A mix of multiple winter precipitation types are expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one third of an inch are possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN…From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. *

The Board of Directors and residents of Tranquility at Carters Lake would like to thank all the “Tranquility Elves” for the setup, removal, and storage of our Christmas decorations. Our neighborhood looked wonderfully festive for the holiday season!

If bears had birthday parties, they’d all be in January and February. That’s when winter dens across the country turn into nurseries as most pregnant bears give birth to cubs weighing in at less than a pound that would easily fit into your hands. 

Human moms would probably envy a mother bear’s ability to give birth to one, two or three or more tiny cubs while half-asleep.  

Even though cubs are born with their eyes closed, unable to hear or smell and weak and uncoordinated they instinctively find their mom’s nipples and start nursing. Soon the den will be filled with mom’s snores and the happy sounds of cubs humming and purring while they snuggle up to mom and their siblings and fill their tummies with a steady diet of rich, warm milk. Bear’s milk has a fat content around 33%, so nursing cubs have no problem gaining weight.  

Over the next several weeks, cubs will keep eating, sleeping and growing and eventually start cautiously exploring their winter quarters. As winter slowly gives way to spring, their eyes will open, their teeth will come in and the fine hair they’re born with will be replaced by fur coats.  

To find out how many cubs are usually born, what a very large litter could mean and more fascinating facts, keep reading!

Courtesy of BearWise

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING AVAILABLE AT DOLL MOUNTAIN

From Keep Gilmer Beautiful

and the USACE Carters Lake

It’s that time of year again!

We will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling from 12/26/24 to 1/11/25 at the following locations:

Lowe’s parking lot, East Ellijay
Doll Mountain Day Use/Boat Ramp
Ridgeway Day Use
South ReReg Park
Dam Site Day Use

PLEASE…
No artificial trees and remove all lights and decorations

Sponsored by:

Keep Gilmer Beautiful
USACE Carters Lake
Friends of Our Beautiful Carters Lake Inc.

Always remember, the greatest gift you’ll ever receive is not found in the shops or under your tree. It is found in the hearts of your family and true friends.

The Board of Directors and Residents of

Tranquility at Carters Lake

wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope 2025 will be a great year for you and your family.

Please stay safe and warm.