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A dozen beaches within driving distance of Atlanta
Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches are an easy drive from Atlanta. Here are 12 popular beaches near Atlanta from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. DRIVE TIME: About 5 hours. WHAT YOU'LL GET: Do you like pristine, undisturbed beachfront? Moderate development makes St. Simons a treasure. In town, you'll find historical attractions, many of them said to be haunted, like the 1872 lighthouse.
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