too cold or wet.)

11 March, 2 pm Pavilion 3: FOMR Board Meeting Anyone interested in presenting an item to the board, please contact the President, Tim Chowns, prior to the meeting: [email protected]

16 MARCH, 10 am: Bob Sargent from DNR will lead our March Walk & Talk about Eagles in Georgia and specifically at McIntosh Reserve. The walk will begin at the base of Council Bluff, riverside. We will hike along the river and look for eagles. Binoculars are encouraged.

The County is also having an open house at Moore’s Bridge from 10 am-6pm on March 16th! This is exciting news and a great opportunity to get a sneak peak at one of Carroll County’s hidden treasures and rich history. We look forward to great public interest and participation. Our plan is to Walk and Talk about eagles with Bob Sargent, and then head over to the Moore’s Bridge House. The entrance to house side of the park is off of Alt. 27S/Hwy16 on left heading southbound, just north of the BP station. Consider packing a light lunch to enjoy on the property.

23 MARCH: Sweep the Hooch at McIntosh 9 am to 12 pm. Lunch will be provided by the park. It is necessary to register on-line for this event, and the number of participants is limited. Register at www.sweepthehooch.org – and sign up to join the McIntosh crew.

30 MARCH: Plan to help with the McIntosh Easter Egg Hunt. The public arrives at 11 and the egg hunt begins promptly at 2 pm. Volunteers need to be there earlier. If you can help, call the office at McIntosh to let them know. What you will be doing will determine the time you need to be there. 770-830-5879

For April save the dates:
April 6 – informal hike*
April 20 – Annual Wild Flower Hike*
*These dates may be reversed, depending on when the flowers decide to bloom.

**All events are open to the public. Children are welcome. You will need a parking permit- consider purchasing a yearly permit good for all the parks – available for purchase at any of the parks. A family parking permit is $50. For Seniors 62+ the pass is yours for $30.00. A daily permit is $5.00.

Membership information:

If you are not a member of FOMR but are considering becoming a member, dues paid between now and the end of the year will make you current through the end of 2024. Those who have paid dues at or since the 2022 annual meeting, or have indicated their intention to join at the 2023 annual meeting on the 16th will be listed in the annual report as a member. The same goes for contributions: Those making a contribution at or since the 2022 annual meeting will be acknowledged in the annual report.

Walking Guide

We now have a walking guide about the geology of Carroll County near the Carrollton Greenbelt on the FOMR website. The guide was written and photographed by Dr. Tim Chowns, Professor Emeritus of the University of West Georgia.

The guide is on the Publications/Other Publications page.