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Henry fishing season opens Saturday

By Tammy Joyner
Feb 27, 2014

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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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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