Sweetwater Creek State Park
Check pricesWooded Georgia state park near Atlanta with Civil War-era mill ruins, rocky rapids, and a reservoir for fishing and paddling.

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City-run local history museum in Austell, Georgia, showing how the city has developed over time.
5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Austell, GA 30106 · Austell, GA
The Austell Museum is operated by the City of Austell and focuses on the community's past and its ongoing growth. Visitors can learn about how the city changed over the years. Visits on weekdays are open to the public during set daytime hours, while weekend visits require an advance appointment. Schools and community groups are invited to book visits. The museum also welcomes donations of school yearbooks and historic photographs of Austell, which can be dropped off at the museum or the Community Affairs Department.
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