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RECREATION Fifteen miles from Lake Juliette is the Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, an 1847 cotton plantation now preserved and open to the public. The plantation regularly hosts events such as the annual Labor Day Folklife Celebration, Ole Time 4th Celebration, Christmas candlelight tours, syrupmaking exhibitions and storytelling events. Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area 116 Rum Creek Drive Forsyth • (478) 994-1438 The Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area offers hunting and fishing and camping in certain areas. Rum Creek is also ideal for bird watching and butterfly gazing. A license is required for hunting and fishing. Hunting seasons vary. lights the Creek Indians and the resort area. Indian Springs State Park 400 Country Club Drive Forsyth • (478) 994-5328 678 Lake Clark Road Flovilla • (770) 504-2277 In neighboring Butts County, Indian Springs State Park is thought to be the oldest state park in the U.S. The Creek Indians used the springs for centuries to heal the sick and impart extra vigor. During the 1800s, the area was a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water while enjoying the park’s cottages, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. A museum high- Lewis Collision & Repair Golf Forsyth Golf Club Forsyth Golf Club is a wellmaintained, 18-hole public course. It is open from daylight to dusk, year-round, for your golfing pleasure. The Club at River Forest 1 Clubhouse Drive Forsyth • (478) 974-0974 www.riverforest.info Deer hunting is a big part of outdoor life in Monroe County, regardless of age. At right, Stanley Lowe is shown with his with big deer. Serving You Is What We Do Best "Complete Collision & Automotive Repair" Trained, Experienced Technicians Roz Harrington, Teri Barr & Beth Banks Roz Harrington, Teri Barr & Beth Banks Complete Auto Body Repair Painting • Frame Work Insurance Claims Assistance Mechanical • Air Conditioning Computer Diagnostics 2013 Best Body Shop voted by readers of the Monroe County Reporter 675 Hwy. 83 N. • Forsyth, GA 478-992-9800 • Professional Hair Cuts • Hot Leather Neck Shave with Steam Towel • Military Style Hair Cuts & Classic Hair Cuts • Discounts for Military, Senior Citizens, Veterans & Public Safety Officials City Barber Shop 17 E. Johnston St. • Forsyth, GA • 478-994-8110 Tue–Fri: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat: 9:00 a.m.–Noon "Voted the Best Body Shop 2010, 2011 & 2013" Welcome Home: The Forsyth-Monroe County Relocation Guide and Membership Directory 31