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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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www.thomsonmcduffiechamber.com • 706-597-1000