The Altamaha River Partnership is a coalition of state, regional, and local
representatives formed in 1998 to promote nature-based tourism and
associated economic development opportunities within 11 counties bordering
the Altamaha River. Participating counties include Appling, Glynn, Jeff Davis,
Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne, and Wheeler
and cities of Alamo, Baxley, Brunswick, Darien, Hazelhurst, Jesup, Ludowici,
Mount Vernon, Reidsville, and Vidalia.
Each county offers visitors a unique aspect of the river's abundant natural
resources as it flows through south central
Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean.
Read about the river's history
here.
Please consider joining the Altamaha River Partnership!
Click here for details.
Please check with the chambers of
commerce and visitors centers listed below for more information on how you
can experience firsthand the abundance of natural beauty, history, and
culture in this region.
Just over 100 miles long, the Altamaha River is formed by the confluence of
the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers just east of Lumber City. Critical habitat
is found here for bald eagles, swallow-tailed kites and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
The waterway is flush with wildlife, and not the first man-made dam. Boat
ramps and landings facilities are located in each county as well as a range
of services from bait and tackle shops to picnic areas and marked hiking
trails.
~ Take time to meander Georgia's Altamaha River Trail ~
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The Altamaha River has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as one of the 75 "Last Great Places" in the world,
and you can explore this magnificent ecosystem on your own or with local outfitters and guides who can help arrange a
paddling or fishing trip for
you and your group.
Lodging and camping accommodations are available
throughout the region, along with restaurants offering the best in country
cooking. From roadside farm-fresh vegetable stands to antique shops, you'll
discover many unique treasures on the highways and byways of this region -
just far enough from the big cities, yet close enough for a comfortable
day's outing no matter what your destination may be.
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For more information, please contact the centers listed below
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Baxley-Appling County Board of Tourism
305 W. Parker St., Hwy. 341, P.O. Box 537,
Baxley, GA 31515,
912-367-7731
www.baxley.org,
ktharpe@bellsouth.net
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Brunswick & The Golden Isles Visitors Bureau
4 Glynn Ave.,
Brunswick, GA 31520,
800-933-2627,
912-265-0620
www.bgivb.com,
visitorsbureau@bgivb.com
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Glynn County Board of Commissioners
Historic Courthouse, 701 G Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, 912-554-7111
www.glynncounty.org
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Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Tourism
95 E. Jarman St.,P O Box 546
Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539,
912-375-4543 /
fax 912-375-7948
www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com,
hjdtour@bellsouth.net
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Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce
105 Ft. King George Dr.,
Darien, GA 31305,
912-437-6684
www.visitdarien.com,
Scottie@visitdarien.com
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City of Jesup, Georgia
105 Ft. King George Dr.,
Darien, GA 31305,
912-427-1313
www.jesupga.gov,
cgill@jesupga.gov
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Montgomery & Toombs County Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 362,
Mt. Vernon, GA 30445,
912-583-4676
www.toombsmontgomerychamber.com,
johnnyc@toombschamber.com
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Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce
120 Brazell St.,
Reidsville, GA 30453,
912-557-6323
greatertattnall@cybersouth.com
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Telfair County Chamber of Commerce
120 E. Oak St.,
McRae, GA 31055,
229-868-6365
www.telfairco.com,
telfair@planttel.net
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Vidalia Tourism Council
100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive, Vidalia GA 30474,
912-538-8687, 912-538-8690
www.vidaliaga.com,
tourism@vidaliaga.com
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Wayne County Board of Tourism
124 NW Broad St., P. O. Box 253,
Jesup, GA 31545,
912-427-2028
www.waynetourism.com,
haha@waynechamber.com
Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce
113 West Railroad Street,
Alamo, GA 30411,
912-568-7808
wchamber1@alltel.net
Links:
Georgia Fishing & Hunting/Rivers in Georgia
Altamaha Riverkeeper
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