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Geocachers unearth hidden treasures across county
Scavenger-style hunt entertains adults, children alike
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Park manager Will Wagner uncovers the official geocache at Don Carter State Park. More than 40 state parks across Georgia contain geocaches located off trails within the parks. Places in cities and counties across the United States also have hidden treasures for geocachers to find. - photo by Erin O. Smith
A treasure hunt doesn’t require a voyage to a deserted island or foreign country. People all across the state can partake in a search for hidden treasures through the new trend of geocaching, a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Instead of a map with “X” marking the spot, geocachers use a GPS device or app with specific coordinates to find buried treasure left by others.
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‘Something that needed to be done’: Markers to line Green Street for Memorial Day
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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers
Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.
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