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State officials dedicate Don Carter State Park
Namesake retired after nearly 3 decades of service to land
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Don Carter acknowledges everyone in attendance of the dedication ceremony of Don Carter State Park Monday morning. The park is Georgia’s first state park on Lake Lanier. Gov. Nathan Deal and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle attended.
Don Carter State Park is open — again. The first time was a “soft opening” on July 15, with thousands pouring through the gates since then to enjoy the 1,316-acre North Hall County park’s amenities. Then, Monday morning, a bevy of state officials — including Gov.