The Henry County Water Authority’s 2014 regular fishing season begins Saturday and runs through November. The utility’s Tussahaw and Ed Cole/Upper Towaliga Reservoirs are the lakes of choice for local anglers this year. The two reservoirs will be open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga are ideal to fish for bass, crappie, brim and catfish. Anglers must have permits which are available for $45 at the authority headquarters, 1695 Highway 20 West in McDonough between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Details: www.hcwsa.com or 678 583-3930.

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