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a conference room, and classrooms,
             kitchen, picnic area with tables, and   The Face Place
             restroom facilities
        McDuffie County Parks
        180 Sweetwater Road
        Thomson, GA 30824
        706-595-2152
        thomson-mcduffie.com

        McDuffie Public Fishing Area
        features seven ponds of varying sizes
        where anglers cast lines for largemouth
        bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and
        redear sunfish in this rare and beautiful
        setting among longleaf pines. This
        area also offers opportunities for dove
        and waterfowl hunting. All ponds have
        concrete boat ramps with courtesy docks.
        Reservations can be made for overnight
        tent and R/V camping. Amenities include:
        picnic pavilions, tables and grills, a variety
        of nature trails, and an archery range and
        tower with 3D targets. A 12-acre dove field
        is managed for quota hunts permitted on
        Saturdays in September. The West Valley
        lakes are available for waterfowl hunting
        during December, Saturdays only.

        Guests must have a valid fishing
        license, hunting license, or a Land
        Use Pass to access the area. Visit the
        GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com website
        to purchase licenses and make
        campsite reservations.
        4695 Fish Hatchery Road SE
        Dearing, GA 30808
        706-595-1684
        georgiawildlife.com/mcduffie-pfa
        *Open Wed. through Sun. from sunrise
        to sunset
         Shopping & Dining
        The best way to start your culinary
        and shopping adventure is to review
        the Chamber Membership Directory
        online, or at the end of this magazine,
        for restaurants, cafés, coffee and pastry
        shops, boutiques, pharmacies, and more.
        These local destinations have made an
        extra effort to support their community’s
        economy by joining the Chamber. Here
        are a few ideas to savor and shop as you
        also visit: thomsonmcduffiechamber.com

        Shopping
           • Southern Magnolia Farmhouse
             Boutique offers children’s and
             women’s clothing, toys, and home
             décor – 2022 Small Chamber
             Business of the Year!
           • Thomson Drug Company and
            Barney’s Pharmacy both offer
             over-the-counter remedies and
             everyday sundry items.


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